Another week gone
Another week flies by and I managed to get back to the village over the weekend to tie up a few loose ends before we depart for South America. I will try and report back over the coming couple of weeks.

Cricketers going great guns
I managed to get to the MCG to see how the boys were going and I went away very impressed, Gary “Larry” Cameron has bought some youth into the team and they are getting some great opportunities. Will “Chick Magnet” McAllistar, David “Langa” Lang, Darcy “Son of Gun” Cameron and Brody “Dave” Smith are all talented cricketers and are making the most of opportunities.

Not just a pretty face
The Noo boys managed an easy victory against Birchip to keep the finals light flickering, it was an impressive win with Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson being the hero for the day. Smacka score his first century for Marnoo in what was described as a controlled and excellent innings. Marnoo managed a whopping 260 in their allocated 40 overs.

Up up and away
Trent “Irons” Carter showed that he is as adept with the willow as he is with the one wood after teeing off on several occasions at the MCG last Saturday. He hit 3 or 4 big sixes in his entertaining innings which bought a smile to grandparents Alec and Shirley who made the trip out from Stawell.

90 000 at the MCG
There was not quite 90 000 at the MCG Bill but it was pleasing to see a big crowd on hand to support the team, the many members that turned up certainly had a good day.

It’s an easy game
Gun Tennis player Josh “Studall” Reading showed that the transition from Tennis to Cricket can be an easy one if you have the talent. Readings first ball was a juicy full toss from the Birchip left arm quick of which Reading despatched it through the covers for 4, and with a perfectly straight bat.

Upside down
I heard a funny story about living legend Jim “Mr Real Estate” Barham, he couldn’t work out why his rhubarb wasn’t growing, so he called in resident rhubarb expert Dr Goff Letts. Letts had a small chuckle and pointed out to his drinking partner that he’d planted it the wrong way up!!!

Now that’s entertainment
Stories are surfacing about the Nigel “Winebar” Slee bucks night, I’m told the entertainment didn’t arrive until 3am which upset many, especially the nameless bloke who’s priority it was to see the entertainment. Apparently he had given up all hope and took himself to bed just before the action happened and then woke up just after it had finished.

Night owls
Gary “Larry” Cameron and Rueben “Rostron” Cheesman where the two revellers who went right through the night, which is some sort of record for an event held at the MCC clubrooms. The last two blokes to see the sun come up at the MCG where hardhead cricketers John “Noisy” Nisbet and Dwain “Duxsy” Duxson. Nisbet is in denial that his record has been broken.

Hat please
Young Angus “Choppy” Johnson was not very happy with his new short haircut, so he ordered mum to buy him a %&*#* hat.

Hall of fame
I see where Laen bird lover Ross “Budgie” Loats was enrolled in the Bendigo Country Week Cricket hall of fame. He has played 106 games over many years. I remember when I was a young fella sharing a room with Loats and coming in late at night and turning his electric blanket on 3 night after night. It didn’t make him to happy as February in Bendigo consists of many hot nights and he always woke up in a sweat, not the ideal preparation for a days play.



That’s all folks