With tropical cyclone Bianca looming, the Test Match held on Saturday January 29th 2011, pressed on with the Aussies winning the toss.
"Come in spinner" cried Lindsay Ernshaw - Aussie captain - with a confidence only found in Kalgoorlie 2-up rings when you know someone has a 2 sided coin.
Sent in to bat the ROWS posted a score of 214. Immediately after lunch the heavens opened causing many breaks in play and making the ball a little slippery, however it was suggested that the white ball held up better than the red one would have!
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| Aussies supporters camp |
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| A tense moment in the field for Ben Harvey, Basil Roberts and Mitch Cork |
Still smarting from their loss 2 seasons ago, the Aussies notched up a win this year. The ROWS posted a target of 214 with Ali Clarke captaining the side and having a captains knock of 62 runs including 5 consecutive sixes. He also picked up the Cavallaro Medal.
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| Ali my son we should change your surname to Cavallaro.... |
The Aussies replied by reaching the target for the loss of only 2 wickets and and with 7 overs to spare. Mark Lucas in his debut test opened the batting and was still at the crease when the match was won scoring a "beautiful to watch" century.
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| Mark Lucas waiting to receive a delivery from ROW debutant Tom Rudas. |
The Test Match BBQ was hosted by James and Gill Miller
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| Victorious Aussie Skipper Lindsay Earnshaw |
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| Billy, can't you see I don't have a drink - where are your manners says Yvette? "Ouch" cries Geoff Lovelock in stunned amazement! |
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| "Class dismissed" says Mark Lucas. "Now I know you chose not to play this year Craig, however I would have seen out your bowling too. Off you go...." |
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| Steve James, Stuie Aldred and Cliff Burns talking tactics, stats and building techniques! |
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| ROW Royalty - Mario and Baiba Cavallaro |
As usual the ROWS promise to give the Aussies a run for their money - next year!
