Nadoes 1 Day Final on Sunday

The big day has finally arrived! Its 1 day final time! This Sunday the 16th of March sees WPCC/Nadoes CC in action in the 1 Day league final being held at the WPCC 1st team field. Our Playroom© reporters have managed to gather the following information on their fact finding missions:

Tom Vaughan will be Captaining the side as the regular captain the Ruth is away on WPCC 1st team duty. He was a late withdrawal, only finding out days before that he had been in fact dropped to the 1sts and that he would be joining Quayle’s Ales and Nadoes 6’s winning player The Bass in their game.

Murray King looks to have turned over a new leaf in his seasons quest for runs. Up till now he has been an utter embarrassment to the Nadoes and would on countless occasions been dropped from the side were it not for him having such a cool song! Another reason he has managed to stick around the entire season with an average of only 3.65 is because his bird ROXANNE!! ROXAAAAAAANNE!! Is willing to do whatever, and I mean whatever it takes to keep the poor boy in the side!

The fixture could also see the return of the Great Dayne to bolster the batting and bowling (not so much fielding) line ups. He has been absent of late as he has been furthering his flourishing business career as well as making it rain on the rugby fields for UCT.

Charles Roff is still the shortest cricketer ever to have lived.

Jambles Charton may well in fact be making his coaching Debut when he takes over from Martina Navratilova as the WP Women's Touch Rugby Coach. He is rumoured to have been offered a very UNlucrative contract from the franchise, but it did include a blow job after every game. Not sure if that’s a positive or a negative.

Warren Butler is looking a strong performance as he is coming off TFC for the last game. He suffered a setback last week when his team was bundled out of the tournament in the semi’s.

The game will be aired on SS1 and starts at 10:30. So all get down to WPCC fields and support the boys for what should be a thrilling game of cricket.

Oh, and there will be strippers sponsored by The Playroom

Greatness CC Dealt yet another Blow

The Greatness CC were dealt yet another crippling blow when their frontline destroyer and arguable their most prized asset, Seb Franke-Mattecka withdrew from the Nadoes 6’s due to a hand injury.

Franke-Mattecka is rumoured to be on a $50,000 a week salary from the Greatness CC and will be noticeable by his absence. It is rumoured that he injured his hand while attempting to save kittens from a burning building, but as of yet these reports have not been confirmed.

This crushing news comes in the wake of The Spin Lizzards withdrawl. This will surely further weaken the Greatness CC and the competitors will be left licking their lips.

The replacement has been named to take the place of the injured star. He will be none other than cobras opening batsman, Derrin Bassage. Nothing too hectic. His provincial carreer reads as follows:

He is said to be very excited at the chance to prove himself at the highest level, and revealed that it has been a lifelong ambition of his to play in the Nadoes 6’s.

Word from the bookies is that the odds are amazingly still in the Greatness’s Favour. Stay tuned for more updates as well as the results on Monday. Good luck too all except Nic MacConnachie’s team.

Greatness CC Rocked by Withdrawl

Smith: Calculating

PRESS RELEASE:

It seems that the Greatness CC have issued a press statement this morning via their marketing manager Mervyn Hughes.It read as follows:

"We have had some rather unfortunate news this morning. This came in the form of the withdrawl of the Spin Lizzard from the Nadoes 7's on Sunday. He tendered his resignation with a tear in his eye, citing an overwhelming workload as the reason for his actions.

The cricketing public were keen to see the spin lizzard perform in the shortened form of the game as he has been a prolific wicket taker of late for the Nadoes franchise in both the 1-day and 2-day series'.

We have called an emergency meeting of the board to discuss a replacement for the Spin Lizzard. We have decided on SA Cricket Captain Graeme Smith. On hearing the news of his selection, he was whisked from his hotel in Bangladesh and is on a plane as we speak. He will be joing the players at their training camp early tommorrow morning.
Although our line-up has been dented slightly, we still believe that we have what it takes to bring the cup home."

The Greatness CC remain as the bookies favouites at 2-1, closely followed by the Debutants, the Cobras at 5-2.
It remains to be seen whether they will crumble under the pressure or they will live up to their full potential and win the Cup for a record breaking 2nd time.

Greatness VII team named

The great man in action

There was an air of tension as the Greatness VII waited to recieve their caps and be knighted last night. The Board of Selectors for the Greatness had made their selection for the upcoming Nadoes Super VII's on the 2nd March. The Board were all in attendance and are arguable four of the most influencial sportsman of out time, not to mention the most colourful personalities of their respective sports. They were Eric Cantona (CEO), John McEnroe, Merv Hughes and Pieter Rossouw. These are the players that were Knighted by the board and inducted in a secret ceremony last night:

1) Seb Francke-Mattecka
2) Rhino van Niekerk
3) Great Dayne (c)
4) Murray King
5) Podge Rodgers
6) The Spin Lizzard
7) Matthew Hayden

The Greatness board named a rather inexperienced side for the Nadoes VII's, with 5 debutants accompanying the experienced hitters Seb and The Great Dayne, who has been named as captain. But they are confident that this side has all the exuberance of youth and has what it takes to become the only side to win the coveted Nadoes VII's cup for a second time.

May I Just relay the words of Eric Cantona, CEO of Greatness PTY (Ltd) at the press conference earllier this morning:

"No stone was left unturned, no mountain left unclimbed, no valley left unsearched to recruit the best to the Greatness VII. We have assembled a team of champions here. We are looking to repeat the heroics of 2006, to demolish the competition and make a clean sweep of ur competitors, winning the cup for a record second time. This will not be easy as there are some very talented cricketers in the teams that stand in our way. But in the face of adversity we will triumph, this young team of superstars will have their names etched in the record books as the side that took them all down. Good luck to the rest of the teams, God knows you will need it."

The NCC are Pushing it now

The Nadoes Cricket Club had their final fixture of the season on Saturday. This came in the form of a 1day game against Primrose.

The Ruth won the toss and chose to bat. The batting was opened by probably the two least in form batsmen, The Great Dane and Murray King. Things started well enough, 20/0 after 5 overs. Then Murray King tickled one to 2nd slip and was caught for 11, 20/1. Then the youngster Nick Zaaiman came in and looked uneasy, being dropped a few times. The bowling was good and the two batsmen went at a snails pace.

But the new ball was finally seen off without further wickets falling and after 20 overs the score was 65/1. Then the batters let loose and smashed the spinners to all parts of the ground. Nick Zaaiman was the caught behind for a well fought 31. Then the Guru came to the crease and took control from ball 1. In all the comotion, the Great Dane managed to bring up his maiden Nadoes 50, after being dropped on 49. He was caught on the boundary soon after for a well played 61.

Then the Guru and Ruth Smashed the ball around a bit and took the NCC to a very respectable total of 211/5 in their allotted 45 overs.

It was then the turn of the visitors, and with the Rocket Man in such devastating form it was not long before the wickets were tumbling. He was ably asisted by Vuni-barker and the Main Cheese who all picked up sticks. In the end they were rolled for 126 completing a resounding victory.

A stady fines evening followed that saw many of the younger Nadoes getting well smashed and the whole team ending up in Tiger. Well played to all and what a day!!

The awards were as follows:

The TFC: Murray King 11 and didn't field.
Paul Harris Bowling Award: Richard Barker 9-39-3
Andrew Puttick Batting Award: Dayne Allenbrook 61
Statue of Ruthity MOM: Chris Florence

Leading Runscorers: runs (average)

1) Robbie Morris 236 (39.33)
2) Warren Butler 140 (23.33)
3) Kenny Kirkby 125 (25)
4) Dayne Allenbrook 123 (13.67)

Leading Bowlers: Wickets (average)
1) Jarred De Villiers 21 (11.57)

2) Jono Meintjies 18 (8.11)
3) Eli, Taufeer 13 (14.92)
4) Dayne Allenbrook 12 (10.83)

Commendable performances:
Jono Meintjies 9-16-6 (Avendale)
Nic Zaaiman 65 (Green Point)
Robbie Morris 57 (St Augustines)
Devon Light 52 (St Augustines)
Ian Combrink 91 (Bonteheuvel)

Robbie Morris 51* (Primrose)

Miles Abrahams 59 (Primrose)

Dayne Allenbrook 61 (Primrose)

Chris Florence 51 (Primrose)

Nadoes Cricket vs Primrose Day 1

The Nadoes got their 2day match against Primrose underway on Saturday. The side looked very different from normal, with many of the players out of action due to the fact that they are sunning themselves on the shores of Thailand!!

Ruth lost the toss and Primrose put the NCC in to bat. Things strated nicely for the home side taking a few early wickets. But the concentration was lacking a little and this allowed Primrose to get away at times. The NCC fought back and managed to wrap the visitors up for 203 in 65 overs. The main destroyers were Ruth Morris and Jared De Villiers taking 4 wickets a piece.

Then it came to the Batting and the NCC were rocked by some pretty ordinary shot selections early up. This included The Great Dayne's shocking run of form continuing when he tried to pull his 3rd ball off the opening bowler and was unceremoniously caught for 1. Murray King failed to trouble the scorers and Sibu Ntini managed just 2. This left the NCC reeling at 5/3.

It was then that The Guru and Milo Abrahams steadied the ship somewhat, putting on 60 for the 4th wicket. The Guru was then bowled by a straight ball and things looked ominoues. Milo carried on the good work smashing 4's and 6's at will and passed his half century with little effort. He was assisted by Toffee Eli who smashed a quick 25. Then the disasterous running hit which saw 2 runout in as many overs.

With the end of the day approaching, the Ruth and Fetti hung on so that the nadoes were 155/7 at the close of play. Things are well set for the next week so it should be good. All are welcome as usual, and the fines this week should be quite hectic so I encourage all to pull through!!

The NCC Get off to a flyer

This last Saturday saw the start of the 2007/08 cricket season. The WPCC/Nadoes CC kicked off their attempt to Win the league in only their second season. They were in action against Avendale CC away and this is how it went down.

It was a grey morning when the Nadoes side gathered at the WPCC and prepared themselves for the task ahead. The weather would not bother them, they were after all consummate professionals. The procession of Nadoes found their way to the Avendale fields in Athlone and soon they would be batting.

There was an air of excitement in the change room as Ruth and the Main Cheese gave positive words of encouragement. Sibu Ntini and the Great Dayne opened up for the NCC and got off to a solid start before some shambolic running between the wickets brought an end the the Great Dayne's fiery innings prematurely for just 7.

Taufeeq failed to trouble the scorers and the Nadoes were shaking at 18/2. It was then that Kenny 'The Muffin Man' Kirkby joined Ntini at the wicket and was in scintillating form as he smashed the attack to all corners before being caught on the boundary for a well played 44. The others came and went without much excitement until the Main Cheese played a little cameo at the end with an unbeaten 38. This left the NCC with the respectable total of 184/9 after their allotted 45 overs. The Scorecard read as follows:

D Allenbrook 7
S Toto 39
T Eli 0
K Kirkby 44
R Morris 5
C Sanderhoff 13
W Butler 4
J Meintjies 38
T Dawson-Squibb 13
D Light 8
M Patel DNB

Extras 13
Total 184
RR 4.09

After a few Burgers and chips, the NCC got into the field and felt that they had posted a formidable target. The Main Cheese started brilliantly, claiming 2 early wickets. The problem was that there was no-one backing him up from the other end, Ntini, Patel and Taufeeq took some punishment early on and it seemed as though Avendale were coasting to victory at the half way stage. It was then that the old heads in the side called the boys together and let their wisdom flow. This was exactly what was needed. The Great Dayne and Thomas Vaughan tightened the screws on the run flow and things got closer. With the runs drying up, a few rash shots were produced and this forced the breakthrough that the NCC needed.

At this point the game could have gone either way, they needed 30 from 30balls and had 5 wickets in hand. Then the Ruth turned to the Main Cheese. What happened next can only be described as amazing. The Main Cheese bowled with unrivalled ferocity and went through the Avendale middle order like a hot curry. He had broken the back of the innings, while taufeeq cleaned up from the other end. It was fitting that the Main Cheese claimed the last wicket and with it the coveted Man-of-the-Match award, bowling the home side out for 162 to win by 23 runs. The bowling figures were as follows:

J Meintjies 9-12-6
S Toto 5-39-0
T Eli 8-21-3
M Patel 2-17-0
T Dawson-Squibb 9-29-0
D Allenbrook 9-25-1

The scenes that unfolded later in the change room were spectacular as always as the beer flowed and so did the songs. It was good fun.

Next week sees the first home game of the season. It would be advisable to get down to the WPCC 1st team field on sat 13 Oct because there will be lots of beer, boerie rolls and things of that nature. The Semi final will be shown on a big screen so all pull in for a great day