"Do I get my sweeties now Mr Waxley ?"

For the 2nd week running, thanks to a Friday BH, this was a Moreton Endweek game on the rec; this time against Wally Squash Club. The usual array of impressive athletes, augmented with great batsmen, such as Tim Wigley & Ben Ray. Our own dressing room looked pretty rich on talent too, but Jonny, as always, likes to give some of the lesser lights a chance, so he had also invited Kaz & Fletch for an outing to balance things up.


WSC started well, with some tight bowling from Jonny, unfortunately undone by some slack stuff from Kaz. Skip brought on Sammy with stupendous result; 3 overs, 3 for 10, comprising their top 3 batsmen, including Piglet for a duck, all caught. More left arm spin, this time from Thompy kept them on the slide, after their comfortable start. Then the "masterstroke"- on came Josh "thank you Mr Waxley " Slade, and he immediately, "pleased" his captain with a wicket with his very first ball for Moreton CC. After a couple of jelly babies and a lollipop, he took Ben Ray's wicket too (another duck), and finished with 2 for 8 on debut. Good fielding tonight, no significant drops, good keeping from Badger, Fletch mopped up the tail end charlie's, and a special mention for Joe & Dave, because..... they do need a mention. Our target of 81 from 15 eight ball overs looked straightforward.

The Duck Hat, a feature of Thursday cricket, was not required last week, which believe me is unusual. Not so shy this week, with Ed demanding it in the first over, clearly expecting to pass it on quite quickly. Having retained the yellow hat all evening, it's rumoured that he woke up with it still on this morning; we need to check footage of Sammy's latest movie " At home with Mrs Squires " to verify this. Tim, Badger & Thompy ensured no more alarms, and Swagger managed to get himself into the middle to steer his ship home.

Jonny was last seen heading off to cash & carry, to stock up on treats for his young apprentice, and finally, on a sad note, Badger was given a final warning regarding his green & gold outfit- hopefully he has learnt from his mistake.

Next week: Abingdon Hoover salesmen- home

P.S. No Fletch -I haven't forgotten that lbw decision !