Game 5
PHR Dedication 127 defeated by Danger Islanders 6/133
Hutt River Dedication took to the field on day four well out of the placings and playing for pride. In identical circumstances to last years carnival, Hankinson won his first coin toss of the tournament (leaving his toss record as captain 2-8) and decided to bat. Although not possessing a formidable bowling attack, the Islanders were able to steadily dismiss the Dedication Batsmen. Falconer (17), Garner (18), Ian McMahon (13) and Sluiter (19) showed some resistance, however the side was dismissed for only 127. Hankinson's decision not to accepted the umpires proposal of a 40 minute game of indoor cricket came back to bite him, with some odd decisions by the men in blue. Mills was sent to the sheds after being trapped BBW (box before wicket) and Ian McMahon was also triggered after the islanders reached the 10 second appeal threshold.
In the field standout performances were few and far between. Falconer put his hand up for back to back horses arse awards, not attempting a regulation catch in gully while supersub Brad Gowers was able snare five wickets. Jarrd Mills also succesully fielded the ball when designated to do so - restricting the Islanders to just a single to long on - as a keeper.
On a bleak day for PHR Dedication, one highlight was the performance of Ian McMahon who in a single innings bested Joel McMahons total runs for the tournament. McMahon also impressed with the ball, and Dedication selectors were seen in deep discussion with him post match as to whether his son can fill in for a game or two next year while he plays the whole carnival.
Hutt River Dedication took to the field on day four well out of the placings and playing for pride. In identical circumstances to last years carnival, Hankinson won his first coin toss of the tournament (leaving his toss record as captain 2-8) and decided to bat. Although not possessing a formidable bowling attack, the Islanders were able to steadily dismiss the Dedication Batsmen. Falconer (17), Garner (18), Ian McMahon (13) and Sluiter (19) showed some resistance, however the side was dismissed for only 127. Hankinson's decision not to accepted the umpires proposal of a 40 minute game of indoor cricket came back to bite him, with some odd decisions by the men in blue. Mills was sent to the sheds after being trapped BBW (box before wicket) and Ian McMahon was also triggered after the islanders reached the 10 second appeal threshold.
In the field standout performances were few and far between. Falconer put his hand up for back to back horses arse awards, not attempting a regulation catch in gully while supersub Brad Gowers was able snare five wickets. Jarrd Mills also succesully fielded the ball when designated to do so - restricting the Islanders to just a single to long on - as a keeper.
On a bleak day for PHR Dedication, one highlight was the performance of Ian McMahon who in a single innings bested Joel McMahons total runs for the tournament. McMahon also impressed with the ball, and Dedication selectors were seen in deep discussion with him post match as to whether his son can fill in for a game or two next year while he plays the whole carnival.