2016/17 Summer Round 12 Match Report

Manager: Andy Malthouse
Scorer: Kim Malthouse

Score: NC Rebels 12 – Fitzroy A 1 

After a great win last week against Fitzroy C, our morale was pretty high and we gave ourselves a small chance of beating Fitzroy A who were sitting 2nd on the ladder. I did say a small chance.

How wrong was I?!

We SMASHED em! 12 – 1. Not only smashed them but 10 runned them in the 5th. Is runned a word?

Playing at Fitzroy, on their main diamond under beautiful blue skies we went out there with the attitude that we had a good chance to cause an upset. Batting first, we continued our good form from last week scoring 5 in the top of the 1st. With Bruce starting on the mound, we kept them scoreless to take the game by it’s horns and not let go.

In the next 4 innings, we scored, 1, 3, 3 and 0 to their 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 to win quite comfortably. I think we were all a bit shocked and had to pinch ourselves to realise that we had the ability to smash a team the way we did.

As I mentioned, Bruce started for us and after throwing a complete game last week, decided that was not enough and did it again this week. He was masterful. Not giving Fitzroy any chance. He threw 5 inning, 56 pitches, 14 balls, 42 strikes, 3 k’s, 0 walks giving up only 4 hits. Finally worked out how to throw a slider!!!

Defence wise, we had our first game with no errors. Will Needham behind the plate was great working with Bruce well. Nathan at 3rd continues to gobble up anything that way. Matt Prowse had his first game at 2nd and made two good plays. Danny was solid at centre and Maurice with he’s speed was able to get their best hitter out with a 9 -3. We have really improved defence wise and it is showing.

Batting wise, we had one of our best games. We got 14 hits in 5 innings. The top of the order, continue to impress with Will hitting the ball hard, Nathan once again getting a couple of hits and Mozz lighting it up with 3 from 3. A single, a double and a home run.
Danny in his 2nd game is adjusting well going 2 from 3 and Donk is always solid with 2 from 3. Apart from Mozz’s homerun, the best hit of day goes to Paul Clarke with a massive stand up double to centre. When he hit it, the pitcher threw he’s glove in the air in despair. Well done Paul, that hit scored 2 and broke their back.

What a way to go into the Christmas break winning the last two games, skyrocketing us into 8th position. I’m getting light headed.
To everyone enjoy the break, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and see you at training on the 19th of Jan.

2016/17 Summer Round 11 Match Report

Manager: Andy Malthouse
Scorer: Kim Malthouse

Score: NC Rebels 11 – Fitzroy B 7 

Match report courtesy of Manager Andy Malthouse

One week is along time in many ways and that’s definitely true when it comes to sport.

From any given week, a lot can change and thank god it did.
Last week we got beaten up 26 to 7 and this week we managed to fight out probably our best win of the year so far.

Down by 4 early in the game and with all signs that they were going to run away with it, we managed to flick a switch and put on 7 to take control.
At no stage was the game totally under control but with constant pressure with the bat, great pitching, base running and defence, we were able to fight a great come from behind win, 11 to 7.

Bruce started for us and threw the complete game. He was masterful on the mound in what was a fantastic performance. Just what we needed after the last couple of weeks. He threw 6 innings for 102 pitchers. 28 balls and 74 strikes. He gave up 10 hits but some of those were frustrating. Metal bats do that. 7 strike outs and 1 walk was the difference and he totally deserves the W next to his name this week.

Will Needham stepped in as catcher this week and was perfect behind the plate. No pass balls, 4 stolen bases against and 1 caught stealing. Awesome job Will, see you there again this week 🙂

This week was the best batting we have had all season with everyone contributing. The lower order was awesome batting in 4 of our 11 runs, and that was the difference in the end. Congrats to Cath and Matt for getting their first hits of the season and also welcome to Danny who played his first game.

Everyone had intent in the batting box, no more so than Paul Clarke who really put pressure on the pitcher to throw good pitches. Paul started it all for us in the 2nd with a great 2 run single to right and then topped it off with a stealing 3rd when their pitcher, in his arrogance decided to wind up with Paul on 2nd and an open 3rd base. Cost him 2 runs in the end.

Our base running was back to it best with 16 stolen bases to their 4.

I wish all games were like this one. It was tense early but once we got our back up, we could not be stopped and it was great seeing everyone smiling for once. One more game to go till the break, lets enjoy this week no matter what and go into Christmas enjoying our ball.

Thanks to Jane, Kim and Stu for your efforts on the day. Couldn’t do it without you all.

Female participation survey

downloadMoreland Council City seeks information about your experiences of being a member of our sports club. Council values your input on the programs and strategies that have attracted and kept you at involved in this sport club. To help Council further develop policies, strategies and resources, they would like to know what you think have been successful and what could be developed to increase the number of female players and leaders at our club.

Council have commissioned researchers from Victoria University to conduct an independent evaluation. The below link is to a survey for you to complete and will take approximately 20 minutes. Prior to deciding whether or not to participate in the survey, please read the Participant Information outlined at the start of the survey, which provides important information about the project. Upon agreement, you can click into the survey. The information you provide will be confidential will be sent directly to the researchers.

 Completion of this survey will contribute to our club’s participation in Council’s Club Development Initiatives and as a result, our club will receive a 10% discount on its tenancy allocation.

 Should you wish to participate in the study, we ask that you complete the online survey by Monday 20 December.

Council looks forward to your valued input to grow and retain the number of females as leaders and players in sport clubs.

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