Goannas take win

The Gippsland over-60 cricket team travelled to Warrandyte on Sunday for the last game before the Christmas break.

Batting first in fine but cool conditions Ian Gibson (42 retired) and Fred Debono (20) got the Goannas off to a good start.

Ray Smith and Murray Moore continued the good work as the score reached 1/108 at the 20 over drinks break.

Both retired at 42, while Ian Southall 15, Neil Meredith a very quick 40, Graeme Freshwater (17 not out), Bob Duljas and Phill Higgins all contributed to the Goannas reaching 240, for the loss of only three wickets after their 40 overs.

After a superb lunch Warrandyte started their innings as Southall and Moore opened the attack.

The Goannas bowlers kept a good line and Warrandyte were two for 69 after 20 overs.

Meredith took two wickets, Smith, Freshwater, Higgins and Val Popov took one each and Rick Shaw and Fred Debono also bowled as the home team were held to 142, for the loss of seven wickets from their 40 overs.

Debono and Southall each took two catches, while rocket-arm Smith held one and again was instrumental in a run out.

The Warrandyte club put on a barbecue and shouted a round of drinks as they entertained the Goannas royally before the drive back to Gippsland.

Some of the Goannas will play in a zone game on January 8, while the Yarra Valley over-60 team will travel to Gippsland for a game on January 15.

Practice for the Goannas will continue at various times at Glengarry and Maffra and players should contact Ian Gibson or Val Popov for times.