U18 State Championships

The Western Waves selectors have named this season's U18 squad and they are named below.  Girls are to download the attached consent form and behavioural form and return via fax 55772671 to Regional Manager Stephen Field prior to the final practice on Sunday 23rd November.  

       Click on:            PLAYER CODE OF BEHAVIOUR 2008_09.doc

                                Player Info Consent Form 2007-08.doc

Any questions call Loretta Kearney 0428532746.

 

For more information please contact Female Development Officers Vince Aston on 0401640399 or Gary Davidson on 0439031007 

 

With a mix of experience and first time representatives, Western Waves U/18 Girls started the state championships in fine form, with a win over South Metro. Having won the toss and electing to bat , Western Waves started well with Emma Kearney(42) and Kelsi Gull(22) putting on a 76 run partnership. Western waves lost a few quick wickets but Laura Speed(49n.o.) and Narelle Place(19) steadied the ship and after the allotted 30 overs the team were 5/158.  The girls got off to the perfect start with Emma Kearney taking a wicket with the first ball. It was down hill from there for the metro side and after 30 overs were 8/111. Emma took 3/13 off 6 overs, Steph Fary 2/11 off 4 and a wicket each to Emily Jackson, Kesli Gull and Narelle Place.
The afternoon game the girls were up against the very strong West Metro that boasted 5 state players. West Metro compiled a very healthy total of 1/147. Emma Kearney the only wicket taker 1/9 off 6 overs. Laura Speed bowled well without reward. Although the girls tried hard they were not able to reach the total and after the 30 overs were 40 runs short. Penny Mather opened and made a very classy 18 before running herself out, Sam LaFranchi made 23 and Laura Speed once again showed her class with an unbeaten 36.
Day 2 and the girls were up against Gippsland. A win would ensure a top 4 placing. The girls did not disappoint compiling 7/135. Emma Kearney(51 retired) and Laura Speed(50 retired) were the main contributors. Gippsland were never in the hunt, with Kearney taking a wicket with the first ball of the innings again, they only made 8/82. Steph Fary, Emily Jackson, Shannyn Carter and Emma Kearney all took 2 wickets each.
In the afternoon the girls were up against Central Highlands with a place in the final up for grabs. Although not amassing a great score the Waves made 7/110. Consistent performers Laura Speed(28) and Emma Kearney(24), were well supported by Emily Jackson(16) and Kelsi Gull(11).
At the half way mark of the run chase, Central Highlands were 2/54. Coach Michael Kearney asked for a bit more from his players and told them the game was far from over. These words proved correct as the game came down to the last over. Central Highlands needed all 6 balls to win to be 5/114. A special mention must go to Shannyn Carter who only plays cricket against her brothers on the nature strip at home in Edenhope. She was given the unenviable task of bowling the last over and although she felt she let the side down, we all thought she bowled superbly.
The final day the girls played against East Metro in the playoff for 3rd and 4th. The team played well to bowl out East for 94 in the 26th over. The wickets were shared amongst the players, with Laura Speed, Emily Jackson and Sharryn Carter all taking 2 wickets each. The run chase was progressing smoothly until a mini collapse saw the team going from 4/65 to be 7/73. Steph Fary and Kelsi Gull, however showed cool heads under pressure, to guide the team to victory.
Emma and Laura were rewarded for their great championship, with selection in the all star team.
I would like to mention a couple of players, Anna Burger and Sam Kearney, who Michael and I felt improved with each game. Both players have only played a handful of games in the Hamilton Womens comp, but their fielding and attitude out on the ground was superb.
Loretta Kearney

 Selectors have named a squad of 13 to participate in this season's U18 state championships to be held in Melbourne from the 10th to the 12th December.

All girls are to complete the player consent form and code of behaviour form and return to either Manager Loretta Kearney or fax to Stephen Field on 55772671.  Girls will be levied $90 which covers the cost of all uniforms, accommodation, meals and transport.  Girls will receive an invoice from Cricket Victoria for this amount.

Click here:      Player Info Consent Form 2007-08.doc

Cick here:       CODE OF BEHAVIOUR 2007-08.doc

All U18 girls and parents are invited to attend a special coaching seminar featuring the Bushrangers coaching panel of Simon Helmut, Chris Harris and Tim McCaskill at Dunkeld Nets on November 15th at 6.30pm.

This is an amazing opportunity to hear first hand from the actual coaching panel and the evening will also feature selected players from the Western Waves squads.

For more information please contact Stephen Field via email sfield@cricketvictoria.com.au

October 27th 2007

Girls interested in trying out for this season's Western Waves U18 team should note the following trial dates and venues.  Girls are only required to attend one venue and should you have any queries please contact

Loretta Kearney on 0428532746 or  email

mikeloretta@bigpond.com

Portland Monday 12th November 5pm Henty Park

Warrnambool Tuesday 13th November 5pm Reid Oval

Horsham Wednesday 14th November Horsham Junior College 5pm

Hamilton Monday 19th November Pedrina Park 5pm.

Should you make it through this selection phase a further trial match will be held at Pedrina Park Hamilton on Sunday November 25th

For the first time ever the Western Waves will participate in the U18 state championships for girls in 2007/08.

Loretta and Michael kearney have been appointed manager and coach for this season's squad and selection will take place following the Year 9/10 super 8's carnivals in late October.

Should you wish to be involved please contact Loretta on 0428532746 or  email

mikeloretta@bigpond.com

Please contact Regional Manager Stephen Field sfield@cricketvictoria.com.au for more information.