3rd Grade
The first 2 day match up of the year saw the port take on University. In the 3s matchup it was a classic win with some standout performances and fantastic teamwork
Sent in to bat on an interesting pitch, Fremantle struggled early losing consistent wickets and failing to put together any real partnerships, patrick Pumfrey scored 31 in a solid late partnership with Ethan Mcdowell (23*) to help Fremantle scrape together 121 all out. However the Ports 3s boys would not go down without a fight having university reeling at 4/40 at the end of play on the first day with plenty to play for.
But on day 2 it would clearly be ports day with an incredible first ball wicket from Luke Benaquista being the spark the side needed as they rolled through University for 98 with an outstanding performance in the field lead by Luke Benaquista who took 6/46 off 13. It wasnt pretty but it was a hard earned win and the 3s now sit happily in 3rd
4th Grade
In the first two-day fixture of the season, the fourth grade lined up against the undefeated University Cricket Club. Fremantle, lead by interim skipper, Benoit Gaffney, won the toss and went into bat. The loss of a few early wickets the team were in a bit of trouble at 2-18. Lewis Harris (79) steadied the ship, batting through most of the innings before losing his wicket at 7/172. A few cameos and a tail wag from Dylan Alvaro (32), Tate Saxon (22*) left the Port with a final score of 9/231 from their 80 overs.
Returning for day two, Fremantle started well taking a few early wickets, all while keeping the run rate under control with limited bowling options. Benoit Gaffney (1-31 from 10 overs) proved a steady option in the middle overs after his first went for 11. Kian Doyle (3-17 from 12 overs) took a broke through at the beginning of each spell and continues to show his prowess as a genuine wicket taker. Lucas Johns (3-61 from 17 overs) controlled one end of the ground most of the afternoon and supported by Tate Saxon (2-37 from 13.2 overs) and Andrew Morisey (1-32 from 13 overs) who were fantastic options throughout the day. Several dropped catches and missed run outs throughout the day kept University in the game, however the result went the way of the Port with another grinding win and leaving the side in 3rd place after four rounds.