GLOUCESTER’S Tier 1 cricket side delivered a memorable performance at No. 1 Oval over the weekend, hosting Forster in a match defined by discipline and pressure.
Batting first, Gloucester posted 95, with Landon Blissett top scoring with a lively 28, well supported by Adam Cameron’s patient 25 and Ryan Yates’ useful 18.
Michael Fraser also contributed 10 in a total that proved more than competitive.
Bowling second, Gloucester took control early, with wickets falling in clusters.
Jamie “Emu” Andrews was the standout, claiming 3 for 9 from five overs, including a memorable hat trick that followed his excellent 97 with the bat the previous week.
Gloucester Tier 1 will now travel to Taree this weekend to face Taree United for the opportunity to progress to the Tier 1 Grand final the following weekend.
Club Gloucester then continued the momentum in the Tier 2 Manning competition, batting first to post a competitive 146 from 39.5 overs.
Lucas Summerville top scored with a composed 23, supported by Michael Wooster’s brisk 20 and Hayden Cornall’s efficient 14 at a run a ball, with extras again proving generous.
With the ball, Alex Jones led the attack with 3 for 24, while Ken Maslen’s outstanding 3 for 8 applied decisive pressure.
With both Gloucester sides bowling simultaneously on adjoining fields, wickets fell at both ends and cheers echoed across the ground, creating an atmosphere that showcased local cricket at its very best.
This team will host the Tier 3 Grand final this weekend starting at 1pm.
Rounding out a memorable weekend for the town, Gloucester’s other Tier 2 side travelled to Wingham and bowled first in their Tier 4 finals clash after finishing 11th in the Tier 2 competition.
Gloucester’s attack set the platform early, with Albie Cameron leading the way with 3 wickets, supported by Charlie Bignell and Paul Goldsmith, restricting Wingham before the chase.
In reply, Cameron anchored the innings superbly with an unbeaten 60, well supported by Christopher Bolton’s late 7 not out, steering Gloucester into the Tier 4 Grand Final.
Gloucester will now head to Old Bar this Saturday to face Old Bar in the Tier 4 Grand final.
By Nige MCINTOSH
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