GLOUCESTER’S Tier 3 side produced a determined performance in their Grand Final this weekend but ultimately fell short after a competitive contest played in good spirit by both teams.
Opening the batting, Nicholas Kellner (16) and Lucas Summerville (6) faced some very strong new ball bowling but showed resilience to get Gloucester underway.
Jonny Tighe then anchored the innings with an excellent 47 from 63 balls, the standout knock of the day, while Chris Marchant added a useful 26 to help push the total along.
With the ball, the father and son combination of Ken and Nicholas Maslen were Gloucester’s best.
Ken Maslen claimed an impressive 2 for 22 from his 8 overs while Nicholas Maslen added 1 for 17 from 5 overs, keeping pressure on the opposition throughout the innings.
In the field, William Wooster produced one of his best efforts of the season, while Blake McSwan’s constant encouragement lifted the side all day.
Despite the result, this team which was only formed at the last minute with more of a social team than a competitive one, can be proud of a strong season throughout and a committed team performance in the Grand Final.
By Nigel McINTOSH
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