Bowlers are the 2016/17 Gulgong District Cricket Association champions after they defeated Goolma by 58 runs in the grand final at Victoria Park on Sunday.
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They rolled into the decider on a wave of momentum after defending premiers RSL the previous weekend.
While for Goolma it was a case of second time unlucky after also missing out in the 2015/16 grand final.
Bowlers skipper and opener Mark Gorrie lead the way with 21, before number-four Michael Ford would top score with 30, a late innings 19 n.o by Brad James the next biggest contribution.
They were all out for 119 in 38 overs.
Damian Doherty starred with the ball for Goolma, taking 5/35 from nine overs including the scalp of Ford.
Troy Kenny removed both openers in his 2/28 with a maiden and Andus Honeysett took 2/17 from his six overs one of which a maiden, and Will Redfern took 1/16 with a maiden.
The Goolma chase got off to a shaky start, losing openers Jason Warner and Brian O'Riley both with ducks.
First-drop Tom Cooney would top score with 38, but as the only batsman to hit double figures it wasn’t enough as the side slumped to be all out for 61.
A top notch bowling display by Man of the Match David Morrison played a huge part in stifling the Goolma reply; taking 4/11 and five maidens – half of his full allocation of 10 overs.
Greg Reid was sharp in his 3.2 overs taking 2/6, Gorrie 2/13 with a maiden, Lachlan Henry 1/14 from his five overs, and James 1/16 with a maiden.
GDCA Awards
Batting Average: Mark Hundy 75.14
Batting Aggregate: Mark Hundy 526
Bowling Average: Nathan Lane 6.85
Bowling Aggregate: Greg Reid 27
Fielding Award: Brett Doherty and Shaun Doherty
Ted Farley Award Best Junior: Cody Lawson
Ron James Award Most improved Junior: Jordan Thompson
Grand Final Man of the Match: David Morrison
Conroy Trophy Contribution to Gulgong Cricket: Mark Doherty
Eric Coomer Cup: Coolah Cricket Club
Alf Munroe Shield: Centennial
Winona Trophy Best and Fairest: Mark Hundy.
Five wickets in a game: Greg Reid (3), Nathan Lane (2), Mick Jarvis, John Eisdale, Brad James, Steve Gilbert, Jeff Rayner.
Centuries: Jared Clulow (163n.o), Michael Ford (141), Tom Cooney (121), Cal Ruming (112), Steve Haney (111n.o).
