happyhawk wrote:was talking to a couple of the bullants boys last weekend over a couple of beers and they reckon it could be a very even finals series with any of the 4 sides a chance. the gv bulls finish this week so i hope to get to a final or 2.
They'd have a bit of trouble getting over Clare this weekend IMO.
If Prince and Sandow can do the damage early, the Bullants will give themselves every chance, but if Stedall, Agars and Fogden are still around after the openers are rested, Clare could amass a large score.
Not sure why Seymon hasn't been playing for Clare lately, or if he will be back for finals.
Clare's bowling depth is also pretty good, with Dunstan, Hayden Calaby, Rob Calaby, McLean, Bennie and Stopp likely to share the workload.
A lot of Auburn's batting relies on Mitchell and Matt Norman. Allen can chip in from time to time and batted well last week but his average against Clare is poor.
I'd be backing Clare Combined in this week.
Tipping a real arm-wrestle between Long Plains and Lower North too.
Long Plains getting to full strength, with Todd Daniel back in at the top of the order, strengthening their batting depth. Daniel also bowls some clever medium-paced darts.
Daniel in gives the likes of Pym, Shimmin and Hill every chance to go on the attack.
Warnes and Jones opening the bowling will also test the Lower North top order.
Ryan Darling and Ryan McPharlin will be keys for Lower North, both with bat and ball, while Cowan is nearing full fitness after tearing his hamstring while bowling in Lower North's dramatic loss to Clare about 6 weeks ago.
McPharlin has two 90s against Long Plains this year, so undoubtedly the Longies boys will be keen to see the back of him early.
Right in front of me. RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME!