Apologies

Due to problems with connectivity we were unable to keep the site updated, so we are really sorry to everyone looking here for results.

WA finished 3rd on the ladder, losing only to NSW City and SE Qld. A win in the 1st semi against the ACT saw us play eventual premiers SE QLD in the preliminary final in which we were unfortunatley unsuccessful.

Congratulations go to All Star selections Josh Axcell, Jack Rankin and Christian Smith and Player of the Tournament, Christian Smith.

I will post some of the photos we collected up here shortly.

First Loss

Unfortunately the boys came up against a strong SE QLD side in yesterdays second game and were beaten 127 to 95. At times we failed to capitalise on the chances that were created. Hopefully the boys will be able to learn from the loss and bring the lessons to tonights ACT game.

First Win

The Wolves met last years u14 champions NSW country in their first match at the National championships in Liverpool this morning. The pre-game nerves disappeared immediately when Christian effected a stumping from Ash’s first ball to put Country immediately under the hammer. Unfortunately some wayward bowling gifted the opposition batsmen some free runs to fight back to score 33 from the 1st skin. The second pair looked confident from the start and compiled a wicketless 39 to bring the halfway score to an imposing 72. The Wolves really piled on the pressure in the third skin with tight bowling from Ash, Axe, Blake and Meadie setting up a number of chances that the boys capitalised on, the highlight being a sharp catch by Jacob at mid on to keep the 3rd skin to 15 and the total to 87. With their efforts starting to pay dividends the boys were feeling confident with NSW’s big pair coming in last. The pressure from the bowlers was fantastic though. Greg bowled well, Jacob followed up his first over with another beauty. Captain Sniff really turned the screws, bowling dot balls and wickets and then a run out by Josh A from the first ball of Jack’s over, the 16th, and a catch from Matt in the corner, allowed them to restrict the NSW pair to 20 and the total to a gettable 107.

Again, the first ball of the innings went the Wolves way, being a leg side wide to give Meadie a sighter and get the boys on the board. He and Greg set the tone for the batting, with an excellent, disciplined effort, picking the loose balls off into the nets to finish with a skin of 31. Token and the big Axe were next up, and after losing a wicket off the first ball recovered really well to finish with a skin of 35 with one brutal 5 from the bat of the big Axe. Ash and Blake knew they needed to bat with discipline to bring the last pair within striking distance of the win. A 5 run penalty against NSW for time-wasting reduced the required skin to 10 which the boys beat with ease with a skin of 27 to bring the total to 93 and the asking skin for the last pair to 10 to take the game. Once again the discipline showed through with sensible batting from Jack and Christian taking them to the lead in the 14th over, a lead they never relinquished. The final score 119-102.

Though the boys did win easily, there is still plenty of room for improvement and we look forward to some great performances coming up.

AAROOOO!! GO WOLVES

We made it

Finally.

After a long late flight we arrived at Sydney Airport early Wednesday morning. After a (unintentional) scenic tour of the airport in the tour buses we finally made our way out to Liverpool, only to find the road blocked by a traffic accident. We dropped in for a quick look at the centre before finally heading out to our digs around lunchtime. The boys had barely time to settle in before racing off to the first training session. Everyone is well and all looking forward to starting the tournament in earnest.

WISH US LUCK!!!!!

Uniforms and Team Pictures

The team all kitted out ready to take on the rest of the country (plus SA)

Practice games

The boys had a good workout this week with 2 games against senior men's sides on Wednesday and Thursday and a match against the ladies over 30 state side. The win over the ladies provided a confidence boost and the boys are really starting to gel together as a team.

Sponsor Request

Please Help! Support your WA Under 14’s State Indoor Cricket Team at the National Championships.

Indoor Sports Western Australia is sending 3 Teams to the Australian Junior Indoor Cricket National titles to be held in Liverpool, Sydney. We will be competing against other states from around Australia and also South Africa. Some of the best young talent from around Australia will be on show, not to mention the best from the West.

Let me introduce you to the Western Australia Under 14’s Team:

Coach: Alistair Smith
Asst Coach/Manager: Michael Watson

Team: Mathew Meade, Ashley Batten, Jacob Johnson, Josh Axcell, Josh Hollows, Josh Keys, Greg Cannon, Blake Buttfield, Christian Smith & Jack Rankin.

We are giving you the opportunity for your business to have business name/company logo on the back of the playing shirts. I suppose you would be asking yourself how I get involved in this great opportunity. The answer is simple; obviously we are interested in attracting major sponsors (over $3000) and if you fall in to this category please contact either Alistair or Michael directly to arrange the best return for your sponsorship dollar. For those others that want to help but can’t make that sort of a commitment, we will be holding prize draw for your chance to win.

As you could gather sending a team of this size across the other side of Australia, is a big operation, and not to mention the cost (over $15,000). So with your help and participation in this great draw – you will not only be helping these kids achieve there dreams and goals, but also contributing to the cost.

Ok – so now your interested (which is great), and want to get involved. What we require is for you to send $100.00 along with the player who has approached you, with some company details so we can return a receipt. That’s right, only $100.00 for your chance to have National Exposure of your company. And the best thing the more times you enter, the better chance you have of winning.

We really appreciate you taking the time to read this letter, and hopefully you are thinking about jumping on board for this great opportunity, and helping the boys get to Sydney. We will be maintaining an online diary with photos and results whilst at the tournament and will happily promote those who support us through this medium as well.

You may like to take the time to look over the Indoor Cricket Australia website, and that can be found at www.aicf.com.au. Here you will be able to find out more information, and also track the progress of the teams whilst on tour.

Should you have any questions, you can either contact Alistair Smith (Coach) on 0433 088 999 or Michael Watson (Manager) 0400 206 092 so we can help with your call.

Thanks once again and c’mon the west in 2007.