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ARCC unbeaten run continues against Tillingham – 15/1/12
Jan 31st
The toss was lost and Aythorpe were inserted by Tillingham. Gravatt and Bridger opened the innings, PG tried to land the ball into the viewing gallery and the ball dropped down to square leg who licked his lips and took the catch. Soon after Bridger paid the price too after forgetting how cold that ball still was and was caught. This joined Clarke and Blackman together and AC was determined to add another theory about the cold ball. The theory that if you just smack it the temperature has no influence. And with his first two balls going for 6 this seems a fair point. The pair soon retired with Blackers using the side walls and Clarkie carrying on his fine form from last week with another flurry of boundaries. Clarke did what he could in the last to finish on a smart 51not out.
Tillingham had a target of 133 and Blackers made ARCC history being the first ever player to bowl a wicket maiden indoors for them. No one has even bowled a maiden yet so for him to bowl a wicket maiden was quite incredible. An impressive over with some balls beating both the bat and the gloves.
Ford then struck in his second over with a smart catch from Matt Bridger behind the stumps. Another impressive spell from Ford who thrived on the chance to open the bowling. AJ finished with impressive figures of 1-16 and is becoming a hard man to get off that mat.
Then the ball was thrown to Paul Gravatt who was on a hat trick. Unfortunately an inside edge foiled the hat trick. He was determined to get another go though and a few balls later he struck again hitting middle stump. And number 6 had no chance with Gravatt in the sort of mood that he was, wanting to prove all critics that last week was not lucky. So 6 was bowled too to give him a second chance of a hat trick.
A very close run out finished the match with a lightning throw from man of the moment Andy Clarke. Unfortunately this on top of a great innings of 51 not out was not enough to get man of the match again. Tillingham finished on 85.
- A Clarke 51 no
- S Blackman 38
- P Gravatt 2 for 15
- S Blackman 2 for 23
ARCC triumph against Springfield again – 4/12/11
Dec 17th
Another toss won meant that ARCC could once again bat first. Clarke improved his lateness to be there in time to bat number 3 this week.
Gravatt senior took his place back as opener to teach his son a tough lesson.
Giggs still can’t stop scoring with three 6’s this week.
Paul Gravatt showed more 3’s than a tricycle shop in his innings to end up on a career best of 54 not out.
Impressive sportsmanship from Sam G though who walked instantly after the faintest of nicks that definitely would not have been seen by the umpires.
AJ Ford used his opportunity to bat some overs in there well and played some nice shots which will give him confidence for future weeks.
Soon Gravatt and Giggs were reunited and with slick batting in the last 3 overs took Aythorpe up to 152.
A great first over from AJ going for just 3 made it impossible for Springfield to get anywhere near the target. Giggsy at the other end was turning it too much for the Boswell boys and was unlucky to just take 1 wicket which was a thanks to a smart catch including a good call from A Clarke.
Springfield finished with 2 wickets in hand. Clarke and AJ were unlucky not to strike and Sam Gravatt was victim of his captain experimenting. 2 good run outs at the bowlers end made it 3 and Paul Gravatt showed that a long hop is not always a bad ball by bowling 3 or 4 on the trot and picking up a wicket from the final one.
With another great innings and the best bowling figures Giggs can only blame the umpire for him not securing a hat trick of man of the match awards.
For a classy knock of 54 unbeaten Paul Gravatt takes the metaphorical champagne this week.
P Gravatt 54 no, G Milbank 42
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER LOTTERY WINNERS
Oct 2nd
- September: Evie Connett £50
- October: Roger Smith £150 Joanne Reynolds £50
Commercial Partnership Opportunities with Aythorpe Roding CC
Jul 12th
ARCC are pleased to offer various opportunities to promote businesses’ brands to our members, visitors and more generally the local community via the extensive local media coverage we enjoy.
Ideas that commercial partners may wish to consider include:
- Perimeter Advertising Boards Around the Boundary
High quality digitally printed boards which will withstand the impact of a cricket ball are available from our production partner (wwwmmodelsigns.co.uk) in various sizes
- Match Sponsorship:
ARCC, as a very succesful T-Rippon League and West Essex District Youth League club, enjoy fantastic coverage in the local media. Local sports reporters and press photographers regularly attend from the Dunmow Broadcaster, Herts and Essex Observer and the Essex Chronicle.
Sponsoring a match and presenting a “Man of the Match” Award presents an excellent opportunity to promote your brand through local media.
- Shirt Sponsorship:
Shirt sponsorship opportunities are available for each of our Saturday 1st X1, Saturday 2nd X1, Sunday X1 and youth teams at Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15.
All revenue raised will be invested in new and improved facilities to improve the quality of our cricket offering to members, visitors and the local. Community at large whilst promoting wider participation in cricket.
Please contact Paul Gravatt, Chairman(paul@carusouk.com or 07860780770) or Steve Ford, Fundraising Officer (steve.ford@uzin-utz.com or 07949783322) to discuss ARCC’s commercial partnership opportunities further
Thank you in anticipation of your support – we look forward to working with you.
Warsop Stebbing 20/20 Finals Day – 8th August
Jul 31st
Warsop Stebbing 20/20 finals will be held on Sunday 8th August at Hatfield Peverel C.C. Ground with an 11.00a.m start. Semi Final Draw is– Match 1 Aythorpe Roding v Terling.– Match 2 Hatfield Peverel v Rankins.
Friendly fixture 9th May 2010
May 2nd
Due to Cup commitments Sawbridgeworth are unable to fulfil the Sunday friendly fixture against Aythorpe Roding on 9th May.
New Website Released
Feb 7th
After many years of talk and complaining about the quality of Aythorpe Roding Cricket Club’s website it has now undergone a complete overhaul.
It is hoped that the new website will help current and new members stay up to date with news and events. The website will also boast a fixtures and results sections so you can stay up to date with the latest results and upcoming fixtures.
There is also information on contacting the club, finding the club and pictures of our members doing what they do best!
We hope you enjoy using our new website, if you have any comments please contact us via the Contact page.