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There could be some wide-ranging implications for a couple of Burnie Cricket League teams when West Ridgley hosts Riana this weekend. If the visiting Riana wins, it will keep the pressure of the minor premiership on Natone and in turn the right to host a home final. For West, it could be a chance to climb into the top three, which would make it very difficult for Smithton to make the finals, currently two games outside the top four with six rounds to play. Riana is the side to watch, much to the chagrin of coach Guy Grey, who likes to remain under the radar and shuns the favourite tag. The Chippies have been relatively consistent this year without setting the world alight, but know that simply qualifying for finals will be enough to give them a decent chance at claiming some silverware in a month or so. Natone is flying on top of the pile with form players across the park making Ridgley’s Saturday look quite imposing. Much has been said about Josh Barry but it is the efforts of Leigh Wilkins, Rhys Turner and Ashley Rolls with the ball that have allowed Barry to perform with freedom. It has also taken pressure off veterans Jarrod Stubbs and Justin Murrell to lead the attack. Aaron Butler is the leading Ridgley bowler, and his clash with Barry will undoubtedly be crucial to the outcome of this match. Acton has ticked past two years without a BCL 50-over win, but that will not prevent it giving a good account of itself against Stowport at home. The As have put themselves in winning positions in recent weeks and it seems a drought-breaker is not that far away. Stowport continues to impress, entrenched in the top four and looking to build momentum in the next few weeks heading into finals. Look for Nick Bellinger to continue his good form for Stowport with the bat.
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There could be some wide-ranging implications for a couple of Burnie Cricket League teams when West Ridgley hosts Riana this weekend.
If the visiting Riana wins, it will keep the pressure of the minor premiership on Natone and in turn the right to host a home final.
For West, it could be a chance to climb into the top three, which would make it very difficult for Smithton to make the finals, currently two games outside the top four with six rounds to play.
Riana is the side to watch, much to the chagrin of coach Guy Grey, who likes to remain under the radar and shuns the favourite tag.
The Chippies have been relatively consistent this year without setting the world alight, but know that simply qualifying for finals will be enough to give them a decent chance at claiming some silverware in a month or so.
Natone is flying on top of the pile with form players across the park making Ridgley’s Saturday look quite imposing.
Much has been said about Josh Barry but it is the efforts of Leigh Wilkins, Rhys Turner and Ashley Rolls with the ball that have allowed Barry to perform with freedom.
It has also taken pressure off veterans Jarrod Stubbs and Justin Murrell to lead the attack.
Aaron Butler is the leading Ridgley bowler, and his clash with Barry will undoubtedly be crucial to the outcome of this match.
Acton has ticked past two years without a BCL 50-over win, but that will not prevent it giving a good account of itself against Stowport at home.
The As have put themselves in winning positions in recent weeks and it seems a drought-breaker is not that far away.
Stowport continues to impress, entrenched in the top four and looking to build momentum in the next few weeks heading into finals.
Look for Nick Bellinger to continue his good form for Stowport with the bat.
