By Tara Murray
Macedon is into the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield Sub-District grand final after delivering on its semi-final game plan.
The Cats couldn’t ask for much more in their win against Malmsbury on Saturday, with the game over on the first day of the two-day semi-final.
After winning the toss, Malmsbury elected to bat, yet was bowled out for just 71.
Cats bowler Daniel Trotta said they had stuck to their plans and everything seemed to come off.
“We really bowled well,” he said. “We emphasised trying to keep it together in the field and back each other up.
“We’ve been bowling partnerships all year and we did it again.”
Nathan Aikman and Trotta took three wickets each for the Cats. Darcy Doyle and Mitch Graham snared two wickets each. Trotta said one of their strengths this season had been spreading the bowling load.
While only chasing a small total, the Cats weren’t prepared to take any risks.
Trotta said it didn’t matter how long it took to get the runs.
“We wanted to make sure we didn’t collapse,” he said.
“They are a good batting side and we saw what happened to them – so it could happen to us.
“We were batting time and weren’t in any rush to get runs. It was still hard work and we had to dig in.
“We didn’t want to lose quick wickets and allow them to get momentum. We ended up getting the runs and got the day off.”
Gareth De Rosayro scored 22, while Chris Axton and Brett McKay hit 21 each.
The Cats will be looking to break a premiership drought, with their top side
last winning a premiership in the 2007-08 season.
Trotta, who was part of that last premiership side, said they were hopeful of adding another title this weekend against Sunbury United.
“There is three or so guys still around who were in that team,” he said. “The lower grades have had some success in that time.
“It’s great to see a few young kids coming through who are Macedon people who are helping us win games.
“We have home ground advantage and hopefully we get a lot of Macedon people and supporters to cheer the boys on.
“We’ll give it our best shot and hopefully come away with the win.”
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