Tatt’s second grade side produced an upset win over minor premiers RSL in the Narrabri District Cricket Association second grade competition last Saturday to claim the Barrett Cup. RSL went into the match as a dominant minor premier however, the young Tatt’s side lifted for the occasion to produce their best effort of the season. RSL won the toss and batted first. The RSL top order had been their strength all season however, on this occasion strong opening spells by Brad Nott 2/29 and Tom Craig 4/19 proved to be a match winner as RSL sunk to be 4/20 after nine overs. Chris Higgins 2/15 continued the destruction of the RSL order to have the minor premiers reeling at 7/67. Late runs to Dwayne Shawcross (18) and Shane Andrews (17*) gave their side hope of a defendable total with the side bowled out for 111.

Tatt’s run chase began in solid fashion with Brad Graham (33) and Nathan Collis (15) putting on 38 before Collis was bowled by Shawcross. Tom Craig was next to go without scoring with the score on 42 and Graham followed 20 runs later to give RSL a hint of victory. Wayne Knight (16) and Troy Nott (16) progressed the total enough to give Brad Nott the last dash for the premiership, which he took with plenty of style smashing a six in the 37^th over to ensure victory with six wickets down. Dwayne Shawcross 4/27 was the standout RSL bowler while Brad Nott’s innings capped off a fine allround game to win Man of the Match honours.

Back (L to R): John Rumsby, Wayne Knight, Jesse Packer, Ben Rumsby, Brodie Rumsby, Jake Rumsby
Front: Chris Higgins, Mitchell Lawty, Brad Nott, Brad Graham (c), Russell Wood (c), Troy Nott, Nathan Collis