Sport
17 March, 2025
Atherton falls short in rain-affected match
THE final round of the Far North Cricket competition was ruined by the continuous wet weather over the weekend, with Atherton’s game against Mulgrave being the only match that went ahead.
Atherton took an unfortunate loss in their match at Loder Park at the weekend, with the visiting team from Mulgrave claiming a win in a reduced overs (DLS) setting.
Atherton went out to bat first and totalled 6/152 after 32 overs before Mulgrave amassed 2/178 after 22.5 overs.
Opening the batting for Atherton was Charlie Lawrence who managed 21 runs from 39 balls, and Alex Nasser who scored 26 from 49.
A quick 17 off 24 balls from Logan Poggioli inched Atherton towards a good score.
Further efforts from captain Tom Boorman (28 from 33) and Brandon Green (29 from 30) put the home side in a good position to defend their score.
Atherton finished 6/152 after 32 overs.
The opening batsmen for Mulgrave proved too strong for Atherton’s bowlers, however, both amassing half centuries in impressive fashion.
Matthew Wilkins scored an impressive 78-not-out off 65 balls, hitting five 4s and four 6s during his stint.
Other opening batsmen Justin Reid totalled 55 from 30 including seven 4s and two 6s.
An extra effort from young gun Rhys Johnston who went 37 from 41 boosted the visiting side’s score into a position to come away with a win.
Mulgrave finished 2/178 after 22.5 overs, securing first-place on the ladder and a spot in the grand final.
This weekend, Norths (2nd) and Rovers (3rd) will battle it out in the semi-final for a spot in the grand final.
The end of the season has seen Atherton finish in fifth on 60 points and Mareeba in sixth on 54 points.
