The fourths were perhaps a little fortunate to catch CCS 5 with 4 call-offs this week. But as we thought about it, two of our team played for the fifths last year and two were reserves for the fifths. This weeks intrepid heroes were Mike (myself), Brian, Matt, Neil and David Gibson (don't confuse the initials on the matrix with our very own Sicknote).
First up was David whose opponent had the oddest receive of serve from the forehand court - he was standing IN the service box. Most unusual. However, Dave got off to a great start taking the first with ease before his opponent began to get to grips with the running down of every ball and David lost the second 1-9. But normal service was quickly restored, and David won 3-1, a great start.
Over on court 2 (or was it 27 - can't remember, they have so many to choose from) 'Neil Love Love' was restoring pride with a confident display. The first was over to 4 in a game where Neil lived on the 'T' and at 8-5 in the second all was well. But just to prove we can take the Barbarian spirit anywhere, Neil proceeded to go 8-9 down before saving 2 game points and rescuing it 10-9. The third was over quickly to 5 and we were 2-0 up.
Matt's game was a battle of styles with Matt's 'whack it and run' game up against his opponent's 'how did he hit a drop from there' game. The first game was tight and Matt just lost out 6-9. As he got a drink, he was heard to mutter "It's just like playing bl**dy Harvey". But Matt soon got the measure and after edging the second 9-6, he ran out 9-0, 9-1.
Brian was in masterful form and really gave his poor opponent no chance and was quickly 9-2, 9-1 up. A minor rally by his opponent saw a tighter third game, but still a victory at 9-7.
Last up was me playing an opponent I now realise is third ranked in the division. The first was tight to 5-5, but was lost 5-9 to some cheap points. The second was better with fewer errors and a 9-6 brought the game level. But his better length began to tell and the third was gone 3-9. The fourth was tight to 4-4 before more cheap points brought up 4-8. Some brave defending and good luck saw several match points saved, but two 'out of court serves' didn't help and the game was lost 7-9.
All in all an 18 points well deserved - and showed the depth of talent the club has in the Division 4 - 5 standard.
Up in the bar for pie and beans. As someone left early there was an extra one. Who ate all the pies? I don't know, best ask David Gibson.
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