B-grade Murray premier Kyabram Fire Brigade.
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Bruce Povey
Kyabram Fire Brigade mustered enough scoring momentum to come out on top in the Bill Williams Murray B-grade shield grand final, defeating Rochester by six wickets at Bamawm Recreation Reserve on Saturday.
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After winning the toss, Rochester opted to bat first and its opening pair set a good platform for the side’s eventual total of 7-162.
Paul Newman went on the attack, making an unbeaten 32 from 29.
Donald Young made 57 and Asher Rasmussen 27, the two combining for an 84-run stand for the first wicket.
However, there were fewer scores of note down the order, Morgan Boyack (19 not out) and Nate Rasmussen the only others to reach double figures as Rochy declined from 2-115 to 7-151 before finishing with 162 from its 40 overs.
The Flames celebrate a wicket.
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Bruce Povey
Getting between the wickets proved an issue with two run-outs in the innings, while Kaine Herbert led Fire Brigade with the ball, taking 2-29.
Jarrod and Ben Chapman and Brenton Sheppard also chipped in wickets.
Craig Williams is run out following a leg injury.
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Bruce Povey
The Flames’ innings followed a similar cadence to the Rochester stint before it, beginning with a solid 79-run opening partnership.
Mitch Dunne saluted a half-century, making 57 from 109 deliveries, while partner Justin Hooper added 33.
Mitch Dunne picked up man of the match honours after making 57.
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First drop Paul Newman took up the cause when called upon, launching an attacking raid of 32 unbeaten from 29 balls.
From a comfortable position of 2-135, Newman’s surge got the Flames home with six wickets, and just under five overs, still in hand.
Mark Macfarlane was fired up after Rochester's first wicket.
Nate Rasmussen added 2-12 from only two overs for Rochester, while Mark Macfarlane and Alice Caldow also secured wickets.
Mark Stockdale makes the grab in the outfield.
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Bruce Povey
Kaine Herbert took 2-29.
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Bruce Povey
Samuel Byrnes lofts into the onside.
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Bruce Povey
