An excellent first net session of the year I thought last night - and no stiffness at all! Smithy did say he was stiffening up while Clifford was bowling, but we'll leave that there. Some very positive signs for the year ahead, with Russ, "Bubble" and Sheik Cottoni in super bowling form, and the club development officer striking a few hefty blows. Good to have a bit of fielding practice in there too. Have managed to acquire my first bruise of the year courtesy of the Sheik as well, cheers Lardy!

Would also like to thank Clifford for the top directions, which saw myself and the Captain of Vice driving round Hollins estate for 10 minutes like headless chickens. marvellous effort, that. And as for those bloody pigeons of Bill's ...