Perth players talk it over during their loss to Joondalup.
Camera IconPerth players talk it over during their loss to Joondalup. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Premier Cricket: Perth and South Perth bundled out in semi-finals

Aaron CorlettSouthern Gazette

Perth, who finished third, were eliminated after a disappointing loss to Joondalup at Fletcher Park, while sixth-placed South Perth fought hard but ultimately came up short against a powerful Claremont-Nedlands.

Joondalup’s Simon Branston ripped through the Demons top order as they fell to 4-10, before Tom Casey restored some hope with an unbeaten 42.

Casey had little support around him, as Perth were bowled out for 99.

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The Centurions had no issues in the run chase, passing the total only four wickets down.

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Liam Guthrie was the best of the bowlers with four wickets, as Joondalup was eventually dismissed for 204.

At Cresswell Park, South Perth’s clash ended as a draw, with rain intervening with the Sky Blues facing a mountain to climb.

The Tigers hammered more than 400 in their first innings to make the task almost impossible for the Sky Blues, before the mid-afternoon storm halted play.

Cam Huckett was outstanding with four wickets, as the home side amassed 8-409 from 112 overs.

The Sky Blues managed 2-103 from 37 overs before play ended. Brandon Guest was 37 not out for the visitors.

Third grade progressed to a Preliminary final with a strong victory over Joondalup.

Alex Calmy and Jason Hill bowled out Joondalup for 144.

Openers Bronson Chabros (66) and Adam Disisto (82) are proving to be a great combination and their opening stand of 133 ensured an easy win.

The under 17’s were gallant in their semi-final defeat against Wanneroo.

Rhys McVeigh scored 101 not out but Wanneroo overhauled the 191 total losing just three wickets.