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Media Release

NSWIS Blues ready to set Queensland Fire alight!

Once again, the weather forecast is likely to keep temperatures high for this weekend's NSWIS Blues versus Queensland Fire Women's National Cricket League Final Series at Bankstown Memorial Oval.

Looking for a fifth successive title, NSWIS Blues Captain Belinda Clark is keen to see her team remain undefeated in WNCL Final Series games. "Last year we defeated Western Fury in a close final at the SCG and this year Queensland Fire will be a good opponent as this is their first time in the WNCL Finals and they have nothing to lose. In fact the only game we lost during the entire season was against the Fire".

Twenty - three year old Shannon Cunneen who plays with the Gordon Club will be donning the NSWIS Blues gear for the first time and is delighted to be joining such a talented lineup. Clark said "It is unusual to play a debutante in a Final Series but Shannon's form has been outstanding. Our side has performed consistently this season and Shannon has performed well with the bat throughout the season (with Club team Gordon) and deserves a chance to show her wares at the next level."

The WNCL Final Series is a best of three, one day match series (50 overs) and will be played Friday 26^th, Saturday 27^th and (if required) Sunday 28^th January 2001. Mercantile Mutual and Pura Cup venue Bankstown Memorial Oval are the proud hosts of the WNCL 2000-2001 Final Series. The will include on-field entertainment during the lunchtime break, with local school girls participating in cricket activities and with promotional giveaways for the public.

Match commences 10am, gates open at 9am. Admission to the game is free.

This WNCL Final Series is part of the NSW Centenary of Federation Celebrations.

Any further details contact:

Sara Dailey, Women's Cricket NSW 0414 897 918
Steve Jenkin, NSWIS Coach 0412 039 557

Women's Cricket NSW:

NSWIS BLUES.

NSWIS Blues Team to play Queensland Fire at Bankstown Memorial Oval, Friday 26^th , Saturday 27^th and (if required) Sunday 28^th January, 2001, commencing at 10 am.

NSWIS BLUES

1. Belinda Clark (Capt)
2. Julie Hayes (Vice-Capt)
3. Bronwyn Calver
6. Leonie Coleman
21. Shannon Cunneen
5. Michelle Goszko
11. Lisa Keightley
13. Emma Liddell
10. Therese McGregor
14. Sharon Millanta
9. Debra Nelson
26. Amanda Owens
7. Lisa Sthalekar

Coach: Steve Jenkin Manager: Rina Hore

 

Queensland Fire

5. Julia Price (Captain)
4. Melissa Bulow (Vice Captain)
17. Maryanne Brandon
3. Tricia Brown
9. Bronwyn Buckley
6. Sally Cooper
11. Angela Farrell
10. Kelly Klibbe
15. Cindy Kross
8. Vanessa Pickering
7. Leteysha Randall
16. Leonie Shields
14. Heidi Thompson

Coach: Peter Drinnen  Manager: Loretta Moore