By Casey O'Connor
Following a win over Valley’s last weekend, RSL will be hoping to make it five premierships from six appearances when they meet South’s this weekend.
In the semi-final, Valleys won the toss and sent RSL in. In a low scoring game RSL were out for just 102 helped along by a healthy extras total of 25. Duane Lihou (25) top scored. The only other batters to make it to double figures were Sam Dowie (12) and Rohan Brady (16) Chris Allen headed the bowling figures for Valleys taking 4/9 from eight overs. Captain Damian Andersen took three wickets.
Opener Andrew Middleton (32) set a good platform for Valleys before he was dismissed in the 24th over. With the score 3/66 Valleys looked to be tracking nicely towards the target. When Valley’s captain Damian Anderson was lbw to Rohan Brady for a duck a few overs later, things went downhill quickly. Valleys went from 5/78 to be all out for 87 in a matter of five overs. RSL into another final and a chance to defend their title.
On Saturday they play Souths who after a disappointing season last year have bounced back to be 2021/22 Minor Premiers.
If South’s play their best cricket, they can add another premiership to what is an impressive record. RSL have shown in recent years that they have what it takes to win grand finals. They will need their batsman to find form this weekend if they are to add another GF to their tally.
