The round 9 top of the table clash saw the 1st XI make the hike across Bulleen road to visit old Carey, with drizzle falling many were skeptical that we'd get under way on time, but within minutes the clouds cleared and the sun broke through. Captain Bortolotto won the toss and reluctantly chose to bat.

Round 8 saw the 2nds playing top of the table Deepdene in the second game back post the Christmas break. The home team won the toss and decided they would post a total. The usual opening combination with the ball of DDay and Frenchy started us off with a reasonably tight first 10 overs however claiming no wickets. 

Marcellin 3rd XI played against Heathmont – currently sitting in 2nd position on the ladder and it was a game we desperately needed to win to keep finals chances alive.  We are very grateful to be playing on Marcellin No.2 oval and thank Leon and his staff for accommodating us this week.

The ones headed away for the second game in a row to take on bottom of the ladder side, La Trobe. After winning the toss, the ones decided to have a bat on a deck that looked like it would do a bit in the first hour. Instead it did a bit all day and the ones were rolled for their lowest score of the year, 151. Harding and Burt put up a fight through the opening and middle overs but it was the partnership at the end between Chub and Dally that saw Marcellin limp over to 151.