2009 GOLDEN WOMBAT VOTE COUNTDOWN
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TEAM EFFORT PRODUCES 2ND CHAMPIONSHIP OF SEASON (08/11/2009)
The Wombats' season ended perfectly on Sunday in Shizuoka with a win in the Pacific Cup Finals against a good YCAC team. It was the team's first win of the season over the rivals after having lost a friendly and a T20, both at the YCAC. YCAC were bowled out for 177 in 29 overs and the Wombats scored the winning runs for the loss of 4 wickets.
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NO LUCK FOR IRISH AGAINST TWCC (25/10/2009)
The Tokyo Wombats and Paddy Foley's cricket clubs met for the first time in the 2009 Pacific Cup semi-final at the Sano ground in Tochigi Prefecture. It was also the first time that the TWCC had played at this relatively new location for playing cricket - and most of us were surprised at the small size of the ground which was probably similar in scale to a traditional village green in England. The pitch permanently laid out in the centre of the ground however, was a fairly good batting strip.
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HONOURS SHARED IN TRIANGULAR T20 (12/10/2009)
Yokohama Country and Athletic Club was host to a triangular Twenty20 competition on October 12 2009 involving the Tokyo Wombats and Sri Lankan Lions. It had been at least a few years since the Wombats last faced the Lions on the cricket field, so it was great to have another opportunity to lock horns with another decent cricket team. We were also looking forward once again to playing at the YCAC - one of the more comfortable venues for cricket in Japan and the hospitality there is always exceptional.
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5 OF THE BEST! (27/09/2009)
Let me start this report a little earlier than usual, being grand final week and all, and I'm sure the world would like to understand how the wombats finalised our preparations for a J1C 2009 premiership. A last minute strategy session, some minor weight sessions, a light jog on the beach or catching practise – not likely! Instead, a Black Lion gathering consisting of beer & pizza to watch the AFL grand final, of course!
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CRICKET THE WINNER AT SHIZUOKA (13/09/2009)
Cricket was the winner! Yes, that's right – two competitive teams, perfect weather and the picturesque Abekawa ground in Shizuoka. Whilst the Wommies fell over the line for a 26 run win, this was a perfect example of what a "friendly" should be with the game played in good spirit and all players involved in the game with the bat and/or ball.
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WOMBATS BOWL OVER SANO TO REACH GF (06/09/2009)
Perhaps inspired by the bikini-shoot babe at Harajuku, perhaps motivated by the chance to get back to Harajuku in tme for the Brazilian Festival. Whatever the reason, Wombats vulcanized Sano Sunday smashing their way into a 6th consecutive Grand Final, to be played Sept 27th v bullet-dodging Wyverns. Man of The Match Kyal Hill growled his way through the middle order with 4-23.
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GT LEADS BOWLERS' CHARGE THRU EMBASSY GATES (09/08/2009)
First up, I just wish to apologise for not getting the post-game beers cold enough. No excuses, I simply forgot to top the ice up at the combini. A serious deriliction of duties which is further proof that my days in the F&B industry are done and dusted. I thought running out of JD the other night was bad enough, but this was personal. If ever there was a day where the cricket was a secondary consideration, yesterday was it.
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WOMBAT STEW (26/07/2009)
Tokyo turned on a magnificent day of weather as the wombats headed down south to Yokohama for the rescheduled and much anticipated match against the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club. Much had been mentioned to us newcomers about the YC&AC facilities and some had even labelled it the "best place to play cricket in Japan".
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NO RAIN CAME AS TIGERS TAMED IN PC GAME! (18/07/2009)
Tokyo Wombats outplayed the Indian Tigers in all departments Saturday to win the first round clash of the Pacific Cup by 9 wickets, at Ageo, setting up an October clash with KCL cricketing giants, The Giants.
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Australia v England ODI Series Cricket Sweeps!
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ARE TIGERS AFRAID OF WATER? (28/06/2009)
I had always assumed that it was an urban legend. However, I discovered on Sunday that Tigers are indeed afraid of water. At least the Indian kind that wears blue! With 5 overs to go to make Sunday's first round Pacific Cup game against the Indian Tigers official, 3 drops of rain and the fearsome pace of Kyle Hill sent the Tigers running for cover at 5-105 chasing 295.
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WOMBATS GO 3 FROM 3 (31/05/2009)
A petulant kindergarten-esque display of childishness from Japan's softball community was the first of many obstacles the Tokyo Wombats had to overcome before thumping the Tokyo Predators in a satisfying but nonetheless un-enjoyable 8 wicket win Sunday.
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CARNAGE AS EMBASSY DESTROYED BY WMDs (23/05/2009)
The Hardys Tokyo Ashes will spend another 12 months safe in the Wombats' trophy cabinet after a rampant orgy of runs from the Wombats of Mass Destruction top four set British Embassy the Herculian task of chasing 371 runs, at Ageo Saturday.
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WONDERFUL WOMBATS STOMP SANO (26/04/2009)
As QF flight 79 touched down at Narita on Saturday morning in pelting rain I cursed the weather gods for their timing. One more weekend in Perth where rain has been as rare as an ugly chick in Shibuya would have been perfect.
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Australia v England Ashes Test Series Cricket Sweeps!
Coming soon! Your chance to win 5 bottles of Hardys' Wines!
DEBUTANT SLAYS WYVERNS IN GF REPLAY (12/04/2009)
On a brilliant sunny day with Fuji providing a once again very scenic backdrop, the Wommies took on Wyverns in the first official match of the season. There was a pre-game shirt presentation to debutant Wombats Trenton, Gavin and Matt.
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2009 BEGINS WITH A RUSTY, MUDDY WIN (15/03/2009)
The only predators to land a blow on the Wombats at Fuji Sunday were the crows that stole Ross and Trent's lunch, as the team formally known as Tokyo Dragons chased their tails all day. Marsupials ate, rooted and left victorious by 7 or 8 wickets as Ballarat's Billy Birmingham Ross Ferris spanked an unbeaten 79.
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JOIN US IN 2009!
If you love a beer and a laugh and have a passing interest in cricket, then join us in 2009. If you used to be good - 10 years ago - brush off the cobwebs and get in touch. A relaxed attitude is all we ask - cricketing ability a plus!
Join us for a beer or a snow trip over winter! Cricket starts in March with a few practice hits.
THE LOGO
by Smokey (Barry Francis) |
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Rising Sun. Mount Fuji. A Wombat on one knee, flashing a square drive past the covers. It could only be The Tokyo Wombats Cricket Club.
Created by Barry Francis, this eye-catching logo is without doubt the best wombat logo you will see. The design process began in 2003 when I asked Barry if he could do us a few sketches. Happy to oblige the Club he plans to join in 2004, the young Englishman had just one question: "What's a wombat look like?"
Well, when the web pictures began arriving, Barry began regretting his generousity. Short, stubby legs, no neck, round and docile.....how do you turn that into a cricketer? Several forests were felled in the process, and Barry says "I never want to draw another wombat again!", but finally we arrived at the logo you see today. We had wombat chewing stumps, wombat biting bat, wombat climbing on a very big cricket ball, plus countless number of wombats that went straight in the bin.
A self confessed perfectionist, Barry was reluctant to show the boys any design he wasn't happy with himself. A set off designs presented to the AGM failed to satisfy the picky Wombats, but we reached a consensus on what we wanted: Rising Sun, Fuji, and a Wombat not eating anything.
A few weeks later we were presented with our new logo. In the interim, HARDYS, our sponsors, had agreed to supply us with cricket shirts, which will take delivery of this month. The Wombat logo will sit opposite the HARDYS logo on the players' chests, as we strive to bring home the Cups in 2004. Also on the way are TWCC caps, and if you havent ordered one, be quick, because they won't last long!
A big thanks again to HARDYS for the shirts, and to Barry for the design.
For design inquiries, contact Barry at barry69francis@ezweb.ne.jp
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