Grammar FPs 2nd XI had to make only six changes to last weeks team, unavailable were the Bramalds, Rory Annand, Luigi Goval, James Lord and Sam Gill, and in came Sam Knudson, fresh from takng 5 wickets for the first XI last week, and no less than five players making their first appearance of the season, Tom Murray, Ben Frizzel, Mike Phillips, and two debutants in Rizwan and Mike Ashton also playing his first game since his schooldays.
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Promising young Australian all rounder Sam Gill has recently returned to Brisbane for family reasons. Sam started playing for the 2nd XI last season and made an immediate impact by taking wickets, catches, and batting like every ball was his last. He was a good team man who always gave it everything no matter how bad the hangover was.
Sam left Aberdeen last Saturday and came down past Rubislaw on his way to the airport to say cheerio, and was generous enough to donate his kit bag and contents, including pads, helmet, rarely used bat, box, trainers and an Australian top!  Â
A much depleted first eleven were made to work hard for a win by Academy but ran out deserved winners by three wickets. FPs showed 7 changes from the side which defeated Crathie last week with Gary Stuart, Craig Fraser, Luigi Govil, Sam Knudsson, Sam Gill, Rob Fryer and Magesh coming into the side for the unavailable Moir, McDonald, Clelland, Budd, James Lord and Muthu. Continue reading
The 2nd XI season started with a trip to Ellon and a defaet by 38 runs. With only 9 players available it was never going to be easy task. However the toss was won and Ellon were invited to bat on a damp wicket, thankfully the outfield was in good condition despite the recent weather.
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