A disputed catch led to an intense on-pitch argument as emotions boiled over during the clash between last season’s grand finalists at Sir Jack Brabham Oval on Saturday.
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CYMS beat Cavaliers outright after the Cavs batsmen folded for a second time against a tight bowling attack.
Man of the match Chris Novak took eight wickets for the game, including three in the second innings to assist Todd Murphy (4-22) to lead CYMS to victory.
But it was Novak’s first wicket, that of Cavs opener Josh Doherty caught behind by wicketkeeper Michael Hannelly, that led to controvesy.
Novak said on Sunday: “Doherty charged down the wicket, got an edge and Michael caught the ball.
“Michael claimed the catch straight away and the umpire gave it out,” he said.
“Josh disputed the catch and did not seem to accept the decision.”
Novak said the incident went on for three or four minutes.
“I did think it was a fairly ugly incident.”
Novak said they had a 98-run lead after the first innings and knew they would have to bowl tightly to contain Cavs.
“We knew we had to take our chances. The wicket throughout the day got slower and lower and that helped the batsmen.”
After breaking through early Cavs were on the ropes at 6-48 before captain Richie Venner and Scott Kennedy steadied the ship.
Novak said: “Richie was batting very well so we changed our tactics and decided to attack the other end.”
Venner made 62 of the side’s 122 total before CYMS returned to bat to make the 28 runs needed for outright victory.
Venner said on Sunday that Doherty didn’t believe the ball had carried which sparked the heated words.
“The umpire gave it out. When he asked the wicketkeeper he said he wasn’t sure.”
Venner said he was concerned by his team’s poor batting performance.
“Our top six aren't performing and they need to start performing. They weren’t patient enough.”
He said Cavs had the bye for the next two weeks and needed to train hard to fix their batting.
“It’s probably a blessing in disguise.”
Both he and Novak praised teenage Cavs batsman Bailey Ferguson who hit 15, including three fours after coming in at number 10.
ODCA President Mark Frecklington said the match incident may be reviewed.
“The umpire has until (Monday) to lodge a report into any incident he felt was not in the spirit of the game.”
David Fitzsimons
I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter.
I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter.
