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19 February, 2026
Long trip rewarded with a win
WOORNDOO returned from local cricket’s longest trip with a thrilling three run win at Apollo Bay on Saturday.
Batting first in the round 13 Colac-South West premier competition match, Woorndoo was bowled out in the 50th over for 201.
Vice-captain Jarryd Walsh led the way for the Tigers, making 65 from 72 balls, hitting nine fours and a six.
“Jarryd looked amazing with the bat, he probably should have gone on and made a hundred,” Woorndoo captain Tyler Mungean said.
“He really set up our innings.”
Mungean scored 44 from 54 balls, with opener Jacob Gray digging in for 22 from 54 balls.
“You know what you’re going to get with Jacob.
“He took 20 odd balls to get off the mark, he did the hard yards, it’s a pity he couldn’t go on a bit more because he was looking really good.”
Batting at number 10, Lachie Jubb scored 21 from 28 balls with three boundaries.
“Lachie came out and played a quickfire innings, it was crucial in helping to set the target that we did.”
Apollo Bay progressed well to be 2/113 after 25 overs.
“We let them off a bit easy early on and they got away for a bit.
“We then got on top and pegged them back well, I said to the boys that we just needed to drag the game out for as long as possible.”
Originally looking to keep Jarryd Walsh’s second spell until after drinks, Mungean brought him back after drinks.
“We brought Walsh back on earlier than planned, he made a couple of vital breakthroughs.
“He bowled tight, led by example and everyone else chipped in around him.”
With the home team at 8/157 after 38 overs, Woorndoo was in the box seat.
A 40 run ninth wicket partnership saw the Sharks regain the ascendancy.
It was late in the innings that Mungean made his biggest gamble.
With Walsh bowled out, the Woorndoo captain turned to spinner Harrison Cram.
“Harrison is a passionate player, he wears his heart on his sleeve.
“He bowls slow off-spin, it was a risky move to bowl him at the end.”
After conceding just one run in the 47th over, Cram had the ball for the 49th over, with Apollo Bay needing six runs to win with two wickets in hand.
Cram picked up the last two wickets while conceding two runs to give Woorndoo a memorable victory.
“I had a gut feeling it (bowling Cram) would work, but it was also at the stage that one good hit from Apollo Bay would see the game over.
“He chipped in well and we won the game, he was very emotional.”
The win, Woorndoo’s third of the season, was very much enjoyed by the Tigers playing group.
“It was a thrilling win, they’re the games you play for but don’t expect to win.
“It was a genuine full team effort, we bowled and fielded extremely well.”
It was another win that meant a lot to the Woorndoo community.
“The boys were stoked, and again there was a lot of positive messages from our supporters.
“A few of the boys had to head home while the rest of us stayed in Apollo Bay and celebrated accordingly.”
This week Woorndoo face a big test, playing Bookaar at the Port Campbell turf.
“I love playing down there, it’s a good ground to play on and the atmosphere is always great.
“We’re looking forward to playing Bookaar, we’re hoping to be at our very best to challenge them.”
In division three, Woorndoo had a seven wicket loss to Pomborneit Gold at Woorndoo.
Batting first, Woorndoo was all out in the 40th over for 119.
Brendan Mahncke top scored with 39 from 43 balls with six boundaries.
William Brain contributed 23 from 38 balls.
Pomborneit Gold passed the score in the 24th over for the loss of three wickets.
Brody Mifsud led the bowlers with 2/26 from eight overs.
This week the division three Tigers play top of the ladder Heytesbury-Princetown at Woorndoo.
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