2010 Hahn Superdry State League Grand Final - Morley Eagles vs South Perth Cubs Wednesday 24 March at 7pm
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2010 Hahn Superdry
State League
Grand Final
Morley Eagles vs South Perth Cubs
Wednesday 24 March at 7pm
Friday 26 March at 7pm
Saturday 27 March at 7pm
Game 3 if required
Welcome from the Chairman of the Board On behalf of the Board of Baseball WA I welcome you to the Hahn Superdry State League Grand Final Series. 2010/11 once again has been one of growth for the sport in Western Australia and the State League continues to showcase the best of the best in Western Australia. Running a State League Club is a difficult exercise in today’s environment and we rely heavily on dedicated volunteers to work behind the scenes to give the opportunity for young players to play on this stage. This series is a culmination of the work of all these volunteers in 2010/11 and the Board sincerely thanks you for the time you commit to our great game – without you we wouldn’t be here today. To the players and coaches we wish you a great series. It has certainly been an exciting and competitive year for State League this season and the two teams you will be watching today have earned their chance at premiership glory. Good luck. The Board hope you enjoy this showcase event at Baseball Park, get behind your team in a positive manner and may the best team win. Evan Stewart Chairman Board of Directors Baseball WA
Pro maple
Welcome from the Managing Director On behalf of Baseball WA, I would like to welcome everyone to the Hahn Superdry State League Grand Final Series for 2009/2010 Season. This year saw the positions for the finals go down to the last home and away game. The competition for the fourth and final playoff spot went right down to the wire with Wanneroo and Melville fighting for fourth position. The race for second place between Swan Districts and South Perth also added to the intrique to see who would secure home team advantage in the opening round of the playoffs. The Grand Final series is a cumination of hard work put in by all clubs for the best representation for their individual club. Coaches, players, committees, grounds and canteen people, etc. all put in a lot of hard work throughout the season and Baseball WA acknowledges their contribution. Without sponsorship the sport would not survive. A huge thank you to all who sponsor baseball in WA ..... namely, the Department of Sport and Recreation, Go for 2&5, Healthway, Fielders Choice, Barbagallo, The Sunday Times, City of Gosnells, Pilpel Print, Corporate ID, Howling Wolves, New Start Mortgage and Auto Finance, Switch Homes, Dominos and Australian Steel Supplies. Shane Tonkin (General Manager, Operations) and his staff have contributed to a successful Finals Series. The support from the local baseball community, as well as a dedicated army of volunteers, are imperitive to running successful final’s series. Thankyou for your effort in assisting to make this event a success. I wish all participants in the 2009/10 Hahn Superdry State League Grand Final series the best of luck over the next couple of days. Geoff Hooker Managing Director Baseball WA
Semi-Finals Recap from Jobu
The first of the State League semi’s is a repeat of last season’s Grand Final. Let’s have a
quick look at the “Tale of the Tape” before we break it down …
Morley Eagles (1st, 29-7) vs Wanneroo Giants (4th, 21-13-2)
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (if required) 7:00pm at Baseball Park
HEAD TO HEAD: Morley 3 Wanneroo 1
SEASON RESULTS: Round 10 – Wanneroo 10 Morley 0 (W: Fish L: White)
Round 11 – Morley 3 Wanneroo 1 (W: Sonnenberg L: Thomas)
Round 27 – Morley 3 Wanneroo 0 (W: Sing L: Thomas S: B. Dale)
Round 28 – Morley 12 Wanneroo 1 (W: Sonnenberg L: Fish)
Pitching: Sonnenberg/Sing/White vs Thomas/Fish/Sorensen
Jeff Sonnenberg has been the ace of the competition, compiling an impressive 15-1
record over the regular season, and has been backed up by quality youngsters Brendan
Sing (10-1) and Jake White (3-2). Wanneroo have been served well once again by
Brad Thomas (15-4). Steve Fish (3-5) had a sub-par season and Rob Sorensen (2-3)
provided Fish with another starting option on the hill. The bullpen will be vital for both
teams, with McDonald, Griffiths and Brandon Dale available for Morley, while Wanneroo
will have Ryan, Lourey and Bailey at their disposal. Advantage MORLEY
Offense: Graham/Zerbo/Lachy Dale/Brandon Dale vs Riley/Dewey/Dixon/Prosper
Put simply, the Eagles offense is the best in the league, scoring 259 runs at an average
of 7.19 runs per game. Wanneroo have scored just 183 runs at 5.08 a game. The
Wanneroo bats have a lot of catching up to do. Advantage MORLEY
Defense: Morley have committed just 27 errors at 0.75 errors per game this season,
while the Giants have been rather sloppy in the field, committing 52 errors at 1.44 a
game. Wanneroo will need to make a marked improvement in this area if they are to be
any chance of making a second consecutive Grand Final. Advantage MORLEY
Final Verdict: Morley did not win the minor premiership by some fluke. They have
been far and away the best team this season, with their high powered offense combined
with their solid pitching. Wanneroo squeaked into the top four after an extremely
disappointing second half. Morley should have no problems accounting for the Roo Crew
in straight sets. Morley to sweep
The second of the semi final series sees the Swan Districts Black Ducks do battle with
the South Perth Cubs, in what should be an interesting series of baseball.
Swan Districts (2nd, 26-10) vs South Perth Cubs (3rd, 23-11-2)
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (if required) 7:00 at Baseball Park
HEAD TO HEAD – South Perth 3 Swan Districts 1
SEASON RESULTS: Round 10 – Swan Districts 10 South Perth 3
(W: Broughton L: Stembridge)
Round 11 – South Perth 19 Swan Districts 9 (W: R Kelly L: K Peacock)
Round 27 – South Perth 1 Swan Districts 0 (W: M Kelly L: DiRoma)
Round 28 – South Perth 12 Swan Districts 5
(W: Stembridge L: D Peacock)
Pitching: Dylan Peacock/Trav Murphy/Todd Murphy/White vs Mark Kelly/Ryan Kelly/
Stembridge/Saupold
A classic battle between the two best pitching staffs in the league will be on show in this
series. Dylan Peacock (4-4), Trav Murphy (5-14) and Todd Murphy (4-1) will anchor down
the starting rotation, while Dean White, Trav Kalin and Kirk Peacock can be used in the late
innings if required. However, the loss of Chris DiRoma (7-2) will upset the balance a little.
South Perth will counter with Mark Kelly (8-0), Ryan Kelly (5-2) and Garret Stembridge
(6-5), with Warwick Saupold and Chris Goadby in relief. Advantage SOUTH PERTH (Just)
Offense: White/Needle/Balgera/Barnett and Co vs Burton/Hopkins/Kraus/Barnes and
Co
The Black Ducks have the potential to explode come playoff time, with 230 runs at 6.39
a game already this season including single game hauls of 19, 16 and 13 (twice). The
Cubbies have scored just as easily, plating 222 runs at 6.17 a game, including games of
19 (twice), 12 (twice) and 11 (3 times). Advantage BLACK DUCKS
Defense: Swans have been pretty good on defense this year, committing 37 errors at
1.03 a game, while Souths have been sloppy in the field this season, with 50 errors at
1.39 a game. Advantage BLACK DUCKS
Final Verdict: The loss of Chris DiRoma is a setback for Swans, who have looked
almost invincible this year behind him. However, I feel that the Black Ducks have a
strong enough line-up to get them through to the big dance. Black Ducks in 3.
BOX SCORES
Semi Final – 16th March 2010
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Runs hits errors
Wanneroo Giants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 8 1
Morley Eagles 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 x 7 14 0
Semi Final – 17th March 2010
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Runs hits errors
South Perth 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0
Swan Districts 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 x 2 3 1
Semi Final – 18th March 2010
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Runs hits errors
Morley Eagles 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0
Wanneroo 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 x 5 12 2
Semi Final – 19th March 2010
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Runs hits errors
Swan Districts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 2
South Perth 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 x 4 8 2
Semi Final – 20th March 2010
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Runs hits errors
Wanneroo Giants 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 4 0
Morley Eagles 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 x 3 9 3
Semi Final – 21st March 2010
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Runs hits errors
South Perth 0 5 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 9 13 0
Swan Districts 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 9 2What does Hughes’ future look like?
Beat reporter Kelly Thesier answers Twins fans’ questions
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It’s been awhile since I delved
into the Twins Inbox and with Spring Training in full
swing, it seemed that now would be a good time to
check back in to see what’s on the minds of fans. So
here we go with the latest edition.
Infielder Luke Hughes is back in big league camp
this spring. How is he doing and what is his future in
the Twins’ organization? -- Gavin F., Perth, Australia
Hughes, 25, has been one of the prospects drawing attention in recent days due to his
offensive performance. The infielder delivered a walk-off double in Thursday’s 5-4 win
over the Pirates and he’s batting .350 (7-for-20) with three doubles and a home run
in 10 games this spring. Offense has never really been the concern with Hughes, as
questions about his defense have kept him from moving up to the Major League level.
Hughes has been used in a variety of positions, including third base, as the Twins tried to
find a spot for him. This spring Hughes has been seeing more time at second base and
manager Ron Gardenhire said he likes what he’s seen from the infielder at that position.
Gardenhire labeled Hughes still a work in progress, but said that this spring Hughes has
shown he’s matured as a player and is starting to understand more about the game.
Exactly when Hughes might get his opportunity at the Major League level still isn’t clear,
but if he can keep improving his defense, the infielder’s bat could at least provide him
with a shot.
Hughes homers, scores twice in loss
RAYS 5, TWINS 2
at Port Charlotte, Fla.
Wednesday, March 17
Twins at the plate: Luke Hughes hit his first home run of the spring, a monster shot
in the fifth off Rays starter James Shields that flew over the Tiki bar in left-center field.
He also scored after reaching base for the third time in the ninth inning.Wanneroo Giants & Morley Eagles
Swan Districts & South Perth
State League Ladder
Final Standings as at 14th March 2010
Team P W L D Win %
1 Morley Eagles 36 29 7 80.6
2 Swan Districts 36 26 10 72.2
3 South Perth 36 23 11 2 66.7
4 Wanneroo Giants 36 21 13 2 61.1
5 Melville Braves 36 20 14 2 58.3
6 Gosnells Hawks 36 15 21 41.7
7 Perth 36 11 25 30.6
8 Wembley 36 11 25 30.6
9 Victoria Park 36 10 25 1 29.2
10 West Stirling 36 10 25 1 29.2
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brodda@ingredientsolutions.com.auMorley Eagles Baseball Club
Colours: Red, White and Navy Blue
President: Kevin House
Head Coach: Lachlan Dale
Championships: 3
Last ChampionshiP: 1990/91
SURNAME FIRST NAME UNIFORM #
Looking to win their fourth State HOLT ADAM 19
BONOMI AARON 20
League Championship and their
Dale Brandon 27
first since 1991, Morley Eagles
GRAHAM MITCH 5
won the Minor Premiership with DALE LACHLAN 10
a 29-7 record, sewing up top ZERBO KEVIN 29
spot two weeks out from the HANNAH DAVID 3
start of the finals series. With Mcdonald travis 22
one of the most powerful batting sing brendan 6
line-ups seen in the State sonnerberg jeff 37
League for many years, hitters macleod john 1
thompson reece 13
such as Mitch Graham, Kevin
white jake 2
Zerbo and Brandon and Lachlan
williams mitch 4
Dale will be looking to propel the carney shaun 18
Eagles to victory, while pitchers griffiths james 21
Jeff Sonnenberg and Brendan macmillan zac 7
Sing will be out to keep the carney scott 30
opposition bats quiet. HOUSE Chris 9
reeves jeff 31
burgermeister mike coachSwan Districts Black Ducks Baseball Club
Colours: Black and White
President: Kevin Carey
Head Coach: Arnie Noel
Championships: 11
Last Championship: 2007/08
The second most successful club SURNAME FIRST NAME UNIFORM #
in league history, Swan Districts WHITE DEAN 14
are looking to claim their third KALIN TRAVIS 7
championship in four seasons NEEDLE BEN 24
after snapping a 44-year drought BALGERA CLINTON 17
in 2007. Swans finished the BARNETT TOBY 30
season in second spot with a 26- JOHNSTON DANIEL 11
10 record, after winning their JOHNSTON MICHAEL 4
PEACOCK KIRK 1
last four regular season games.
DANIELE ANTHONY 21
A team known for hitting right
PEACOCK DYLAN 22
through the line-up, Swans will MURPHY TRAVIS 36
turn to Clint Balgera, Ben Needle MURPHY TODD 56
and Anthony Daniele, considered DANIELE ROBERT 5
by many to be the best number DANIELE STEVE 15
9 hitter in the league, to spark GRABSKI TIM 18
their offense. On the mound COX TROY 24
Dylan Peacock and Todd Murphy BROUGHTON TOBY 19
RICE CHRIS 2
will anchor down their starting
STEVENS RICK 25
rotation, with Dean White to
TONKIN SHANE 9
come from short stop to relieve NOEL ARNIE coach
when required.South Perth Cubs Baseball Club
Colours: Royal Blue, White and Grey
President: Paul Wheeler
Head Coach: Greg Jelks
Championships: 10
Last Championship: 2004/05
SURNAME FIRST NAME UNIFORM #
Kyle andy 19
The most successful club of the hopkins liam 20
last decade with 5 championships kraus BRYANT 27
burton dean 5
in the last 10 years, South Perth
barnes cLAYTON 10
ended the regular season in
goadby chris 29
third spot with a record of 23- saupold warwick 3
11-2, but enter the playoffs in goadby mATT 22
indifferent form, winning just semmens LYNDON 6
2 of their last 6 games. With copeland daniel 37
a pitching staff considered by scilipoti SAM 1
many as the best in the league, fitzgerald AARON 13
South Perth will be encouraged silvi josh 2
lange andrew 4
by the late season form of Mark
kelly mark 18
and Ryan Kelly and Warwick
kelly ryan 21
Saupold on the hill, while Bryant stembridge GARRETT 7
Kraus, Dean Burton and Clayton eissons simon 30
Barnes are the club’s engine mitchinson scott
room at the plate. bradley paul 31
jelks greg coachWanneroo Giants Baseball Club
Colours: Black, White and Orange
President: Kevin Sorensen
Head Coach: Steve Fish
Championships: 4
Last Championship: 2008/09
SURNAME FIRST NAME UNIFORM #
redman toby 1
Looking to defend their title and ryan jason 2
win their fifth championship, bradstreet ian 3
the Wanneroo Giants just irwin nick 4
managed to cling onto fourth dixon kent 5
place, finishing just one game brown dale 6
blab jeremy 7
ahead of the Melville Braves with
THOMAS BJ 8
a 21-13-2 record after winning
dewey jason 9
just 1 of their last 3 games. shipway luke 11
Known for punching above their henderson jarrOd 12
weight, the Giants will turn to walsh andrew 13
the bats of Kent Dixon, Jason mcdonald jordan 15
Dewey and veteran Gerard SORENSEN ROB 17
Prosper to lead the way, while prosper gerard 19
playing manager Steve Fish fish steve 20
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and Brad Thomas will lead the
HUNTER SEAN 23
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