It was a tough day out for our St Kilda 1st XI, who fell short against Melbourne 1st XI on a tough day.
The final scores were St Kilda 1st XI 260, Melbourne 1st XI 6/262. Harry Dixon posted a half-century, making 99 off 107 balls with seven fours and two sixes. Blake Macdonald brought up a stylish half-century, finishing with 57 off 56 balls. Ed Newman added a useful 30 off 29 balls. Our opponents' Jack Sullivan was the standout with the ball, taking five for 39.
Credit to Christian Howe, who made a half-century (71) for the hosts. Declan McComb starred with the ball, taking two for 65.
The team are fourth on the ladder.
On to the next one.
