Weekend wrap — 17 October 2026

Men’s First Grade: Tough Day At James Oval But Bears Fight Hard

v University — University won by 7 wickets

Bayswater-Morley 143 (40.5 ov) · University 3/144 (37.3 ov)

The Bears faced a tough test against University at James Oval in Round 3. Batting first, Bayswater-Morley were bowled out for 143 in 40.5 overs. Cameron Todd fought hard to remain unbeaten on 34*, while Lane Berry provided a quick spark with 27 off 24 balls. Tim Smithies (24) and Lachlan Pratt (18 off 13) also chipped in with valuable runs. In reply, University chased down the target, finishing on 3/144 in 37.3 overs. Kyle Wiggers led the way with the ball for the Bears, bowling a fantastic 10-over spell to finish with 2/24, while Lachlan Pratt picked up 1/18. Plenty of positive fight to build on for the rest of the season!

Best players: Kyle Wiggers (11 (15), 2/24 (10 ov)), Lachlan Pratt (18 (13), 1/18 (3 ov)), Lane Berry (27 (24))

Kyle Wiggers — 11 (15), 2/24 (10 ov)

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Men’s Second Grade: Smith Fifer and Fighting Fifties Lead Strong Hillcrest Battle

v University — University won by 36 runs

University 268 (49 ov) · Bayswater-Morley 232 (48.1 ov)

Bayswater-Morley fought hard at Hillcrest Park in Round 3, ultimately falling 36 runs short against University. Bowling first, the Bears restricted Uni to 268 all out in 49 overs, led by a brilliant five-wicket haul from Lucas Smith (5/48) and strong support from Adrian McKinlay (4/63). Angus Tyers also claimed a wicket. In reply, Oliver Brandes de Roos led the fightback with a crisp 64 off 76 balls, while Connor Dimech impressed with 51 off 60. Jack Zagar (24) and Kieran Abrams (21) added valuable runs, but the Bears were eventually bowled out for 232 in the 49th over. It was a brave pursuit with plenty of positive takeaways for the group moving forward.

Best players: Lucas Smith (1 (3), 5/48 (9 ov)), Adrian McKinlay (8 (8), 4/63 (10 ov)), Oliver Brandes de Roos (64 (76), 0/17 (3 ov))

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Men’s Third Grade: Heartbreaker at UWA as Bears Fall Just Short

v University — University won by 1 run

University 8/165 (45 ov) · Bayswater-Morley 164 (41.1 ov)

It was an absolute thriller at UWA Sports Park, with our Thirds coming agonisingly close, falling just one run short against University in Round 3. Bowling first, the Bears kept things tight as Ronan Overton led the charge with a superb 3/25 off seven overs. Rhys DeCelis provided brilliant support with 2/26, while Evan Alderslade grabbed 1/25 to restrict Uni to 8/165. In reply, William Attwood set the chase alight with a smashing 61 off 51 balls. DeCelis capped off a fantastic all-round display with 36, alongside Koby Jackson’s solid 30. Despite a brave fight, the Bears fell just short, bowled out for 164 in 41.1 overs. A monumental effort from the boys!

Best players: William Attwood (61 (51)), Rhys DeCelis (36 (52), 2/26 (9 ov)), Ronan Overton (0* (4), 3/25 (7 ov))

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Men’s Fourth Grade: Strong Batting Performance Powers Bears to Victory at Hillcrest

v University — Bayswater-Morley won by 51 runs

Bayswater-Morley 7/239 (45 ov) · University 7/188 (45 ov)

A superb all-round performance at Hillcrest Park saw Bayswater-Morley secure a convincing 51-run victory over University in Round 3. Batting first, the Bears set an imposing total of 7/239 from their 45 overs. Cole Bradley led the way with a top-score of 55, while Kaiden Edmonds (41) and Jack Criddle (40) built great momentum. An explosive 33 from Michael Thistle provided the ideal finish to the innings. In reply, University put up a fight through Ollie Syminton (51*), finishing on 7/188. However, tightly disciplined bowling kept the chase under control. Jack Rolfe (2/35 off 9) and Mohith Kesavan (2/38 off 9) led the attack brilliantly, with Lauchlan Biddle also claiming 1/29 to ensure the Bears claimed a fine win.

Best players: Cole Bradley (55 (74)), Jack Rolfe (2* (3), 2/35 (9 ov)), Mohith Kesavan (0 (1), 2/38 (9 ov))

Cole Bradley — 55 (74)

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Men’s Colts League: Spirited Bears Fall Just Short in Hard-Fought Opener

v Fremantle (Colts) — Fremantle (Colts) won by 10 runs

Fremantle (Colts) 4/119 (20 ov) · Bayswater-Morley (Colts) 6/109 (20 ov)

Our Colts campaign kicked off at Stevens Reserve in Round 1, where the Bears put in a spirited effort before falling just 10 runs short against Fremantle. Bowling first, Bayswater-Morley kept things tight across the 20 overs as Fremantle reached 4/119. Evan Alderslade led the attack with a brilliant spell of 2/18 off four overs, well supported by Rhys DeCelis (1/24) and Jack Zagar (1/25). In reply, the Bears fought hard with the bat. Mitchell Glover set a solid foundation with 24, while Callum Wilde added a handy 20. Rhys DeCelis topped off an impressive all-round day with an unbeaten 28 off 24 balls to keep us in the hunt right to the end, finishing on 6/109. Plenty of positive signs to build on!

Best players: Rhys DeCelis (28* (24), 1/24 (4 ov)), Evan Alderslade (2/18 (4 ov)), Mitchell Glover (24 (35))

Rhys DeCelis — 28 (24), 1/24 (4 ov)*

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Men’s Colts League: Bears Fight Hard in Tense Season Opener

v Scarborough (Colts) — Scarborough (Colts) won by 9 runs

Scarborough (Colts) 8/141 (20 ov) · Bayswater-Morley (Colts) 9/132 (20 ov)

Bayswater-Morley kicked off their Colts League campaign with a hard-fought battle against Scarborough at Stevens Reserve, falling just nine runs short in a tense season opener. Scarborough managed 8/141 from their 20 overs, with Cooper Hanrahan producing a fantastic spell of 2/4. Jack Zagar (2/19) and Rhys DeCelis (1/21) were also among the wickets. In reply, DeCelis anchored the chase brilliantly, compiling a fine half-century with 53 off 50 balls. He was supported by Adrian McKinlay, who struck 30 off 26, alongside a quickfire 20 off 12 balls from Zagar. The Bears fought to the very end, finishing on 9/132 with plenty of positives to take into the season.

Best players: Rhys DeCelis (53 (50), 1/21 (4 ov)), Jack Zagar (20 (12), 2/19 (4 ov)), Adrian McKinlay (30 (26), 1/33 (4 ov))

Rhys DeCelis — 53 (50), 1/21 (4 ov)

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Men’s Premier T20’s: Dominant run chase seals stunning nine-wicket win in Round 1

v Fremantle (PT20) — Bayswater-Morley (PT20) won by 9 wickets

Fremantle (PT20) 7/158 (20 ov) · Bayswater-Morley (PT20) 1/163 (15.2 ov)

What a start to the Men’s Premier T20 season! Bayswater-Morley kicked off Round 1 with a sensational nine-wicket victory over Fremantle at Burrendah Park. Bowling first, the Bears restricted Fremantle to 7/158 from their 20 overs. Matt Russo led the attack with a fine spell of 3/37, well supported by Angus Bloxham (2/35) and Lucas Smith (1/14). The run chase was a sheer display of masterclass batting. Ryleigh Cameron and Lane Berry put on an incredible unbeaten partnership to steer the side home in just 15.2 overs, finishing at 1/163. Cameron anchored the chase brilliantly with 77* off 52 balls, while Berry blasted a blistering 70* off just 36 deliveries. A fantastic performance from the boys to start the campaign!

Best players: Ryleigh Cameron (77* (52)), Lane Berry (70* (36)) , Matt Russo (3/37 (4 ov))

Ryleigh Cameron — 77 (52)*

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Men’s Premier T20’s: Fight and Bright Spots at Burrendah in T20 Opener

v Scarborough (PT20) — Scarborough (PT20) won by 6 wickets

Bayswater-Morley (PT20) 124 (19.5 ov) · Scarborough (PT20) 4/125 (17.5 ov)

Bayswater-Morley kicked off their Premier T20 campaign at Burrendah Park against Scarborough. Batting first, the Bears posted 124 all out in 19.5 overs. Ryleigh Cameron led the way with a lively 36 off 27 balls, with solid contributions from Mitchell Todd (25 off 26), Matt Russo (14), and Lane Berry (10). Scarborough managed to chase down the target in 17.5 overs, finishing on 4/125 to claim a six-wicket win. However, there were plenty of promising signs for the Bears. Angus Bloxham was outstanding with the ball, picking up 2/10 from his full four overs, while Mitchell Todd capped off a strong all-round day taking 1/33 to go with his runs. Matt Russo also claimed 1/40 as the boys fought hard.

Best players: Angus Bloxham (4 (6), 2/10 (4 ov)), Ryleigh Cameron (36 (27)), Mitchell Todd (25 (26), 1/33 (4 ov))

Angus Bloxham — 4 (6), 2/10 (4 ov)

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