Rounding Third By Line Drive April 27th 2015

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Hello and welcome to your weekly insight into the people who make up the Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club. Not much to report on the game front with the association having a week off. Next week the Rangers crew will be back out there with all association games being played at Wangaratta. If you are in town next Sunday wander down and come have a look at some good country baseball.  So what else is news this week?  Keep reading and you might just be entertained.
Tony Smith: A man of no nonsense!
     Last week Bryan Wilson said he was unable to make training via Facebook. Now this is nothing unusual in this. However Cam Scott though he would do the same. Once he posted his absence from training The Pres decided to be blunt. Think the words were…”Don’t want excuses just turn up”. Scott was a little perplexed (and maybe bit full on the awesome cooking at Bogong) so penned the response in a much politer way the second time around. This received a better response. Wonder what will Cam say this week with his absence from training?
Lefty numbers have doubled at Wangaratta
     Once the domain of the single lefty who is a butt of many of Brendon French’s jokes, there is now two left handed hitters in orange and black. Young Jack Bradburn has joined the Rangers ranks this year and looks to have a pretty good swing on him. He was not far away form making contact in his first game for the club. On another note could make cage batting a little bit easier as then the two lefties now get paired together each week to bat. Question is who is the other lefty at the club?

Anyone seen Goggles?
Anyone seen Sam “Goggles” Grigg? Man of beard Scott Jenkins has sighted him. He could be interested in coming on the trip too. Speaking of Jenkins his self imposed exile from the playing list of his beloved Greta Football club is over. He just felt like going for a run on a Thursday night and ended up playing on the Saturday. Looks like he will be a permanent till the end of the year.

Merchandise keeps rolling on in.
To go with the new playing tops and playing caps, hoodies will be available in a variety of sizes. The sizing chart was a little bit difficult to work out for one Bryan “Moose” Wilson. Of course there were plenty to let him know about how sizing charts work. Especially one Mick Wyatt who took great pleasure in informing Moose how it all worked. To Moose’s credit he did take it on the chin and had a good laugh about it. If you want to know what they look like check out Wangaratta Rangers on Facebook. There is an image on the page.

Team app…
Now there is another way to keep up-to-date with all that is happening down at Ranger land. The Rangers have their own team app. It can keep you updated with sponsors, teams, fixtures, availability, and when Line Drive has written something too. Down load team app from the app store on your smart phone device and look for Wangaratta Rangers. More content is always being added. Spread the word.

Could this be the end of Gilmore at third base?
After having a torrid start to the season, will Kyle “Thrillmore” Gilmore continue to stand at the hot corner? Here is hoping he still does. Work hard at training and be positive Kyle. This scribe thinks he can do it!

Beaker and Wyatt just loving the game
On a couple of occasions this year it has been observed that Rob “Beaker” Barbour and Mick Wyatt are just having a great time at baseball. Both look like they have gained a step in the off season with both chasing one another around the ground in warm up. This stuff is great to see on the field and just shows how this great game just gets better as time goes on. Love the positive vibe in the playing group this year boys.

Undies Murdoch in for a big year
Ranger cult hero Brad “Undies” Murdoch is looking to have a big year. In his first official hit out, Undies looked sharp at second base. He has been on the cusp of moving into the infield over the past season. Good hands and sharp reflexes. Undies could be another one to watch this season.

Now for the Club Stuff

  • Training Wednesday nights from 6pm. Tea on afterwards. Stick around for a chat
    If unavailable let Nathan Pool or Mick Wyatt know. Or just write a nice letter on Facebook!!!
  • Hoodies are on their way. Thanks to D’melza Pool for coordination.
  • Caps are on their way too. See Rob Seymour for more information
  • Trip away to Bendigo. Dan Griffin will be coming after you!
  • Like us on Facebook and follow @wangrangers on twitter
  • For results of the association look up North Eastern Baseball Association on Facebook
  • Rangers Orange vs Bears @ Wangaratta at 2:15pm Sunday
  • Rangers Black vs Wodonga 1 @ Wangaratta 11:15am Sunday

That’s enough from me. Have a great week and thanks for reading.

Go Rangers

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