It was the Darkest Day in sport in more than one way last Sunday. The Polar Bears put in one of their worst days on the social scene this season and frankly it was also a very dark and overcast day.

But the question still remains. Was the opposition on performance enhancing drugs? All the signs were there. They went off to secret locations at regular intervals throughout the match,they hit the ball harder and further then any bear, they hooped the ball around when they bowled,  they were forever sucking on a liquid out of white or yellow can, regular urination without notice and several players experienced wild mood resulting in them wanting to fight one another.

Pretty ordinary day in the field with the Bears slightly clawing their way back from 3 for 150 off 19 at drink to be chasing 236 after 40. Tradegy almost struck when the Bear Baron was struck in the cheek by a performance enhanced slog. The Bears intial thoughts were that we had tasted our last Belgian Beer, however the Beer Baron recovered, pride intact and nursing a lovely black eye that he was able to show off the the ladies throughout the week. Spooner and debutont Jono were the pick of the bowlers and Marcus who subed for the Beer Baron took one of the catches of the season. Jono was particularly impressive, bowling as quick as anybody in the comp so far, yes even the Ponytail Express!

The batting was steady, but we didnt get anywhere near the total. Both opener gone for ducks. GT and Pope put on 62 run partnership. Pommy and Beer Baron made handy contributions, however making on 124 we were never in the chase. We thought on several occasions we were going to be saved by rain, or an all in brawl caused by the performance enhancing liquid the LegbORS were guzzling! GT top scored with 66 and Beer Baron 21.

Other highlights

The comeback in the field by the bears. We could have been chasing 350.
GT resisting temptation and not has a sausage before batting
Pommy's commentary to the non striker on how he should have played the bowl, seconds after his three stumps went cartwheeling.
The Beer Baron's attempt the head the cricket ball in the corner. He was talking about soccer pre game.
Jono's first ball. G-Man and slips went back about 10m after it.
Marcus one handed catch on the boundary.
The BBQ! Cooked by the best and the original!!

It was also pleasing to know that the Beer Baron was cleared by the Social Cricket Association. It has been relayed to the Polar Bears that Belgian Beer and Cider are not performance enhancing drugs and are most likely the opposite!

HP is still under investigation!

GT