Caltsounis not prepared to settle against Dalyellup Beach

Eaton skipper Clayton Caltsounis needs little reminding about what happened when his side travelled to Hay Park in round six. A match the reigning premiers were expected to win, Eaton were rolled for 128 against the determined Redbacks, who narrowly secured victory in a grandstand finish. Following the loss, Caltsounis and his teammates left no stone unturned in a bid to work out what happened — so you can be sure they will not be settling for anything against Dalyellup Beach on Saturday at Dalyellup College. “Whether we bat or bowl first, we are going to have to do it well,” he said. “Because they have got some quality young kids — and then they have obviously got Zane (Verhaaf) and Tim (Bowen), a couple of more experienced guys holding it together. “If you bat first, you can get some runs. But if you are chasing a score, if you get yourself in, you can go along way as well.” With the festive season and Country Week creating a lengthy gap between matches, the Bobtails are keen to make a statement on Saturday. “There is still a lot to play for,” he said. “And it is a bit of a weird week, because there is one game and then a couple of weeks. So it is important you don’t get complacent because it is just one game before time off.” Caltsounis is hopeful exceptional seamer Jacob Wintle will be available for selection against the Settlers, although confirmed Matt Foreman is likely to remain on the sidelines for a few more weeks. Although COVID restrictions are not active in the South West, BDCA president Russell Lindroth confirmed all players travelling from Perth and Peel to play in BDCA matches over the weekend would need to adhere to metropolitan restrictions should they be extended on Friday. Some of these measures would include a player needing to wear a mask while sitting in the pavilion, socially distancing from teammates on and off the field, along with not celebrating with teammates after a wicket has been taken.