Fine skies for BDCA action

Dalyellup Beach will be keen to open their account in the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association on Saturday when they host Marist at Dalyellup College. It’s been a challenging start to the year for the Beach Boys, who dropped their opening two games of the season, before Saturday’s washed-out draw against Leschenault. Despite the 0-2 start, the Beach Boys have had their moments, although they will need to be at their best to nullify the reigning premiers. In order to cause an upset, the home side will need to take early wickets and will look to Zane Verhaaf and Rory De Vaney to help them go about it. The Blues have a solid batting card and even if one of their openers falls cheaply, they often have enough in reserve to either post a formidable target, or run them down in the fading light. Fresh from a fortnight’s break, Donnybrook will aim to stay unbeaten when they host a stuttering Hay Park, who were soundly beaten by Colts on Saturday. All eyes will no doubt be on in-form Dons batsman Bradman May, who shone with 101 in the BDCA’s impressive Country Cup win over the Albany Cricket Association. Fixtures (First grade - all matches start at 12.30pm, Saturday) Eaton v Colts at Eaton Sports Ground, Donnybrook v Hay Park at Egan Park, Dalyellup Beach v Marist at Dalyellup College. (Women - all matches held on Sunday) 10.30am Eaton v Donnybrook at Eaton Sports Ground, Leschenault v Colts at Leschenault Recreation Park; 12pm Marist v Hay Park at Forrest Park.