Triple delight for Seagulls on BPCA grand final weekend

BARWON Heads have capped off an incredible undefeated season in convincing fashion, cruising to a premiership-claiming victory over Queenscliff in the BPCA1 grand final.

The Seagulls were rarely challenged all season and last weekend’s clash was no exception as they secured the win with seven wickets in hand.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Queenscliff struggled to break free as Barwon Heads’ disciplined attack applied constant pressure.

Regular wickets left the Coutas 5/98 before the Seagulls ran through the middle order, dismissing them for 160.

Despite facing 101 balls, gun opener Lochie Philp went out for just 33 runs, while skipper Hayden Illingworth top-scored with 44.

Barwon Heads needed just 49 overs to chase down the total, with Lewis Hyland and Max Melzer both making half-centuries and Matthew Bode adding 41 runs.

The premiership capped a dominant weekend for the club, with Barwon Heads also claiming flags in the seconds and thirds.

In BPCA2, Winchelsea overcame Collendina by 38 runs thanks to seven combined wickets from Jarrod Groves and captain Shane Murdoch.

Murdoch, who also won this year’s Ian Caldwell Medal for being the competition’s most valuable player, top-scored with 69 runs to guide his side to 9/198.

The Cobras were unable to fire in the second innings and were bowled out for 160.