Seagulls Match Reports Saturday, 7 November 2026

First Grade: Stockton dominate Wests with emphatic 159-run victory

Stockton & Northern Districts First Grade delivered an outstanding all-round performance at Harker Oval, defeating Wests by 159 runs.

Batting first, Stockton compiled an imposing 7/280 from their 50 overs. Lachlan Brown led the way with an excellent 69 from 71 balls, striking seven fours and a six. Jake Hainsworth and Lucas Vincent each contributed valuable half-centuries, while Josh McTaggart maintained the momentum with a brisk 33 from 29 deliveries.

The innings was finished strongly by Izach Dennis, who struck an unbeaten 20 from just seven balls, and Ed Williams, who added an unbeaten 11 from five deliveries.

Wests, missing AJ Isherwood, made a steady start to the run chase, with Bailey Creer scoring 39. However, the match changed dramatically when Nick Foster took control with the ball.

Foster produced a spell of 7/17 from eight overs, dismantling the Wests batting order and ensuring the opposition was dismissed for 121 in 36 overs. Josh McTaggart also played an important role with 3/11 from six overs.

The comprehensive victory was built on a powerful batting performance and an exceptional bowling display, completing an excellent day for First Grade.

Result: Stockton & Northern Districts 7/280 defeated Wests 121 by 159 runs.Standout performances: Lachlan Brown 69, Jake Hainsworth 50, Lucas Vincent 50, Nick Foster 7/17, Josh McTaggart 3/11.

Second Grade: Stockton hold on in three-run thriller

Stockton & Northern Districts Second Grade secured a thrilling three-run victory over Wests at Lynn Oval after a closely contested match that went down to the final stages.

Stockton posted 4/173 from 35.4 overs, with Mac Crowe anchoring the innings with an excellent 74 from 82 balls. Crowe’s innings included six fours and three sixes and provided the foundation for a competitive total.

Jamie Larsen was equally important, remaining unbeaten on 62 from 107 deliveries. Larsen’s patient innings ensured Stockton maintained control despite several run-outs. Charlie Matheson added a late unbeaten five, while the Wests bowlers conceded 19 extras.

Wests mounted a determined challenge in reply. Wesley Smith led the chase with 45, while Tomas Conaghan made 25 and Zameer Masoom Khil struck a quick 20 from 16 balls. The visitors remained in contention throughout the innings but finished on 8/170 from their 40 overs, just short of Stockton’s total.

Crowe completed an outstanding individual match by taking 3/39 with the ball. Daniel Foster claimed 2/14 from three overs, while Ashton Blake and Renaldo Caponecchia each collected a wicket.

Charlie Matheson was influential in the field, completing three catches and a stumping as Stockton held their nerve to secure a memorable win.

Result: Stockton & Northern Districts 4/173 defeated Wests 8/170 by three runs.Standout performances: Mac Crowe 74 and 3/39, Jamie Larsen 62 not out, Daniel Foster 2/14, Charlie Matheson three catches and one stumping.

Third Grade: Stockton fall just short in low-scoring contest

Stockton & Northern Districts Third Grade suffered a narrow five-wicket defeat against Wests at Ford Oval in a tightly fought, low-scoring match.

Batting first, Stockton found runs difficult to come by and was dismissed for 72 in 33.5 overs. Leigh Osmond top-scored with a patient 25 from 73 balls, while Brett Crosdale contributed 13.

The Wests bowling attack maintained pressure throughout the innings, with Adam Green claiming 3/7 and Aarav Shah taking 3/6.

Despite defending a modest total, Stockton produced a spirited bowling performance and made Wests work hard for the victory. Brodie Cox was outstanding, claiming 3/21 from six overs, while Logan Green took 2/11 from 4.2 overs.

Wests slipped to 5/57 during the chase, giving Stockton an opportunity to complete an unlikely comeback. However, Aaron Duffie remained unbeaten on 14 and Cooper Davies finished nine not out as Wests reached 5/74 in the 24th over.

Although the result did not go Stockton’s way, the bowling group deserves credit for keeping the contest alive until the closing stages.

Result: Wests 5/74 defeated Stockton & Northern Districts 72 by five wickets.Standout performances: Leigh Osmond 25, Brodie Cox 3/21, Logan Green 2/11.

Fourth Grade: Stockton complete composed five-wicket victory

Stockton & Northern Districts Fourth Grade recorded a five-wicket victory over Wests at Corroba Oval after a disciplined performance with both bat and ball.

Wests batted first and finished on 3/99 from their 40 overs. Todd Griffith carried the innings with an unbeaten 55 from 93 balls, while Archie Griffith remained not out on 18.

Stockton’s bowlers gave little away throughout the innings. Tyson Green conceded only 10 runs from eight overs, including two maidens, while Jeff Young returned the outstanding figures of 0/5 from 6.2 overs with three maidens.

David York, Harry Young and Brandan Hamilton each claimed a wicket as Stockton restricted Wests to fewer than 100 runs.

The chase included several twists, with Jack Monaghan making 31 before being run out and Aiden Smith adding 21. Stockton then steadied through an unbeaten partnership between Matthew Blyton and Brandan Hamilton.

Blyton finished on 21 not out from 25 balls, including four boundaries, while Hamilton struck an unbeaten 15 from eight balls. Their partnership carried Stockton to 5/101 from 31 overs and completed a well-managed victory.

Result: Stockton & Northern Districts 5/101 defeated Wests 3/99 by five wickets.Standout performances: Jack Monaghan 31, Matthew Blyton 21 not out, Aiden Smith 21, Brandan Hamilton 15 not out, Tyson Green 0/10 from eight overs.

Division 6: Brooks leads Stockton to five-wicket win

Stockton’s Division 6 side completed a successful run chase against Warners Bay White, winning by five wickets at Eastern Oval.

Warners Bay batted first and made 9/148 from 35 overs. Indra GC top-scored with 43, while Kanti Niruala contributed 34. Stockton’s bowlers shared the wickets and maintained enough pressure to prevent Warners Bay from building a larger total.

Dylon Mager produced the most economical spell, taking 2/8 from seven overs, including three maidens. Seth Macauley claimed 2/27, while Larsen O’Connor, Jonah Lancaster and Jake Lubbock each collected a wicket.

Stockton’s chase was led by an excellent unbeaten innings from Brayden Brookes. Brookes struck 64 not out from 52 balls, including eight fours and three sixes, to take control of the match.

Mager contributed 27 at the top of the order, while Michael O’Neill made 22 and Larsen O’Connor added 10. Stockton experienced a brief middle-order stumble, but Brookes remained composed and continued to attack the bowling.

Bailey Westing joined Brookes late in the innings and struck an unbeaten seven from three deliveries as Stockton reached 5/151 from 23 overs.

Result: Stockton 5/151 defeated Warners Bay White 9/148 by five wickets.Standout performances: Brayden Brookes 64 not out, Dylon Mager 27 and 2/8, Michael O’Neill 22, Seth Macauley 2/27.