THE NEDD

Another side to blow hot and cold this summer Vinny O'Hara's men took an age to warm up in the league winning just once in the first 8 weeks of the season although to be fair they too fell foul of some poor weather and inactivity during that time.

That verdict over Burndennett was all the Kings Lane side had to show for their first half efforts and their inconsistency was to be highlighted in wins over St Johnston and Ardmore and then losses against Sion Mills and Killyclooney. The Nedd seemed to have the Saints' measure this season, accounting for the Donegal men not just in the league but also in the Sammy Jeffrey on their way to the final where they were to be outpointed by Creevedonnell.

In truth, the unsettled summer accounted for any chance of major individual performaces; Kyle Morrow again topping the batting charts but 476 runs at an average of 26 some way below his previous 4 digit best. Alex Steele had a really good season to finish just 20 runs behind his team-mate and with a marginally better average as well although those two had matters very much to themselves in that category.

Things were slightly more evenly spread in the bowling stakes; Gareth Burns really impressing with the new ball and claiming 35 wickets at a solid average of under 14 while Creighton Wilson's 26 and Keith Burns' 27 victims both came at a cost of under 20 runs apiece while Johnny Murray also hit the 20 mark.

You can't help but get the feeling that there is a big season in The Nedd but no doubt either that inconsistency, especially with the bat continues to prove their undoing. Get that sorted and the Ballykelly boys are certainly equipped to go one better than this season's Sammy Jeffrey campaign and bring a senior trophy to the club. And then you'll see a party!

BATTING

A Steele 19-2-456-26.82
K Morrow 19-1-476-26.44

BOWLING

G Burns 112-9-486-35-13.88
C Wilson 109-7-466-26-17.92
K Burns 121-11-518-27-19.18
J Murray 119-5-602-20-30.25