Ultimate success seemed to spend 2006/07 hiding just around the corner of fate, cowering behind the dustbins of destiny whilst unceremoniously soiling the underpants of desire. A grand final appearance was testament to the unity of the 15 Breakers warriors, each of whom left his own mark on the fields of the Northern Beaches.

Doug Alley: Here’s a man who likes a celebratory embrace. When watching Doug play it almost seems mathematically possible that he is giving 110%. He enjoyed an epiphany of sorts with the ball in hand and will no doubt add new facets to his game in the coming seasons.
Dylan Calder: Dylan had a good season with the new rock and played one of the best one day knocks of the year. Not afraid to call a nanger a nanger, he will go down in Breakers’ lore as being the first player to be reprimanded by an umpire for a wicket celebration without coming close to uttering an expletive.
Matt Fisher: Another of the dominant men with the ball, Fish swam deep into the cavernous valleys of the MWCA ocean and dined sumptuously on the krill who dwell below. A man who thoroughly enjoys getting one over the Leagues club, he produced some scintillating fielding and some even more scintillating celebrating.
Rob Herne: Cutters enjoyed another solid year at the top of the B3s order. Dependable is an adjective more appropriately used to describe Mr Herne than it is to describe adult incontinence products. Just between you and me, it is rumoured he possesses an epiphany toilet.
Dave Elliott: Dave roared back into form in 2006/07 with some trademark innings of unbridled aggression. With a swing of his mighty shoulders and a satisfied tug on his mighty shirt, “id” dispatched many a humbled bowler to the innumerable corners of the almost uniformly round grounds of the Manly Warringah area.
James Johnston: In Xanadu did Peliman, a stately pleasure-dome decree. A revelation was young James at the top of the order, smiting the undeserving and coincidentally smiting the deserving as well. His team mates were so enraptured they stopped bestowing new nicknames upon him.
Angivin Gunasehar: He started with a bang. After that bang he hit a century on debut to set the Breakers on a path of glory previously not trodden. He is a team man, a good man, but most importantly, a black man. An excellent find for the club, Guna brings the Breakers one man closer to securing that Qantas sponsorship.
Rob Lavery: What do you call a man with no arms and no legs? Bob
Al Lemarchand: Resembling a creature used to promote heavily salted snacks, Al played 2006/07 with dedication and commitment from a five foot altitude. Picking up wickets with his universally underrated dibbly dobblers and slamming runs from the lower order he was a powerful force. He also ran Doug out in the Pelican shield.
Roger Moore: In a season beset by injuries, Roger was the very embodiment of the Breakers. When on the field he gave his all and when sidelined he was a one man support crew. Rog will set off this year on his mission to create subsidiary Breakers clubs in the New World. Keep an eye on ESPN….
Ian North: I believe it was Descartes who uttered the immortal words, “le cheval a enfourché l'asperge humide.” Loosely translated this means “the horse straddled the moist asparagus” and I can think no more fitting way to describe Ian North. Filthy again performed the critical role of VC with aplomb, complimented by his incisive spells of raw boned pace bowling.
Chris Sweet: See the old man play. It is raining in Rosehill. Can you smell the tree?
Hugh Walker: Another top find for the club, Pickles brought the sexy back to the Breakers in 2006/07. An allrounder with hair long and full, like the flowing beard of Zeus only on top of his head, Hugh will be missed next year as he joins in 007s quest to create North American feeder clubs.
Grimey (Lloyd Walker): The Sandman had a year of joy with bat in hand and also played some handy cricket. He became the first player to miss a game due to being “drained” but set the game alight in the final with top contributions in both the batting and bowling departments. Change the channel Marge!
Richard Smith: On the field, Richo is the ultimate cavalier’s cavalier. Possessing every shot in the arc, he played a particularly memorable innings against Collaroy Plateau to secure a vital victory. Off the field he is a fount of something (quotables?) delivering them in his inimitable Richo way.
Adam Payne/ Brad Flinn/ Dave Bilson/ Roger Christie/ David Lang: *Insert player’s name here* played a sensational cameo in his solo/pair of appearance(s) in 2006/07. *Insert player’s name here* is also quite the larrikin, bringing both hilarity and a detached professionalism to the lineup. I hope *insert player’s name here* can find the time to play more often next year, I sincerely do.

Finally, an expression of gratitude to the team and club for another excellent year. You are all special people and should give yourselves hearty pats on the back.

Housekeeping!

Rob Lavery
B3 Captain