Taper Community League Division 1 – Grand Final Recap
Broadbeach Robina Community Division 1 capped off their season in style with a crushing 155-run Grand Final victory over the Queens 4th Grade Centaurs at South Oval.
Batting first, Broady piled on a massive 6/249 from 36 overs in a dominant display of power hitting. Scott Robson (89 off 75 balls, 5 fours and 7 sixes) set the tone at the top of the order with a commanding innings. He was well supported by Andrew Thom (29 off 58) and Dylan Petersen (26 off 22) before Joel Kennan exploded with 75 off just 35 balls*, smashing 5 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of over 200. Quick cameos from Joshua Leo (14 off 13) and Andrew Sandilands (5 off 2)* pushed the total close to 250, leaving Queens with a mountain to climb.
With the ball, Broadbeach Robina’s attack was relentless, dismissing Queens for just 94 in 21.3 overs. Daniel Platts (3/12 from 6 overs) and Zachary Smith (3/31 from 6) tore through the top order, while Paul Jones (1/8), Andrew Sandilands (1/20), Peter Jones (1/9) and Joshua Leo (1/5) shared the remaining wickets. Backed by sharp fielding, including catches to Robson, Casper, and Kennan, the bowlers made sure the result was never in doubt.
It was a complete team performance — highlighted by Robson’s near-century, Kennan’s blistering finish, and Platts’ destructive spell — that sealed an emphatic 155-run win and crowned Broadbeach Robina as Taper Community League Division 1 Premiers.