Batting: Isaac Sladic 57, Vivan Passi   15*, Marcus Julien 14

Bowling: Hugh Williams 2/8 off 3

Noteable performance: Isaac Sladic for his maiden 50 and for single-handedly bringing Cobalt back into the game.

Having missed the finals Cobalt pulled on the whites one last time for a final game against Marist Steele. With a little more than bragging right at stake, both teams turned up to play. A wet outfield and pitch made the toss an important one to win and unfortunately, as has been the case since the season resumed in 2025, Cobalt was on the losing end and was asked to bowl.

Cobalt toiled hard with a rapidly deteriorating ball, but still saw a steady flow of wickets falling l, and at drinks the game was evenly poised.  Fill-in player Hugh Williams stepped up taking key wickets at crucial moments which kept Steele and their trademark aggressive batting from getting away from us.

Steele stepped up the momentum after drinks and while wickets did continue to fall, they amassed an

imposing 170 from their 30 overs.

The Colbalt run chase got off to a shaky start with disciplined bowling and sharp catching bringing Cobalt to it's knees to be 5/28. Cobalt had been in this position before - 5/27 against Wests Wolverines chasing a similar total and getting the job done. Surely not again?

Enter Isaac Sladic. Isaac played the greatest innings of his young career with a incredible 57 from 45 balls which dragged Cobalt from the depths to within an inch of an unlikely victory. He was strong in all areas of the field and didn't look like getting out until he was caught on his 45th ball. Well supported by Marcus, Vivan and Seb the game came down to the last ball with 4 required to achieve a tie or a 6 for victory.

Alas it was not to be with composed bowling by Joe Imbriano dislodging the stumps, providing Steele with a 4 run Victory.

Special mention to Will for his strong captaincy and contribution with bat and ball.

After the game the two teams enjoyed a bbq and the coaches reflected on what has been a great rivalry across the season. Two wins apiece in the regular season and just four runs between them in the 'final'.

But a win is a win. Congratulations Marist Steele.