Tag: antelopians
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But, Dad, don’t we eat the antelope?
The last report I wrote of a match at Battersea Park recounted a loss to the Paddington Rabbits. This time King’s Road faced a herd of mammalian herbivores once more, in the shape of the Antelopians (appropriate for a venue that features not only cricket pitches but also a zoo). The wind was high, which,…
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Oh Deer: Antelopes get the beast of the Road
An indication of how interesting someone’s life is, is how quickly they finish the match report. Hence, mine is finished 24 hours after the match. M. Andrews, 2022. As Roaders descended on Battersea Park from various boroughs of London, we were filled with the usual misplaced optimism that accompanies the start of a new match.…
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Cricket returns! But Antelopians gallop past The Road
Let’s not beat around the bush, 2020 has been awful for myriad reasons, but none more serious than the postponement of cricket. I would therefore like to start this match report with a heartfelt thanks to our government and it’s leader, who shall remain nameless, for finding a way to surmount what seemed the insurmountable,…
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MATCH REPORT: Antelope on the Mando’s Menu in Battersea Park run feast
The Road come close to chasing a stiff target of 242 in Battersea Park against new opposition Antelopians thanks to some power hitting late in the innings. However, dear reader, before the story of the match is told, we must talk about Matt Andrews. Matt Andrews is a wonderful young man. He is a handsome…