The Bulldogs travelled across the harbour to take on Mosman at Alan Border Oval in a 50-over one day match last Saturday.
Winning the toss, captain Daniel Solway elected to bat – a decision he was soon to rue.
The Bulldogs lost their top three batsmen for just 14 runs and were on the ropes early – primarily due to the risks inherent in poor shot selection.
Coming in at number five, McAndrew was the only batsman who stood up and really showed both his class and ability at the crease.
He was having a well-deserved break at home with his family following the Thunder’s Big Bash campaign, but such is his passion for the Dog’s that he asked the SA Redbacks for permission to play a one-off game as a guest professional.
Disappointingly, McAndrew had no one to go with him as no other batsman scored over 10 while he fought his way to a gallant 57 runs.
The outcome was inevitable as the ‘Dogs limped to a total of just 110.
Mosman started their innings in similar fashion and also lost three early wickets for 19 runs which gave the Bulldogs a sniff of victory.
With such a low total to defend, the result was not in doubt once Mosman stabilIsed their innings despite the Bulldogs being on a hat trick when Mosman reached 70. But that was the end of the Bulldogs’ hopes and the Whales cruised to victory in just the 19th over and earned a bonus point.
Next Saturday, Bankstown take on Randwick-Petersham at Memorial Oval starting at 10am.
