hog's 8 cricket club

Unfortunately this week the weather gods thought its was only enough for ducks to play so with no games the will enjoy 2 weeks off and will be back at it on may the 17th

This Sunday fixture saw Hogs 8 take on Hagley’s Heroes in a mid-season bout. Once again, both teams were graced with clear skies and dry conditions underfoot, unusual this deep into a Tasmanian autumn.

Your scribe was not in attendance for this clash, so will do his best to recount the usual drama that accompanies low-level social cricket (with minimal exaggeration… probably).

Hogs were first to bat. Out strode the ever-reliable K. Davey (5 off 6) and X. Davey (5 off 8). As those numbers suggest, Hogs didn’t exactly burst out of the gates, both openers dismissed cheaply and early. Enter the mercenary J. Davey (22 off 8) alongside J. Baker, tasked with steadying the ship. That plan lasted approximately one over, Baker gone, stumps rearranged like a modern abstract sculpture.

J. Douce (7 off 4) dashed out half-padded, possibly still exhaling the final remnants of a pre-innings dart. Hogs lasted another couple of overs before Douce was trudging back, likely thinking about that unfinished durry. At 4/28, things were… not great.

M. Hyatt (2 off 3) applied himself diligently for all of three deliveries before joining the queue back to the sheds. A few balls later, the mercenary had seen enough, caught out. Hogs in disarray at 6/55, with an early knock-off suddenly looking like a real possibility.

Enter B. Brown (23 off 9) and Buddha (25 off 16)—the last stand and a Sisyphean mountain ahead. Brown came out swinging, as is his custom, while Buddha ran hard and found runs in places others wouldn’t even consider. The pair combined well to drag Hogs to som**hing resembling a total. Brown dispatched balls with contempt; Buddha matched him shot for shot.

Eventually, with wickets scarce and survival instincts kicking in, both fell in the 10th over, but not before putting on a crucial 40-run partnership. Hogs all out for 93. A defendable score? Debatable. A competitive one? On a good day, maybe. Tight bowling and sharp fielding would be essential.

Hogs took to the field to defend the modest total, spirits surprisingly high. As this reporter has seen in his long and distinguished career, low totals can sometimes feel trickier than big ones, and stranger things have certainly happened.

The usual pair opened with the ball: Buddha (1/27 off 4) and K. Davey (3/12 off 4). A tidy start, no freebies, sharp fielding, and pressure building. Hagley moved to 0/22 after the opening exchanges.

J. Baker (1/5 off 2) was brought on with a clear directive from the skipper: “make som**hing happen.” He obliged, beating the bat and turning the stumps into splinters. X. Davey (0/11 off 2) bowled with energy but couldn’t quite find the breakthrough.

The skipper had seen enough, back to the openers. A bold move, and one that paid off immediately. Buddha struck with a neat edge taken cleanly by Douce. Then K. Davey took over: edge taken. Next ball, bowled! Stumps rattled, batsman departing with a colourful vocabulary. Hagley suddenly 5/44 after 9.

Game on.

Buddha completed his spell tidily, while K. Davey finished with outstanding figures, three wickets at an economy of three. The man stood up when it mattered.

Could Hogs pull off som**hing ridiculous?

J. Davey (1/22 off 3), held back for just this moment, was introduced. He bowled well, supported by M. Hyatt (0/9 off 2). Hagley, however, dug in, nudging, nurdling, and inching towards the target.

14th over: 5/66. Breakthrough! J. Davey induced a lofted shot, safely taken by K. Davey. Not long after, K. Davey was in the action again, sharp fielding and a direct hit to run one out. Hagley 7/79.

Now then.

One wicket to win. Sixteen runs to defend.

The set batsman, however, had other ideas, watchful, patient, and annoyingly competent. Despite the efforts of J. Davey, M. Hyatt, and B. Brown (0/8 off 1), he held firm, picking off the remaining runs and sealing the chase.

Hagley home by one wicket. Painfully close.

A tough loss, fellas, but a low total nearly defended thanks to a superb all-round bowling effort. Plenty to take from that.

Let’s bounce back next week and remind everyone why we belong at the top of the table.

Hogs 8 vs The Misfits
Today’s fixture saw the Hogs take on the ever-competitive Misfits. Your correspondent awoke to the season’s first autumn frost but remained quietly confident, those promising blue skies suggested pleasant conditions ahead. He wasn’t disappointed: no wind, cloudless skies, and a dewy outfield that dried faster than a batsman’s mouth after a missed yorker.
The Misfits won the toss and elected to field. Out strode The Pig (6 off 6) and K. Davey (49 off 40) to open proceedings. The Hogs got off to a respectable start. Davey, fidgetier than a m**h addict on his third sleepless night, charged at everything like a man possessed. He swung lustily, some balls beat the bat, some found a thick edge that raced to the boundary, and some connected sweetly with the meat. This swashbuckling slogger pummeled boundaries from the get-go and raced out of the blocks.
The Pig, mercifully spared the strike early on, played the role of enthusiastic cheerleader from the non-striker’s end. The Hogs were steadily progressing along at 0/32 off 5 when The Pig finally faced a delivery. A straight ball that stayed a touch too straight beat his defence and splayed the stumps. In walked the promoted J. Douce (0 off 2), who promptly picked out the deep midwicket fielder with the precision of McIlroy finding the green with a 3-wood. Score: 2/36.
Next in was M. Hyatt (9 off 17). He played cautiously, mixing watchful play and misses and the occasional single to rotate the strike back to the rampaging Davey. Sensing blood, the Misfits tightened the screws with a series of tight overs that offered little to hit. At the 10-over mark (and change of ends), the Hogs were 2/71. The run rate dipped as both batsmen tried to rebuild while guarding their wickets.
The revival lasted until the 12th over. Davey nudged one for a single, liked the look of the slow bowler, and turned for a cheeky second. Unfortunately, Hyatt hadn’t quite made it to the other end and was looking the wrong way. The pair ended up side-by-side as the keeper whipped the bails off. Hyatt trudged off, head hung low. Hogs: 3/82 off 12. Not ideal reading.
Enter the explosive D. Bhatt (57 off 21), with an innings to save and precious few balls to do it in. Memo received: go big. He wasted no time, belting that ugly orange ball to all parts of the ground with aplomb from the very first delivery. Davey, one run shy of a well-deserved fifty, finally holed out in the deep, a fine knock all the same.
Bhatt refused to let his partner’s dismissal disrupt his rhythm. He continued attacking with disdain, launching one monstrous six over long-on and into the trees. He brought up a blazing fifty off just 18 balls retiring and still looking good for more. J. Baker (4 off 5) and C. Baker (2 off 3) tried to lend support, but it simply wasn’t their day.
The boisterous Buddah (14 off 14) joined Bhatt for the final stand. Bhatt lasted only three more balls before being caught for a superb 57, a genuine innings-saving effort. Buddah, the last man standing, ran hard in a bid to salvage the tail before being run out on the final ball.
The Hogs posted 150 all out in 20 overs. A competitive total, but they knew they’d need to bowl exceptionally well against the Misfits’ strong batting lineup.
After a quick drinks break, the Hogs took to the field to defend their score.
The usual opening pair of Buddah (0/46 off 4) and K. Davey (1/29 off 4) got proceedings underway. Unfortunately, the cricket gods were not smiling on the Hogs from ball one. The Misfits openers attacked aggressively, setting a thunderous tone. Boundaries flowed freely, and no chances materialised. Buddah and Davey toiled manfully, but cricket, that ever-fickle mistress, favoured the Misfits. Buddah bowled out without reward, while Davey had one over left in the chamber.
The Misfits were stampeding along at 0/70 off 7 when the openers retired. In Buddah’s final over, the batsman worked one into the covers and called for two. Buddah sprinted, gathered, turned and threw down the stumps in a flash, leaving the batsman well short. Hogs were finally on the board!
J. Baker (0/20 off 2) had a tidy spell but couldn’t force a breakthrough. D. Bhatt then joined the attack. His first over was economical, but the second saw a lofted shot sailing deep into the long-on boundary. Buddah covered the ground quickly and took a spectacular running catch. Two down, perhaps the Hogs were clawing their way back? Misfits: 2/91 at the change of ends.
The Misfits consolidated their imposing start. M. Hyatt (1/12 off 2) and The Pig (0/22 off 3) bowled in tandem and kept things tight, though no further wickets fell immediately. The visitors played sensibly, refusing to offer chances. Then, in the 15th over, Hyatt produced a peach that clipped the off stump and sent the bail flying. Misfits: 4 down, needing 38 off 30 balls.
The Pig finished his spell, and Davey along with J. Douce (0/10 off 1.3) tried to apply the squeeze, or better yet, spark a coll

After a short break for easter we were back at it today in game 3
Hogs 8 vs The Duck Dodgers
Refreshed after the Easter break, Hogs 8 took on The Duck Dodgers looking to continue their solid early-season form. Drawing the early time slot, the boys were hoping for clear skies and the cricket gods delivered. High elevation and bright sunshine produced reasonably dry conditions, with just the occasional chilly whisper from the north. There have certainly been worse mornings to drag the kit on.
Buddah won the toss and elected to bat.
The usual opening pair, Kap (K. Williams – 85 off 47) and The Pig (D. Lefevre – 1 off 3), strode out to the middle. Duck Dodgers didn’t have to wait long for a breakthrough. On the last ball of the first over, The Pig was skittled by a perfect pitched-up in-swinger. He trudged off muttering darkly, taking up his familiar position on the sideline as chief commentator and professional sulker.
K. Davey (23 off 16) joined Kap at the crease, and the pair professionally blunted the Duck Dodgers’ attack. They rotated the strike sensibly and waited for the right moment to unleash. That moment arrived with a few utterly devastating sixes from Kap, one of which was last seen rolling towards the Trevallyn IGA. While the bowlers kept things tight, Kap treated the bad balls with appropriate disdain.
Hogs nudged along at a touch over a run a ball until the 8th over. Davey, blaming his bat for a sudden lack of timing, called for a replacement. Next ball: SIX. Your correspondent wisely shut his mouth… only for Davey to find the leading edge to the keeper the very next delivery. In walked the mercenary (J. Davey - 0 off 1), who lasted exactly one ball before departing. Hogs were suddenly 3/78 off 9 and looking a little wobbly.
J. Douce (17 off 16) joined the ever-reliable Kap. Douce played the grim role of anchor, surviving while trying to rotate strike. Kap brought up a well-deserved fifty and walked off satisfied with a stabilising knock full of the occasional flourish. M. Hyatt (1 off 2) came and went quickly, bowled playing forward to a good-length delivery. Hogs were 4/94 off 11. Mild panic was officially permitted.
J. Baker (16* off 22) better known as a slower, deceptive bowler, decided today was the day to change public opinion. He nurdled, nudged, and worked the ball around intelligently alongside Douce until the latter was beaten in the 13th over. Buddha (C. Kaye – 3 off 4) came out with the selfless intention of either salvaging the innings or getting out quickly so Kap could return and go berserk. He chose the latter.
At 6/118 off 14.4, the Duck Dodgers sensed an early finish. What followed was pure poetry. A few knowing words and a glove tap between the grizzled Kap and the youthful Baker, and the pair clicked. Baker made sure no more than two dot balls came in succession, while Kap started pummelling boundaries with increasing contempt. The duo put on a glorious stand, working the strike beautifully and accelerating at a healthy rate. Kap eventually holed out in the deep after one big swing too many, marching off with a grin, knowing he’d done more than his share.
In the final over, with Hogs at 7/144, Baker stood defiant. A thick edge for four through backward point, a scampered two, and he remained unbeaten. Hogs posted a respectable 150, a much healthier total than this correspondent was predicting at the 11-over mark.
With runs on the board, Hogs took to the field with purpose.
Buddha (1/25 off 4) opened with the new ball. The usual three-man cordon, a solid 450kg of mass behind the stumps, took their positions. The Duck Dodgers opener gave a snort of derision, then promptly nicked off to Kap at first slip. Scenes.
K. Davey (1/10 off 4) bowled with his usual gusto, swinging the ball away nicely in tandem with Buddha. To everyone’s surprise in this format, the Dodgers actually blocked and left a few. Sadly, no further wickets came immediately, and the cordon slowly retreated to more natural positions.
In his final over, K. Davey produced a beauty: the ball looked destined for leg side, the batsman shouldered arms, and it swung back sharply to clip leg stump. Hilarious. An excellent, economical spell.
J. Davey (1/15 off 4) and J. Baker (0/20 off 2) kept things tight. Duck Dodgers managed the odd boundary off wayward deliveries, but Hogs generally stayed in control and the required run rate began to climb.
By the 10th over, Dodgers were 2/65. Time for some spin. M. Hyatt (0/14 off 2) and Kap (0/21 off 2) toiled hard but couldn’t find the breakthrough. A couple of dropped catches and balls evading fielders allowed the Dodgers to show some intent. Boundaries started flowing and nerves began to jangle slightly in the Hogs camp.
A Duck Dodgers batsman retired, bringing fresh meat to the crease. J. Davey returned to finish his spell and claimed a deserved wicket. The Pig (1/13 off 2) was then thrown the ball with the Dodgers needing 52 off the final 20 balls. He delivered another economical over, followed by J. Davey. Pig followed up with a floated deli and we ended up making it 3 wins from 3 with a 32 run win onto next week when we play the misfits which is always a close match between the two
thanks again for the write up Darren Lefevre

Alright guys autumn league is upon us and we have started with a bang here is this first week's games as we had a double header straight up
The 2026 LMS autumn league got underway in Trevallyn with a double header for Hogs 8, and Mother Nature played her part to perfection. The morning began under overcast skies with a dewy outfield and zero wind, but by the second fixture the sun had come out to play, turning the day into a pristine autumn beauty.
The toss was won and Buddah had no hesitation in batting first. Openers Kap (K. Williams, 38 off 33) and Pig (D. Lefevre, 50* off 32) set about their business with the easy familiarity of an old married couple, except this pair actually enjoyed each other’s company.
Kap, clearly still recovering from the previous night’s overindulgence, shook off the cobwebs with a boundary-laden start. Pig played the sensible anchor early on, content to rotate the strike and punish the occasional bad ball. By the 8th over they had cruised to 0/58, at which point they swapped roles like seasoned pros. Pig opened the shoulders and cleared the rope a few times, while Kap dropped anchor and defended his wicket with professional calm (even if the dot balls were starting to pile up like empty schooners).
Pig brought up a well-made 50 and retired, handing the baton to the madman himself — K. Davey (39 off 15). Kap was soon castled, but at a very comfortable 1/90-odd after 12 overs, no one was panicking. Davey needed no sighter; he simply walked in and began bludgeoning anything within reach. J. Douce (19* off 12) provided excellent support in a belligerent stand until Davey’s luck finally deserted him.
The lower order steadied the ship after a couple of quick wickets threatened to wobble the innings, but Buddha (C. Kaye, 8* off 10) and Douce gritted it out with smart running, singles, twos, the occasional sharp buzzer, while Buddha continued his lifelong mission to barbecue at least one partner per innings. Punjab couldn’t break through again, and Hogs posted a competitive 7/161 off 20. Chaseable, but far from a Sunday stroll.
Hogs came out firing with the ball. Buddha (0/30 off 4) bowled with tidy lines, but the early star was K. Davey (3/18 off 4), who struck twice in his first over, splaying stumps with clinical precision. He very nearly had a hat-trick, only for Douce to snaffle one off the forearm rather than the gloves. Punjab were reeling at 2/5 and Hogs were buzzing.
The visitors stabilised through a decent partnership, and despite honest efforts from L. Jones (0/28 off 3), J. Baker (0/21 off 2), Kap (0/22 off 3) and the chirpy C. Baker (0/7 off 1), the batsmen cashed in on anything loose. At the halfway mark Punjab had recovered to 2/71, and the game sat delicately in the balance.
Then the drama unfolded. With 42 needed off the last 20 balls, Pig was finally tossed the ball. He floated up a tempting sucker delivery that was dispatched straight down the throat of deep midwicket, K. Davey pouched it with glee. Soon after, another skier, and Davey snaffled that one too. A retired batsman returned, but with 20 needed off 2 overs, Buddha kept things tight.
Pig returned for the final over with 15 to defend. The returning batsman couldn’t resist another agricultural heave, sending it skyward once more, straight into the safe hands of K. Davey. In the chaos, the non-striker forgot the concept of a double play and failed to ground his bat as Davey’s rocket throw smashed the stumps direct. The pressure proved too much. Punjab could muster no more boundaries and limped to 7/155.
Hogs 8 win by 6 runs.
Match 2: Hogs 8 vs The Master Blasters
With the sun now fully in charge, conditions were set for batting carnage. Buddha won the toss again and chose to bat, a decision that looked inspired almost immediately.
Same openers, same script, but this time Pig was absolutely ravenous. Kap (15 off 12) and Pig (51* off 23) flew out of the blocks. Pig hogged the strike like the glutton we all know he is, smashing boundaries from ball one against an inexperienced Master Blasters attack. By the 5th over Hogs were already 0/55 and smelling blood.
Pig raced to 50 and marched off with a satisfied grunt. D. Bhatt then joined the fun, scoring freely while Kap departed LBW (bat-pad, with some dark muttering on the way back). That barely caused a ripple. H. Singh (35 off 15) and Bhatt tore into the bowling with contempt, reaching an astonishing 1/151 at the 10-over mark.
K. Davey (52* off 18) arrived like a wrecking ball, and K. Douce (40* off 16) continued the carnage with carefree disdain. Boundaries became almost mandatory. The tail hung around long enough to see Hogs post a monstrous 4/252 off 20 overs. The Master Blasters’ chase now required divine intervention.
Unfortunately for them, the angels had clearly taken the day off.
Buddha (1/9 off 2) struck early with a toed edge that flew to K. Davey. The ever dour J. Baker (1/9 off 2) followed suit with another caught-behind. The Master Blasters tripped over the first hurdle and face-planted spectacularly. A brief fightback amounted to little more than delaying the inevitable for a few minutes. Also these write come from the pig himself Darren Lefevre

Round 2 recap we travelled to kings meadows high school to take on bruv academy buddah won the toss and bowled silly idea from buddah

Bruv academy 5 for 202 off 20

Buddah 1 for 14 off 3
Dobbo 3 for 17 off 2 including a hattrick and the hattrick wicket was his big bro don't worry big bro wasn't going to let that slide got him back when he bowled

Hog's 8 in reply 8 for 66
Kyle 23 off 15
Deon 13 off 16
Ms 14 off 12

Round 3 recap
The boys was raring to go and get back on the winners list but unfortunately the signhs didn't get a team together and had to forfeit

On to round 4 next Monday where we take on Hit-and-run the team that we was born from should be a close contested match
And we get to wear our newly sponsored tops

Here at hogs 8 cricket would like give James and the team at Hog's Breath Cafe Launceston a big welcome to the team as sponsors for the up coming year
The tops looks amazing

So last night saw the hogs 8 take on Launceston legends to start the lms spring season off, and we couldn’t off asked for a better start than to get the win everyone did there part in the team which was what gave us the result we where chasing special mention to Kyle for getting player of the match with his 38 off 24 deliveries with the bat and 2-14 off 4 with the ball (we won’t talk about your keeping 🤣😉) then Joey Davey with the first 50 for the hogs getting it off 32 deliveries

Buddah, Brodie and ms also getting themselves a wicket each to start off the season

Well done hogs onto the next game which sees us take on the bruv academy at kings meadows high school on Wednesday the 23rd of October at 5:20pm 🐷🐷🙌🏆