Part one of the Bulletin’s 2019-20 Kookaburra Cup season report card

In part one of our Kookaburra Cup season report card, the Bulletin takes a look at the teams in the bottom four.

In part one of our Kookaburra Cup season report card, the Bulletin takes a look at the teams in the bottom four.

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RUNAWAY BAY

FINISH: 8th (4 wins, 8 losses, 2 draws)

2018-19 FINISH: 10th

THE STANDOUT: Matt Madeley (29 wickets at 18.48)

RATING: B-

There were few expectations on the Seagulls this season but they improved as the season progressed to show signs of promise for 2020-21.

BURLEIGH

FINISH: 9th (4 wins, 9 losses, 3 draws)

2018-19 FINISH: 2nd, semi finalists

THE STANDOUT: Lachlan O’Keefe (26 wickets at 11.27)

RATING: C+

The Bullsharks squad underwent a major facelift this season and the young group will be better for the experience in 2020-21.

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Palm Beach Currumbin’s Ryan Kettle. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

PALM BEACH CURRUMBIN

FINISH: 10th (4 wins, 9 losses, 2 draws)

2018-19 FINISH: 5th

THE STANDOUT: Ryan Kettle (428 runs at 28.53, 17 wickets at 21)

RATING: C+

The Lions also had a young squad this season but need to add some class to become a top-four challenger.

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TEAM: Alberton Ormeau

FINISH: 11th (2 wins, 11 losses, 3 draws)

2018-19 FINISH: minor premiers, grand finalists

THE STANDOUT: Simon Mills (510 runs at 42.50)

RATING: C

A horror campaign for the 2018-19 minor premiers but they still have the playing talent to make a finals charge next season.