Tim Bryce returns for Panmure, blasts 50 in comeback game against Killarney

The Western Waves under 21 coach announced his return to Grassmere cricket with a quickfire 50 from just 46 balls on Saturday.

His presence helped Panmure secure its second triumph of the campaign, chasing down Killarney's 107 in just 21 overs.

Bulldogs skipper Paddy Mahony said Bryce was a welcome inclusion.

"It was his first game of the year as he's been busy on his farm," he told The Standard.

"He's one of the best players in the competition.

"It makes a huge difference for us when he is playing and playing well."

Mahony said the Bulldogs needed to develop a "cut-throat" attitude if they were to threaten at the pointy end of the season.

"It was a really good win but a couple of weeks ago we had a loss by a couple of runs to Yambuk which we really should have won," he said.

"We should have won that but it was nice to get the points against Killarney.

"We need to keep our foot on the throat once we have the game in a winnable position."

But the tests keep rolling in. Panmure will face Mailors Flat next week without several players.

Mahony said he would look to the club's B grade side for reinforcements.

"We have a bucks party. Things like weddings roll around at this time of year," he said.

"There's nothing you can do. We'll hopefully have one or two back from work commitments and our B grade is reasonably strong.

"We'll hope for the best."

Mahony was satisfied with his side's progress but hinted at more improvements.

"It's been a bit of a funny year in that we've only played three games and it's almost December.

"To be two and one at this point, you have to take that.

"We have a big game next week and it's another big test."

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