This year saw the first Oxted and Limpsfield Fantasy Cricket League set up.
The brain child of yes, you guessed it - Ben Fullard, it formed the basis of many a late night pavilion discussion; first teamers racing up to fifth team players to find out how many points they accrued in that days game.

Not only did the league provide hours of entertainment, it also provided the club with a small but useful contribution. Half the sign up fee's went to the prize pot, the other half to the club. This has resulted in just over £165 being donated to the club.
It is however worth noting that a further 10 people did not pay, so unfortunately both the club and the prize pot has missed out on another £50 each. Next year will be a strict 'No Pay, No Play' policy!

Although everyone was vying to finish top of the tree at the end of the season, there was also a token 'Manager of the Month' prize given out each Month.

Manager of the Month Winners
May: Matty Thomas (1439 pts)
June: Ben Fullard (2369)
July: Isaac Miller (4197)
August: Nigel Pearce (2074)

From an individual player point of view, the following players were the stand out performers in each of their categories:

Batters: Simon Jackson (1264 pts), Richard Arscott (678), Hugh Caterall (648)
Bowlers: Ned Lack (939), Zac Fairchild (518), Jack Dennison (515)
All Rounders: Ross Powell (1471), Ben Fullard (1391), Mikee Adamson (1049)
Keepers: Andy Starling (420), Keith Tushingham (401), Bertie Heaver (397)

Dream Team of the Year (within 55m budget):
Simon Jackson, Richard Arscott, Hugh Caterall, Andrew Davis, Ross Powell, Ben Fullard, Isaac Miller, Kevin Powell, Will Heaver, Jack Dennison, Zac Fairchild

So onto the final league standing and associated prize money. 5th to 2nd place in the end were only separated by 49 points. Unfortunately no prizes are handed out for 4th and 5th!

5th - Lee Mcilwraith (9338)
4th - Gordon Boxshall (9350)
3rd - Rob Mitchell (9367) and winner of £20
2nd - Isaac Miller (9387) and winner of £45

It was pretty close all season, however one person stood out and thanks to his own personal performances with bat and ball, he has finished over 300 points clear of second place to take the inaugural OLCC fantasy league title.

1st - Ben Fullard (9715) and winner of £100

Congratulations to Ben, Isaac and Rob. Winnings will be arranged over the next week.

A final thanks to all who have played this year. Its been emotional but we will see you in 2017.

Lee 'Mouse' Mcilwraith