2022 Tour Report

Results:  LLLDWW

Touring Party:  A. Carson and C. Carson (Managers), T. Allen, R. Chalk, D. Ellis, J.Ellis, J. Croft, B. Gibson, K. Grey, K. Heigl, N. Kanabar, R. Lawrence, C. Lawton, A. Marshall,  O. Marshall, T. Marshall, T. McLeod,  P. Searing, S. Slabbert, J. Stanier, A. Thomas, N. Trivedi, S. Walsh, M(c). Williams, J. Wright 
Tour party: C. Child (scorer), L. Croft (scorer and spectator), C. Quinn (scorer), M(k). Williams (umpire), K. Carson, Mr and Mrs J. Lawton, Al. Marshall, G. Prain, K. Rodger (and Bruno), Z. Siddiqi, J. Stanier, A. Stanier

Day 1 - East Woodhay 263-5 (40) beat Frogs 252ao (39.2) by 11 runs  

The Frogs Western Tour for 2022 got underway at the picturesque East Woodhay CC with as ever the ground looking resplendent and track looking rather flat. 

It was then a disappointment to most that skipper for the day Andrew Carson lost the toss and the Frogs were to field first. Jono Wright and Jack Ellis opened the bowling and despite keeping Woodhay to 13 off the first five overs, were unable to make the breakthrough on the flat surface and as such the Woodhay openers progressed to 53-0 off 10. Tom Marshall and Tom Allen (GT) replaced the openers and it was GT in his second over who won an LBW to take the first wicket of the tour at 91-1 from 16 overs. With GT keeping everyone entertained in his slightly expensive spell, Tom Marshall bowled excellently at the other end and had Barnes and Hall frequently playing and missing but for no reward. So it was the hosts that continued to dominate with Barnes retiring for 53 (his third consecutive plus score for EWCC vs the Frogs) and he was replaced by Walters who first ball hit GT for six and continued to plunder the bowling. GT's sixth and seventh overs were expensive but he got his man in the end as Walters skied one to be caught by Ellis for 31 (from 12 balls!) but at 163-2 from 26 overs it was going to be impressive to keep the score below 250. 

 As Marshall (8-1-32-0) and GT (8-0-70-2) finished their spells it was Kieran Grey and Neal Kanabar who were introduced with the unenviable task of keeping the scoring down! However, both bowled nicely with Grey (4-0-25-1) having Greenwood caught by Neal, who at the other end got his first wicket with a very adjacent LBW! Though unfortunately those wickets saw Hummell come out who amassed a 36 ball 55. Jono Wright returned for a spell at the death which was not quite as effective as his first (8-1-58-0) but Kanabar's last over saw his second wicket as he finished 6-0-31-2. The Frogs had done some chasing but felt that 263-5 was probably about par and very gettable on a flat pitch with a lightning-fast outfield.  

 For the Frogs Paddy Searing and skipper Carson opened the batting. Searing was somehow bumped out on the world's flattest pitch, gloving behind for four. Chris Lawton joined the skipper and it was Carson who batted well for a brisk 28 before flirting with a wide one and getting caught at second slip - on the world's flattest pitch! Kieran Grey joined at 33-2 and he was to be the mainstay of the innings. Chris Lawton looked good with some excellent straight drives - three in a row(!) - before he decided to push one back to be caught and bowled, on the world's flattest pitch. However, the Frogs had already progressed to 100-3 in the 15th as Grey had quickly got into his work. This included 36 of his first 38 runs coming in boundaries as he reached 50 in 33 balls looking imperious (despite the odd agricultural effort). Alex Thomas on Frogs debut was caught for 5 but put on 44 with KG as runs continued to flow. It was Chalky who joined KG and after a quiet first seven balls unfurled a couple of excellent boundaries to get going. 

 This meant that at 26 overs the Frogs were 177-5 needing a further 87 from 14 overs, a smidge over a run a ball with five wickets and competent players in the hutch. Though as we all know, there is no easy chase in amateur cricket so still all to play for. KG continued on his merry way reaching a really fantastic hundred from just 74 balls with 84 runs in boundaries and needing 61 off the last 10 the game was there to be won. Though KG decided to try and hit the ball to Newbery and could only sky it to depart for 108. This saw Tom Marshall come to the crease to you would think, see the game home with Chalky. However, TMars was absolutely sold down the river by Chalky. The exactly call being, "wait - now we go". The "now we go" came after a fumble and TMars set off only for Chalky to realise he was never making it, sending TMars back who was three yards short. It was time to see Neal Kanabar in action. 

Ball 1: Drilled to mid-on (on the floor) 

Ball 2: Drilled to mid-off (on the floor) 

Ball 3: Long on pushed back, drilled to long on (in the air) 

Apparently the in the air was an accident but Neal was on his way for a three-ball duck - on the flattest pitch ever. 

 Suddenly 53 off 8 with three wickets in hand and when Chalky hit one straight to extra cover for 31 the Frogs were in real trouble at 218-8 from 34 (what was that about no easy chase in amateur cricket). However, all was not lost at Jono Wright and Jack Ellis added 21 before Ellis decided to try and hit one out the ground, lobbing it to mid-off - on the flattest pitch ever. 

 So the Frogs number 11 GT strode out and was run out for 1, only for the keeper to have broken the stumps without the ball! And after the last pair had added 14 it was 13 needed off the last five balls as GT was run out trying to scamper back for the second. Defeat by 11 runs. 

 Elgar (see 2016 tour reference) was won by Neal for the culmination of three events during the day. 

1. Thinking he was Geoffrey Boycott and bowling with his cap on backwards. 

2. Hitting two strong shots to mid-on (on the floor) for no run and when mid-on was pushed back hitting it "accidentally" in the air to log on to depart for a slightly hilarious three ball duck 

3. Some fantastic miscounting of steps during boundary bowls. 

From East Woodhay it was on for a quick stop at the pub and then to the Star and Garter. The usual curry at Chilli's followed and then the trip to Cameo - another excellent Frogs night out following the trip to Oxford in June. 

Day 2

As some tourists temporarily returned to the star and garter, after a game of 5s in spoons, to abandon jumpers and Elgar (more on that later) CC took his opportunity to sneak off to bed at half 12, having learnt from the Oxford mini tour earlier in the year....

Monday morning saw some interesting attire, as well as some very late breakfasts at the John Russel Fox from the younger members of the group. It also saw the arrival of D Guetta and his LP, but without the accompanying complimentary copy of the daily mail.

Once at Tidworth, Frogs found themselves in the field after Carson "lost" the toss. Events started better than the previous year though (taking to the field with 11 not 12 was a notable improvement!). Wright took the new ball and made the breakthrough fourth ball with a nick to T Mac at slip, who took what must be one of the best ever hungover Frogs slip catches, airborne to his left. At the other end Walsh also made early inroads, taking the often vital wicket of Shaw for singles figures, reducing the queries to 13-3 in the process. Between them the new ball pair took 5-41 off the first 19 overs, and the frogs were a lot less miserable than they'd been after losing the toss at 10:30!

Eliis and T Mac each bagged a wicket before lunch to leave the Queries on 80-7, an excellent effort by the Frogs who were no doubt looking to polish the innings off after a large lunch. At lunch a life size cutout of Hasbulla joined the tour from Dagestan, as a gift for the tour supremo from Tom Marshall.

After lunch, as has often been the case in recent years, the queries captain Simon annoyingly had other plans. Coming in at number 9, as the new ball was losing its potency, he combined with the number 3 bat to put on 99 for the 8th wicket.

The seam of Ellis couldn't find a way through, and as runs started to flow more freely during the afternoon session, Carson gave himself three 1 over spells in an attempt to make something happen, in addition to rotating through the spin options of Malc, 'Shamsi' Slabs, T Mac and tour debutant Kurt. The economy rate and wickets taken between Slabs and Kurt forced the Queries into a declaration at 198-9 off 52 overs, with Kurt dismissing the number 3 10 shy of double figures, and Simon for a well-made 50.

In reply, the Frogs lost Kurt, who didn't trouble the scorers, in the 2nd over. Poshy joined T Mac at the crease, together putting on 65 before Posh came out 2nd best in the battle with Ninian. T Mac followed swftly after for a run-a-ball 46. This brought Slabs to the crease who, as always, had declined a top 4 slot. When the frogs fell to 74-5 (after losing Thomas and Searing for single figures) C Carson joined Slabs at the crease and the two felt confident in chasing a further 125 in 25 overs. However, Carson departed for a breezy 18, leaving the task to Jono. For the first 12 overs of the last hour, Frogs stayed with the rate despite losing Slabs (35) and Jack Ellis. Jono (18) and Walsh (39) took the total to 162 before Jono departed, leaving the final pair needing 37 off 7 overs. Walsh then hit some lustrous blows while Dunc nurdled singles to leave frogs needing 8 off the final over. 1,3,1 left 3 off 3 balls. Walsh then hit the ball, seemingly wide of cover, only for the fielder to pick up and hit one stump at the bowlers end! A valiant effort from the final pair but heartbreak as the Frogs lose by 2 runs.

Elgar nominations in the evening saw J Ellis be nominated for not putting up the flag and being told off by the umpire for kicking the floor, and Neal for "abdication of responsibility" by abandoning Elgar on Sunday night. However, a greater abandonment had occurred, with Hasbulla left to hitch a lift back to London with a Querie and so Elgar was duly awarded to AC.

The Frogs then drank the swan dry of Timothy Taylor Landlord, while Owen failed to work out the object game for the umpteenth time.

Day 3  - Devon Dumplings 119-4 (20.5) beat Frogs 115ao (40.1) by six wickets  

On Tuesday the Frogs descended on Exeter Cricket Club for the match against the Devon Dumplings. 

Skipper Andrew Carson again managed to lose the toss and for the first time in memory the Dumplings inserted the Frogs on a day that was pleasant for cricket. 

Skipper Carson opened with Richard Lawrence (who had arrived on the Monday night) and it was evident from the first over that the pitch might be a slightly tricky one. It turned out that all day the ball would misbehave a little which made progress very difficult for batters. However, Carson and Lawrence weathered the early storm and progressed to 43-0 in the ninth over until Lawrence chipped one back that just stopped a little to be caught and bowled for 11 and then the skipper feathered behind to a good one for 28 and the Frogs were 53-2. Tom McLeod had come out at three and immediately looked at home but he managed to back chop a ball to slip off the spin of Jopling at 78-3. Jon Croft then came out to join Kurt Heigl and the pair found it tough going as the Dumplings turned to spin. The left arm spin of More in particular proved very challenge after Kurt had pushed his first ball (a full toss) to mid-on, More bowled five maidens in his first six overs! With the Frogs struggling to score they had though progressed to 100-4 in the 32nd over with 20 minutes to lunch. However, when Croft was LBW trying to swing a full toss from the spin of Heard it triggered a horrendous collapse for the Frogs as for the last five overs before lunch the Frogs lost a wicket an over. After Croft departed it was then More who got in the act next over with Heigl being caught, before Grey was bowled first ball by a half volley, Tom Marshall was caught behind by a beauty that spat at him and the disarray was summed up as Owen Marshall chipped a length ball to cover. So the crazy 20 minutes saw the Frogs disintegrate from 100-3 to 105-8 from 37 overs at the lunch break, with the skipper in utter disbelief. After the break Marc Wiliams was dismissed for two off the Dumplings' part time spinner and Stanier summed up the innings up by pulling a long hop very gently to square leg. 115 all out and the Frogs unbeaten record for seven years seriously under threat. 

 Having seen the problems the spinners cause the Frogs, skipper Carson decided to open with double spin. Which unfortunately did not work. First Owen Marshall conceded 10 off the first over and despite Tom McLeod opening with a maiden the Dumplings sped to 58-0 off 7. As McLeod (2-1-14-0) and Marshall (4-0-35-0) did not work. Stanier and Trivedi were brought on and immediately put the brakes on as Horler was convinced into skying one off Stanier for 36 and this led to the Dumplings moving from 64-0 to 66-4 and there was suddenly some belief from the Frogs! It was though only lived for a short period as the two Dumplings batters grew in confidence and despite continuing to cause problems the lack of runs on the board didn't help the two bowlers and at 15:57 the Frogs were humbled to a very disappointing six wicket defeat.  

 Finishing so early skipper AC and non-playing GT decided to go and check in on a couple of local bowls clubs for an activity for the afternoon. Those that have previously read match reports will be familiar that after previous early finishes or cancellations at Exeter the Frogs have enjoyed the local pitch and putt course but unfortunately this had been closed for redevelopment into housing or a new road! The search for a place to play bowls was unfortunately fruitless and the Frogs trudged back to Bampton - though nothing a few pints of Landlord couldn't fix! 

 Elgar was awarded to Owen though there were some other strong nominations:  

- Walshy broke a washing machine at the laundrette jamming a coin in 

- GT had twice been to the laundrette without realising there was a washing machine in the cottage 

- Neal looked his room key in the car after going down to Plymouth for the day 

Day 4 - North Devon CC 182-9 (40 overs) drew with Frogs 271-7 (43 overs)

With the Frogs having lost the first three games there was definite need for some improved performances on the Wednesday. The first of these came on the golf course as Cal won the pitch and putt competition with scores as follows: Par 27, C.Carson (36), Chalk (37), Grey (40), A.Carson (41), Kanabar (43), McLeod and Trivedi (52 - described as “such a high number” by Neerav, which is of course correct). As usual the customary ice cream was enjoyed on a slightly windswept Instow but what turned out to be one of the warmer days at North Devon.

To the main action and it was Callum captaining who won the toss and elected to bat first, with as per previous years - the NDCC stream in action. McLeod and Chalk walked out to bat for the Frogs and Tom looked in fine form with a glorious on drive captured by the stream. The pair enjoyed an excellent opening stand of 83 in 17 overs before Tom was dismissed for an excellent 53 from 71 balls (though this did mean out of the first 104 deliveries he had manufactured to face 68% of them!) and Chalk was joined by C Carson. Cal batted nicely for a run a ball 32 before chopping on and as Lawrence joined Chalk, it was Chalk who reached his 50. At 164-3 Chalky was the third man to go for 59 from 82 in the 30th over. From here Owen Marshall (24), Kieran Grey (23) and Richard Lawrence (42) all scored at better than a run a ball as the Frogs took the attack to the bowling and with a 14* from 7 balls to finish from Kanabar, declared on an impressive 271-7 from 43 overs.

After tea, there were a number of highly entertaining and high quality moments as the Frogs looked for 10 wickets in what turned out to be 40 overs to win the declaration game. Things started well for the Frogs as Stanier bowled the NDCC opener in his second over at 6-1. From here a good partnership developed though there was a catch that went between keeper (D. Ellis) and a tight first slip (R.Chalk) off the unlucky Walshy. Both looked at each other as fine leg went to retrieve the ball from the third man boundary.

To break the second wicket partnership a calamitous run out took place. This required rewatching to describe for the match report… The in and more positive Pickard cut a back of a length ball from Walshy to extra cover and set off for a run, his partner Vanderbuna stuttering, going, stopping and ultimately turning back but Pickard was still running despite also having a mid pitch stop. Vanderbuna from the non strikers end then turned to run to the strikers end as Pickard passed him (a yard from the bowler’s end popping crease) but seeing the ball on the way to the keeper gave up. Well! The ball bounced from a length and Dunc was unable to gather as the ball ricocheted forwards and down the pitch. Vanderbuna sensing an opportunity decide to start running again! Dunc chased after the ball and retrieved it, under arming the ball to Chalky who had come from first slip to the who took the bails with Vanderbuna short but not by that much. The all action bit of cricket ended with Tom McLeod on the floor in laughter.

THis left NDCC 56-2 after 12 and it was at this stage that J Ellis and T Allen were brought into the attack. Unfortunately Pickard and Wright took a liking to the bowling and accelerate the scoring at 132-2 after 24. Two bowling changes saw first Kieran Grey come on, who got Pickard for an excellent 81 and then a few overs later Owen Marshall who came on to get Wright for 26, making the score then 161-4 from 27.3 overs. It was from here the game really changed. GT who’s first four overs had gone for 28 was reintroduced and the NDCC overseas player Butler caught excellently by Callum. The left hander advanced down the track and met the ball on the full, trying to hit it over wide mid off where Cal was three quarters of the way back - only for him to run 20 yards to his right and dive and catch it! 162-5, the Frogs couldn’t? Could they?

With 11 overs left (40 overs max to bowl) and five wickets to take, NDCC were out of the game for the win and wickets started to tumble. Moore was caught by Owen of Gt in the 31st over and in the 33rd over GT got two! Suddenly NDCC were 177-8 with 7 overs to survive. Tom McLeod only conceded a boundary off 18 balls but he was replaced by Owen to try and get the final wickets but it was that man GT again! With 8 balls left in the match he had another one and the Frogs had seven balls to pick up the 10th wicket!

The first five were played out relatively comfortably but the last ball saw an almighty appeal with Mark Williams the umpire in question! He paused and shook his head to the player’s disbelief. GT pointing out to Mark that it had hit him on the boot! But from round the wicket it looked a good decision with the batter very likely outside the line and playing a shot. NDCC finishing 182-9 from 40 overs. A drawn game.

However, despite the Frogs not quite being able to force the win, there was one hero of the day. There is a fabulous photo of GT walking off with the world’s biggest smile and the sun setting in the background that I hope the website administrator will add. Figures of 11-4-45-5 (having been 5-0-43-0) demonstrate one of the most amazing turnarounds mid-spell I have ever seen.

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Day 5 -  North Devon League XI 226-8 dec (46) lost to Frogs 228-5 (42.5 overs out of a max. possible 44)  

On Thursday the Frogs travelled to Valley of the Rocks to play against the North Devon League XI in a timed game. It was the NDLXI who won the toss and chose to bat and Billy Gibson (guesting for the Frogs) who made the early breakthrough as the NDLXI opener chipped to Jon Croft at mid-on. Gibson from left arm over was difficult to face and the other open got one that left and forced him to retire. At the other end Trivedi bowled tidily and a solid start for the Frogs saw the score kept in check at 23-1. A good partnership developed though for the Dumplings and the change bowling of C Carson who bowled his usual overs at VoR saw the scoring rate continue to be kept in check with an excellent 5-0-7-0. Though the Frogs weren't picking up wickets but it was Owen Marshall who finally got the breakthrough and then it was GT's turn as the score read 81-3 off 25 - Frogs in the ascendency in the timed game.  

The NDLXI did accelerate but Marshall and Allen bowled excellently on the very small ground and accelerated with some more aggressive shots and moved to 174-4 from 38 as the bowling was changed, Owen (13-1-72-2) and GT (9-0-50-1) may have figures that look expensive but on the small ground, NDLXI wickets in hand and attacking fields did an excellent job. Gibson was brought back into the attack and Heigl given a go from the other end and Kurt picked up a wicket in his first over. Gibson was very effective at the end (finishing 9-1-15-2) as the Frogs contained the NDLXI and it was over to Neal Kanabar to have the penultimate over and pick up a wicket! The score closed on 2226-8 from 46 and the Frogs were content with their performance. 

As per the previous year, Rich had organised the excellent tea from the cafe from down the road and the HUGE scones were an absolute delight, Bruno even tucked into half of one of the excellent sausage rolls. It would turn out that the Frogs would have 44 overs to chase 227 which at the Valley of the Rocks was a chase that the Frogs were always in the Box seat for. 

The innings started excellently with Kurt and Tom Marshall opening the batting and forming an excellent stand of 80 in the first 15 overs until Tom Marshall fell for 43. The conditions at VoR were slightly different for Kurt though where there is more value for hitting the ball in the air instead of on the floor! After the first wicket Marc Williams joined Kurt but was LBW for 17 and then Croft was caught for 0 and the Frogs were 112-3 from 24. It was Neal Kanabar that strode in at five and if there was a man suited to the ground (hit the ball in the air) it was Neal! Having said that Neal played a very important innings as Kurt continued to anchor at the other end. Striking no less than five sixes(!) Neal's 45 from 29 gave Kurt the space to pick up singles at the other ends and keep the Frogs very much on track. It was a shame for Neal that he was caught at long on for 45, only a couple of yards away from a 50 but the Frogs now 170-4 from 34 overs needed 56 from the last 10. Owen Marshall joined Kurt and fell for a brisk 15 and the Frogs were 194-6 with 7 left. Callum Carson came out to join Kurt and it was the additional pace that returned with 24 needed off 5 a couple of overs later which Kurt tucked into and took 14 off the over to ease any Frogs nerves. Though with Kurt nearing a ton Callum played out a maiden to ensure Kurt could nudge up to his hundred which he completed to get the winning run and the Frogs won with seven balls to spare. 

Day 6 - Somerset Stragglers 238-8 (40) lost to Frogs 275-6 (40) by 37 runs  

On the last day of tour the Frogs arrived at Bishops Lydyard (for the first time in many years) to play against the Somerset Stragglers. Having been informed by the groundsman the pitch was a belter (it most certainty was! And a tremendous place to play cricket at that) the Frogs skipper Andrew Carson won the toss and elected to bat. 

Opening the batting with Kieran Grey they were immediately both positive taking the attack to the Stragglers bowlers until Kieran was caught at mid off for 16, following a strong drive which was hit so powerfully it hit the bowlers boot and still carried chest high. McLeod came in at three an looked in imperious form, scoring 34 from just 18 balls before he was bowled - saving runs for the last league Saturday of the season. Then when Carson squirted one to backward point for 38 the Frogs were flying at 91 in the 13th but three down.  

It was Lawrence and Owen Marshall who then compiled a very useful partnership of 66, against still in positive fashion as Owen scored an excellent 39 from 43 balls before being stumped and with 15 overs left the Frogs were 167-4. Tom Marshall was next and got a run a ball 14 with Lawrence passing 50 at the other end from 60 balls (having taken 11 balls to get off the mark!). At 205-5 Kurt replaced Marshall scoring 14 from 21 with the crowd requesting politely some more attacking and aerial shots! Rich was still there finding singles and panic sweeping well. With four overs left it was Neal who strode out and his 16 off 9 balls and Rich 19 off his last 15 that entertained the crowd as the Frogs finished on an excellent 275-5 from their 40 overs in the limited overs format. 

A sumptuous tea was enjoyed by all and the Frogs set to the field with a very reasonable score, though on another excellent wicket. Walsh and Trivedi opened the bowling and to the skipper’s delight kept it pretty tight in the early stages and the Stragglers were 39-0 from the first nine as GT was brought into the attack. Walshy at the other end continued and bowled his spell through, finishing with exceptional figures of 8-0-31-1 and being the only bowler of the day to go for under four an over. 

This meant that the Stragglers had only reached 62-1 after 15 overs, thanks to Walshy’s wicket and the asking rate was already up to 8.5. Kurt came into the attack to replace Walshy as the Frogs went double leg spin and Kurt started excellently, getting a wicket on his first ball caught and bowled! GT then got in the act bowling the other Stragglers opener for 33 and when Kurt had their number 5 bowled it was 93-4 from 21 overs. From here the game entered a period of dominance for the Stragglers as their captain Williams and number six Burgess played positively and added 74 in 9 overs.  

This included 14 off GT’s last over which was rather impacted by the ball…In Kurt’s previous over the ball had got hit for six and got lost, at which stage a replacement ball was brought on (as a result of one of the three sixes Kurt was hit for). GT was not best pleased with the ball and when the first ball was down the fifth ball was down the legside and hit for four, exclaimed that the ball wouldn’t even be fit enough for him to bowl off spin with it the nets! Mark Williams, umpiring, told him in sternish terms to get on with it! It was tho GT’s last over and finished with 8-0-53-1. 

Replacing GT was Neal who as it turned out bowled the last eight overs from that end and Kurt was also replaced with Neerav coming back. The return to Neerav for a couple of overs was a good plan as he got Burgess caught by Neal for 30 and the Frogs had an opening with 111 needed off the last 11 but Williams still there. Trivedi was removed from the attack to save him two for the end and with Neal not going for many boundaries from the end with the bigger legside boundary, Tom McLeod came on at the other. And in Tom’s second over he dismissed both batters who were set in consecutive balls, including Williams caught by Kurt at deep midwicket.  

At 192-7 from 32, the Stragglers needed too much. Neerav returned and picked up his second wicket, finishing with excellent figures of 8-1-38-2 but there was entertainment in the last over. With the Stragglers needing 45 and the game done, Neal managed to pick up a wicket on the last ball of the game. Though not before in his last over bowling at the number 10 with Neerav and GT in “the cordon”. Neerav, his body angle pointing to backward point saw the batter shape to dab cut. The edge came through but Neerav couldn’t get both hands round it as it burst through and a little loop behind but neither GT or Neerav could claim it, providing much entertainment to the spectators! 

Though the good news was that the Frogs won by 37 runs and despite three losses to start finished LLLDWW . 

As always a massive thank you to everyone that makes the tour a success, there are too many to mention but umpires, scorers, tea makers, B&B hosts and more need a massive thank you. The Frogs spectators and players, also, without whom the trip would not be the success it was. See you in 2023!