Ever wondered where the cricketing term 'stonewall defence' comes from? Well perhaps we have the answer. For this was the magnificent scene captured on camera by Susan McKehon during the match between Cresselly Thirds and Pembroke Dock Seconds, which was played on the hillside overlooking Carew Castle and River. There can be fewer better backdrops anywhere and perhaps the fortification inspired cricketers in the past to 'stonewall', i.e. 'protect their wicket at all costs and put defence above all other virtues'. Having said that, on this occasion, it was more a case of attack than defence, as the picture actually shows fielders searching for an errant ball after it had been smashed over the boundary fence. In the foreground assessing the process are Selwyn Cole, of Cresselly, right, and James Beynon, of Pembroke Dock. One wonders what they might be saying to each other. 'They don't have thouse in Australia', perhaps!
Pic. Susan McKehon
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