Few could remember a more dramatic day in Newcastle cricket with the final of the Tom Locker Cup including just about everything.
Stockton won their first ever one-day title on the last ball of play – a fitting finish to what was an extraordinary day.
Earlier, Merewether crashed to 4 for 27 before play was stopped when Lion’s captain Simon Moore caught a man in the dressing rooms who was allegedly looking through player’s gear.
Players from both teams combined to ensure he remained at the ground before Police arrived. The man was later charged with intent to steal.
Back on-field, there was an nasty incident between two opposing players which will now be put before the NDCA’s judiciary.
In the end, Merewether’s 187 was passed on the final ball of the day to complete a match few will forget in a hurry.
