WHEN Merton's cricketers travelled to the beautiful Benalla Rose Gardens to take on last year's premiers, a well prepared turf wicket and quick outfield awaited them.
Merton won the toss and put themselves in to bat, making 104 all out in the 33rd over.
Luke Berriman's 23 top scored in the top order with most batters getting a start but none going on to make a decent score.
At 9/73, Merton looked don...