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For the first time in six years, the students have beaten the staff at cricket .

The Guild President's XI beat the Vice-Chancellor's XI with just 1.5 overs to go in a closely-fought contest.

Staff captain Jack Bryant (who, when he's not wearing whites, is a senior systems administrator in Information Services) said the students enlisted the services of some of the University Cricket Club's First XI players including Western Warrior Wil Bosisto.

"We were full of confidence after Matt Huistson (IT Manager, Science) and Mark Henderson (Senior Technician, Engineering) combined to dismiss the young Western Warrior Wil for just five runs."But were unable to remove their mainstay, Robin Broom, who scored 35 not out in quick time and took the game away from the VC's XI."

The staff made 119 runs.

In the true spirit of the game, David Rogers (Employment Relations and Management Services) said it was good to see the students get up for a win after the staff had won the past five annual matches.

"It's great to see the Student Guild getting behind the match and organising the logistics," he said. "James Oval was prepared magnificently and we couldn't have asked for better conditions.

"Thanks to Sport and Recreation for supplying the gear."

As well as winning the trophy, the students provided some unscheduled entertainment during the afternoon with four male streakers taking to the field to promote PROSH.