Martians look to pick up where they left off in Geraldton softball while Marlins hope to secure top spot

The Geraldton softball season gets back into full swing this weekend, with the heat quite literally on for the teams with temperatures expected to exceed 35C. Martians take on Rams in the men’s first division. Martians are on top of the table with Rams not that far behind them and this could prove to be a crucial bout. Martians coach Gareth Coker was confident his side could carry on where they left off in 2022. “We are really confident after the last game; even though it was against an undermanned Rams side, we still played well,” he said. Rams will not be lying down however, with Rams player Dion Harrison optimistic about seeing some good games in the 2023 opening round. “It should be an interesting round as teams will be missing players as it’s an earlier start after the new year this season, but Martians took the top spot before the break and will be confident of bridging the gap,” he said. “Marlins have the chance to secure top spot in the women’s league. Big shout out to Jake Chapman, Liam Meharry and Jy Thurston playing in Perth for the under-19s nationals starting Saturday.” In the women’s games, Martians also take on Rams and Marlins will go up against a Suiside team who were struggling to find consistent form in December. Marlins player Taryn Purcell, who recently returned from the under-23 State Women’s competition, could not hide her enthusiasm at playing for her home team. “I am feeling rested and feeling good; everyone is keen to get back on the diamond. It will be an exciting run in over the next few weeks,” she said. In division two games, Suiside take on Marlins as Rams face Martians Black and Pi’s the Martians Red in the women’s. There will be doubleheaders in the men’s for Martians Red, who take on Rams Blue and Batavia Blaze, and Martians Black who will face Suiside and Rams White. Suiside will also take on the Midwest Marlins.