These two sides fought out a close final in the inaugural Jim Bradford Trophy last season so another tight contest was expected. However, Boxley ran out comfortable 8-2 winners as Gary Hentschel and Barry Roles went undefeated in singles and the Doubles. Hentschel's play was as sharp as his recent trim with his scalp razor as he unleashed a series of forehand and backhand winners against which the Rainham trio had no answer. He took the Player of the Match without dropping a leg. Roles' treble was his 3rd in consecutive matches. Boxley's 8th point was won by Lyndon Gurr who came back from 2 legs down to beat Tim Davie who went winless for the first time this season. Gurr then tasted the reverse experience when, after taking a 2 leg and 9-5 lead against John Coleman, eventually lost in the 5th after John found some confidence and control. Gurr also lost to happy Fulham fan Mick Hambelton in the opening singles.

Written by: Barry Roles