Water flow along the river begins to decline around early September, but the surrounding fields turn lush green as Kharif crops mature.
The younger crop of players had matured and top points scorer with 282 - a new club record was Michael Morgan.
This is particularly evident during late season when the crops are maturing.
The main benefit of ratooning is that the crop matures earlier in the season.
Prices, according to Ms. Bolger, have come down now that the crops have matured and are more plentiful than they were earlier in the season.
The main crop from these bushy, thorny trees matures in summer, although some have a lower yield throughout the year.
Most early varieties are very vulnerable; they should be planted early so that the crop matures before blight starts (usually in July).
But the fate of some tropical fruits, especially mangoes, will not be known until the crops mature in late spring.
The crop matures in three months, and the whole plant, including the roots, is harvested manually.
Indeed, a battle for roster spots is looming as an exceptional crop of outfield talent matures.