1st Men's Commonwealth Softball Championship
ACTION PHOTO GALLERY

These shots were taken during the 1st Men's Commonwealth Softball Championship, January 25-29, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia.

New Zealand's Thomas Makea - named the tournament's Top Batter - signals after making it to first base in a game against South Africa. (Photo courtesy of Softball Australia)

Pitcher Adam Folkard throws for Australia's men's national team seven months after starring at the ISF VII Jr. Men's World Championship (19-and-under). (Photo by Cindy McIntyre/Tru-View Photography)

Jeremy Stanley at bat for eventual bronze medallist Samoa. (Photo by Heather Farrell)

South Africa catcher Jonathon Vilgoen (Photo by Heather Farrell)

The teams pose together on the field after receiving their medals. (Photo by Cindy McIntyre/Tru-View Photography)