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Yeah its a large turnover when you look at it like this. Will test their depth, but they may get lucky and recruit a few good players, on the other hand may struggle this year.

Agree re: premier, this will probably be your only shot at it. Unless another club wants to merge at some point. But the expansion to 20 clubs has no bearing on it. Because they won't be expanding into your area, They'll go north and west, as they should. I can understand the tension, premier...

But how is that relevant for Kingston? They would be merging with Hawthorn, that wouldn't expand the competition. It's like Hawthorn relocating really.

They're on the record as saying that. Bizarre though really. I mean what does HMU actually bring to the table in a merger with Dandenong? Dandenong doesn't need that merger, but Hawthorn do. They sold out moving to Monash Uni and now they're got nothing to bargain with, except their spot in...

I've played in the winter comp. Against the backdrop of dropping numbers, this comp seems to be taking off. Admittedly, the division I was in was probably 70-80% Indian players, who have an insatiable appetite for cricket, and don't play a lot of AFL/Soccer etc. The standard probably varies...

Its about the team though yeh? As long as your side is winning, who cares? In fairness, if I had one scoring shot, it'd be the cut. I've played guys who cut from Middle stump outwards. Admittedly you can't cut a half volley.

Looking at this season gone, they'll need a few more to have a crack at finals. Its not like they've recruited any proven guns yet, although Henkel is a very good allrounder. What they've really added is some depth.

I think its a good point. But it's just a variation across different grounds. In the same way that Diamond Creek is loooong square shorter straight, Hurstbridge short square longer straight, Rosanna had gremlins hiding in the pitch when I played there and Bundoora United's surface is very...

Agree. The pitches are shit, but you can't really complain about a side bowling 2 feet outside off stump. Isn't that just good tough cricket? 160 on synthetic pitches batting first has always given a side a good shot & 200 wins most game I would guess. I think its just incumbent upon batsmen to...

There could be an argument for standardised skinnier pitches. Might make sense at a Senior level but too restrictive at a junior level?

Good luck to you mate. A change is as good as a holiday.

And you in politics! ;) Where you headed?

Can't Imagine why he'd want to go there. Old Carey are a basket case.

Agreed. Far from it. Need a few more before they're pushing finals.

Good luck to him mate. 17 wickets in 9 games at 16. Should give a very good account of himself in Money, and will strengthen NEWs bowling. Bit harsh on his batting too, Averaged almost 30 with the bat. How many blokes at Banyule averaged over 30 in Money this season?

Very very sad, the voice of the Australian summer. Nothing lasts forever, and when you consider he was commentating into his 80s, we have been very lucky to have enjoyed his talents for so long.

Wouldn't be surprised if Gibbs didn't cost Eltham an arm and a leg. Eltham had 2 very good seasons out of Gibbs, especially this season. They would struggle to replace his output with 2 quality players. Do you think Greensborough were expecting to win the flag this year? I didn't rate their...

Mate they were 4 points from taking Banyule's spot. So while yes there's probably a number of reasons, had they knocked over NEW, Hurstbridge (like they nearly did) or LP outright like other sides did, they'd have taken Banyule's spot. I don't play for G'borough so I'm also not privvy to how...

That's irrelevant to the question of getting value from your professional player though yeah? Everyside wants to win the flag, but when you're talking about getting value from your professional player its about their performances. They bought him to bolster there bowling, and to take the place...