Sadly I require to again put my ANA cap on and highlight that we're on 24 points and not 18 coming into the final round.
Old Game seems to be on the money.
Well corrected PH, let me re-phase that to "legitimately dismissing ESBC's finals campaign with a loss". We thought they were light on 2 years ago v Mackie also, but with senior heads like Biggie Phelan, they just know how to win.
Underestimate ESBC at your peril. The fact remains that they have only legitimately lost one final in over 11 years, that being against ANA in 2006/07. Last year against Union they were well in control until the rain came.
Understand that it's unfortunate for the team that would miss a finals spot, but how would it be cheating or "fixing" if the result of the game is still a 50/50 bet and in the balance? Sheffield Shield sides have been doing this type of thing for decades.
Dare I change the topic for a moment but well done to Brad Dolman tearing apart the top order of Brighton Union on the weekend. Should be pairing with Chubbs for the new ball in in the CMCA team of the year.
To offset the random bickering and p!ssing contests, good luck to everyone this round... as the tail end of the season gets closer, clubs are either fighting for top 4 spots or avoiding relegation (like us at ANA).
People seem to feel the need to write something because they're bored, but...
Clocker, seeing as it's taken me 20 years to learn how to bat (still WIP) the suicide single was a natural piece of advice I passed on to all nearly all of the first eleven of which I coached when they were Under 12s.
The finish of the ANA v Mackie game was as tense as it gets. Great atmosphere also, with most of the Mackie & ANA games finishing early which provided a large crowd to witness the finale. After being 6/146 Lloyd (46) & Dolman (32) steadied things to take ANA within 20 runs with 5 overs to spare...
Bunter... are you & Peter Lalor mates (last sentence)?
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/the-risen-rage-against-the-dying-of-the-light/story-e6frg7uf-1226202955774
Also the latest edition of the Bentleigh ANA Cricket Show is up...
Clock / Mick,
I wasn't thinking about this game because we did play normal conditions to 5:45pm, which is different to my argument. Also I'm trying to erase it from my mind considering Mick bowled me first ball!
We can discuss "new eras" if you want, but it all depends on the captain at the...
Gee Mick, no need to go down the path of another era, in a game of which I wasn't involved in. You're better than that. I'm entitled to my own opinion as a first year captain.
Bottsy... Mikko & I shared that view when recording YouTube today (to be posted tomorrow). Well done on a great personal achievement. To be denied that due to some jealous clubs doesn't seem fair to me. Full credit to Moorabbin West for getting the 6 points in my view.
If I'd backed my team...
Great opportunity for our firsts to make an impression tomorrow, fingers crossed. As for the 2's, on a very interesting pitch, if we can get one or two big scalps out early, then hopefully we can make a game of it.
From a skipper's point of view, not batting 65 overs was very disappointing. However this side has had one win in over 12 months before Saturday, so I'll go easy on them.
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