Ballarat Cricket Association

[flyslip]

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Just think two-dayers give the better players a chance to show their wares for a longer period of time. For example, at your club... would Simon Allan be as an effective bowler if he could only bowl 9 or 10 overs? I understand this means the clubs with more depth would be better suited and perhaps thats the way it should be. Do we want someone like josh white making nice little 60 or 70 nos or do we want to see what he can do with 70 overs to bat?

- easier to pick teams
- results on the day
- same conditions (weather, pitch, outfield etc.)
I have a mate that plays in a 1 day comp interstate and he reckons its great.. sure it mightn't be for everyone but as has been discussed earlier its all about getting work/life/sport balance and making cricket accessible.
I can see that it doesnt test some people out over 70 overs batting/bowling, but what about the flipside of that, when a game is over at 2pm day 2 and its just junktime.. what does anyone really get out of playing cricket for the next few hours.. Nothing! Fact of the matter is not everyone loves rocking up week 2 defending 40 and needing 9 wickets, its a waste of a Saturday for all involved. That sort of scenario shouldnt happen with a 1 day only comp. Don't forget Garnoo there are 8 grades of cricket in Ballarat, not just 1 - I dont think too many District Div 3/4 blokes would have a problem playing only 1 dayers...

 

[flyslip]

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Just think two-dayers give the better players a chance to show their wares for a longer period of time. For example, at your club... would Simon Allan be as an effective bowler if he could only bowl 9 or 10 overs? I understand this means the clubs with more depth would be better suited and perhaps thats the way it should be. Do we want someone like josh white making nice little 60 or 70 nos or do we want to see what he can do with 70 overs to bat?

- easier to pick teams
- results on the day
- same conditions (weather, pitch, outfield etc.)
I have a mate that plays in a 1 day comp interstate and he reckons its great.. sure it mightn't be for everyone but as has been discussed earlier its all about getting work/life/sport balance and making cricket accessible.
I can see that it doesnt test some people out over 70 overs batting/bowling, but what about the flipside of that, when a game is over at 2pm day 2 and its just junktime.. what does anyone really get out of playing cricket for the next few hours.. Nothing! Fact of the matter is not everyone loves rocking up week 2 defending 40 and needing 9 wickets, its a waste of a Saturday for all involved. That sort of scenario shouldnt happen with a 1 day only comp. Don't forget Garnoo there are 8 grades of cricket in Ballarat, not just 1 - I dont think too many District Div 3/4 blokes would have a problem playing only 1 dayers...

 

[no respect]

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What about S.O'loughlin, M.Cape and why would'nt
Pyke be the keeper in this team???

how could you have steve O in the best ballarat team that you can pick look josh i know you and him are very close down there a pointie land but there is no way he is in the best ballarat team... What about S.Irving ten times better player

 

[no respect]

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What about S.O'loughlin, M.Cape and why would'nt
Pyke be the keeper in this team???

how could you have steve O in the best ballarat team that you can pick look josh i know you and him are very close down there a pointie land but there is no way he is in the best ballarat team... What about S.Irving ten times better player

 

[garnoo]

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- easier to pick teams
- results on the day
- same conditions (weather, pitch, outfield etc.)
its all about getting work/life/sport balance and making cricket accessible.
what about the flipside of that, when a game is over at 2pm day 2 and its just junktime.. what does anyone really get out of playing cricket for the next few hours.. Nothing Don't forget Garnoo there are 8 grades of cricket in Ballarat, not just 1 -.

Some fair points ....

Not sure how it makes it easier to pick teams. I'm sure the selectors at your club are grateful for every second Thursday off to relax, rather than chasing numbers. What it does do is make it easier for players to make themselves unavailable. The 12 man rule in the lower grades helps with that balance you seek I believe.

What does anyone GET from playing cricket after being beaten by 2 pm? ..... "better" you would hope

Having read this forum for the last month I am well aware there is more than 1 grade of cricket, just unsure whether the last 4 are part of the BCA..Pidgeon?? ..(sorry blokes couldnt resist)

I think I started my previous post with "I prefer two day games" or something similar ... Have always understood people have differing views and by the look of this forum, I'm in the minority. Anyone else prefer two-day format?

 

[garnoo]

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- easier to pick teams
- results on the day
- same conditions (weather, pitch, outfield etc.)
its all about getting work/life/sport balance and making cricket accessible.
what about the flipside of that, when a game is over at 2pm day 2 and its just junktime.. what does anyone really get out of playing cricket for the next few hours.. Nothing Don't forget Garnoo there are 8 grades of cricket in Ballarat, not just 1 -.

Some fair points ....

Not sure how it makes it easier to pick teams. I'm sure the selectors at your club are grateful for every second Thursday off to relax, rather than chasing numbers. What it does do is make it easier for players to make themselves unavailable. The 12 man rule in the lower grades helps with that balance you seek I believe.

What does anyone GET from playing cricket after being beaten by 2 pm? ..... "better" you would hope

Having read this forum for the last month I am well aware there is more than 1 grade of cricket, just unsure whether the last 4 are part of the BCA..Pidgeon?? ..(sorry blokes couldnt resist)

I think I started my previous post with "I prefer two day games" or something similar ... Have always understood people have differing views and by the look of this forum, I'm in the minority. Anyone else prefer two-day format?

 

[The Lionshow]

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The whole afternoon tea thing is an interesting concept. Darley are the only ones that put on a spread for visiting teams. Is it something that other clubs would look at doing?

I reckon its good to mingle with players of other clubs but i think its better after the game not in the middle. I know cricket is different to other sports but you don't talk to opposition in footy half way through the game. a lot of the time at tea break you are still trying to concentrate on the job ahead without having to socialise. A few beers after the game is my preferred option.

thoughts??

Can you name another league anywhere in the world that teams dont supply afternoon tea no matter how good or bad it is. Spirit of cricket.

Most clubs are now preparing afternoon tea for Darley as well which is great.

And for THICKEDGE who loves stirring the pot at the lion cage, Capey signed last night for $5million over the next 5 years to stay at the club. Figures obviously arent true but neither is most of the ********e that gets posted.

 

[The Lionshow]

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The whole afternoon tea thing is an interesting concept. Darley are the only ones that put on a spread for visiting teams. Is it something that other clubs would look at doing?

I reckon its good to mingle with players of other clubs but i think its better after the game not in the middle. I know cricket is different to other sports but you don't talk to opposition in footy half way through the game. a lot of the time at tea break you are still trying to concentrate on the job ahead without having to socialise. A few beers after the game is my preferred option.

thoughts??

Can you name another league anywhere in the world that teams dont supply afternoon tea no matter how good or bad it is. Spirit of cricket.

Most clubs are now preparing afternoon tea for Darley as well which is great.

And for THICKEDGE who loves stirring the pot at the lion cage, Capey signed last night for $5million over the next 5 years to stay at the club. Figures obviously arent true but neither is most of the ********e that gets posted.

 

[thickedge]

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I know Matthew very well you fool. Documenting crap like Matt leaving for $$$ cause he isn't happy is a beat up.

Matt is playing at Darley next season and many seasons after that.

The stupid part of all this is that sites like this only cause trouble for clubs as people like you enjoy fuelling ridiculous rumours.

Have something constructive to say or don't right anything at all, you big PEANUT.

p.s I don't think you will chase the runs this week, oh I know who you are

Well be more informative and tell everyone who i am then? What runs won't I be chasing this weekend? I'm only posting what i've been hearing hammer time. It may be a ridiculous rumour, the fact is thats what rumours are for aren't they...to create some discussion. I'm only posting what i'm hearing.

 

[thickedge]

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I know Matthew very well you fool. Documenting crap like Matt leaving for $$$ cause he isn't happy is a beat up.

Matt is playing at Darley next season and many seasons after that.

The stupid part of all this is that sites like this only cause trouble for clubs as people like you enjoy fuelling ridiculous rumours.

Have something constructive to say or don't right anything at all, you big PEANUT.

p.s I don't think you will chase the runs this week, oh I know who you are

Well be more informative and tell everyone who i am then? What runs won't I be chasing this weekend? I'm only posting what i've been hearing hammer time. It may be a ridiculous rumour, the fact is thats what rumours are for aren't they...to create some discussion. I'm only posting what i'm hearing.

 

[thickedge]

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How about some of you people on here that keep trying to change the comp just read the facts. People have been trying to change the set up for years but the big heads down at bca headquarters haven't budged. The comp will just keep rolling along the way it is. I comend you blokes for trying to make a change but i don't like your chances.

 

[thickedge]

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How about some of you people on here that keep trying to change the comp just read the facts. People have been trying to change the set up for years but the big heads down at bca headquarters haven't budged. The comp will just keep rolling along the way it is. I comend you blokes for trying to make a change but i don't like your chances.

 

[Double Barrel]

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The whole afternoon tea thing is an interesting concept. Darley are the only ones that put on a spread for visiting teams. Is it something that other clubs would look at doing?

I reckon its good to mingle with players of other clubs but i think its better after the game not in the middle. I know cricket is different to other sports but you don't talk to opposition in footy half way through the game. a lot of the time at tea break you are still trying to concentrate on the job ahead without having to socialise. A few beers after the game is my preferred option.

thoughts??

So what your telling us is that you do not say one thing to the opposition at all during the day???? iinteresting surely not even some sort of funny banter?
I think the whole thing about afternoon tea is a great tradition where the home team supply the visiting side with afternoon tea, like Lion show has stated this is probably the only league in the world that doesnt do this. I dont think that it means you need to sit there and have a round table conference with the opposition!!!! its about patronage and also welcoming the opposition to your clubrooms...thats if you have got them (CLUBROOMS)

 

[Double Barrel]

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.

The whole afternoon tea thing is an interesting concept. Darley are the only ones that put on a spread for visiting teams. Is it something that other clubs would look at doing?

I reckon its good to mingle with players of other clubs but i think its better after the game not in the middle. I know cricket is different to other sports but you don't talk to opposition in footy half way through the game. a lot of the time at tea break you are still trying to concentrate on the job ahead without having to socialise. A few beers after the game is my preferred option.

thoughts??

So what your telling us is that you do not say one thing to the opposition at all during the day???? iinteresting surely not even some sort of funny banter?
I think the whole thing about afternoon tea is a great tradition where the home team supply the visiting side with afternoon tea, like Lion show has stated this is probably the only league in the world that doesnt do this. I dont think that it means you need to sit there and have a round table conference with the opposition!!!! its about patronage and also welcoming the opposition to your clubrooms...thats if you have got them (CLUBROOMS)

 

[wophead]

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How about some of you people on here that keep trying to change the comp just read the facts. People have been trying to change the set up for years but the big heads down at bca headquarters haven't budged. The comp will just keep rolling along the way it is. I commend you blokes for trying to make a change but i don't like your chances.

Great to see some constructive comments on here. Just some advice to the 'doomsdayers' who are better at predicting the future than Nostradamus is to at least employ a moderately-intelligent pseudonym.

Plenty of rumours flying around players but i'm not sure about Capey. The Bambino threw a heap a cash at him to go to Lara last year and no cigar. His work commitments coupled with the lady friend you think it would render it difficult for him to devote the time to a coaching role. I dont know?

Hammertime are you still going to be coaching Naps next year?
Swardsy, oops sorry, I mean Bigguy how is your bowling going?@|

 

[wophead]

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How about some of you people on here that keep trying to change the comp just read the facts. People have been trying to change the set up for years but the big heads down at bca headquarters haven't budged. The comp will just keep rolling along the way it is. I commend you blokes for trying to make a change but i don't like your chances.

Great to see some constructive comments on here. Just some advice to the 'doomsdayers' who are better at predicting the future than Nostradamus is to at least employ a moderately-intelligent pseudonym.

Plenty of rumours flying around players but i'm not sure about Capey. The Bambino threw a heap a cash at him to go to Lara last year and no cigar. His work commitments coupled with the lady friend you think it would render it difficult for him to devote the time to a coaching role. I dont know?

Hammertime are you still going to be coaching Naps next year?
Swardsy, oops sorry, I mean Bigguy how is your bowling going?@|

 

[Smoking Gun]

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Can you name another league anywhere in the world that teams dont supply afternoon tea no matter how good or bad it is. Spirit of cricket.

Most clubs are now preparing afternoon tea for Darley as well which is great.

And for THICKEDGE who loves stirring the pot at the lion cage, Capey signed last night for $5million over the next 5 years to stay at the club. Figures obviously arent true but neither is most of the ********e that gets posted.

If I was paying Matthew Cape then I'd want a refund...

 

[Smoking Gun]

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Can you name another league anywhere in the world that teams dont supply afternoon tea no matter how good or bad it is. Spirit of cricket.

Most clubs are now preparing afternoon tea for Darley as well which is great.

And for THICKEDGE who loves stirring the pot at the lion cage, Capey signed last night for $5million over the next 5 years to stay at the club. Figures obviously arent true but neither is most of the ********e that gets posted.

If I was paying Matthew Cape then I'd want a refund...

 

[Smoking Gun]

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But he's sexy!

Where's the daily update on Josh White...

Did he smash the bowling machine around again last night?

 

[Smoking Gun]

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But he's sexy!

Where's the daily update on Josh White...

Did he smash the bowling machine around again last night?

 

[wophead]

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Close. Brett Jones actually. Dash would have been my next choice but he only just got back from Perth with his wife so I didn't bother him.

Hopefully a good hit will get you going on the weekend. How is Dasha going? What about BJ? Last I heard he was in China for work? He must be nearly finished uni? Isn't that why he's not playing?

Interested to see if Dasha coaches next year. Any thoughts? I have heard some rumours but reluctant to mention anything on here

 

[wophead]

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Close. Brett Jones actually. Dash would have been my next choice but he only just got back from Perth with his wife so I didn't bother him.

Hopefully a good hit will get you going on the weekend. How is Dasha going? What about BJ? Last I heard he was in China for work? He must be nearly finished uni? Isn't that why he's not playing?

Interested to see if Dasha coaches next year. Any thoughts? I have heard some rumours but reluctant to mention anything on here

 

[M_Swards]

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Great to see some constructive comments on here. Just some advice to the 'doomsdayers' who are better at predicting the future than Nostradamus is to at least employ a moderately-intelligent pseudonym.

Plenty of rumours flying around players but i'm not sure about Capey. The Bambino threw a heap a cash at him to go to Lara last year and no cigar. His work commitments coupled with the lady friend you think it would render it difficult for him to devote the time to a coaching role. I dont know?

Hammertime are you still going to be coaching Naps next year?
Swardsy, oops sorry, I mean Bigguy how is your bowling going?@|

doing my best as always thanks wop

whitey didn't smash the bowling machine around, decided to do it to us instead

pete was lucky to move his arm an inch when he showed his head, could be a big loss for us

 

[M_Swards]

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Great to see some constructive comments on here. Just some advice to the 'doomsdayers' who are better at predicting the future than Nostradamus is to at least employ a moderately-intelligent pseudonym.

Plenty of rumours flying around players but i'm not sure about Capey. The Bambino threw a heap a cash at him to go to Lara last year and no cigar. His work commitments coupled with the lady friend you think it would render it difficult for him to devote the time to a coaching role. I dont know?

Hammertime are you still going to be coaching Naps next year?
Swardsy, oops sorry, I mean Bigguy how is your bowling going?@|

doing my best as always thanks wop

whitey didn't smash the bowling machine around, decided to do it to us instead

pete was lucky to move his arm an inch when he showed his head, could be a big loss for us

 

[wophead]

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doing my best as always thanks wop

whitey didn't smash the bowling machine around, decided to do it to us instead

pete was lucky to move his arm an inch when he showed his head, could be a big loss for us

oh sh*t. not good. He is a very handy player for point.

 

[wophead]

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doing my best as always thanks wop

whitey didn't smash the bowling machine around, decided to do it to us instead

pete was lucky to move his arm an inch when he showed his head, could be a big loss for us

oh sh*t. not good. He is a very handy player for point.

 

[potsy69]

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Great to see some constructive comments on here. Just some advice to the 'doomsdayers' who are better at predicting the future than Nostradamus is to at least employ a moderately-intelligent pseudonym.

Plenty of rumours flying around players but i'm not sure about Capey. The Bambino threw a heap a cash at him to go to Lara last year and no cigar. His work commitments coupled with the lady friend you think it would render it difficult for him to devote the time to a coaching role. I dont know?

Hammertime are you still going to be coaching Naps next year?
Swardsy, oops sorry, I mean Bigguy how is your bowling going?@|

yeah cos your pseudonym is pretty intelligent.. obviously good mates with capey are you??? since when have you said anything remotely intelligent in ur life???

 

[potsy69]

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Great to see some constructive comments on here. Just some advice to the 'doomsdayers' who are better at predicting the future than Nostradamus is to at least employ a moderately-intelligent pseudonym.

Plenty of rumours flying around players but i'm not sure about Capey. The Bambino threw a heap a cash at him to go to Lara last year and no cigar. His work commitments coupled with the lady friend you think it would render it difficult for him to devote the time to a coaching role. I dont know?

Hammertime are you still going to be coaching Naps next year?
Swardsy, oops sorry, I mean Bigguy how is your bowling going?@|

yeah cos your pseudonym is pretty intelligent.. obviously good mates with capey are you??? since when have you said anything remotely intelligent in ur life???

 

[wophead]

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yeah cos your pseudonym is pretty intelligent.. obviously good mates with capey are you??? since when have you said anything remotely intelligent in ur life???

Na it was a pretty hot topic when the Bambino got the job at Lara. Capey said to me that he was happy at Darley and was snowed under with work commitments.

 

[wophead]

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yeah cos your pseudonym is pretty intelligent.. obviously good mates with capey are you??? since when have you said anything remotely intelligent in ur life???

Na it was a pretty hot topic when the Bambino got the job at Lara. Capey said to me that he was happy at Darley and was snowed under with work commitments.

 

[wophead]

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yeah cos your pseudonym is pretty intelligent.. obviously good mates with capey are you??? since when have you said anything remotely intelligent in ur life???

Potsy is not a bad name mate. suits you well Irv. Was just calling a bloke out

 

[wophead]

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yeah cos your pseudonym is pretty intelligent.. obviously good mates with capey are you??? since when have you said anything remotely intelligent in ur life???

Potsy is not a bad name mate. suits you well Irv. Was just calling a bloke out

 

[potsy69]

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Potsy is not a bad name mate. suits you well Irv. Was just calling a bloke out

im only taking the piss mate.. just bored and thought id get u goin..so how u gunna go 2moz???

 

[potsy69]

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Potsy is not a bad name mate. suits you well Irv. Was just calling a bloke out

im only taking the piss mate.. just bored and thought id get u goin..so how u gunna go 2moz???

 

[the_don88]

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Couple of games this week.

Does anyone think:
BRCC can get the runs against the Hill
Mounties can get the runs against the red caps
Coros bowl east out and stay in the hunt.

All these could cause upsets. any thoughts???

 

[the_don88]

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Couple of games this week.

Does anyone think:
BRCC can get the runs against the Hill
Mounties can get the runs against the red caps
Coros bowl east out and stay in the hunt.

All these could cause upsets. any thoughts???

 

[wophead]

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im only taking the piss mate.. just bored and thought id get u goin..so how u gunna go 2moz???

probably chase leather all day as Whitey goes beserk

 

[wophead]

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im only taking the piss mate.. just bored and thought id get u goin..so how u gunna go 2moz???

probably chase leather all day as Whitey goes beserk

 

[potsy69]

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Couple of games this week.

Does anyone think:
BRCC can get the runs against the Hill
Mounties can get the runs against the red caps
Coros bowl east out and stay in the hunt.

All these could cause upsets. any thoughts???

brcc big chance
if mounties bat all day they get the runs
if coros recruited 4 bowlers during the week still no chance..
if wend lose this week and naps beat point last game they r gone...
if redan win there still in the hunt,will come down to % maybe???
naps still a big chance,need 2 win last three to be there...

 

[potsy69]

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Couple of games this week.

Does anyone think:
BRCC can get the runs against the Hill
Mounties can get the runs against the red caps
Coros bowl east out and stay in the hunt.

All these could cause upsets. any thoughts???

brcc big chance
if mounties bat all day they get the runs
if coros recruited 4 bowlers during the week still no chance..
if wend lose this week and naps beat point last game they r gone...
if redan win there still in the hunt,will come down to % maybe???
naps still a big chance,need 2 win last three to be there...