Ballarat Cricket Association

[SteveO]

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Yes but cobber14 the ground at St Pats has magnificent views and hows the serenity and such a sense of tradition at the ground .......sounds like great value just a hundred bucks or so to play there !!!

I have heard from the top end that all that may stop shortly. All clubs have obligations to fulfil and they haven't fulfilled theirs for a few years now. Stay tuned.....

 

[cobber14]

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I have heard from the top end that all that may stop shortly. All clubs have obligations to fulfil and they haven't fulfilled theirs for a few years now. Stay tuned.....

gee it would be nice if its true steve, but thats unlikely given the club in question. looked after big time in so many ways by the bca suggests to me that nothing will change. they have too much influence in places that count.

 

[cobber14]

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I have heard from the top end that all that may stop shortly. All clubs have obligations to fulfil and they haven't fulfilled theirs for a few years now. Stay tuned.....

gee it would be nice if its true steve, but thats unlikely given the club in question. looked after big time in so many ways by the bca suggests to me that nothing will change. they have too much influence in places that count.

 

[yapper_3]

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That was SteveB matey. You really are as stupid as you sound aren't you. And we both know you're not Chris. He's a mate of mine and knows I'm on here. He himself has written on here and logs in as BamBam. You continue to show yourself as a tool.

your mates with chris bambury? hahahaha

 

[yapper_3]

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That was SteveB matey. You really are as stupid as you sound aren't you. And we both know you're not Chris. He's a mate of mine and knows I'm on here. He himself has written on here and logs in as BamBam. You continue to show yourself as a tool.

your mates with chris bambury? hahahaha

 

[The Lionshow]

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your mates with chris bambury? hahahaha

I hope you play against Darley this year - you won't be walking off the park.

 

[The Lionshow]

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your mates with chris bambury? hahahaha

I hope you play against Darley this year - you won't be walking off the park.

 

[yapper_3]

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I hope you play against Darley this year - you won't be walking off the park.

if u scroll up a liittle bit lion show u will see that i will not play against darley as i am not playing for the bca. get it right thanks

 

[yapper_3]

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I hope you play against Darley this year - you won't be walking off the park.

if u scroll up a liittle bit lion show u will see that i will not play against darley as i am not playing for the bca. get it right thanks

 

[M_Swards]

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if u scroll up a liittle bit lion show u will see that i will not play against darley as i am not playing for the bca. get it right thanks

again i ask what is your motive on posting here if you dont wish to play here? why are you here?

 

[M_Swards]

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if u scroll up a liittle bit lion show u will see that i will not play against darley as i am not playing for the bca. get it right thanks

again i ask what is your motive on posting here if you dont wish to play here? why are you here?

 

[Bridgestone]

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gee it would be nice if its true steve, but thats unlikely given the club in question. looked after big time in so many ways by the bca suggests to me that nothing will change. they have too much influence in places that count.

haha sounds like sour grapes here mate!! i believe mt clear home ground is uni and due to water restrictions were unable to water the ground at all, i hear there is "plans" to turn mt clears number 1 oval into a turf but whether the location and finances is suitable is another matter. grounds with turf wickets in perfect places dont just appear so i think until the problem is resolved all the mt clear bashes just pipe down a bit and give it a break. its easy to hate the best!!

 

[Bridgestone]

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gee it would be nice if its true steve, but thats unlikely given the club in question. looked after big time in so many ways by the bca suggests to me that nothing will change. they have too much influence in places that count.

haha sounds like sour grapes here mate!! i believe mt clear home ground is uni and due to water restrictions were unable to water the ground at all, i hear there is "plans" to turn mt clears number 1 oval into a turf but whether the location and finances is suitable is another matter. grounds with turf wickets in perfect places dont just appear so i think until the problem is resolved all the mt clear bashes just pipe down a bit and give it a break. its easy to hate the best!!

 

[cobber14]

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haha sounds like sour grapes here mate!! i believe mt clear home ground is uni and due to water restrictions were unable to water the ground at all, i hear there is "plans" to turn mt clears number 1 oval into a turf but whether the location and finances is suitable is another matter. grounds with turf wickets in perfect places dont just appear so i think until the problem is resolved all the mt clear bashes just pipe down a bit and give it a break. its easy to hate the best!!

gee thats unfortunate, water restrictions hit ya huh......i wonder if anyone else has had these concerns with watering their ground/pitch?

i think some clubs have even had to put their own $$ up to maintain their grounds. so you choose not to put your cash up & everyone else has to pay to play you. WOW!!!!

 

[cobber14]

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haha sounds like sour grapes here mate!! i believe mt clear home ground is uni and due to water restrictions were unable to water the ground at all, i hear there is "plans" to turn mt clears number 1 oval into a turf but whether the location and finances is suitable is another matter. grounds with turf wickets in perfect places dont just appear so i think until the problem is resolved all the mt clear bashes just pipe down a bit and give it a break. its easy to hate the best!!

gee thats unfortunate, water restrictions hit ya huh......i wonder if anyone else has had these concerns with watering their ground/pitch?

i think some clubs have even had to put their own $$ up to maintain their grounds. so you choose not to put your cash up & everyone else has to pay to play you. WOW!!!!

 

[yapper_3]

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again i ask what is your motive on posting here if you dont wish to play here? why are you here?

again i ask what is your motive to continue to reply to my comments when i am obviously outwitting u

 

[yapper_3]

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again i ask what is your motive on posting here if you dont wish to play here? why are you here?

again i ask what is your motive to continue to reply to my comments when i am obviously outwitting u

 

[Carpet Legs]

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I have heard from the top end that all that may stop shortly. All clubs have obligations to fulfil and they haven't fulfilled theirs for a few years now. Stay tuned.....

I wasn't aware of opposition teams having to pay a fee at St.Pats when playing against Mt.Clear. If that is true I am enlightened and certainly surprised that this has been the case.

Having said that, there is some historical perspectives to take into account with this issue. Back in the good old days, prior to council at the time pumping a 'user pays' system (? about 1999/2000), council used to prepare grounds like the Eastern, City, Wendouree, Western and Northern. Did the clubs do any of the preparation work back then??? My understanding was that they didn't - would be happy to be corrected.

During this time, sides like Naps and Mt.Clear were fully responsible for their grounds / pitch preparation. Would like to think these sides have a bit of "money in the bank" when it comes to work and effort put into trying to have places to play top line cricket. User pays has meant a lot more work for all clubs.

Water has been an issue everywhere in town. I think the issue at the uni is that there was no water available to even assist in pitch preparation. Would have been interesting having a chennai 'bunsen burner' in the competition, but common sense prevailed. When it comes to the costs of providing water, it would be interesting to look at who funds the provision of water at other grounds / clubs. ie. who pays for the installation of tanks at the Eastern, Western and City?? Who pays for the tapping into of bore water at Grammar??

It seems that the Uni ground does not have the same ability to attract funding for whatever reason??

Lastly, don't know why we are debating this topic when we have yapper3 online. Being one of the leading cricketers in the nation, could you give us your esteemed opinion on solving issues of ground utilisation and water? Someone like yapper, with the knowledge and intelligence of an oxford scholar, surely has a useful comment or two to contribute. Can't wait for the reply!!!!

 

[Carpet Legs]

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I have heard from the top end that all that may stop shortly. All clubs have obligations to fulfil and they haven't fulfilled theirs for a few years now. Stay tuned.....

I wasn't aware of opposition teams having to pay a fee at St.Pats when playing against Mt.Clear. If that is true I am enlightened and certainly surprised that this has been the case.

Having said that, there is some historical perspectives to take into account with this issue. Back in the good old days, prior to council at the time pumping a 'user pays' system (? about 1999/2000), council used to prepare grounds like the Eastern, City, Wendouree, Western and Northern. Did the clubs do any of the preparation work back then??? My understanding was that they didn't - would be happy to be corrected.

During this time, sides like Naps and Mt.Clear were fully responsible for their grounds / pitch preparation. Would like to think these sides have a bit of "money in the bank" when it comes to work and effort put into trying to have places to play top line cricket. User pays has meant a lot more work for all clubs.

Water has been an issue everywhere in town. I think the issue at the uni is that there was no water available to even assist in pitch preparation. Would have been interesting having a chennai 'bunsen burner' in the competition, but common sense prevailed. When it comes to the costs of providing water, it would be interesting to look at who funds the provision of water at other grounds / clubs. ie. who pays for the installation of tanks at the Eastern, Western and City?? Who pays for the tapping into of bore water at Grammar??

It seems that the Uni ground does not have the same ability to attract funding for whatever reason??

Lastly, don't know why we are debating this topic when we have yapper3 online. Being one of the leading cricketers in the nation, could you give us your esteemed opinion on solving issues of ground utilisation and water? Someone like yapper, with the knowledge and intelligence of an oxford scholar, surely has a useful comment or two to contribute. Can't wait for the reply!!!!

 

[M_Swards]

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again i ask what is your motive to continue to reply to my comments when i am obviously outwitting u

yeah.........................clearly

 

[M_Swards]

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again i ask what is your motive to continue to reply to my comments when i am obviously outwitting u

yeah.........................clearly

 

[schwab2clarkson]

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yeah.........................clearly

Add him to your ignore list. Trust me yapper_3 is a troll and a cocky one at that.

I reckon he probably plays for the 4ths for Darley and thinks that he is a big name when he is actually number 11 and can't bat for nuts.

 

[schwab2clarkson]

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yeah.........................clearly

Add him to your ignore list. Trust me yapper_3 is a troll and a cocky one at that.

I reckon he probably plays for the 4ths for Darley and thinks that he is a big name when he is actually number 11 and can't bat for nuts.

 

[The Lionshow]

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Add him to your ignore list. Trust me yapper_3 is a troll and a cocky one at that.

I reckon he probably plays for the 4ths for Darley and thinks that he is a big name when he is actually number 11 and can't bat for nuts.

He wouldnt be allowed at Darley park.

 

[The Lionshow]

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Add him to your ignore list. Trust me yapper_3 is a troll and a cocky one at that.

I reckon he probably plays for the 4ths for Darley and thinks that he is a big name when he is actually number 11 and can't bat for nuts.

He wouldnt be allowed at Darley park.

 

[napisan]

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I wasn't aware of opposition teams having to pay a fee at St.Pats when playing against Mt.Clear. If that is true I am enlightened and certainly surprised that this has been the case.

Having said that, there is some historical perspectives to take into account with this issue. Back in the good old days, prior to council at the time pumping a 'user pays' system (? about 1999/2000), council used to prepare grounds like the Eastern, City, Wendouree, Western and Northern. Did the clubs do any of the preparation work back then??? My understanding was that they didn't - would be happy to be corrected.

During this time, sides like Naps and Mt.Clear were fully responsible for their grounds / pitch preparation. Would like to think these sides have a bit of "money in the bank" when it comes to work and effort put into trying to have places to play top line cricket. User pays has meant a lot more work for all clubs.

Water has been an issue everywhere in town. I think the issue at the uni is that there was no water available to even assist in pitch preparation. Would have been interesting having a chennai 'bunsen burner' in the competition, but common sense prevailed. When it comes to the costs of providing water, it would be interesting to look at who funds the provision of water at other grounds / clubs. ie. who pays for the installation of tanks at the Eastern, Western and City?? Who pays for the tapping into of bore water at Grammar??

It seems that the Uni ground does not have the same ability to attract funding for whatever reason??

Lastly, don't know why we are debating this topic when we have yapper3 online. Being one of the leading cricketers in the nation, could you give us your esteemed opinion on solving issues of ground utilisation and water? Someone like yapper, with the knowledge and intelligence of an oxford scholar, surely has a useful comment or two to contribute. Can't wait for the reply!!!!

I think people's main concern is the fact that Mt Clear have seemed to have made no effort to get the uni ground up and running. SPC was meant to be a spare to be used to showcase junior games on turf, hence why all clubs were asked to contribute. Why can't Mt Clear pay for some tanks out at the uni and fill them up with trucked water like naps had to do? Becuase they have been allowed to play at SPC for an amount well below what it costs them to maintain the uni.

I think other clubs just don't want the BCA to let Mt Clear bully them. I know if it was Coronet we would be forced to get a ground or be out the door.

Also Carpet, Coronet has a commercial arrangement with Grammar to rent the #2 ground so I'm sure some of that rent would contribute to the bore water on the ground.

 

[napisan]

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I wasn't aware of opposition teams having to pay a fee at St.Pats when playing against Mt.Clear. If that is true I am enlightened and certainly surprised that this has been the case.

Having said that, there is some historical perspectives to take into account with this issue. Back in the good old days, prior to council at the time pumping a 'user pays' system (? about 1999/2000), council used to prepare grounds like the Eastern, City, Wendouree, Western and Northern. Did the clubs do any of the preparation work back then??? My understanding was that they didn't - would be happy to be corrected.

During this time, sides like Naps and Mt.Clear were fully responsible for their grounds / pitch preparation. Would like to think these sides have a bit of "money in the bank" when it comes to work and effort put into trying to have places to play top line cricket. User pays has meant a lot more work for all clubs.

Water has been an issue everywhere in town. I think the issue at the uni is that there was no water available to even assist in pitch preparation. Would have been interesting having a chennai 'bunsen burner' in the competition, but common sense prevailed. When it comes to the costs of providing water, it would be interesting to look at who funds the provision of water at other grounds / clubs. ie. who pays for the installation of tanks at the Eastern, Western and City?? Who pays for the tapping into of bore water at Grammar??

It seems that the Uni ground does not have the same ability to attract funding for whatever reason??

Lastly, don't know why we are debating this topic when we have yapper3 online. Being one of the leading cricketers in the nation, could you give us your esteemed opinion on solving issues of ground utilisation and water? Someone like yapper, with the knowledge and intelligence of an oxford scholar, surely has a useful comment or two to contribute. Can't wait for the reply!!!!

I think people's main concern is the fact that Mt Clear have seemed to have made no effort to get the uni ground up and running. SPC was meant to be a spare to be used to showcase junior games on turf, hence why all clubs were asked to contribute. Why can't Mt Clear pay for some tanks out at the uni and fill them up with trucked water like naps had to do? Becuase they have been allowed to play at SPC for an amount well below what it costs them to maintain the uni.

I think other clubs just don't want the BCA to let Mt Clear bully them. I know if it was Coronet we would be forced to get a ground or be out the door.

Also Carpet, Coronet has a commercial arrangement with Grammar to rent the #2 ground so I'm sure some of that rent would contribute to the bore water on the ground.

 

[SteveO]

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I wasn't aware of opposition teams having to pay a fee at St.Pats when playing against Mt.Clear. If that is true I am enlightened and certainly surprised that this has been the case.

Having said that, there is some historical perspectives to take into account with this issue. Back in the good old days, prior to council at the time pumping a 'user pays' system (? about 1999/2000), council used to prepare grounds like the Eastern, City, Wendouree, Western and Northern. Did the clubs do any of the preparation work back then??? My understanding was that they didn't - would be happy to be corrected.

During this time, sides like Naps and Mt.Clear were fully responsible for their grounds / pitch preparation. Would like to think these sides have a bit of "money in the bank" when it comes to work and effort put into trying to have places to play top line cricket. User pays has meant a lot more work for all clubs.

Water has been an issue everywhere in town. I think the issue at the uni is that there was no water available to even assist in pitch preparation. Would have been interesting having a chennai 'bunsen burner' in the competition, but common sense prevailed. When it comes to the costs of providing water, it would be interesting to look at who funds the provision of water at other grounds / clubs. ie. who pays for the installation of tanks at the Eastern, Western and City?? Who pays for the tapping into of bore water at Grammar??

It seems that the Uni ground does not have the same ability to attract funding for whatever reason??

Lastly, don't know why we are debating this topic when we have yapper3 online. Being one of the leading cricketers in the nation, could you give us your esteemed opinion on solving issues of ground utilisation and water? Someone like yapper, with the knowledge and intelligence of an oxford scholar, surely has a useful comment or two to contribute. Can't wait for the reply!!!!

G'day Clarky. You have a MASSIVE tank out at the MCC school ground now and Number 1 is greening up with watering. Wouldn't that be the ideal place to put in turf? You'd have a ground on both sides of your rooms and one of them would be turf. No shortage of water now. I'm repeating myself from previous posts, I know, but the solution seems obvious to me. Why would you play on a sh**y ground like uni when you can green up and use your own Mt Clear No. 1?

 

[SteveO]

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I wasn't aware of opposition teams having to pay a fee at St.Pats when playing against Mt.Clear. If that is true I am enlightened and certainly surprised that this has been the case.

Having said that, there is some historical perspectives to take into account with this issue. Back in the good old days, prior to council at the time pumping a 'user pays' system (? about 1999/2000), council used to prepare grounds like the Eastern, City, Wendouree, Western and Northern. Did the clubs do any of the preparation work back then??? My understanding was that they didn't - would be happy to be corrected.

During this time, sides like Naps and Mt.Clear were fully responsible for their grounds / pitch preparation. Would like to think these sides have a bit of "money in the bank" when it comes to work and effort put into trying to have places to play top line cricket. User pays has meant a lot more work for all clubs.

Water has been an issue everywhere in town. I think the issue at the uni is that there was no water available to even assist in pitch preparation. Would have been interesting having a chennai 'bunsen burner' in the competition, but common sense prevailed. When it comes to the costs of providing water, it would be interesting to look at who funds the provision of water at other grounds / clubs. ie. who pays for the installation of tanks at the Eastern, Western and City?? Who pays for the tapping into of bore water at Grammar??

It seems that the Uni ground does not have the same ability to attract funding for whatever reason??

Lastly, don't know why we are debating this topic when we have yapper3 online. Being one of the leading cricketers in the nation, could you give us your esteemed opinion on solving issues of ground utilisation and water? Someone like yapper, with the knowledge and intelligence of an oxford scholar, surely has a useful comment or two to contribute. Can't wait for the reply!!!!

G'day Clarky. You have a MASSIVE tank out at the MCC school ground now and Number 1 is greening up with watering. Wouldn't that be the ideal place to put in turf? You'd have a ground on both sides of your rooms and one of them would be turf. No shortage of water now. I'm repeating myself from previous posts, I know, but the solution seems obvious to me. Why would you play on a sh**y ground like uni when you can green up and use your own Mt Clear No. 1?

 

[SteveO]

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your mates with chris bambury? hahahaha

Yep he is and you claim to be him. You really are a silly little pre-pubescent 15 year old.

 

[SteveO]

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your mates with chris bambury? hahahaha

Yep he is and you claim to be him. You really are a silly little pre-pubescent 15 year old.

 

[schwab2clarkson]

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He wouldnt be allowed at Darley park.

Good point. He probably plays for the under 12's for his school.....

 

[schwab2clarkson]

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He wouldnt be allowed at Darley park.

Good point. He probably plays for the under 12's for his school.....

 

[SteveB]

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Having said that, there is some historical perspectives to take into account with this issue. Back in the good old days, prior to council at the time pumping a 'user pays' system (? about 1999/2000), council used to prepare grounds like the Eastern, City, Wendouree, Western and Northern. Did the clubs do any of the preparation work back then??? My understanding was that they didn't - would be happy to be corrected.

During this time, sides like Naps and Mt.Clear were fully responsible for their grounds / pitch preparation. Would like to think these sides have a bit of "money in the bank" when it comes to work and effort put into trying to have places to play top line cricket. User pays has meant a lot more work for all clubs.

Clarky,

From my memory I reckon GPCC had been helping to do the Eastern for quite a while, I have for some reason got it in my mind that we started to prepare the wicket at roughly the same time that Naps and Coronet entered A grade. The reason I say that is because James Daykin (do you remember him?) and a young Damian Klein were our first curators (as trained by the BCC). I reckon that was about '95/96 or there abouts? I think that is when Naps entered correct me if I am wrong. Dayks did it for about two years before leaving for Melbourne/Sydney in 1997 or '98. Mick Leckie took over and did it very well until an unfortunate incident a couple of years ago, at which time he felt his character was impeached and tossed it in.

Before then council did all the work. I was heavily involved with the whole user pays negotiations with the BCA and BCC and clubs, there were a large number of very painful meetings.

At the time we were tossing up whether to relocate to White flat, but decided to stay on at the Eastern. At the time no-one new what contributions both physically and financially would be required. Some large dollar sums were tossed about (around the 10k mark per season from clubs was quoted quite a bit by BCC).

At the time the BCA asked if other clubs wanted to share grounds and NO-ONE wanted to share the Eastern then for fear of what it would cost! Thankfully as a committee we took a gamble and stayed on at the Eastern

The board of the BCA along with Rex Holioake did an amazing job with the BCC to establish the system we have now.

I believe the BCA needs to ensure all clubs have viable turf wickets and it is encumbent upon all clubs to do the same. Let's hope that MCCC get their turf wicket up and running ASAP.

Steve.

 

[SteveB]

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Having said that, there is some historical perspectives to take into account with this issue. Back in the good old days, prior to council at the time pumping a 'user pays' system (? about 1999/2000), council used to prepare grounds like the Eastern, City, Wendouree, Western and Northern. Did the clubs do any of the preparation work back then??? My understanding was that they didn't - would be happy to be corrected.

During this time, sides like Naps and Mt.Clear were fully responsible for their grounds / pitch preparation. Would like to think these sides have a bit of "money in the bank" when it comes to work and effort put into trying to have places to play top line cricket. User pays has meant a lot more work for all clubs.

Clarky,

From my memory I reckon GPCC had been helping to do the Eastern for quite a while, I have for some reason got it in my mind that we started to prepare the wicket at roughly the same time that Naps and Coronet entered A grade. The reason I say that is because James Daykin (do you remember him?) and a young Damian Klein were our first curators (as trained by the BCC). I reckon that was about '95/96 or there abouts? I think that is when Naps entered correct me if I am wrong. Dayks did it for about two years before leaving for Melbourne/Sydney in 1997 or '98. Mick Leckie took over and did it very well until an unfortunate incident a couple of years ago, at which time he felt his character was impeached and tossed it in.

Before then council did all the work. I was heavily involved with the whole user pays negotiations with the BCA and BCC and clubs, there were a large number of very painful meetings.

At the time we were tossing up whether to relocate to White flat, but decided to stay on at the Eastern. At the time no-one new what contributions both physically and financially would be required. Some large dollar sums were tossed about (around the 10k mark per season from clubs was quoted quite a bit by BCC).

At the time the BCA asked if other clubs wanted to share grounds and NO-ONE wanted to share the Eastern then for fear of what it would cost! Thankfully as a committee we took a gamble and stayed on at the Eastern

The board of the BCA along with Rex Holioake did an amazing job with the BCC to establish the system we have now.

I believe the BCA needs to ensure all clubs have viable turf wickets and it is encumbent upon all clubs to do the same. Let's hope that MCCC get their turf wicket up and running ASAP.

Steve.

 

[The Lionshow]

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Clarky,

From my memory I reckon GPCC had been helping to do the Eastern for quite a while, I have for some reason got it in my mind that we started to prepare the wicket at roughly the same time that Naps and Coronet entered A grade. The reason I say that is because James Daykin (do you remember him?) and a young Damian Klein were our first curators (as trained by the BCC). I reckon that was about '95/96 or there abouts? I think that is when Naps entered correct me if I am wrong. Dayks did it for about two years before leaving for Melbourne/Sydney in 1997 or '98. Mick Leckie took over and did it very well until an unfortunate incident a couple of years ago, at which time he felt his character was impeached and tossed it in.

Further on this (not on committee or anything) but Darley CC took the gamble from leaving a Div 3 country league to the ballarat league (to become a better & more respected club) and we had to pay for the development and maintaining of a turf wicket so we could enter into the league. The council doesnt subsidise any of these costs.

Just seems some clubs get it easier than others.

And make sure your club shouts afternoon tea this year. Time old tradition that some tight arse clubs in ballarat cant do.

 

[The Lionshow]

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Clarky,

From my memory I reckon GPCC had been helping to do the Eastern for quite a while, I have for some reason got it in my mind that we started to prepare the wicket at roughly the same time that Naps and Coronet entered A grade. The reason I say that is because James Daykin (do you remember him?) and a young Damian Klein were our first curators (as trained by the BCC). I reckon that was about '95/96 or there abouts? I think that is when Naps entered correct me if I am wrong. Dayks did it for about two years before leaving for Melbourne/Sydney in 1997 or '98. Mick Leckie took over and did it very well until an unfortunate incident a couple of years ago, at which time he felt his character was impeached and tossed it in.

Further on this (not on committee or anything) but Darley CC took the gamble from leaving a Div 3 country league to the ballarat league (to become a better & more respected club) and we had to pay for the development and maintaining of a turf wicket so we could enter into the league. The council doesnt subsidise any of these costs.

Just seems some clubs get it easier than others.

And make sure your club shouts afternoon tea this year. Time old tradition that some tight arse clubs in ballarat cant do.

 

[M_Swards]

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Further on this (not on committee or anything) but Darley CC took the gamble from leaving a Div 3 country league to the ballarat league (to become a better & more respected club) and we had to pay for the development and maintaining of a turf wicket so we could enter into the league. The council doesnt subsidise any of these costs.

Just seems some clubs get it easier than others.

And make sure your club shouts afternoon tea this year. Time old tradition that some tight arse clubs in ballarat cant do.

you would think your council would put in funds for your turf wicket as your the only ground to have a turf wicket in the council correct?

 

[M_Swards]

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Further on this (not on committee or anything) but Darley CC took the gamble from leaving a Div 3 country league to the ballarat league (to become a better & more respected club) and we had to pay for the development and maintaining of a turf wicket so we could enter into the league. The council doesnt subsidise any of these costs.

Just seems some clubs get it easier than others.

And make sure your club shouts afternoon tea this year. Time old tradition that some tight arse clubs in ballarat cant do.

you would think your council would put in funds for your turf wicket as your the only ground to have a turf wicket in the council correct?

 

[The Lionshow]

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you would think your council would put in funds for your turf wicket as your the only ground to have a turf wicket in the council correct?

correct we are the only turf pitch in the shire. no funding though but as i said i dont know the whole facts and maybe we got some assistance to start off with but i doubt it.