CMCA- Ommies to remain in top grade

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Maybe its time?

Considering all views that have been discussed about the finals and the weather, maybe its time to reconsider the old days when finals ran over 2 consectitive weekends.
Those days we only had the rain to consider, if this was a problem, then most matches were still alive going into the 2nd weekend, also, teams knew exactly where they stood with the overs bowled and planned accordingly.
Higher placed teams were rewarded, but not necessarily the winners, it gave the teams who were good enough a chance to win.
These days we also have to consider the heat, which in my view, should be the same as wet days, so this should be taken into consideration.
Finals should be finals, there should be enough time to play some decent cricket for those teams who made it through.
The Longy final is a non event going into the spare day, if there was a 4th day, game on and the yellow caps would be forced to play some cricket.
I know some of the forumsters will disagree, but with all the confusion, somethings got to give for next season and beyond.
Bring back the four day finals.:D:rolleyes::cool::)
 
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A bit slow on the forum today but still plenty of off ground discussion taking place.

Clocker

Good to see your a religious man,I always thought you were of good stock.I am sure our paths have crossed but I suspect you are much younger than the silver haired balding Merlot.I have crossed that many paths both in and out of the CMCA that sometimes I feel like a Sat nav.

How could I forget the excitable Mikko as tribunal chairman what an excellent choice.Does he contribute to our forum. Maybe Adam would know?I am a little worried that Barrack and the CIA may have quietened him after his f bomb as nothing has been heard of him since.

Sugar

The Beemer would start to stall and chug at 50km and what did you think of a Merlot congressional place for you.Do you want to be part of the sweeping reforms to hit CMCA land and are you chance to film,direct and star in the youtube extravaganza '' Merlot exposed at last "

I am warming to your theory about Mad Monday celebrations and annual leave as that could be where Uncle Mick is as he has been unsighted and unheard of in the last few days.

Golf,

Appropriate as your name I heard a little whisper today that the golf club may complain about whichever set of rules they may or think they may be playing under!

Milton the Monster,

Not having the rule book and not having any particular interest in it as that's the BBQ mob's job , confirmation today that the one day grade rules are different but it seems there are a different set of rules for each grade at the moment.



Archie,

In the words of that legendary statesman and the love god father of the home of cricket parliamentarian Gough Whitlam uttered those immortal words
it's time and will you be my presidential running mate to bring Barrack and his rules committee to justice.

I did a bit of research and had a look at the first 20 pages of posts which contain the usual suspects Uncle Mick,Archie,Brett when he had more to say than now,Burger bourbons,Sugar, the keyboard sticker had a lot more to say in the early days, and the ficticious D K no not Lillie but a scoundrel impersonating our beloved B.Others I had not come across included spot on,not out,ana hater ( as Kamal would say why are people so unkind ) etc

Brett had a theory but would need Barrack and the CIA to prove it after his theory of one of three on the congress was the culprit.Tiny was was eliminated but I supposed I will have to read the next 20 posts to see who gets eliminated next.A little bit like survivor when the tribe has spoken!

I am sure a quiet word or PM if I knew how to do it to the forum moderator could send this scoundrel off to Ham & Cheese land and restore B's reputation and also remove the threat given to Merlot about taking a camel ride to the oasis.

Brian Dixon when coaching North Melbourne banned them from sex before the game, and It occurs to me that the Gold caps may have been given a forum ban as apart from the fiscal one, little has been heard of them.However if they annex ' Ray ' on Saturday they will be back in a shot!Fiscally it could be a big weekend for the GC's with takings taking care of the TPP and the canteen doing a roaring trade.

Until next time Merlot Archie ( mmmmmm) enjoy the horlicks
 
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It is amazing how coincindental it is that we find one Wayne Moss in the middle of another controversial game.
Just need to look back to last year when he called the lightning rule on the Mackie vs Hampton Central game last year when there was no other game postponed, which in the end was pivotal in the finals makeup.
Not the first and won't be the last.
Enough said.
 
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CLOCKER;337857 said:
Merlot,
You are the equivalent of that group called ‘Annonymous’ that tormented the Scientologists. Is there any chance that you could get onto YouTube with a digitally enhanced appearance and voice and share your vitriol?

To the Executive, how hard was that to issue a clarification statement? Right or wrong will be debated, however it is now out there.With respect to the Woolnough match it appears that common sense has prevailed. How about updating the Tribunal website?

FINALS CLARIFICATION

UPON THE INCLEMENT WEATHER LAST WEEK-END AND WITH
THE FIRST YEAR OF THE RESERVE DAY THERE APPEARS TO BE
SOME CONFUSION IN HOW GAMES ARE TO BE PLAYED OUT ON
SATURDAY 21st MARCH.
THE FULL C.M.C.A. EXECUTIVE MET LAST TUESDAY EVENING TO DETERMINE
THESE ISSUES.
FIRSTLY, F, G AND THE 1 DAY GRADES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
D, G AND H GRADES HAVE COMPLETED MORE THAN 65 OVERS SO THEY WILL
PLAY OUT THEIR REMAINING OVERS.

LONGMUIR SHIELD, C, E, AND I GRADES WILL PLAY UNDER 'ORDINARY
CONDITIONS' RULING AND THAT INCLUDES ALL COMPONENTS OF IT.
WOOLNOUGH SHIELD HAS PLAYED UNDER AN ARRANGEMENT THAT
WAS AGREED TO BY BOTH CLUBS AND THE UMPIRES. THE EXECUTIVE
HAS ENDORSED THIS AGREEMENT
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Clock, I got told yesterday that in Longy West will be batting for 15? overs and that then East have to chase the runs. Correct??
KH V MW, Heath to bat on for 5 overs only. Is this the agreement!
What were KH thinking?
Also, special conditions being applied in C Grade. Don't know what they are.
These are not "ordinary conditions". Can someone elaborate?


Clearly Merlot I am out of touch. Fill me in on Saturday.
 
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Jimmy Olson;338747 said:
Clock, I got told yesterday that in Longy West will be batting for 15? overs and that then East have to chase the runs. Correct??
KH V MW, Heath to bat on for 5 overs only. Is this the agreement!
What were KH thinking?
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Bunter,

I keep on getting told that at the end of play on Sunday, there was absolutely no agreement as far as the Heath are concerned. The CMCA are refusing to divulge on what this specific agreement was. Blocking the final 6 or so overs of the day raises suspicion.

I am only speculating here but maybe guaranteed promotion for silence/compliance is in consideration??

There is far more mystery & suspense off the field than there is on the field!!
 
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LONGMUIR SHIELD, C, E, AND I GRADES WILL PLAY UNDER 'ORDINARY
CONDITIONS' RULING AND THAT INCLUDES ALL COMPONENTS OF IT.
WOOLNOUGH SHIELD HAS PLAYED UNDER AN ARRANGEMENT THAT
WAS AGREED TO BY BOTH CLUBS AND THE UMPIRES. THE EXECUTIVE
HAS ENDORSED THIS AGREEMENT


Clock, I got told yesterday that in Longy West will be batting for 15? overs and that then East have to chase the runs. Correct??
KH V MW, Heath to bat on for 5 overs only. Is this the agreement!
What were KH thinking?
Also, special conditions being applied in C Grade. Don't know what they are.
These are not "ordinary conditions". Can someone elaborate?


Clearly Merlot I am out of touch. Fill me in on Saturday.


Sugar;338750 said:
Bunter,

I keep on getting told that at the end of play on Sunday, there was absolutely no agreement as far as the Heath are concerned. The CMCA are refusing to divulge on what this specific agreement was. Blocking the final 6 or so overs of the day raises suspicion.

I am only speculating here but maybe guaranteed promotion for silence/compliance is in consideration??

There is far more mystery & suspense off the field than there is on the field!!
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My understanding is that Longy is being played under ordinary conditions and that nothing has changed.East Sandy don't have to do anything other than show up.

Re the Woolnough,it is alleged that an agreement was reached that KH would bat for 6 overs and then MW would have 56 overs to chase the runs.Say 220 in 56 overs. I would gladly accept that offer in lieu of ordinary conditions. Bottsy would probably know more about this scenario.He believed that MW were expecting to have a fair chase at the score.Based on the clarification issued from the Whitehouse it appears that the Exec agreed to this memorandum of understanding.Now if this does not happen and KH decide to bat on, then I would not be surprised if MW just walk off.
Sugar, your speculation is intriguing and could have some merit.You have been in the inner sanctum so you are more au fait as to the machinations of each respective faction. If you see 10 or 12 rotund individuals on saturday dressed in black apparall then have no fear, it is just the Mackie lads earning a few extra dollars on the side.Any other CMCA member/forumist who meet the criterion are invited to assist.There are quite a few of you out there.No experience is necessary.You will be fed and supplied plenty of refreshments at the end of the day.The bill will be sent to the Executive.Mossy if you are out there, you could solve all the controversy by clarifying the matter.
 
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I must have been led astray, or been the victim of an unscrupulous plot. Still looking forward to the weekend. Thanks lads
 
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What a dull & boring day,

Hardly worth a Merlot mini post.

Jimmy

How will I recognise you will you have your camera and press pass?

Little birdie tells me Congress voted against an alternative solution for tomorrow and Sunday , which probably has something to do with the 3 GC strike bowlers all being injured!Common sense again has failed!

Brett

The brevity and stupidity of your post didn't even leave room for spelling errors.

Uncle Mick

That IPL contract didn't come straight to you?Is that where you are, or are you just still recovering from the Jumbo/Cedric faux pas?We need you back!


Archie ( mmmmmm ) it is so early I will have to wait a couple hours for the Horlicks so I might as well tune into the rugby.

Enjoy tomorrow whatever set of rules you are playing or watching under.

Until next time Merlot
 
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Merlot a good drop;338897 said:
What a dull & boring day,

Hardly worth a Merlot mini post.

Jimmy

How will I recognise you will you have your camera and press pass?

Little birdie tells me Congress voted against an alternative solution for tomorrow and Sunday , which probably has something to do with the 3 GC strike bowlers all being injured!Common sense again has failed!

Brett

The brevity and stupidity of your post didn't even leave room for spelling errors.

Uncle Mick

That IPL contract didn't come straight to you?Is that where you are, or are you just still recovering from the Jumbo/Cedric faux pas?We need you back!


Archie ( mmmmmm ) it is so early I will have to wait a couple hours for the Horlicks so I might as well tune into the rugby.

Enjoy tomorrow whatever set of rules you are playing or watching under.

Until next time Merlot
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I'm the bald, fat guy Merls, actually, thinking about how many of them live in CMCA land maybe I better wear a red hat.
 
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Merlot with your vast knowledge on the Cmca & what goes on, i am very shocked that you don't know who Jimmy is.
He is the man that half of bayside turn to on Sunday mornings & Tuesday/Wednesday morning for there weekly CMCA rap depending which part of Bayside you live in.
The CMCA MC.
 
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Brett,

You are sillier than I thought.

Jimmy works for the Bugle is both a reporter and photographer,works for the local radio station,local newspaper,does a write up for the inefficient website,is a forumster like you and me,is fat balding and was wearing a red cap today.He said he would see me today so he must know what I look like so I thought I would ask him what he looked like?

He may know the mystery of the mythical Merlot,I could be one of those congressmen you accused of being B,or someone you played with or against or just a complete nobody!

Did you take off the Marantha Methodists Medal?

Until next time Merlot
 
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The season is now officially over and congratulations to all of the teams that won premierships.

The media release of the 17th March stated a course of action which was subsequently changed a few days later.Furthermore the release stated that an agreement had been reached between the two teams. No such agreement was reached and one can only hypothesize as to the reason(s) why such a ‘lie’ was ever posted.

The Executive has no option but to accept the immediate resignation of Barack. He has demonstrated a propensity to consistently refuse to adhere to the competition rules and demonstrated his arrogance by refusing to keep member clubs and members/supporters updated.The media release is the final straw in an appalling season for the Executive. Clearly the competence of the whole Executive has to be questioned, however a sacrificial goat is required.

Amen.

FINALS CLARIFICATION

UPON THE INCLEMENT WEATHER LAST WEEK-END AND WITH
THE FIRST YEAR OF THE RESERVE DAY THERE APPEARS TO BE
SOME CONFUSION IN HOW GAMES ARE TO BE PLAYED OUT ON
SATURDAY 21st MARCH.
THE FULL C.M.C.A. EXECUTIVE MET LAST TUESDAY EVENING TO DETERMINE
THESE ISSUES.
FIRSTLY, F, G AND THE 1 DAY GRADES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
D, G AND H GRADES HAVE COMPLETED MORE THAN 65 OVERS SO THEY WILL
PLAY OUT THEIR REMAINING OVERS.

LONGMUIR SHIELD, C, E, AND I GRADES WILL PLAY UNDER 'ORDINARY
CONDITIONS' RULING AND THAT INCLUDES ALL COMPONENTS OF IT.

WOOLNOUGH SHIELD HAS PLAYED UNDER AN ARRANGEMENT THAT
WAS AGREED TO BY BOTH CLUBS AND THE UMPIRES. THE EXECUTIVE
HAS ENDORSED THIS AGREEMENT
 
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Clocker,

Congratulations and well said on a yet again marvellous ( Richie would like that ) post.I couldn't have put it better myself.

However those who have a club are the ones who need to do the pushing.The ex Parliamentririan from the Highway,always said you can not get into trouble if you stay within the rules in the little blue book ( or whatever colour it is now ).The arrogant long face must be made accountable for his actions.

Special mention to the golf club for finally landing the big one and if sanity prevails will be a player in Longy next season!

Until next time Merlot now a member of the 50 posts club
 
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7 from 8!

Well done to the Boys in keeping "Ray" at RG Chisholm Res.

Hurly was in great nick it must be said, however, I am sure that the presentation could have been done where we could hear it, and where the speakers were facing the gathered throng! Just a tad ordinary (ie: no mic, no stage etc)

Have to go and count all the cash we made on the weekend now, so we can pay for a few more players and keep the roll going! Ain't that right Merl? (FYI, celebrated with a 2005 Majella Shiraz last night, very nice)

Sug, was fearing the worst today (re: presentation day/celebrations etc) but the boys were in pretty good shape! Tomorrow may be a different story!

Once again, GREAT STUFF BY THE GOLD CAPS!!!!!! Seven from the last eight years is a mighty effort in anyone's language!!!;):):D:D
 
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Well Dolly pass me the gaff, I just hooked a big fiscal fish that lives near Le Page, which was no surprise you would be the first one into old Merlot as I predicted in my earlier post.has the Brian Dixon ban been lifted?

I am surprised that Collo's mate and his other inadequate congressmen didn't have your announcements piped all over the highway and as far down to Dan Murphy's to tell the world of the foreign legions latest triumph.Maybe the PA at the oasis boutique ground you refused to play on would have been more to your liking!

Maybe you in your position of power you could get one set of rules for all the CMCA to play under although you mob have only ever thought of yourself so I doubt you would take time off from counting the cash to make a better competition for all members of the CMCA.

I look forward to the impeachment that the fine gentleman Clocker has suggested.

I might see you down at Le Page walking your dog and your hangover off!

Until next time Merlot
 
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Well done once again to the boys at East Sandy... what can you say? They continue to create a Longmuir Shield dynasty that the competition will probably never see the likes of again.

Well done also to Kingston Heath for winning Woolnough for the first time. I trust that the inevitable promotion will be a worthwhile exercise.

Finally, well done to ANA's 4th Eleven winning the E Grade shield - this is a great reward for being undefeated all season. Now it's time for our higher grades to show similar efforts.
 
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Congrats Adam. Undefeated is a great feat at any level. Though your last sentence is probably best left to the ANA guestbook.

This has to have been the most farcical fortnight the CMCA has endured in many a year. I almost feel grateful for being knocked out in the early stages of this finals debacle.

West Bentleigh deserved more than what they got. Didn't do themselves any favours with their approach on Saturday, but their fate was sealed during the week. East Sandy finished outright first to reap the rewards of another outstanding season, but you can't help thinking there was any point to a ball being bowled in the Longy GF.

Kingston Heath winning was a just result in my humble opinion. Winning D & F grades is testament to their depth and a credit to all involved. Whilst I refused to agree with Sugar's assessment of them before Xmas (where he'd virtually handed them the Shield), I do believe they have all the right systems in place to challenge the juggernaut that is East Sandy in the future. A plethora of juniors to compliment the youth through their senior grades, it is easily forseeable their growth will eventually see them as one of the standout clubs in Longmuir Shield. I suspect it'll be a long process with some testing times, but if they can get through the next 3-5 years in Longmuir and make gradual progress, I think it will hold them in good stead for the long haul. To watch them come from (I think D grade) back in the 90's to now, has been quite impressive. Future seems full of promise. Their biggest asset, for mine, is geographical. I'd be interested in the region's demographic, but there doesn't appear to be quite as much competition for numbers as there is in the Bentleigh & Bayside region.

Merlot my good man. No IPL contract is forthcoming. I've got flights on standby for South Africa and the land of the soap dodgers. And the faux pas was getting ahead of myself in the quest to uncover the man behind the mask. There's been growing speculation, but I suspect your identity will remain a mystery for another 6 months. In the meantime, you can enjoy my post count along with the great R.Benaud.

Congrats to all those fortunate enough to play in a premiership. Looking forward to the circus act that runs the show for season 2009/2010.
 
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By the way, congrats to Al and the guys at KH, a great effort with winning the flag in those grades. They are a well drilled side with some good young talent. I know they are keen to accept their promotion, which is great to see.

Next time you see me walking the dog Merl, you should say hello, would be nice to put a face to the name. That's of course if I am not too hungover!:cool:

Am interested hearing the negative stuff about the rulings etc. Agreed, a more "comp-wide" approach would've been smarter and more appropriate. Would that have changed the result (in Longy)? :confused: not sure.
 
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merlot.. havent seen a post congratulating the gold caps on their victory yet. i know u were better than all of the players in your heyday but surely with ur endless appetite for posting u could have mentioned the team that just won the premiership?

i like brian am interested to hear that west bentleigh were hard done by in the final.. lets review:

batted last saturday in perfect conditions and were 3/60 of 40 overs. a piss poor effort in anyones language. then proceeded to "amass" another 56 runs in 14 overs when trying to go the slog, and were 8 down. hypothetically, even if they didnt lose another wicket (which would never have hapnd but anyway) and were 3/116 after 55 in a normal 72 over match lets add another 70 to their score (again being generous) for the last 17 overs, and they are left with 186.
NEWSFLASH!! sandy chased it down 1 wicket down.. and that caught behind wasnt even out!! being 1/116 im sure the "gold caps" wouldnt have had too much trouble getting to 186 and would have been looking at 300 territory.
 
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