DVCA: Barclay Shield
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milo kerrigan
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Have seen the agenda for this week special meeting dvca proposing 3 tier comp with 8 teams per grade playing 7 one dayers and 7 two day games and having relagation 2 down 2 up . one day games to have 8 overs max per bowler. one day games would be 5 points for a win and two day games 6 points per win .
Have seen the agenda for this week special meeting dvca proposing 3 tier comp with 8 teams per grade playing 7 one dayers and 7 two day games and having relagation 2 down 2 up . one day games to have 8 overs max per bowler. one day games would be 5 points for a win and two day games 6 points per win .
Sticky Wicket
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I like the idea of a 3 tier system, personally, i enjoy the one dayers and it does even out the competition too! However if they do play two different formats, i think they should have two seperate ladders.
How would they have 3 tiers with 25 teams? Or is there a possibility a club may drop out?
Any 20/20 proposals thrown in there? The should try to fit a 20/20 charity competition one sunday a year, round robin or knock out tournament, donate gate takings to a charity?
milo kerrigan;331032 said:
I like the idea of a 3 tier system, personally, i enjoy the one dayers and it does even out the competition too! However if they do play two different formats, i think they should have two seperate ladders.
How would they have 3 tiers with 25 teams? Or is there a possibility a club may drop out?
Any 20/20 proposals thrown in there? The should try to fit a 20/20 charity competition one sunday a year, round robin or knock out tournament, donate gate takings to a charity?
Wattle Glenn 2010
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
K guys, thourghts for the granny?
Epping V Lower, we would think but you never no.
Epping with the strong bowling and Lower with the strong Batting
Epping- key players-McTaggart, Topham, Fletcher, Angelucci, the Hurst Boys.
Lower E- key players- Whitcher, Gunn, L.POyder, Slavatore and Still(is due)
what r ya thourghts on the other sides guys can they get close to the top 2
K guys, thourghts for the granny?
Epping V Lower, we would think but you never no.
Epping with the strong bowling and Lower with the strong Batting
Epping- key players-McTaggart, Topham, Fletcher, Angelucci, the Hurst Boys.
Lower E- key players- Whitcher, Gunn, L.POyder, Slavatore and Still(is due)
what r ya thourghts on the other sides guys can they get close to the top 2
Bundoora
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
good luck to all involved in the semi-finals this week. In my opinion the right 4teams made the finals, they have been very consistent over the whole course of the season.
For what it's worth, i'm tipping a Lower Eltham V Epping Grand Final.
i think the home ground advantage will be the deciding factor. Mernda, despite a hiccup last week have been one of the benchmarks all year while Epping have struck form at the right time of the season. In what could be a low scoring affair, if Epping can bat 1st and get 180+ i expect them to win.
wild cards -
Epping - Shane Topham, highest score of 43 for the season, if he gets a big score, Epping will win.
Mernda - Brent Bailey, has not made 100 runs for the year and if mernda are to win he will need to perform. At his best, is a very good bat who can help the likes of Steele & Resa to attack from the other end.
I like Lower Eltham to beat Lalor ( surely this game will be at Eltham!! )
They have been the best team all season and have the batting depth to post big totals. Lalor Stars are much the same, have some high quality bats who can post big scores in very quick time. Keaysy will need to be at his best but i'm not sure if he has enough help from the other end to contain the likes of Witcher, Curtis, Poyser, Gunn & BURGOYNE
.
On the other hand, Salvatore is having a great season, as is Burgs and have the depth with Curtis, Still and maybe even the left arm spinner Grant who could be a suprise inclusion to tie up an end.
Wild Cards
Lower Eltham - I would play Grant as i think most of the stars Line-up are more than comfortable with the ball coming on and the fact that most if not all are right handed bats so he'd have the ability to spin the ball away from the bat.
Lalor Stars - Leigh Marshall, if he can refrain from telling Keaysy or his brother to get f**ed for the whole 160 overs i reckon he can be very dangerous, hit's the ball well and has the ability to take a wicket or two, which stars will need at regular intervals if they are to be a chance
good luck to all involved in the semi-finals this week. In my opinion the right 4teams made the finals, they have been very consistent over the whole course of the season.
For what it's worth, i'm tipping a Lower Eltham V Epping Grand Final.
i think the home ground advantage will be the deciding factor. Mernda, despite a hiccup last week have been one of the benchmarks all year while Epping have struck form at the right time of the season. In what could be a low scoring affair, if Epping can bat 1st and get 180+ i expect them to win.
wild cards -
Epping - Shane Topham, highest score of 43 for the season, if he gets a big score, Epping will win.
Mernda - Brent Bailey, has not made 100 runs for the year and if mernda are to win he will need to perform. At his best, is a very good bat who can help the likes of Steele & Resa to attack from the other end.
I like Lower Eltham to beat Lalor ( surely this game will be at Eltham!! )
They have been the best team all season and have the batting depth to post big totals. Lalor Stars are much the same, have some high quality bats who can post big scores in very quick time. Keaysy will need to be at his best but i'm not sure if he has enough help from the other end to contain the likes of Witcher, Curtis, Poyser, Gunn & BURGOYNE
.On the other hand, Salvatore is having a great season, as is Burgs and have the depth with Curtis, Still and maybe even the left arm spinner Grant who could be a suprise inclusion to tie up an end.
Wild Cards
Lower Eltham - I would play Grant as i think most of the stars Line-up are more than comfortable with the ball coming on and the fact that most if not all are right handed bats so he'd have the ability to spin the ball away from the bat.
Lalor Stars - Leigh Marshall, if he can refrain from telling Keaysy or his brother to get f**ed for the whole 160 overs i reckon he can be very dangerous, hit's the ball well and has the ability to take a wicket or two, which stars will need at regular intervals if they are to be a chance
beenaround
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
hat-trick wont get ANY votes ?
bradfromeltham;329682 said:
hat-trick wont get ANY votes ?
Tongs
Well-Known Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Great job by Eltham to not only save themselves from relegation, but to win the game. Putting them 2 games clear. I watched the whole Lower Plenty innings, and whilst what I am going to say will be harsh, it is MY take on the game, and is a fair assessment.
Lower Plenty should really be embarrassed with their efforts this year, especially in the final game. The Eltham side on paper should not beat Lower Plenty's on paper. With the names they (LP) have on their list, there is no reason they should not play (or go close to) finals. Whilst ELtham must be congratulated for their efforts this year, or mainly Skips (aka DVCA Bradman) they have shown alot of heart the last few weeks and over the year. They may not be the most talented, but they all have a crack, and play for each other.
Lower Plenty's outs on the weekend were nothing short of a disgrace, and it was the big name players that really let them down the most. Swinging from the arse, or going after balls that simply weren't there to be hit.
Rumour has it LP were paying around $15,000+ for Arnberger this year. They were Probably better off investing in Telstra shares. We all know how f***ked they are, but they would have got more for their money!
Well done to Stuart Biddle who has retired after the game on the weekend. A brilliant career that I'm sure you would all have had trouble with him bowling at you. 26 years in the DVCA, and 22 of them in A grade. A true champion of the comp, and a better bloke. Well done on an awesome career Shrek!
Great job by Eltham to not only save themselves from relegation, but to win the game. Putting them 2 games clear. I watched the whole Lower Plenty innings, and whilst what I am going to say will be harsh, it is MY take on the game, and is a fair assessment.
Lower Plenty should really be embarrassed with their efforts this year, especially in the final game. The Eltham side on paper should not beat Lower Plenty's on paper. With the names they (LP) have on their list, there is no reason they should not play (or go close to) finals. Whilst ELtham must be congratulated for their efforts this year, or mainly Skips (aka DVCA Bradman) they have shown alot of heart the last few weeks and over the year. They may not be the most talented, but they all have a crack, and play for each other.
Lower Plenty's outs on the weekend were nothing short of a disgrace, and it was the big name players that really let them down the most. Swinging from the arse, or going after balls that simply weren't there to be hit.
Rumour has it LP were paying around $15,000+ for Arnberger this year. They were Probably better off investing in Telstra shares. We all know how f***ked they are, but they would have got more for their money!
Well done to Stuart Biddle who has retired after the game on the weekend. A brilliant career that I'm sure you would all have had trouble with him bowling at you. 26 years in the DVCA, and 22 of them in A grade. A true champion of the comp, and a better bloke. Well done on an awesome career Shrek!
milo kerrigan
Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Have seen the agenda for this week special meeting dvca proposing 3 tier comp with 8 teams per grade playing 7 one dayers and 7 two day games and having relagation 2 down 2 up . one day games to have 8 overs max per bowler. one day games would be 5 points for a win and two day games 6 points per win .
Have seen the agenda for this week special meeting dvca proposing 3 tier comp with 8 teams per grade playing 7 one dayers and 7 two day games and having relagation 2 down 2 up . one day games to have 8 overs max per bowler. one day games would be 5 points for a win and two day games 6 points per win .
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
The rumours doing the rounds (that I've heard at least) are that Greensborough are wanting to join the DVCA, but Macleod were considering moving back to HDCA. Also Wattle Glen may return from exile next season. So depending on what happens there could be anywhere between 24 and 26 clubs.
Sticky Wicket;331056 said:
The rumours doing the rounds (that I've heard at least) are that Greensborough are wanting to join the DVCA, but Macleod were considering moving back to HDCA. Also Wattle Glen may return from exile next season. So depending on what happens there could be anywhere between 24 and 26 clubs.
Sticky Wicket
New Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I like the idea of a 3 tier system, personally, i enjoy the one dayers and it does even out the competition too! However if they do play two different formats, i think they should have two seperate ladders.
How would they have 3 tiers with 25 teams? Or is there a possibility a club may drop out?
Any 20/20 proposals thrown in there? The should try to fit a 20/20 charity competition one sunday a year, round robin or knock out tournament, donate gate takings to a charity?
milo kerrigan;331032 said:
I like the idea of a 3 tier system, personally, i enjoy the one dayers and it does even out the competition too! However if they do play two different formats, i think they should have two seperate ladders.
How would they have 3 tiers with 25 teams? Or is there a possibility a club may drop out?
Any 20/20 proposals thrown in there? The should try to fit a 20/20 charity competition one sunday a year, round robin or knock out tournament, donate gate takings to a charity?
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I like the idea of the three tier system, and the idea of 2 clubs going up and 2 coming down. The DVCA should've adopted the two up, two down approach with Barclay and Money Shield in the first place. The only problem would be that the middle division would be in a state of flux every season, with only 4 teams remaining constant. Also, I'd imagine that the sides coming down from the top division will absolutely crush those coming up from the bottom division. Also, what would happen to the team that wins Money Shield this season? Would they go up to the new first division, or stay in a revised second division? Nevertheless, the three tier proposal seems like a good idea.
Btw, love the idea of restricting bowlers to 8 overs in the one dayers. It would give clubs a chance to blood talented young bowlers into the 1XI without having to worry too much about their junior bowling restrictions.
milo kerrigan;331032 said:
I like the idea of the three tier system, and the idea of 2 clubs going up and 2 coming down. The DVCA should've adopted the two up, two down approach with Barclay and Money Shield in the first place. The only problem would be that the middle division would be in a state of flux every season, with only 4 teams remaining constant. Also, I'd imagine that the sides coming down from the top division will absolutely crush those coming up from the bottom division. Also, what would happen to the team that wins Money Shield this season? Would they go up to the new first division, or stay in a revised second division? Nevertheless, the three tier proposal seems like a good idea.
Btw, love the idea of restricting bowlers to 8 overs in the one dayers. It would give clubs a chance to blood talented young bowlers into the 1XI without having to worry too much about their junior bowling restrictions.
Bundoora
Active Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
good luck to all involved in the semi-finals this week. In my opinion the right 4teams made the finals, they have been very consistent over the whole course of the season.
For what it's worth, i'm tipping a Lower Eltham V Epping Grand Final.
i think the home ground advantage will be the deciding factor. Mernda, despite a hiccup last week have been one of the benchmarks all year while Epping have struck form at the right time of the season. In what could be a low scoring affair, if Epping can bat 1st and get 180+ i expect them to win.
wild cards -
Epping - Shane Topham, highest score of 43 for the season, if he gets a big score, Epping will win.
Mernda - Brent Bailey, has not made 100 runs for the year and if mernda are to win he will need to perform. At his best, is a very good bat who can help the likes of Steele & Resa to attack from the other end.
I like Lower Eltham to beat Lalor ( surely this game will be at Eltham!! )
They have been the best team all season and have the batting depth to post big totals. Lalor Stars are much the same, have some high quality bats who can post big scores in very quick time. Keaysy will need to be at his best but i'm not sure if he has enough help from the other end to contain the likes of Witcher, Curtis, Poyser, Gunn & BURGOYNE.
On the other hand, Salvatore is having a great season, as is Burgs and have the depth with Curtis, Still and maybe even the left arm spinner Grant who could be a suprise inclusion to tie up an end.
Wild Cards
Lower Eltham - I would play Grant as i think most of the stars Line-up are more than comfortable with the ball coming on and the fact that most if not all are right handed bats so he'd have the ability to spin the ball away from the bat.
Lalor Stars - Leigh Marshall, if he can refrain from telling Keaysy or his brother to get f**ed for the whole 160 overs i reckon he can be very dangerous, hit's the ball well and has the ability to take a wicket or two, which stars will need at regular intervals if they are to be a chance
good luck to all involved in the semi-finals this week. In my opinion the right 4teams made the finals, they have been very consistent over the whole course of the season.
For what it's worth, i'm tipping a Lower Eltham V Epping Grand Final.
i think the home ground advantage will be the deciding factor. Mernda, despite a hiccup last week have been one of the benchmarks all year while Epping have struck form at the right time of the season. In what could be a low scoring affair, if Epping can bat 1st and get 180+ i expect them to win.
wild cards -
Epping - Shane Topham, highest score of 43 for the season, if he gets a big score, Epping will win.
Mernda - Brent Bailey, has not made 100 runs for the year and if mernda are to win he will need to perform. At his best, is a very good bat who can help the likes of Steele & Resa to attack from the other end.
I like Lower Eltham to beat Lalor ( surely this game will be at Eltham!! )
They have been the best team all season and have the batting depth to post big totals. Lalor Stars are much the same, have some high quality bats who can post big scores in very quick time. Keaysy will need to be at his best but i'm not sure if he has enough help from the other end to contain the likes of Witcher, Curtis, Poyser, Gunn & BURGOYNE
.On the other hand, Salvatore is having a great season, as is Burgs and have the depth with Curtis, Still and maybe even the left arm spinner Grant who could be a suprise inclusion to tie up an end.
Wild Cards
Lower Eltham - I would play Grant as i think most of the stars Line-up are more than comfortable with the ball coming on and the fact that most if not all are right handed bats so he'd have the ability to spin the ball away from the bat.
Lalor Stars - Leigh Marshall, if he can refrain from telling Keaysy or his brother to get f**ed for the whole 160 overs i reckon he can be very dangerous, hit's the ball well and has the ability to take a wicket or two, which stars will need at regular intervals if they are to be a chance
five80
Active Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I have to say that I was down at Eltham on Saturday and Lower Plenty's batting was awful. There seemed to be a lack of interest/brains from the LP bats. It looked as though they actually just thought that they could tee off and it would work. There were so many soft dismissals. Very few LP batsmen applied themselves - they just played into Eltham's hands. Incredible.
Tongs;331080 said:
I have to say that I was down at Eltham on Saturday and Lower Plenty's batting was awful. There seemed to be a lack of interest/brains from the LP bats. It looked as though they actually just thought that they could tee off and it would work. There were so many soft dismissals. Very few LP batsmen applied themselves - they just played into Eltham's hands. Incredible.
Tongs
Well-Known Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Great job by Eltham to not only save themselves from relegation, but to win the game. Putting them 2 games clear. I watched the whole Lower Plenty innings, and whilst what I am going to say will be harsh, it is MY take on the game, and is a fair assessment.
Lower Plenty should really be embarrassed with their efforts this year, especially in the final game. The Eltham side on paper should not beat Lower Plenty's on paper. With the names they (LP) have on their list, there is no reason they should not play (or go close to) finals. Whilst ELtham must be congratulated for their efforts this year, or mainly Skips (aka DVCA Bradman) they have shown alot of heart the last few weeks and over the year. They may not be the most talented, but they all have a crack, and play for each other.
Lower Plenty's outs on the weekend were nothing short of a disgrace, and it was the big name players that really let them down the most. Swinging from the arse, or going after balls that simply weren't there to be hit.
Rumour has it LP were paying around $15,000+ for Arnberger this year. They were Probably better off investing in Telstra shares. We all know how f***ked they are, but they would have got more for their money!
Well done to Stuart Biddle who has retired after the game on the weekend. A brilliant career that I'm sure you would all have had trouble with him bowling at you. 26 years in the DVCA, and 22 of them in A grade. A true champion of the comp, and a better bloke. Well done on an awesome career Shrek!
Great job by Eltham to not only save themselves from relegation, but to win the game. Putting them 2 games clear. I watched the whole Lower Plenty innings, and whilst what I am going to say will be harsh, it is MY take on the game, and is a fair assessment.
Lower Plenty should really be embarrassed with their efforts this year, especially in the final game. The Eltham side on paper should not beat Lower Plenty's on paper. With the names they (LP) have on their list, there is no reason they should not play (or go close to) finals. Whilst ELtham must be congratulated for their efforts this year, or mainly Skips (aka DVCA Bradman) they have shown alot of heart the last few weeks and over the year. They may not be the most talented, but they all have a crack, and play for each other.
Lower Plenty's outs on the weekend were nothing short of a disgrace, and it was the big name players that really let them down the most. Swinging from the arse, or going after balls that simply weren't there to be hit.
Rumour has it LP were paying around $15,000+ for Arnberger this year. They were Probably better off investing in Telstra shares. We all know how f***ked they are, but they would have got more for their money!
Well done to Stuart Biddle who has retired after the game on the weekend. A brilliant career that I'm sure you would all have had trouble with him bowling at you. 26 years in the DVCA, and 22 of them in A grade. A true champion of the comp, and a better bloke. Well done on an awesome career Shrek!
serg fernandez
Active Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Not True. HDCA is terrible
Wanderer;331092 said:
Not True. HDCA is terrible
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
The rumours doing the rounds (that I've heard at least) are that Greensborough are wanting to join the DVCA, but Macleod were considering moving back to HDCA. Also Wattle Glen may return from exile next season. So depending on what happens there could be anywhere between 24 and 26 clubs.
Sticky Wicket;331056 said:
The rumours doing the rounds (that I've heard at least) are that Greensborough are wanting to join the DVCA, but Macleod were considering moving back to HDCA. Also Wattle Glen may return from exile next season. So depending on what happens there could be anywhere between 24 and 26 clubs.
Bubble Wrap
Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Two up, two down is a ridiculous idea.
If you want to go up - win a flag, it's that simple.
More often that not the team that comes up struggles big time at first. What would be achieved by having another inferior team come up with them?
Two up, two down is a ridiculous idea.
If you want to go up - win a flag, it's that simple.
More often that not the team that comes up struggles big time at first. What would be achieved by having another inferior team come up with them?
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I like the idea of the three tier system, and the idea of 2 clubs going up and 2 coming down. The DVCA should've adopted the two up, two down approach with Barclay and Money Shield in the first place. The only problem would be that the middle division would be in a state of flux every season, with only 4 teams remaining constant. Also, I'd imagine that the sides coming down from the top division will absolutely crush those coming up from the bottom division. Also, what would happen to the team that wins Money Shield this season? Would they go up to the new first division, or stay in a revised second division? Nevertheless, the three tier proposal seems like a good idea.
Btw, love the idea of restricting bowlers to 8 overs in the one dayers. It would give clubs a chance to blood talented young bowlers into the 1XI without having to worry too much about their junior bowling restrictions.
milo kerrigan;331032 said:
I like the idea of the three tier system, and the idea of 2 clubs going up and 2 coming down. The DVCA should've adopted the two up, two down approach with Barclay and Money Shield in the first place. The only problem would be that the middle division would be in a state of flux every season, with only 4 teams remaining constant. Also, I'd imagine that the sides coming down from the top division will absolutely crush those coming up from the bottom division. Also, what would happen to the team that wins Money Shield this season? Would they go up to the new first division, or stay in a revised second division? Nevertheless, the three tier proposal seems like a good idea.
Btw, love the idea of restricting bowlers to 8 overs in the one dayers. It would give clubs a chance to blood talented young bowlers into the 1XI without having to worry too much about their junior bowling restrictions.
five80
Active Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I have to say that I was down at Eltham on Saturday and Lower Plenty's batting was awful. There seemed to be a lack of interest/brains from the LP bats. It looked as though they actually just thought that they could tee off and it would work. There were so many soft dismissals. Very few LP batsmen applied themselves - they just played into Eltham's hands. Incredible.
Tongs;331080 said:
I have to say that I was down at Eltham on Saturday and Lower Plenty's batting was awful. There seemed to be a lack of interest/brains from the LP bats. It looked as though they actually just thought that they could tee off and it would work. There were so many soft dismissals. Very few LP batsmen applied themselves - they just played into Eltham's hands. Incredible.
the swedish chef
New Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
i agree you can not reward 2nd place, as barnesy says there aint know second prize.
Tongs;331252 said:
i agree you can not reward 2nd place, as barnesy says there aint know second prize.
serg fernandez
Active Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Not True. HDCA is terrible
Wanderer;331092 said:
Not True. HDCA is terrible
Bubble Wrap
Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I already play ones!
I don't bat or bowl, but I get my name on the teamsheet and I've taken fine leg fielding to new levels this season!
Tongs;331252 said:
I already play ones!
I don't bat or bowl, but I get my name on the teamsheet and I've taken fine leg fielding to new levels this season!
Bubble Wrap
Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Two up, two down is a ridiculous idea.
If you want to go up - win a flag, it's that simple.
More often that not the team that comes up struggles big time at first. What would be achieved by having another inferior team come up with them?
Two up, two down is a ridiculous idea.
If you want to go up - win a flag, it's that simple.
More often that not the team that comes up struggles big time at first. What would be achieved by having another inferior team come up with them?
cold case
Active Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Lalor have no hope against Lower Eltham on paper.Far more equipped in both batting and bowling.But god help them if the take a backward step because the scumbags from Darebin drive will jump all over them.
Lower though by 5 wickets.Volpe not available,Drummond at a wedding and Keays pulled a side muscle I hear.Mckay back from injury also.
Bundoora;331059 said:good luck to all involved in the semi-finals this week. In my opinion the right 4teams made the finals, they have been very consistent over the whole course of the season.
For what it's worth, i'm tipping a Lower Eltham V Epping Grand Final.
i think the home ground advantage will be the deciding factor. Mernda, despite a hiccup last week have been one of the benchmarks all year while Epping have struck form at the right time of the season. In what could be a low scoring affair, if Epping can bat 1st and get 180+ i expect them to win.
wild cards -
Epping - Shane Topham, highest score of 43 for the season, if he gets a big score, Epping will win.
Mernda - Brent Bailey, has not made 100 runs for the year and if mernda are to win he will need to perform. At his best, is a very good bat who can help the likes of Steele & Resa to attack from the other end.
I like Lower Eltham to beat Lalor ( surely this game will be at Eltham!! )
They have been the best team all season and have the batting depth to post big totals. Lalor Stars are much the same, have some high quality bats who can post big scores in very quick time. Keaysy will need to be at his best but i'm not sure if he has enough help from the other end to contain the likes of Witcher, Curtis, Poyser, Gunn & BURGOYNE
On the other hand, Salvatore is having a great season, as is Burgs and have the depth with Curtis, Still and maybe even the left arm spinner Grant who could be a suprise inclusion to tie up an end.
Wild Cards
Lower Eltham - I would play Grant as i think most of the stars Line-up are more than comfortable with the ball coming on and the fact that most if not all are right handed bats so he'd have the ability to spin the ball away from the bat.
Lalor Stars - Leigh Marshall, if he can refrain from telling Keaysy or his brother to get f**ed for the whole 160 overs i reckon he can be very dangerous, hit's the ball well and has the ability to take a wicket or two, which stars will need at regular intervals if they are to be a chance
Lalor have no hope against Lower Eltham on paper.Far more equipped in both batting and bowling.But god help them if the take a backward step because the scumbags from Darebin drive will jump all over them.
Lower though by 5 wickets.Volpe not available,Drummond at a wedding and Keays pulled a side muscle I hear.Mckay back from injury also.
Tongs
Well-Known Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Played against Keays last year, he was struggling a bit to take a wicket. Largely due to skips. He then "tore" his hamstring just before tea, couldn't bowl any longer. Just before tea, we lost a couple of wickets. Keays bowled out the day! These mystery illness's and injuries are as baffling as Shane Doyle playing ones!
I'm sure we have all seen him do an injury then come back will a full puff of steam when there are wickets falling!
cold case;331521 said:
Played against Keays last year, he was struggling a bit to take a wicket. Largely due to skips. He then "tore" his hamstring just before tea, couldn't bowl any longer. Just before tea, we lost a couple of wickets. Keays bowled out the day! These mystery illness's and injuries are as baffling as Shane Doyle playing ones!
I'm sure we have all seen him do an injury then come back will a full puff of steam when there are wickets falling!
the swedish chef
New Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
i agree you can not reward 2nd place, as barnesy says there aint know second prize.
Tongs;331252 said:
i agree you can not reward 2nd place, as barnesy says there aint know second prize.
Bundoora
Active Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
i may be biased because i'm a mate but i actually had to re-read your post 3 times to make sure you were serious.
i've played with him for 6-7 seasons and against him and you can accuse him of a few things - having little tolerance for blokes that can't play ( team mates included ) appealing far too much and pi$$ing in an empty 2l pepsi max bottle because he's too lazy to get off the couch - but to say he picks and chooses when he bowls depending on who's batting and the situation of the game is a complete fabrication.
Tongs;331770 said:
i may be biased because i'm a mate but i actually had to re-read your post 3 times to make sure you were serious.
i've played with him for 6-7 seasons and against him and you can accuse him of a few things - having little tolerance for blokes that can't play ( team mates included ) appealing far too much and pi$$ing in an empty 2l pepsi max bottle because he's too lazy to get off the couch - but to say he picks and chooses when he bowls depending on who's batting and the situation of the game is a complete fabrication.
Bubble Wrap
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I already play ones!
I don't bat or bowl, but I get my name on the teamsheet and I've taken fine leg fielding to new levels this season!
Tongs;331252 said:
I already play ones!
I don't bat or bowl, but I get my name on the teamsheet and I've taken fine leg fielding to new levels this season!
milo kerrigan
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I also played that day and he did not tear a hamstring he might have said he tore it but that is him being a big girl, he is getting on in age and i sure he bowled 15-20 overs straight so i think he is entitled to feel sore and i think the captain brought him back on as he can swing the ball coming off 2 steps, unless keays breaks a leg he will keep on pushing himself thru.
Tongs;331770 said:
I also played that day and he did not tear a hamstring he might have said he tore it but that is him being a big girl, he is getting on in age and i sure he bowled 15-20 overs straight so i think he is entitled to feel sore and i think the captain brought him back on as he can swing the ball coming off 2 steps, unless keays breaks a leg he will keep on pushing himself thru.
cold case
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Lalor have no hope against Lower Eltham on paper.Far more equipped in both batting and bowling.But god help them if the take a backward step because the scumbags from Darebin drive will jump all over them.
Lower though by 5 wickets.Volpe not available,Drummond at a wedding and Keays pulled a side muscle I hear.Mckay back from injury also.
Bundoora;331059 said:good luck to all involved in the semi-finals this week. In my opinion the right 4teams made the finals, they have been very consistent over the whole course of the season.
For what it's worth, i'm tipping a Lower Eltham V Epping Grand Final.
i think the home ground advantage will be the deciding factor. Mernda, despite a hiccup last week have been one of the benchmarks all year while Epping have struck form at the right time of the season. In what could be a low scoring affair, if Epping can bat 1st and get 180+ i expect them to win.
wild cards -
Epping - Shane Topham, highest score of 43 for the season, if he gets a big score, Epping will win.
Mernda - Brent Bailey, has not made 100 runs for the year and if mernda are to win he will need to perform. At his best, is a very good bat who can help the likes of Steele & Resa to attack from the other end.
I like Lower Eltham to beat Lalor ( surely this game will be at Eltham!! )
They have been the best team all season and have the batting depth to post big totals. Lalor Stars are much the same, have some high quality bats who can post big scores in very quick time. Keaysy will need to be at his best but i'm not sure if he has enough help from the other end to contain the likes of Witcher, Curtis, Poyser, Gunn & BURGOYNE
On the other hand, Salvatore is having a great season, as is Burgs and have the depth with Curtis, Still and maybe even the left arm spinner Grant who could be a suprise inclusion to tie up an end.
Wild Cards
Lower Eltham - I would play Grant as i think most of the stars Line-up are more than comfortable with the ball coming on and the fact that most if not all are right handed bats so he'd have the ability to spin the ball away from the bat.
Lalor Stars - Leigh Marshall, if he can refrain from telling Keaysy or his brother to get f**ed for the whole 160 overs i reckon he can be very dangerous, hit's the ball well and has the ability to take a wicket or two, which stars will need at regular intervals if they are to be a chance
Lalor have no hope against Lower Eltham on paper.Far more equipped in both batting and bowling.But god help them if the take a backward step because the scumbags from Darebin drive will jump all over them.
Lower though by 5 wickets.Volpe not available,Drummond at a wedding and Keays pulled a side muscle I hear.Mckay back from injury also.
Bundoora
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Lalor Stars V Lower Eltham is at HURSTBRIDGE!!!
I know Elthams "E" grade earnt the right to a home final but surely the "A" grade semi should take precedence, considering not many of the players involved would have ever travelled to Hurstbridge let alone played there.
Not sure even if Keaysy has been back there after he set the dancefloor alight after he kicked 7 in the granny in 03.
Lalor Stars V Lower Eltham is at HURSTBRIDGE!!!
I know Elthams "E" grade earnt the right to a home final but surely the "A" grade semi should take precedence, considering not many of the players involved would have ever travelled to Hurstbridge let alone played there.
Not sure even if Keaysy has been back there after he set the dancefloor alight after he kicked 7 in the granny in 03.
Tongs
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Played against Keays last year, he was struggling a bit to take a wicket. Largely due to skips. He then "tore" his hamstring just before tea, couldn't bowl any longer. Just before tea, we lost a couple of wickets. Keays bowled out the day! These mystery illness's and injuries are as baffling as Shane Doyle playing ones!
I'm sure we have all seen him do an injury then come back will a full puff of steam when there are wickets falling!
cold case;331521 said:
Played against Keays last year, he was struggling a bit to take a wicket. Largely due to skips. He then "tore" his hamstring just before tea, couldn't bowl any longer. Just before tea, we lost a couple of wickets. Keays bowled out the day! These mystery illness's and injuries are as baffling as Shane Doyle playing ones!
I'm sure we have all seen him do an injury then come back will a full puff of steam when there are wickets falling!
Thumbs up
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Needless to say as a club we are none to happy.
However, I can certainly understand Eltham's E-grade getting to play at home, bearing in mind the highest grade a club has in finals plays at their best ground which is not necessarily their actual home ground. It happened to our C-grade a couple of years ago.
Ground aside it is always a big task playing finals and I sure the players, from both teams, will get over the disappointment and concentrate on the game.
Bundoora;331804 said:Lalor Stars V Lower Eltham is at HURSTBRIDGE!!!
I know Elthams "E" grade earnt the right to a home final but surely the "A" grade semi should take precedence, considering not many of the players involved would have ever travelled to Hurstbridge let alone played there.
Not sure even if Keaysy has been back there after he set the dancefloor alight after he kicked 7 in the granny in 03.
Needless to say as a club we are none to happy.
However, I can certainly understand Eltham's E-grade getting to play at home, bearing in mind the highest grade a club has in finals plays at their best ground which is not necessarily their actual home ground. It happened to our C-grade a couple of years ago.
Ground aside it is always a big task playing finals and I sure the players, from both teams, will get over the disappointment and concentrate on the game.
Bundoora
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
i may be biased because i'm a mate but i actually had to re-read your post 3 times to make sure you were serious.
i've played with him for 6-7 seasons and against him and you can accuse him of a few things - having little tolerance for blokes that can't play ( team mates included ) appealing far too much and pi$$ing in an empty 2l pepsi max bottle because he's too lazy to get off the couch - but to say he picks and chooses when he bowls depending on who's batting and the situation of the game is a complete fabrication.
Tongs;331770 said:
i may be biased because i'm a mate but i actually had to re-read your post 3 times to make sure you were serious.
i've played with him for 6-7 seasons and against him and you can accuse him of a few things - having little tolerance for blokes that can't play ( team mates included ) appealing far too much and pi$$ing in an empty 2l pepsi max bottle because he's too lazy to get off the couch - but to say he picks and chooses when he bowls depending on who's batting and the situation of the game is a complete fabrication.
milo kerrigan
Member
Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
I also played that day and he did not tear a hamstring he might have said he tore it but that is him being a big girl, he is getting on in age and i sure he bowled 15-20 overs straight so i think he is entitled to feel sore and i think the captain brought him back on as he can swing the ball coming off 2 steps, unless keays breaks a leg he will keep on pushing himself thru.
Tongs;331770 said:
I also played that day and he did not tear a hamstring he might have said he tore it but that is him being a big girl, he is getting on in age and i sure he bowled 15-20 overs straight so i think he is entitled to feel sore and i think the captain brought him back on as he can swing the ball coming off 2 steps, unless keays breaks a leg he will keep on pushing himself thru.
The430king
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Re: DVCA: Barclay Shield
Absolute disgrace. I don't think anything else is needed to be said on the ground issue. I don't go that far for my holidays. by the way Quinny, Keaysy is a guaranteed starter for the weekend. He is sore, but have been told by a source that he will play. Although, also told Volpe and Drummond won't be playing.
Bundoora;331804 said:Lalor Stars V Lower Eltham is at HURSTBRIDGE!!!
I know Elthams "E" grade earnt the right to a home final but surely the "A" grade semi should take precedence, considering not many of the players involved would have ever travelled to Hurstbridge let alone played there.
Not sure even if Keaysy has been back there after he set the dancefloor alight after he kicked 7 in the granny in 03.
Absolute disgrace. I don't think anything else is needed to be said on the ground issue. I don't go that far for my holidays. by the way Quinny, Keaysy is a guaranteed starter for the weekend. He is sore, but have been told by a source that he will play. Although, also told Volpe and Drummond won't be playing.
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