Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

[SHANEBOURNEorWARNE]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

any side can come up and beat you on there day, especially at the 1st XI level where every side has players that can play. In saying that from past history you would have an easier draw by playing Newcomb twice than say an East Belmont but you never know what happens until you turn up to play. I do remember one day seeing one J Addy making a century there for Newcomb in a game, which I am assuming that they won.

got done by a couple!

 

[Thomson Tiger]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

Are the GCA Finals going to be at Esat Belmont again? Surely a change would be good?
As for the draw i think we (Joeys) have done very well. Could play a massive role in deciding the finals.
As for all the Thomson boys.has anyone spoken with Rik Humphrey or Steiny? Are they playing this season?

They both said the were going to training this Sunday at Joeys

 

[Babies Arm]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

didn't you bat 3 or 4 that day. Thomson low on batters back then (joking)

haha, yeah, at 3. i fancy myself with the bat.... no one else does.
we had a 20 bucks all u can drink nite at the club the nite before. VERY MESSY. the days a blur

 

[supersaintjohnny]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

100 %

G'day seany. Who is this bloke you call Strods?

 

[clearing pickets]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

u sound like sonny bill williams

let's put this in more realistic terms...

you work at telstra for love of your work (LOL)
telstra paying you $0
optus (another club) offers you $2000....
better hope u earn $60k on the weekend playing cricket

if ur aiming to earn money from cricket, better hope u are at least good enough 2 play for ur state. else it's a bit of a joke to abandon ur mates for a lousy few thousand bucks

that could pay for: petrol, kids to go to school, mortgage, bills.

i know what you mean but just trying to show you the other side of the debate haha

 

[Knowa]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

don't think it will ever happen as you cannot have a grand final wicket prepared in a week, it is really a month out that a curator needs to know he is having a grand final there to get his best wicket prepared. If it was played on hard wicket, then no problem, it would be able to be moved with a weeks notice. As long as the BEST ground is given the grand final each year then it should not be a problem. Clubs do strive to have the best ground going around and it is good reward for them to be awarded the grand final. I just think if clubs were made aware half way through the season what the leading grounds are then everyone would know at that stage and be able to speak up if they thought things were wrong. Obviously every club is going to think there ground is the best, you just need to make sure that whoever is making these decisions does so on an unbiased basis. I think East Belmont has always been one of the best grounds and last year was still within the top three, but I think by the vote against Graeme at the GCA election showed most wanted change. Not all clubs want to host the grand final, so maybe clubs first have to apply to be considered for a grand final and then we get all clubs to vote on grounds.

Spot on. The grand final should always be played at a ground which has the best conditions, facilities, atmosphere, etc. Clubs should have the opportunity to nominate their ground for the grand final and clubs involved in the finals then decide out of those who should host it. A gf at kardinia park would be fantastic due to a number of factors (conditions, location, etc) but I doubt the league would go for somewhere like this as it denies their ability to 'control' the gf.

 

[clearing pickets]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

haha, yeah, at 3. i fancy myself with the bat.... no one else does.
we had a 20 bucks all u can drink nite at the club the nite before. VERY MESSY. the days a blur

i remember watching you on a sunday a few years ago, think you mighta been about 16 maybe 17 in the Geelong ones. Not sure of who the bowler was but they were bowling heat.
Don't think you fancied yourself that day haha

 

[freddie1]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

Who plays who Round 1?
Hopefully we play West (Loftus) or South Barwon (moorie)

 

[SHANEBOURNEorWARNE]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

i remember watching you on a sunday a few years ago, think you mighta been about 16 maybe 17 in the Geelong ones. Not sure of who the bowler was but they were bowling heat.
Don't think you fancied yourself that day haha

big babies arm hit a 4 off the last ball of the day 2 win the game in geelongs 1's a few years back. didnt you babies arm? who was that off? i should remember u tell the story every few minutes

 

[right arm medium]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

I think East Belmont has always been one of the best grounds and last year was still within the top three, but I think by the vote against Graeme at the GCA election showed most wanted change. Not all clubs want to host the grand final, so maybe clubs first have to apply to be considered for a grand final and then we get all clubs to vote on grounds.

My understanding was that the grounds were selected on quality of grounds and wickets throughout the season. At the point the ground was selected there had been half or one game at East. Maybe I am misinformed though.

Why not at Christmas, or 4 week/6 weeks from finals the captain of each turf team (1's and 2's) votes 3,2,1 for which ground/wicket/facilities is the best? Then you have your 6 finals grounds, rated from 1 to 6, voted by the captains.

You should do the same thing for the 3rds and 4ths. How the Grand Final was not played at BPH is beyond me. That ground looked amazing.

 

[TheButcher]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

i remember watching you on a sunday a few years ago, think you mighta been about 16 maybe 17 in the Geelong ones. Not sure of who the bowler was but they were bowling heat.
Don't think you fancied yourself that day haha

ando is the champion of "but-i-can-bat-too" bowlers everywhere

 

[thommy_rissole]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

G'day seany. Who is this bloke you call Strods?

Chris Strods from Alexander Thomson.
18 year old who batted top order last season but finished off in the middle.
Had limited keeping time at AT but has come across to Thommy as a keeper who will bat somewhere in the middle order.

 

[TheButcher]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

oh no, we copped city in a 2 dayer....might pencil in those weeks for a holiday rather than spend 75 overs looking at the better looking end of anyone called elliott

 

[dads army]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

Can anybody confirm that Brad Stacey and Darren Kiddle will be departing BPH this season, could be a huge blow for the hill and will struggle if these two weapons leave.Also, are the rumours true that Chris Moreland wont be playing cricket this season?
Is Scowny still the most dominate bowler in the gca. Ive known him for a while and faced up to him in the nets, very sharp but is kicking on.

 

[SHANEBOURNEorWARNE]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

oh no, we copped city in a 2 dayer....might pencil in those weeks for a holiday rather than spend 75 overs looking at the better looking end of anyone called elliott

what about shark bite tho?

 

[clearing pickets]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

Can anybody confirm that Brad Stacey and Darren Kiddle will be departing BPH this season, could be a huge blow for the hill and will struggle if these two weapons leave.Also, are the rumours true that Chris Moreland wont be playing cricket this season?
Is Scowny still the most dominate bowler in the gca. Ive known him for a while and faced up to him in the nets, very sharp but is kicking on.

never has been the most dominant bowler, good bowler but not most dominate.

 

[clearing pickets]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

oh no, we copped city in a 2 dayer....might pencil in those weeks for a holiday rather than spend 75 overs looking at the better looking end of anyone called elliott

haha

 

[pencil in 11]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

never has been the most dominant bowler, good bowler but not most dominate.

totally agree there c.p, good fast bowler but not the most dominant. i wouldnt say hes getting on either, still only 27. would have to say harps is still the most dominant and a close 2nd, although not quick is agg

 

[Renny24]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

ok then.

lets say u earn $45,000 currently at your job for telstra.

optus offers you $60,000.
exactly same job, just have to move companies.

do you take the new post or will it make you a job whore?

hmmm

not having a go at you but just something to think about!

You've hit the nail right on the head here with the aforementioned players. They obviously put making money ahead of club loyalty, mates, etc, etc. and want nothing more out of cricket then $$$; even putting it above their enjoyment. There is absolutley no doubt about it and you cannot argue with facts.

 

[clearing pickets]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

totally agree there c.p, good fast bowler but not the most dominant. i wouldnt say hes getting on either, still only 27. would have to say harps is still the most dominant and a close 2nd, although not quick is agg

wouldn't have guessed that if you saw his hair.... or lack thereof haha

 

[TheButcher]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

what about shark bite tho?

going on the theory that tossers on field are good blokes off it and vice versa, shark bite should be a great bloke to play against!

do we actually know who he is anyway? after some of the things he said i'm sure he doesn't want us to know

 

[clearing pickets]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

Chris Strods from Alexander Thomson.
18 year old who batted top order last season but finished off in the middle.
Had limited keeping time at AT but has come across to Thommy as a keeper who will bat somewhere in the middle order.

Kiss staying on at Alexander Thomson then?
gee good keepers are hard to come by.

 

[freddie1]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

Are the GCA Finals going to be at Esat Belmont again? Surely a change would be good?
As for the draw i think we (Joeys) have done very well. Could play a massive role in deciding the finals.
As for all the Thomson boys.has anyone spoken with Rik Humphrey or Steiny? Are they playing this season?

 

[Hard Wicket Roller]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

haha whos this? if pumpa plays seconds it will mean the gun jarrod puffy lewis may have to play in the threes. theres only room for one of those boys on turf.

I wouldnt say that the bloke is a gun.. played many of years in the juniors against him
bowls a tight line... but struggles for wickets.. and doesnt turn the ball
But bowled a decent line in an attack that consisted of sum very good bowlers.
Alford.. Lynch and Swennesen..
Wat is that swennesen bloke doin now.. havent heard about him in a few years

 

[SHANEBOURNEorWARNE]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

Are the GCA Finals going to be at Esat Belmont again? Surely a change would be good?
As for the draw i think we (Joeys) have done very well. Could play a massive role in deciding the finals.
As for all the Thomson boys.has anyone spoken with Rik Humphrey or Steiny? Are they playing this season?

i think they should try and organize the grand final at GCC (kardinia park) that would be the best place for it with no advantage to any side and great conditions.

i would also have the div2 grand final at kardinia park west, so you could have both grand finals on display, im sure this would attract massive crowds.

whats peoples thoughts on this?

 

[dazza_whats_the_score]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

haha, yeah, at 3. i fancy myself with the bat.... no one else does.[/B] we had a 20 bucks all u can drink nite at the club the nite before. VERY MESSY. the days a blur

i think that ur a good batter, a few seaons ago me and u nearly got us over the line against north geelong... you didnt bat too badly that day!! lol @|

 

[TheButcher]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

i think they should try and organize the grand final at GCC (kardinia park) that would be the best place for it with no advantage to any side and great conditions.

i would also have the div2 grand final at kardinia park west, so you could have both grand finals on display, im sure this would attract massive crowds.

whats peoples thoughts on this?

sounds great to me!

without scannell in charge of grounds allocations anymore i think we'll see something fairer anyway

 

[freddie1]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

My understanding was that the grounds were selected on quality of grounds and wickets throughout the season. At the point the ground was selected there had been half or one game at East. Maybe I am misinformed though.

Why not at Christmas, or 4 week/6 weeks from finals the captain of each turf team (1's and 2's) votes 3,2,1 for which ground/wicket/facilities is the best? Then you have your 6 finals grounds, rated from 1 to 6, voted by the captains.

You should do the same thing for the 3rds and 4ths. How the Grand Final was not played at BPH is beyond me. That ground looked amazing.

I couldnt agree more with you right arm medium!
I know about 5 or 6 of our turf squad said after playing at south barwon last year that the wicket and outfield was definately up to grand final standard. And im a bit biased but Joeys is a great venue for cricket. With the small boundaries and the balcony.

And Scowny is a good honest bowler but defiantely not the best in the league. I faced Harps in a grand final a couple of years ago and that spell was as good as ive ever faced. Loftus and Damian Foster said it was top notch VCA class. He did the same thing to us 2 years later in the semi's.

 

[Renny24]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

i think they should try and organize the grand final at GCC (kardinia park) that would be the best place for it with no advantage to any side and great conditions.

i would also have the div2 grand final at kardinia park west, so you could have both grand finals on display, im sure this would attract massive crowds.

whats peoples thoughts on this?

It's a great idea and the GCA is very keen on it but the scheduling of the VCA makes it too difficult to organise with their finals. ie. have a look at a season like last year. If it was scheduled for the GCA to play both finals down there and the VCA is up to say the second round of finals and the week before two Geelong CC sides get home finals; it would leave the GCA a week to get two other venues up and running. Don't get me wrong, I'm with you but the logistics of it all make it hard to organise.

 

[ants14]

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I wouldnt say that the bloke is a gun.. played many of years in the juniors against him
bowls a tight line... but struggles for wickets.. and doesnt turn the ball
But bowled a decent line in an attack that consisted of sum very good bowlers.
Alford.. Lynch and Swennesen..
Wat is that swennesen bloke doin now.. havent heard about him in a few years

schwenno lost interest in cricket over the last few years and didnt want to play turf. he wont be playing for north this year, due to a row with the chairman of selectors from last year. dont think pistol lynch is playing either anywhere this year. and who is dads army?

 

[cheer_cheer]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

don't think it will ever happen as you cannot have a grand final wicket prepared in a week, it is really a month out that a curator needs to know he is having a grand final there to get his best wicket prepared. If it was played on hard wicket, then no problem, it would be able to be moved with a weeks notice. As long as the BEST ground is given the grand final each year then it should not be a problem. Clubs do strive to have the best ground going around and it is good reward for them to be awarded the grand final. I just think if clubs were made aware half way through the season what the leading grounds are then everyone would know at that stage and be able to speak up if they thought things were wrong. Obviously every club is going to think there ground is the best, you just need to make sure that whoever is making these decisions does so on an unbiased basis. I think East Belmont has always been one of the best grounds and last year was still within the top three, but I think by the vote against Graeme at the GCA election showed most wanted change. Not all clubs want to host the grand final, so maybe clubs first have to apply to be considered for a grand final and then we get all clubs to vote on grounds.

 

[thommy_rissole]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

schwenno lost interest in cricket over the last few years and didnt want to play turf. he wont be playing for north this year, due to a row with the chairman of selectors from last year. dont think pistol lynch is playing either anywhere this year. and who is dads army?

used to bowl good wheels.
played u18 carnival with him in mildura, he had a great week.
got picked for a vic academy but broke his leg riding didn't he?
bit of a waste if he doesn't play anymore

 

[SHANEBOURNEorWARNE]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

It's a great idea and the GCA is very keen on it but the scheduling of the VCA makes it too difficult to organise with their finals. ie. have a look at a season like last year. If it was scheduled for the GCA to play both finals down there and the VCA is up to say the second round of finals and the week before two Geelong CC sides get home finals; it would leave the GCA a week to get two other venues up and running. Don't get me wrong, I'm with you but the logistics of it all make it hard to organise.

yeah that is true, i guess you could have an idea how there looking 6 weeks out, if the ground wasn't going to host a home final to geelong on either grown, they should go for it.

 

[Hard Wicket Roller]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

used to bowl good wheels.
played u18 carnival with him in mildura, he had a great week.
got picked for a vic academy but broke his leg riding didn't he?
bit of a waste if he doesn't play anymore

Pete played at geelong for a few years.. then last year was playin at manifold for coin..
but sumthing happened just before xmas and he turned his bakk on the club..
dont no if hes still worth paying coin too... but does bowl a good line and length..
swennesen.. left north geelong???
is he goin to play sumwhere else or just not at all

 

[SHANEBOURNEorWARNE]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

don't think it will ever happen as you cannot have a grand final wicket prepared in a week, it is really a month out that a curator needs to know he is having a grand final there to get his best wicket prepared. If it was played on hard wicket, then no problem, it would be able to be moved with a weeks notice. As long as the BEST ground is given the grand final each year then it should not be a problem. Clubs do strive to have the best ground going around and it is good reward for them to be awarded the grand final. I just think if clubs were made aware half way through the season what the leading grounds are then everyone would know at that stage and be able to speak up if they thought things were wrong. Obviously every club is going to think there ground is the best, you just need to make sure that whoever is making these decisions does so on an unbiased basis. I think East Belmont has always been one of the best grounds and last year was still within the top three, but I think by the vote against Graeme at the GCA election showed most wanted change. Not all clubs want to host the grand final, so maybe clubs first have to apply to be considered for a grand final and then we get all clubs to vote on grounds.

i think with geelong having a full time curator it would make it easier to get a wicket for a gf in less time.
if there wasn't going to be a geelong home final there the decision could be made 6 weeks out from the gf it would just depend on how they where looking in the latter rounds i guess.

 

[ants14]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

used to bowl good wheels.
played u18 carnival with him in mildura, he had a great week.
got picked for a vic academy but broke his leg riding didn't he?
bit of a waste if he doesn't play anymore

not sure wat he did but yeh somethings wrong. he played the first half of last year with manifold and then his body couldnt handle it. he played a few games in the 2s footy at north but hes stopped that as well. just needs a year off to fully recover i think

 

[Thomson Tiger]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

Are the GCA Finals going to be at Esat Belmont again? Surely a change would be good?
As for the draw i think we (Joeys) have done very well. Could play a massive role in deciding the finals.
As for all the Thomson boys.has anyone spoken with Rik Humphrey or Steiny? Are they playing this season?

They both said the were going to training this Sunday at Joeys

 

[ants14]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

Pete played at geelong for a few years.. then last year was playin at manifold for coin..
but sumthing happened just before xmas and he turned his bakk on the club..
dont no if hes still worth paying coin too... but does bowl a good line and length..
swennesen.. left north geelong???
is he goin to play sumwhere else or just not at all

schwenno prob wont play at all, but since mitch is coaching north shore he might go there. same with todd elsey.

 

[supersaintjohnny]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

100 %

G'day seany. Who is this bloke you call Strods?

 

[Hard Wicket Roller]

Re: Geelong Cricket '08/'09(gca/bpca)

schwenno prob wont play at all, but since mitch is coaching north shore he might go there. same with todd elsey.

Todd Elsey... another bloke with plenty of talent...
North Geelong was full of talent as juniors.. but i dont recall them ever winning a flag with all those talented young blokes..
Does anyone no if mitch troy has approached his mates to across to north shore