Adelaide Turf Cricket Association 2012 - 2013

[Trader]

Must be cricket season...

[Bluedemon]

nothing like a bit of rain Trader before the first Saturday of the season.

[Browny25]

So Heargraves is playing at Trinity. Why did he leave Brahma?? Maybe being overlooked after leading the club to an A grade premiership could have something to do with it. Either way he will struggle on turf.

Why will he struggle on turf?

I just don't think he is any good.

Where did you see him play?

I guess it depends on what level you are comparing him too - I think he will be more than handy at A4

[interested observer]

Why have the Ingle Farm lads been quiet?? How are they looking for this season??

I reckon it is because the main contributors to the forum from Ingle Farm are all now " Old retired Bastards"...
We could always contribute in the way your good self does Merki, or your mate #Hashtag, as I must say it is very amusing, but I think we will leave that to you guys..

[#hashtag]

Thought I would give everyone a brief review of the game that I attended at the weekend, I hope that my predictions of mouth-watering matches improves because this one was like watching Wladimir Klitschko pound down on Bradley the latest big brother evictee. But none the less, cricket season in upon us.

I went to view Pooraka vs Modbury, this was in no way attached to a previous post to do with Poorakas strength, but sadly, I can only compare poorakas bite to being corresed with a natural yogurt, in comparison to their V8 bark.

The worst player of the game would be Mr Christophers, it seemed to me that his mannerisms suited a coaching role, and to get out in the manner that he did was not from that ilk, he must impose a “do as I say not as I do mantra”. I am assuming that a coach gets paid, lets go with $200 dollars a game, that’s $40s a run, it would have made economic sense to have paid sundries, better value for money.

The player of the game would be Mr Virgens , although he lacked penetration, his willingness to keep putting his balls in the right place will undoubtedly earn due rewards in the coming fixtures. And going for just 3 an over in a 20-20 game is excellent, with a maiden, (one could only assume a virgen too?)


#nocontest
#whiteflag
#rollonfootyseason

Will this be a weekly occurrence?? Match reports??

Well, I am aiming to get to a game a weekend if not two, but times are hard, and if something like this happens again:

http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/news_med ... sunday.asp

Then I may have to rain myself in, god forbid!, I would have to go to a game every two weeks.

But if the fares dont go up, then I am going to get to a game a week and provide a service to the forum goers. Hopefully attract more to the forum, hopefully with the talking points that come up from a neutral description of a game.

The forum is still a bit stagnant like I said initially, there should be a 'refer a friend' gift, like at the local gymnasium. Someone has given my name as a referral and I keep getting this "Chrystal" ringing me trying to make me come and view the silly thing.

#annoying
#shouldIstartdoingapodcast
#cheeseandvegimitesandwich

[dukes of hazard]

Hashtag love your work any chance of full preview of this weeks A1 fixture????

[azzaisbest]

Well then, after leaving the forum a few years back because it got slow, stagnent and regulated, I thought I'd check in. It's still the same, but ive caught the cricket bug this year and want to liven this place up again! Because its something else to talk about on a Saturday! And to click on at work!

So here are my predictions for this season,


A1-Where the don't just play because they love the game, the professionals.
Woodville Rech to win, although this could their last horrah with some of their big guns contracts up.
Marion to go down. Been lucky to stay up, and heard they are losing some of their youngsters due to lack of opportunity.

A2- Real cricket, Woodville South to win, got a few solid players heading up their a grade, more than enough to put in performances every week.
Brahma Lodge to go down, honey moon over, one olayer isn't enough here, and a2 has bowlers that can bowl a whole over in the right place!

A3- underarm, onehand onebounce rubber ball cricket. Reynella to win, got some promesing young guns and a3 should suit them well, dont think they will cruise it, but with a game to spare.
Hectorville to go down, not the playing group, more the hierarchy in the club, a few cracks starting to show, hope they get over it before it effects on field activities!
-side note, who is hope valley's backer? Looks like they have recruited some decent players, but like man city first few years with all thos egos, no success.

A4- No one cares!!

#putmyhouseonthese
#moneycantbuyhappiness

We actually went to the bank and took out a loan. We crunched the numbers and realised by getting these blokes to the club, with all the extra bar takings, this would generate enough income to service that loan for the next 20 years , and by then it would be somebody elses problem to deal with. We are all about short term success

[azzaisbest]

So Heargraves is playing at Trinity. Why did he leave Brahma?? Maybe being overlooked after leading the club to an A grade premiership could have something to do with it. Either way he will struggle on turf.

Why will he struggle on turf?

from what i saw in the 20/20 the other night, if he is the bloke that i think he is , he struggled to get it off the square and got caught by the only bloke in the team that i would of put money on to drop it

[rainbow warrior]

Hashtag love your work any chance of full preview of this weeks A1 fixture????

Like that idea. In depth preview should no doubt be entertaining.

[Tiger Couple]

Looking like a great idea to reduce the number of days played in the 2 Day comp. Down south it has rained a fair bit and would need some good sunshine for the rollers to get on wickets late Friday.

Not sure how this decision got through but it's looking to be a bad one already.

[Merki the God]

Why have the Ingle Farm lads been quiet?? How are they looking for this season??

I reckon it is because the main contributors to the forum from Ingle Farm are all now " Old retired Bastards"...
We could always contribute in the way your good self does Merki, or your mate #Hashtag, as I must say it is very amusing, but I think we will leave that to you guys..

Just because you now are "old retired bastards", doesn't mean you go into hiding. A man of your stature and with your experience should still have some pearls of wisdom to pass on!!

P.S. Will it be an interesting fixture when Ingle Farm meet Para Hills this season??

[Merki the God]

Well then, after leaving the forum a few years back because it got slow, stagnent and regulated, I thought I'd check in. It's still the same, but ive caught the cricket bug this year and want to liven this place up again! Because its something else to talk about on a Saturday! And to click on at work!

So here are my predictions for this season,


A1-Where the don't just play because they love the game, the professionals.
Woodville Rech to win, although this could their last horrah with some of their big guns contracts up.
Marion to go down. Been lucky to stay up, and heard they are losing some of their youngsters due to lack of opportunity.

A2- Real cricket, Woodville South to win, got a few solid players heading up their a grade, more than enough to put in performances every week.
Brahma Lodge to go down, honey moon over, one olayer isn't enough here, and a2 has bowlers that can bowl a whole over in the right place!

A3- underarm, onehand onebounce rubber ball cricket. Reynella to win, got some promesing young guns and a3 should suit them well, dont think they will cruise it, but with a game to spare.
Hectorville to go down, not the playing group, more the hierarchy in the club, a few cracks starting to show, hope they get over it before it effects on field activities!
-side note, who is hope valley's backer? Looks like they have recruited some decent players, but like man city first few years with all thos egos, no success.

A4- No one cares!!

#putmyhouseonthese
#moneycantbuyhappiness

We actually went to the bank and took out a loan. We crunched the numbers and realised by getting these blokes to the club, with all the extra bar takings, this would generate enough income to service that loan for the next 20 years , and by then it would be somebody elses problem to deal with. We are all about short term success

Extra bar takings!! Unless your charging Eckermann $4000 for the one beer he has during the season!!

[Merki the God]

So Heargraves is playing at Trinity. Why did he leave Brahma?? Maybe being overlooked after leading the club to an A grade premiership could have something to do with it. Either way he will struggle on turf.

Why will he struggle on turf?

I just don't think he is any good.

Where did you see him play?

I guess it depends on what level you are comparing him too - I think he will be more than handy at A4

I have seen him play on cricket fields. That's what I'm basing my opinion on.

What do you rate as being more than handy?? How many runs will he make this season??

By the way, I think three quarters of my daughters netball team would be handy at A4!!

[Sonofbrowny25]

So Heargraves is playing at Trinity. Why did he leave Brahma?? Maybe being overlooked after leading the club to an A grade premiership could have something to do with it. Either way he will struggle on turf.

I guess it depends on what level you are comparing him too - I think he will be more than handy at A4

I have seen him play on cricket fields. That's what I'm basing my opinion on.

What do you rate as being more than handy?? How many runs will he make this season??

By the way, I think three quarters of my daughters netball team would be handy at A4!!

he hits a clean ball and gets forward to everything, i struggle to see where you think he will struggle.. watching him once or twice isnt a good indicator

[interested observer]

Why have the Ingle Farm lads been quiet?? How are they looking for this season??

I reckon it is because the main contributors to the forum from Ingle Farm are all now " Old retired Bastards"...
We could always contribute in the way your good self does Merki, or your mate #Hashtag, as I must say it is very amusing, but I think we will leave that to you guys..

Just because you now are "old retired bastards", doesn't mean you go into hiding. A man of your stature and with your experience should still have some pearls of wisdom to pass on!!

P.S. Will it be an interesting fixture when Ingle Farm meet Para Hills this season??

Unfortunately not due to an end of season soccer trip to the Cox Plate coinciding with this game !!

[#hashtag]

Don't really like A1 but here is a round 1 preview:

PAOC vs Marion: Not too difficult this one. Prince Alfred has been strong for some time, and like I have said earlier, Marion were lucky last season. Princes at a canter.

Pembroke vs Goodwood: With the loss of Martin being a big one to cover, Goodwood will take time to find their feet, however I expect them to account for Pembroke easily.

Payneham vs Grange: Toughest of the round, and would definitely be an interesting one to watch while digesting a cheese and vegemite roll. Grange in a tight one.

Pultney vs Brighton: Brighton have too much talent across the board. This may be the first outright of the season.

Woodville Rech. vs AHOS: With the money it takes to get Woody Rech on the park each Saturday, it will be an expensive loss. Duffett once again will carry this team on his broad, stocky shoulders. Woodville Rech to win.

So there it is, basically comes down to which team wants more coin in that particular week, big phone bill, better make some runs.

And it looks like there is a man city in a3 also, buying that flag (20k, how farsicle) sure to be supporting whoever is playing hope valley.

#ruiningclubcricket
#wherearetheamateurs

[azzaisbest]

Don't really like A1 but here is a round 1 preview:

PAOC vs Marion: Not too difficult this one. Prince Alfred has been strong for some time, and like I have said earlier, Marion were lucky last season. Princes at a canter.

Pembroke vs Goodwood: With the loss of Martin being a big one to cover, Goodwood will take time to find their feet, however I expect them to account for Pembroke easily.

Payneham vs Grange: Toughest of the round, and would definitely be an interesting one to watch while digesting a cheese and vegemite roll. Grange in a tight one.

Pultney vs Brighton: Brighton have too much talent across the board. This may be the first outright of the season.

Woodville Rech. vs AHOS: With the money it takes to get Woody Rech on the park each Saturday, it will be an expensive loss. Duffett once again will carry this team on his broad, stocky shoulders. Woodville Rech to win.

So there it is, basically comes down to which team wants more coin in that particular week, big phone bill, better make some runs.

And it looks like there is a man city in a3 also, buying that flag (20k, how farsicle) sure to be supporting whoever is playing hope valley.

#ruiningclubcricket
#wherearetheamateurs

Will you be gracing any of Hope valley's games this year hashtag??If so i can make sure that there is a nice cold one behind the bar for you and would even go as far as to say i would be willing to cover your bus fare aswell, all you would have to do is pack the cheese and vegemite sandwiches. Just have a look at the fixture and let me know what game would be worthy

[Trader]

Once again Hash-man, love your work.

Just a couple of questions and comments.

Woodville Rech. vs AHOS: With the money it takes to get Woody Rech on the park each Saturday, it will be an expensive loss. Duffett once again will carry this team on his broad, stocky shoulders. Woodville Rech to win.

Huh? Who is winning?

Payneham vs Grange: Toughest of the round, and would definitely be an interesting one to watch while digesting a cheese and vegemite roll. Grange in a tight one.

Payneham have the covers out already, should be no problems getting the game underway, agreed, good one to watch.

Pultney vs Brighton: Brighton have too much talent across the board. This may be the first outright of the season.

Disagree, Pultney for mine.

PAOC vs Marion: Not too difficult this one. Prince Alfred has been strong for some time, and like I have said earlier, Marion were lucky last season. Princes at a canter.

No chance they get that quagmire up by saturday. Sides will be reselected and they can try again next week.

[Bluedemon]

Be interesting to see what games get under way this week with all the rain that we are having.

[dukes of hazard]

Sensational work #hashtag!!!let's hope the sun comes out and the wind blows so we get some cricket in