Grade Cricket

[smac]

Super league on the way.

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-Kb

[whufc]

Super league on the way.

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-Kb

Sounds like a really good idea, what i think they should do is play it seperate to the District comp.

4 teams, North, South, East, West, Split all districts side evenly into these divs. Make them similar to the old association games but obviously this will be the stepping stone to the redbacks.

Play 5-6 games a season. Teams being selected a fortnight before the games are played so inform players are being picked each game.

Sound like SACA is FINALLY getting its act together.

[The Hound]

Super league on the way.

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-Kb

Sounds like a really good idea, what i think they should do is play it seperate to the District comp.

4 teams, North, South, East, West, Split all districts side evenly into these divs. Make them similar to the old association games but obviously this will be the stepping stone to the redbacks.

Play 5-6 games a season. Teams being selected a fortnight before the games are played so inform players are being picked each game.

Sound like SACA is FINALLY getting its act together.

Only way this will work is if they program the games before the actual grade season starts, that way the state selectors can pick the in form players to play for the Redbacks.

[Footy Smart]

Hope you're right but I heard Tassie too (before toady) and I heard Moff as well. Sturt to pick up both Roberts from Southern apparently.

Also heard a Opening bowler at Sturt has retired.

Ive heard both opening bowlers have been offerred big $$ to play ATCA this year. Both are seriously considering it

[turbo182]

All Grades to Play on January 26th. Have they lost the Plot at the SACA?

[Shark_Hunter]

All Grades to Play on January 26th. Have they lost the Plot at the SACA?

Not happy with this one, but not as sh*tty as my missus. It's my wedding anniversary and the tradition has always been to go to the cricket at Adelaide Oval. Bugger.

[Footy Smart]

All Grades to Play on January 26th. Have they lost the Plot at the SACA?

Not happy with this one, but not as sh*tty as my missus. It's my wedding anniversary and the tradition has always been to go to the cricket at Adelaide Oval. Bugger.

I thought this has been taken away from Adelaide this year?

[heater31]

All Grades to Play on January 26th. Have they lost the Plot at the SACA?

Not happy with this one, but not as sh*tty as my missus. It's my wedding anniversary and the tradition has always been to go to the cricket at Adelaide Oval. Bugger.

Mate, get your priorities sorted.....

I would play on Christmas day if they made us.....I'm seriously thinking about missing a family wedding in early October its only a cousin and it would be cheaper for them if I'm not there to sink all the free piss

[daysofourlives]

Super league on the way.

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-Kb

Sounds like a really good idea, what i think they should do is play it seperate to the District comp.

4 teams, North, South, East, West, Split all districts side evenly into these divs. Make them similar to the old association games but obviously this will be the stepping stone to the redbacks.

Play 5-6 games a season. Teams being selected a fortnight before the games are played so inform players are being picked each game.

Sound like SACA is FINALLY getting its act together.

Only way this will work is if they program the games before the actual grade season starts, that way the state selectors can pick the in form players to play for the Redbacks.

Why dont they play this all season, surely that is the best solution. The top 44(56 when state players are away) cricketers in the state playing against each other week in week out. Make state players play when available. This comp should play more cricket ie saturday, sundays, during test match etc as it should be players that really want to play 1st class cricket. A,B and C grade can then just play saturdays. Drop D grade

[Footy Smart]

Super league on the way.

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-Kb

Sounds like a really good idea, what i think they should do is play it seperate to the District comp.

4 teams, North, South, East, West, Split all districts side evenly into these divs. Make them similar to the old association games but obviously this will be the stepping stone to the redbacks.

Play 5-6 games a season. Teams being selected a fortnight before the games are played so inform players are being picked each game.

Sound like SACA is FINALLY getting its act together.

Only way this will work is if they program the games before the actual grade season starts, that way the state selectors can pick the in form players to play for the Redbacks.

Why dont they play this all season, surely that is the best solution. The top 44(56 when state players are away) cricketers in the state playing against each other week in week out. Make state players play when available. This comp should play more cricket ie saturday, sundays, during test match etc as it should be players that really want to play 1st class cricket. A,B and C grade can then just play saturdays. Drop D grade

Alot of the players i have spoken to, who would be in the top 40 odd dont want to play in it..... they would much rather play with their club and with team mates!

[heater31]

[quote="smac"]Super league on the way.

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-Kb

Sounds like a really good idea, what i think they should do is play it seperate to the District comp.

4 teams, North, South, East, West, Split all districts side evenly into these divs. Make them similar to the old association games but obviously this will be the stepping stone to the redbacks.

Play 5-6 games a season. Teams being selected a fortnight before the games are played so inform players are being picked each game.

Sound like SACA is FINALLY getting its act together.

Only way this will work is if they program the games before the actual grade season starts, that way the state selectors can pick the in form players to play for the Redbacks.

Why dont they play this all season, surely that is the best solution. The top 44(56 when state players are away) cricketers in the state playing against each other week in week out. Make state players play when available. This comp should play more cricket ie saturday, sundays, during test match etc as it should be players that really want to play 1st class cricket. A,B and C grade can then just play saturdays. Drop D grade

Alot of the players i have spoken to, who would be in the top 40 odd dont want to play in it..... they would much rather play with their club and with team mates![/quote]


Well there is our first stumbling block

[smac]

Alot of the players i have spoken to, who would be in the top 40 odd dont want to play in it..... they would much rather play with their club and with team mates!

Then they're not in the top 40! Commitment is part of the equation.

[helicopterking]

Why dont they play this all season, surely that is the best solution. The top 44(56 when state players are away) cricketers in the state playing against each other week in week out. Make state players play when available. This comp should play more cricket ie saturday, sundays, during test match etc as it should be players that really want to play 1st class cricket. A,B and C grade can then just play saturdays. Drop D grade[/quote]


Do the best performing players from this comp get selected for futures league games before they play for the SA first 11?

[Bulls forever]

And that SMAC is where your problem lies. Will end up a U23 comp which is not exactly what they are hoping for. Unless you are trying to play for SACA, then why would you play in a "make believe" comp that only serves one purpose and that is to try and play State cricket. I could give you numerous names in the grade comp that have been given a taste and irrespective of form will not play State cricket again. Why would they play this comp. They have seriously underestimated club loyalty and actually playing for something and winning with and for your mates. There is nothing bigger at grade level than that elusive premiership.

[daysofourlives]

And that SMAC is where your problem lies. Will end up a U23 comp which is not exactly what they are hoping for. Unless you are trying to play for SACA, then why would you play in a "make believe" comp that only serves one purpose and that is to try and play State cricket. I could give you numerous names in the grade comp that have been given a taste and irrespective of form will not play State cricket again. Why would they play this comp. They have seriously underestimated club loyalty and actually playing for something and winning with and for your mates. There is nothing bigger at grade level than that elusive premiership.

What a ridiculous statement.
It seems to me Grade clubs have lost focus of what their role is in the whole scheme of South Australian cricket.
Perhaps SACA need to give them a reminder.
Back in the 90's the only reason you were at a grade club was to progress to higher levels, it was every man for himself and premierships were a by product of everyone striving to get to the next level.

[Footy Smart]

And that SMAC is where your problem lies. Will end up a U23 comp which is not exactly what they are hoping for. Unless you are trying to play for SACA, then why would you play in a "make believe" comp that only serves one purpose and that is to try and play State cricket. I could give you numerous names in the grade comp that have been given a taste and irrespective of form will not play State cricket again. Why would they play this comp. They have seriously underestimated club loyalty and actually playing for something and winning with and for your mates. There is nothing bigger at grade level than that elusive premiership.

What a ridiculous statement.
It seems to me Grade clubs have lost focus of what their role is in the whole scheme of South Australian cricket.
Perhaps SACA need to give them a reminder.
Back in the 90's the only reason you were at a grade club was to progress to higher levels, it was every man for himself and premierships were a by product of everyone striving to get to the next level.

Grade clubs have far from lost their focus, they continue to provide the best possible facilities and coaching to improve their cricketers. This has improved massively over the past 5 or so years.

How is anything different to the 90s as far as higher level intent and premierships as a by product? we see more and more Grade cricketers poached by ATCA clubs as the individuals dont want to improve themselves and or play at a higher level. The ones at grade clubs work their ass off to improve their game many have extra net sessions over and above normal trainings.

[daysofourlives]

And that SMAC is where your problem lies. Will end up a U23 comp which is not exactly what they are hoping for. Unless you are trying to play for SACA, then why would you play in a "make believe" comp that only serves one purpose and that is to try and play State cricket. I could give you numerous names in the grade comp that have been given a taste and irrespective of form will not play State cricket again. Why would they play this comp. They have seriously underestimated club loyalty and actually playing for something and winning with and for your mates. There is nothing bigger at grade level than that elusive premiership.

What a ridiculous statement.
It seems to me Grade clubs have lost focus of what their role is in the whole scheme of South Australian cricket.
Perhaps SACA need to give them a reminder.
Back in the 90's the only reason you were at a grade club was to progress to higher levels, it was every man for himself and premierships were a by product of everyone striving to get to the next level.

Grade clubs have far from lost their focus, they continue to provide the best possible facilities and coaching to improve their cricketers. This has improved massively over the past 5 or so years.

How is anything different to the 90s as far as higher level intent and premierships as a by product? we see more and more Grade cricketers poached by ATCA clubs as the individuals dont want to improve themselves and or play at a higher level. The ones at grade clubs work their ass off to improve their game many have extra net sessions over and above normal trainings.

Was referring to the statement i highlighted in bold, its ridiculous, no one playing grade cricket would decline to play for the state. And the club loyalty and playing with mates was the other part i disagreed with. Lots of players change clubs searching for better opportunities to improve their cricket and perform at a higher level.

[Bulls forever]

And that SMAC is where your problem lies. Will end up a U23 comp which is not exactly what they are hoping for. Unless you are trying to play for SACA, then why would you play in a "make believe" comp that only serves one purpose and that is to try and play State cricket. I could give you numerous names in the grade comp that have been given a taste and irrespective of form will not play State cricket again. Why would they play this comp. They have seriously underestimated club loyalty and actually playing for something and winning with and for your mates. There is nothing bigger at grade level than that elusive premiership.

What a ridiculous statement.
It seems to me Grade clubs have lost focus of what their role is in the whole scheme of South Australian cricket.
Perhaps SACA need to give them a reminder.
Back in the 90's the only reason you were at a grade club was to progress to higher levels, it was every man for himself and premierships were a by product of everyone striving to get to the next level.

Grade clubs have far from lost their focus, they continue to provide the best possible facilities and coaching to improve their cricketers. This has improved massively over the past 5 or so years.

How is anything different to the 90s as far as higher level intent and premierships as a by product? we see more and more Grade cricketers poached by ATCA clubs as the individuals dont want to improve themselves and or play at a higher level. The ones at grade clubs work their ass off to improve their game many have extra net sessions over and above normal trainings.

Was referring to the statement i highlighted in bold, its ridiculous, no one playing grade cricket would decline to play for the state. And the club loyalty and playing with mates was the other part i disagreed with. Lots of players change clubs searching for better opportunities to improve their cricket and perform at a higher level.

Your interpretation of what was said is the ridiculous part of your post. They won't play State cricket because they have been given an opportunity and the people in SACA have marked their card "never to play again". I will give you 1 name that stands out "Jason Borgas", absolutely shafted by those that were in power. There are others, a knowledge of the grade system would enable you to identify them yourself. There are numerous reasons why you play team sports, 1 being to play at the highest level, another being to play with and for your mates, the player puts whichever as the highest priority. I take it from your post that you played for lots of clubs and it was all about you - that is my interpretation of your post. If you have played team and individual sports and achieved success at both, you will understand the difference in the achievement within a team environment. Unfortunately your post suggests to me that it was all about "you" when you played sport.
Gee I would have hated to be at the grade club you were at, sounds very exclusive and I query the reason anyone would go there.
Grade Clubs do not purely exist to produce SACA players, less than 1% of players that travel through Grade clubs play for SACA, there are numerous other reasons as to why they exist, it seems like it just suits your argument to say that, do your research and don't post such crap oh selfish one.

[heater31]

Your interpretation of what was said is the ridiculous part of your post. They won't play State cricket because they have been given an opportunity and the people in SACA have marked their card "never to play again". I will give you 1 name that stands out "Jason Borgas", absolutely shafted by those that were in power. There are others, a knowledge of the grade system would enable you to identify them yourself.

Agreed he was shafted unfairly, especially after they chucked him in the deep end at the tail of a season scoring 400 odd first class runs in 5 games, played first game the next season and was dropped never to return.

[Tony Clifton]

Grade Clubs do not purely exist to produce SACA players, less than 1% of players that travel through Grade clubs play for SACA, there are numerous other reasons as to why they exist, it seems like it just suits your argument to say that, do your research and don't post such crap oh selfish one.

Yes they do.

And State cricket exists to produce Australian players.

There are lower levels of cricket that cater for the more social aspects of the game.

Yes, there are mateship / team spirit aspects to grade cricket, the same as there are in state teams and international teams I'm sure but it's not their primary reason for their being.