Para Districts Cricket Association

[Rolls Royce]

Rolls Royce what do u know that u shouldnt? Have u spoken to bill or bomber at any stage?

I know what both clubs were offering at one point. I know what form of currency Bomber was on at Two Wells, and what he is/was paid at Sandy Creek.

I have spoken to Bomber, not Billy.

I have no issues with players being paid. I do have issues with clubs ruining the competition by raping other clubs of their good players. It has turned it into a 6 team one day comp due to not having 8 decent sides......that is disgusting.

I'm done on this topic anyways.....each to their own.

[norm11]

easy way out i would say. sandy i beleive have only picked up bomber and bill from two wells and hands from teachers who were going down any way.

[norm11]

so if its going to be a six team comp grade 1 in 08 09 would the teams be

Two Wells
Lodge
Sals West
virginia
atco
sandy

Not a fan of alot of one day games but if they think it is going to improve it then lets see how it goes. They cant have one day games finishing early though. there has to be bonus points or something involved. Maybe like the barrossa comp does if u pass the score u can bat on

[james07]

so if its going to be a six team comp grade 1 in 08 09 would the teams be

Two Wells
Lodge
Sals West
virginia
atco
sandy

Not a fan of alot of one day games but if they think it is going to improve it then lets see how it goes. They cant have one day games finishing early though. there has to be bonus points or something involved. Maybe like the barrossa comp does if u pass the score u can bat on

yeah agreed norm would like to see the side bat on after passing the score

[james07]

so if its going to be a six team comp grade 1 in 08 09 would the teams be

Two Wells
Lodge
Sals West
virginia
atco
sandy

Not a fan of alot of one day games but if they think it is going to improve it then lets see how it goes. They cant have one day games finishing early though. there has to be bonus points or something involved. Maybe like the barrossa comp does if u pass the score u can bat on

yeah agreed norm would like to see the side bat on after passing the score

interesting to read on the turf forum re clubs poaching other players i wonder if rolls is on there providing his expertise on that issue

[norm11]

so if its going to be a six team comp grade 1 in 08 09 would the teams be

Two Wells
Lodge
Sals West
virginia
atco
sandy

Not a fan of alot of one day games but if they think it is going to improve it then lets see how it goes. They cant have one day games finishing early though. there has to be bonus points or something involved. Maybe like the barrossa comp does if u pass the score u can bat on

yeah agreed norm would like to see the side bat on after passing the score

interesting to read on the turf forum re clubs poaching other players i wonder if rolls is on there providing his expertise on that issue

That wouldnt happen would it ? Its only oz and parky.

[Rolls Royce]

Do you have issues with those guys ?

Anyway...how can you compare PDCA to Adelaide Turf ?

Like I said though....I'm done with this issue.

[james07]

Do you have issues with those guys ?

Anyway...how can you compare PDCA to Adelaide Turf ?

Like I said though....I'm done with this issue.

why comment if youre done

[norm11]

I agree with u James.

[norm11]

Do you have issues with those guys ?

Anyway...how can you compare PDCA to Adelaide Turf ?

Like I said though....I'm done with this issue.

We have beaten them a couple of times in cusa cup games, so?

[Rolls Royce]

Do you have issues with those guys ?

Anyway...how can you compare PDCA to Adelaide Turf ?

Like I said though....I'm done with this issue.

We have beaten them a couple of times in cusa cup games, so?

HAHAHAHA......Yeah, that turf side was the strongest possible...not.

Include players like Matchett, Ashmead, Southam and Vaughan and I assure you PDCA is humiliated.

[norm11]

Bring them on rolls

[Lightning McQueen]

ive noticed the PDCA is going to a 6 team per division set up next season with the aim to make the Div 1 comp more competitive. The top 3 divisions are all club A grade sides with Div 4 a mix which includes sals west who was a div 2 side last season. Unfortunately this then makes it a 10 one dayers and 5 two dayers. im a bit disappointed in this as we lose more two day games. The current system i thought worked well although the div 1 comp was really only the top 4 sides who were competitive. This comp is on the slide and the league needs to look at club development to arrest this issue.

This only a theory that a few clubs came up with when they got together to have an unofficial meeting. They have to put it to the remaining 30 odd clubs at the AGM and then see what transpires from there. There are a number of different formats that they'll look at aswell, most of the clubs don't like change so I'd doubt whether too much will come of it. But still, 6 team divisions would probably be the better option, there wouldn't be such a gap between top and bottom as far as talent goes in each division.

I think one of the biggest issues that would need to be addressed is having clubs field their best teams in their A grade rather than trying to be heroes in the lower divisions.

[norm11]

ive noticed the PDCA is going to a 6 team per division set up next season with the aim to make the Div 1 comp more competitive. The top 3 divisions are all club A grade sides with Div 4 a mix which includes sals west who was a div 2 side last season. Unfortunately this then makes it a 10 one dayers and 5 two dayers. im a bit disappointed in this as we lose more two day games. The current system i thought worked well although the div 1 comp was really only the top 4 sides who were competitive. This comp is on the slide and the league needs to look at club development to arrest this issue.

This only a theory that a few clubs came up with when they got together to have an unofficial meeting. They have to put it to the remaining 30 odd clubs at the AGM and then see what transpires from there. There are a number of different formats that they'll look at aswell, most of the clubs don't like change so I'd doubt whether too much will come of it. But still, 6 team divisions would probably be the better option, there wouldn't be such a gap between top and bottom as far as talent goes in each division.

I think one of the biggest issues that would need to be addressed is having clubs field their best teams in their A grade rather than trying to be heroes in the lower divisions.

At witch clubs does that happen at lightning? I played a game against Eastern park last season in there a grade and they were one player short on the first day and three short on the second day . But i bet that there lower grades were fine

[james07]

ive noticed the PDCA is going to a 6 team per division set up next season with the aim to make the Div 1 comp more competitive. The top 3 divisions are all club A grade sides with Div 4 a mix which includes sals west who was a div 2 side last season. Unfortunately this then makes it a 10 one dayers and 5 two dayers. im a bit disappointed in this as we lose more two day games. The current system i thought worked well although the div 1 comp was really only the top 4 sides who were competitive. This comp is on the slide and the league needs to look at club development to arrest this issue.

This only a theory that a few clubs came up with when they got together to have an unofficial meeting. They have to put it to the remaining 30 odd clubs at the AGM and then see what transpires from there. There are a number of different formats that they'll look at aswell, most of the clubs don't like change so I'd doubt whether too much will come of it. But still, 6 team divisions would probably be the better option, there wouldn't be such a gap between top and bottom as far as talent goes in each division.

I think one of the biggest issues that would need to be addressed is having clubs field their best teams in their A grade rather than trying to be heroes in the lower divisions.

Agree with you on that and to prevent players doing the same, i would also like to see the pdca have some balls and stop clubs from dictating to them which grade they play in.

[Lightning McQueen]

ive noticed the PDCA is going to a 6 team per division set up next season with the aim to make the Div 1 comp more competitive. The top 3 divisions are all club A grade sides with Div 4 a mix which includes sals west who was a div 2 side last season. Unfortunately this then makes it a 10 one dayers and 5 two dayers. im a bit disappointed in this as we lose more two day games. The current system i thought worked well although the div 1 comp was really only the top 4 sides who were competitive. This comp is on the slide and the league needs to look at club development to arrest this issue.

This only a theory that a few clubs came up with when they got together to have an unofficial meeting. They have to put it to the remaining 30 odd clubs at the AGM and then see what transpires from there. There are a number of different formats that they'll look at aswell, most of the clubs don't like change so I'd doubt whether too much will come of it. But still, 6 team divisions would probably be the better option, there wouldn't be such a gap between top and bottom as far as talent goes in each division.

I think one of the biggest issues that would need to be addressed is having clubs field their best teams in their A grade rather than trying to be heroes in the lower divisions.

At witch clubs does that happen at lightning? I played a game against Eastern park last season in there a grade and they were one player short on the first day and three short on the second day . But i bet that there lower grades were fine

Their B & C grades were full of kids, I don't want to go naming clubs but you check out the premiership tables you will have a fair indication, I know that one teams C grade was stronger than their A's, absolute BS.

[Lightning McQueen]

ive noticed the PDCA is going to a 6 team per division set up next season with the aim to make the Div 1 comp more competitive. The top 3 divisions are all club A grade sides with Div 4 a mix which includes sals west who was a div 2 side last season. Unfortunately this then makes it a 10 one dayers and 5 two dayers. im a bit disappointed in this as we lose more two day games. The current system i thought worked well although the div 1 comp was really only the top 4 sides who were competitive. This comp is on the slide and the league needs to look at club development to arrest this issue.

This only a theory that a few clubs came up with when they got together to have an unofficial meeting. They have to put it to the remaining 30 odd clubs at the AGM and then see what transpires from there. There are a number of different formats that they'll look at aswell, most of the clubs don't like change so I'd doubt whether too much will come of it. But still, 6 team divisions would probably be the better option, there wouldn't be such a gap between top and bottom as far as talent goes in each division.

I think one of the biggest issues that would need to be addressed is having clubs field their best teams in their A grade rather than trying to be heroes in the lower divisions.

Agree with you on that and to prevent players doing the same, i would also like to see the pdca have some balls and stop clubs from dictating to them which grade they play in.

From what I heard, they tried, obviously not hard enough, i got told by some of the executive committee that there was going to be fines, loss of points, forfeits etc. There was no sign of any of this occuring, only some restricted over limits for certain bowlers, enough chance to cause some damage though.

[james07]

ive noticed the PDCA is going to a 6 team per division set up next season with the aim to make the Div 1 comp more competitive. The top 3 divisions are all club A grade sides with Div 4 a mix which includes sals west who was a div 2 side last season. Unfortunately this then makes it a 10 one dayers and 5 two dayers. im a bit disappointed in this as we lose more two day games. The current system i thought worked well although the div 1 comp was really only the top 4 sides who were competitive. This comp is on the slide and the league needs to look at club development to arrest this issue.

This only a theory that a few clubs came up with when they got together to have an unofficial meeting. They have to put it to the remaining 30 odd clubs at the AGM and then see what transpires from there. There are a number of different formats that they'll look at aswell, most of the clubs don't like change so I'd doubt whether too much will come of it. But still, 6 team divisions would probably be the better option, there wouldn't be such a gap between top and bottom as far as talent goes in each division.

I think one of the biggest issues that would need to be addressed is having clubs field their best teams in their A grade rather than trying to be heroes in the lower divisions.

Agree with you on that and to prevent players doing the same, i would also like to see the pdca have some balls and stop clubs from dictating to them which grade they play in.

From what I heard, they tried, obviously not hard enough, i got told by some of the executive committee that there was going to be fines, loss of points, forfeits etc. There was no sign of any of this occuring, only some restricted over limits for certain bowlers, enough chance to cause some damage though.

with the majority of clubs not striving to play div 1 the assoc has problems, too many clubs/players happy to be heros in the lower grades as you said, and i noticed on another forum that you dont care if a club like sandy goes at least they are progressive and a growing club.

[Lightning McQueen]

This only a theory that a few clubs came up with when they got together to have an unofficial meeting. They have to put it to the remaining 30 odd clubs at the AGM and then see what transpires from there. There are a number of different formats that they'll look at aswell, most of the clubs don't like change so I'd doubt whether too much will come of it. But still, 6 team divisions would probably be the better option, there wouldn't be such a gap between top and bottom as far as talent goes in each division.

I think one of the biggest issues that would need to be addressed is having clubs field their best teams in their A grade rather than trying to be heroes in the lower divisions.[/quote]

Agree with you on that and to prevent players doing the same, i would also like to see the pdca have some balls and stop clubs from dictating to them which grade they play in.[/quote]

From what I heard, they tried, obviously not hard enough, i got told by some of the executive committee that there was going to be fines, loss of points, forfeits etc. There was no sign of any of this occuring, only some restricted over limits for certain bowlers, enough chance to cause some damage though.[/quote]

with the majority of clubs not striving to play div 1 the assoc has problems, too many clubs/players happy to be heros in the lower grades as you said, and i noticed on another forum that you dont care if a club like sandy goes at least they are progressive and a growing club.[/quote]

I like a lot of the Sandy Creek players and have respect for their club, it just makes it hard when you are involved with juniors and have to travel to Williamstown Oval in the morning of in the afternoon, it's just a little bit too far for PDCA, it would be nice if they could use an oval a little closer to Gawler. Absolutely nothing against Sandy Creek, if they are to leave, thats their perogative, I just don't think the PDCA needs to go to a turf comp to cater for Sandy Creek, it's the turf issue that I was getting at.

Yes, they are a growing club, I hear that their friday night "Have A Go" cricket is very popular.

[Lightning McQueen]

I do think that it's pretty poor that clubs don't strive to be in division 1, especially when some of them go in to division 2 and carry on like world beaters. Eastern Park and Craigmore showed courage by still trying to field their best possible sides and remaining competetive even when it looked like they were gone.