South Australian Churches and Community Cricket Association

[Phantom Gossiper]

My weather channel tells me expected forecast of 39 Saturday

As for the CUSA cup, i believe there needs to be some sort of reward/incentive for players as well as some sort of fine/punishment for players or clubs who dont make players available.

The end of season presentation should be a major event for the comp, acknowledging the performances of sides and individuals, the only problem is working out the right kind of shindig.

Perhaps a dinner with drinks? Make it mandatory for clubs to attend? If every side produced 5 or more players it would be a healthy crowd, also gives an opportunity to mingle and chat with players from other clubs. I think people would enjoy it once there, just gotta get them there first.

Maybe clubs could incorporate into the fees a cost for presentation night, that way its already paid for so they will feel more obligated to attend.

A team of the season would be a great idea.

This forum has been the best thing for the competition, a real buzz, when you have players talking about the competition and thinking about it more is a fantastic step towards building a stronger comp and perhaps encouraging more players to jump on board.

Finally, happy birthday Pidge, enjoy the night!

[Phantom Gossiper]

With the CUSA games, the side this year played on turf twice. If in future they decide to play on turf what are the chances of looking at day/night games for CUSA? I know teams in the ATCA play LOC under lights, perhaps place a bye for the round and play it on a Sat arvo/evening.

Im sure the experience would interest players, also frees up Sunday and gives Saturday night for a bit of team bonding in the front bar

[Goat Herder]

With the CUSA games, the side this year played on turf twice. If in future they decide to play on turf what are the chances of looking at day/night games for CUSA?

It's worth investigating PG. I think you might know 1-2 ppl with connections to a ground with adequate lighting that fits the bill.


Righteo, the CUSA Cup side for this Sunday is ;

Richard MARSHALL - Para Vista (Captain)
Shaun HOLLAND - Paralowie (Vice-Captain)
Shannon AISTROPE - Para Vista
Marc COSSENS - Para Vista
Aaron FRITH - Paralowie
Steven GIGLIO - Fitzroy
Eddie GRAHAM-VANDERBYL - Western Xl
Adam GULLY - Enfield
Tim HODSON - Para Vista
Robert MUIR - Western Xl
Brenton REIDY - Rose Park
Michael SPRY - Fitzroy


I think most will agree this is a strong line-up and I know the boys will give a solid representation of themselves and our Association on Sunday. And as mentioned before, all are welcome to come along and support the lads. It'd be great to see some familiar faces cheering the lads on.

[spintwin]

With the CUSA games, the side this year played on turf twice. If in future they decide to play on turf what are the chances of looking at day/night games for CUSA?

It's worth investigating PG. I think you might know 1-2 ppl with connections to a ground with adequate lighting that fits the bill.


Righteo, the CUSA Cup side for this Sunday is ;

Richard MARSHALL - Para Vista (Captain)
Shaun HOLLAND - Paralowie (Vice-Captain)
Shannon AISTROPE - Para Vista
Marc COSSENS - Para Vista
Aaron FRITH - Paralowie
Steven GIGLIO - Fitzroy
Eddie GRAHAM-VANDERBYL - Western Xl
Adam GULLY - Enfield
Tim HODSON - Para Vista
Robert MUIR - Western Xl
Brenton REIDY - Rose Park
Michael SPRY - Fitzroy


I think most will agree this is a strong line-up and I know the boys will give a solid representation of themselves and our Association on Sunday. And as mentioned before, all are welcome to come along and support the lads. It'd be great to see some familiar faces cheering the lads on.

Looks like a very good side, I wish everyone good luck. It looks like you will all have Sat off due to heat.

[Phantom Gossiper]

With the CUSA games, the side this year played on turf twice. If in future they decide to play on turf what are the chances of looking at day/night games for CUSA?

It's worth investigating PG. I think you might know 1-2 ppl with connections to a ground with adequate lighting that fits the bill.


Righteo, the CUSA Cup side for this Sunday is ;

Richard MARSHALL - Para Vista (Captain)
Shaun HOLLAND - Paralowie (Vice-Captain)
Shannon AISTROPE - Para Vista
Marc COSSENS - Para Vista
Aaron FRITH - Paralowie
Steven GIGLIO - Fitzroy
Eddie GRAHAM-VANDERBYL - Western Xl
Adam GULLY - Enfield
Tim HODSON - Para Vista
Robert MUIR - Western Xl
Brenton REIDY - Rose Park
Michael SPRY - Fitzroy


I think most will agree this is a strong line-up and I know the boys will give a solid representation of themselves and our Association on Sunday. And as mentioned before, all are welcome to come along and support the lads. It'd be great to see some familiar faces cheering the lads on.

You may be right congratulations to pidge on selection, just reward for a good season! Also good to see Gigs and Reidy in the side. Will you be bowling Gigs? Will we see blood?

[bloodybouncer]

With the CUSA games, the side this year played on turf twice. If in future they decide to play on turf what are the chances of looking at day/night games for CUSA?

It's worth investigating PG. I think you might know 1-2 ppl with connections to a ground with adequate lighting that fits the bill.


Righteo, the CUSA Cup side for this Sunday is ;

Richard MARSHALL - Para Vista (Captain)
Shaun HOLLAND - Paralowie (Vice-Captain)
Shannon AISTROPE - Para Vista
Marc COSSENS - Para Vista
Aaron FRITH - Paralowie
Steven GIGLIO - Fitzroy
Eddie GRAHAM-VANDERBYL - Western Xl
Adam GULLY - Enfield
Tim HODSON - Para Vista
Robert MUIR - Western Xl
Brenton REIDY - Rose Park
Michael SPRY - Fitzroy


I think most will agree this is a strong line-up and I know the boys will give a solid representation of themselves and our Association on Sunday. And as mentioned before, all are welcome to come along and support the lads. It'd be great to see some familiar faces cheering the lads on.

You may be right congratulations to pidge on selection, just reward for a good season! Also good to see Gigs and Reidy in the side. Will you be bowling Gigs? Will we see blood?

if ace can get me some cortisone, definite blood.
im a gentleman these days phantom anyway

[bloodybouncer]

Am i the only one who disagrees with the points system???

In a one-dayer, extra points cannot be accrued by the chasing side. This makes is feasible that a dominant team that bowls teams out for less than 100 every week, will potentially lose 1 point per game or 12 points per season. That equates to 2 wins. In essense, a dominant team that wins every game can still finish second because of this.

Suburban award points for win, and loss. Not points for runs and wickets...this is where the percentage comes in.

Thoughts? Time for change?

[Ecky]

You raise an interesting issue, Bloodybouncer.

I agree that the current system does slightly disadvantage strong sides who bowl first in one-day games. However, the impact of this is not nearly as bad as you suggest as

1) There are only 6 one-day games a season (currently), not 12
2) On average you will win the toss in 3 of the 6 one-day games (and presumably bat if you are concerned about this issue)
3) In the 3 one-day games (on average) where you bowl first, you are unlikely to thrash the opposition each time.
4) If your team is that dominant, you are likely to be well clear on top of the ladder regardless of which system is used.

The alternatives are
A) force one-day games to keep going once the team batting second chases down the total. This would not be preferred as nobody usually cares much about the game at this stage, and it just becomes "torture" for the losing team.
B) Change the system to a percentage based system as used in other comps. I would vote against this as the percentage system favours teams who declare their innings closed early and don't give their weaker batsmen a hit in "dead" games (as this is likely to lower their percentage). The points system we are using keeps the incentive going for teams to play second innings that are unlikely to produce results, and encourages weaker batsmen and bowlers to have a go, as there is no real penalty to the team if they get out, or concede many runs.

[auto]

You raise an interesting issue, Bloodybouncer.

I agree that the current system does slightly disadvantage strong sides who bowl first in one-day games. However, the impact of this is not nearly as bad as you suggest as

1) There are only 6 one-day games a season (currently), not 12
2) On average you will win the toss in 3 of the 6 one-day games (and presumably bat if you are concerned about this issue)
3) In the 3 one-day games (on average) where you bowl first, you are unlikely to thrash the opposition each time.
4) If your team is that dominant, you are likely to be well clear on top of the ladder regardless of which system is used.

The alternatives are
A) force one-day games to keep going once the team batting second chases down the total. This would not be preferred as nobody usually cares much about the game at this stage, and it just becomes "torture" for the losing team.
B) Change the system to a percentage based system as used in other comps. I would vote against this as the percentage system favours teams who declare their innings closed early and don't give their weaker batsmen a hit in "dead" games (as this is likely to lower their percentage). The points system we are using keeps the incentive going for teams to play second innings that are unlikely to produce results, and encourages weaker batsmen and bowlers to have a go, as there is no real penalty to the team if they get out, or concede many runs.

C) Go to the pub and have a beer

[bloodybouncer]

You raise an interesting issue, Bloodybouncer.

I agree that the current system does slightly disadvantage strong sides who bowl first in one-day games. However, the impact of this is not nearly as bad as you suggest as

1) There are only 6 one-day games a season (currently), not 12
2) On average you will win the toss in 3 of the 6 one-day games (and presumably bat if you are concerned about this issue)
3) In the 3 one-day games (on average) where you bowl first, you are unlikely to thrash the opposition each time.
4) If your team is that dominant, you are likely to be well clear on top of the ladder regardless of which system is used.

The alternatives are
A) force one-day games to keep going once the team batting second chases down the total. This would not be preferred as nobody usually cares much about the game at this stage, and it just becomes "torture" for the losing team.
B) Change the system to a percentage based system as used in other comps. I would vote against this as the percentage system favours teams who declare their innings closed early and don't give their weaker batsmen a hit in "dead" games (as this is likely to lower their percentage). The points system we are using keeps the incentive going for teams to play second innings that are unlikely to produce results, and encourages weaker batsmen and bowlers to have a go, as there is no real penalty to the team if they get out, or concede many runs.

lot of if/buts/maybes there ecky !! we have to look at this simply rather than account for permutations and combinations. The fact still remains that a dominant team is disadvantaged by a possible 6 points

[bloodybouncer]

Friday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 30 Max 41
Saturday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 25 Max 40
Sunday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 23 Max 40
Monday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 39
Tuesday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 38


update from BOM. No game saturday for sure!

HERDER......WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE CUSA GAME??? FORECAST IS 40...IM ASSUMING CANCELLED AS SUBURBAN DONT PLAY OVER 40. PLEASE ADVISE.

[grave digger]

MR HERDER did you play for walkys at one time with notta a peachs and co the old school

[Pidge]

Friday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 30 Max 41
Saturday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 25 Max 40
Sunday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 23 Max 40
Monday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 39
Tuesday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 38


update from BOM. No game saturday for sure!

HERDER......WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE CUSA GAME??? FORECAST IS 40...IM ASSUMING CANCELLED AS SUBURBAN DONT PLAY OVER 40. PLEASE ADVISE.

If its 40 or more the game is called off. Thats what was said the other night

[auto]

Friday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 30 Max 41
Saturday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 25 Max 40
Sunday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 23 Max 40
Monday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 39
Tuesday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 38


update from BOM. No game saturday for sure!

HERDER......WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE CUSA GAME??? FORECAST IS 40...IM ASSUMING CANCELLED AS SUBURBAN DONT PLAY OVER 40. PLEASE ADVISE.

If its 40 or more the game is called off. Thats what was said the other night

You blokes need to toughen up. I played 18 holes of golf today without breaking a sweat.

[Pidge]

Friday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 30 Max 41
Saturday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 25 Max 40
Sunday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 23 Max 40
Monday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 39
Tuesday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 38


update from BOM. No game saturday for sure!

HERDER......WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE CUSA GAME??? FORECAST IS 40...IM ASSUMING CANCELLED AS SUBURBAN DONT PLAY OVER 40. PLEASE ADVISE.

If its 40 or more the game is called off. Thats what was said the other night

You blokes need to toughen up. I played 18 holes of golf today without breaking a sweat.

If you put as much effort into hitting runs as you do playing golf, you would hit a big score like Sparre.

[auto]

Friday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 30 Max 41
Saturday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 25 Max 40
Sunday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 23 Max 40
Monday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 39
Tuesday Dry. Mostly sunny. Min 22 Max 38


update from BOM. No game saturday for sure!

HERDER......WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE CUSA GAME??? FORECAST IS 40...IM ASSUMING CANCELLED AS SUBURBAN DONT PLAY OVER 40. PLEASE ADVISE.

If its 40 or more the game is called off. Thats what was said the other night

You blokes need to toughen up. I played 18 holes of golf today without breaking a sweat.

If you put as much effort into hitting runs as you do playing golf, you would hit a big score like Sparre.

Im all about quality, not quantity. Did you see my 13 runs on the weekend, all quality.

[Goat Herder]

MR HERDER did you play for walkys at one time with notta a peachs and co the old school

Affirmative Grave Digger, I was captain/coach at The Cats for 3yrs.. Peitschy left before I started playing there though. Still keep in touch with Notta, I was in his wedding a few years ago. He is living down at Goolwa and playing for Strath.

[Goat Herder]

HERDER......WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE CUSA GAME??? FORECAST IS 40...IM ASSUMING CANCELLED AS SUBURBAN DONT PLAY OVER 40. PLEASE ADVISE.

NEWSFLASH!!!!!!

The CUSA Cup match scheduled for 1/2/09 has been officially re-scheduled for 15/2/09. Please let me know if any of you cannot play on the 15th, Gigs that might mean you if you can't back up from Saturday. I will contact everyone tomorrow to advise of the re-scheduling.

Cheers!

[Keefy]

MR HERDER did you play for walkys at one time with notta a peachs and co the old school

Affirmative Grave Digger, I was captain/coach at The Cats for 3yrs.. Peitschy left before I started playing there though. Still keep in touch with Notta, I was in his wedding a few years ago. He is living down at Goolwa and playing for Strath.

I know you and Notta played there, didn't realise Pietschy did too.

[Punk Rooster]

Im all about quality, not quantity. Did you see my 13 runs on the weekend, all quality.

I know how you feel- my 16 on Saturday was all quality, yet some bloke scores 117 & gets all the glory?