Para District Cricket Association 2012/13

[Phantom Gossiper]

Congrats to the PDCA guys on the weekend

Is the scorecard available online?

http://samca.sa.cricket.com.au/common/p ... ID=1509779

[Phantom Gossiper]

I'm no longer involved in the club however from the information I have heard this is not the first incident to have taken place this year and I firmly believe that if they requested Travis not to play on Sunday, and have placed a suspension on him, they have done the right thing. The coach is reasonable but firm and will not tolerate continued ill-discipline. No one player is bigger than any club and I believe the club is making this statement to it's playing group! The details of the incident do not need to be posted on this forum as they are an internal matter and it should be dealt with as such. It is unfortunate there was an impact on the association side however I'm sure if Bill was to speak with Scott, being a fellow club coach he would support Scott and the club with any decision they make. The club should be congratulated for taking this sort of stance.

They may have dont the right thing in taking a stance and disciplining the lad, especially if it isnt the first time something has occured, however I do beleive they have gone the wrong way about it. It's not just punishing the kid by not letting him play on the Sunday, but affecting everyone involved in the association side - from the coach needed to find a replacement at short notice, to Fantasia giving up his Sunday with very short notice. The Captain Daniel having to re-work his batting order, and the team as a whole being slightly depleted and having to adjust.

If the club felt firmly that some sort of suspension was neccessary, then why wouldn't they impose a club ban and deal with it internally?

You are right it is an internal matter that should be dealt with as such, but it became a public matter when it directly affected people outside the club.

[broca011]

I'm no longer involved in the club however from the information I have heard this is not the first incident to have taken place this year and I firmly believe that if they requested Travis not to play on Sunday, and have placed a suspension on him, they have done the right thing. The coach is reasonable but firm and will not tolerate continued ill-discipline. No one player is bigger than any club and I believe the club is making this statement to it's playing group! The details of the incident do not need to be posted on this forum as they are an internal matter and it should be dealt with as such. It is unfortunate there was an impact on the association side however I'm sure if Bill was to speak with Scott, being a fellow club coach he would support Scott and the club with any decision they make. The club should be congratulated for taking this sort of stance.

They may have dont the right thing in taking a stance and disciplining the lad, especially if it isnt the first time something has occured, however I do beleive they have gone the wrong way about it. It's not just punishing the kid by not letting him play on the Sunday, but affecting everyone involved in the association side - from the coach needed to find a replacement at short notice, to Fantasia giving up his Sunday with very short notice. The Captain Daniel having to re-work his batting order, and the team as a whole being slightly depleted and having to adjust.

If the club felt firmly that some sort of suspension was neccessary, then why wouldn't they impose a club ban and deal with it internally?

You are right it is an internal matter that should be dealt with as such, but it became a public matter when it directly affected people outside the club.

I completely understand your point PG, I would have been pissed too if I was in your situation! I still believe your frustration is directied at the wrong spot, it should be at the individual concerned and not the club. The club would not have made any decision lightly knowing the implications it had and may still have. It is imperative a club uphold it's values no matter the implication otherwise those values are useless!

I suggest next time you see the lad you have a little word in his ear about your dissappointment.

[Phantom Gossiper]

The side and everyone involved got over and have moved on with the decision, played the game and of course the rest is history.

I think though what everyone is really interested to see is what happens with Travis now - whether he plays club cricket or is suspended, whether he is allowed to play 21's Sunday etc.. If it is merely a ban from the open assoc side and he fronts Saturday to play, i'm sure it wont be the last we hear of this incident..

[Phantom Gossiper]

I completely understand your point PG, I would have been pissed too if I was in your situation! I still believe your frustration is directied at the wrong spot, it should be at the individual concerned and not the club. The club would not have made any decision lightly knowing the implications it had and may still have. It is imperative a club uphold it's values no matter the implication otherwise those values are useless!

I suggest next time you see the lad you have a little word in his ear about your dissappointment.

Fair call, hope Travis is embarrassed and ashamed of his actions and what his stupidity has done then..

[fanta]

I completely understand your point PG, I would have been pissed too if I was in your situation! I still believe your frustration is directied at the wrong spot, it should be at the individual concerned and not the club. The club would not have made any decision lightly knowing the implications it had and may still have. It is imperative a club uphold it's values no matter the implication otherwise those values are useless!

I suggest next time you see the lad you have a little word in his ear about your dissappointment.

Fair call, hope Travis is embarrassed and ashamed of his actions and what his stupidity has done then..

If the club banned him, both the player and the club should suffer. If they are looking to set an example and teach the other guys a lesson in the team, how is suspending him from an association game and letting him play for craigmore the following week achieving that. I understand its mid-week and not playing him is almost impossible but surely a ban for the following week is the natural thing to do.....

I wonder what he did........

[fineleg2fineleg]

I completely understand your point PG, I would have been pissed too if I was in your situation! I still believe your frustration is directied at the wrong spot, it should be at the individual concerned and not the club. The club would not have made any decision lightly knowing the implications it had and may still have. It is imperative a club uphold it's values no matter the implication otherwise those values are useless!

I suggest next time you see the lad you have a little word in his ear about your dissappointment.

Fair call, hope Travis is embarrassed and ashamed of his actions and what his stupidity has done then..

If the club banned him, both the player and the club should suffer. If they are looking to set an example and teach the other guys a lesson in the team, how is suspending him from an association game and letting him play for craigmore the following week achieving that. I understand its mid-week and not playing him is almost impossible but surely a ban for the following week is the natural thing to do.....

I wonder what he did........

Well rumour is when he got out he spat the dummy n chucked his bat in the dressing room which hit a wall. Thats what i heard, and i wouldnt doubt it coz i kno travis is well known for his dummy spits when he gets out.

[Lightning McQueen]

I completely understand your point PG, I would have been pissed too if I was in your situation! I still believe your frustration is directied at the wrong spot, it should be at the individual concerned and not the club. The club would not have made any decision lightly knowing the implications it had and may still have. It is imperative a club uphold it's values no matter the implication otherwise those values are useless!

I suggest next time you see the lad you have a little word in his ear about your dissappointment.

Fair call, hope Travis is embarrassed and ashamed of his actions and what his stupidity has done then..

If the club banned him, both the player and the club should suffer. If they are looking to set an example and teach the other guys a lesson in the team, how is suspending him from an association game and letting him play for craigmore the following week achieving that. I understand its mid-week and not playing him is almost impossible but surely a ban for the following week is the natural thing to do.....

I wonder what he did........

I hear you but banning someone from fielding isn't much of a punishment, I know plenty of blokes that wouldn't mind that.

[Grahaml]

I completely understand your point PG, I would have been pissed too if I was in your situation! I still believe your frustration is directied at the wrong spot, it should be at the individual concerned and not the club. The club would not have made any decision lightly knowing the implications it had and may still have. It is imperative a club uphold it's values no matter the implication otherwise those values are useless!

I suggest next time you see the lad you have a little word in his ear about your dissappointment.

Fair call, hope Travis is embarrassed and ashamed of his actions and what his stupidity has done then..

If the club banned him, both the player and the club should suffer. If they are looking to set an example and teach the other guys a lesson in the team, how is suspending him from an association game and letting him play for craigmore the following week achieving that. I understand its mid-week and not playing him is almost impossible but surely a ban for the following week is the natural thing to do.....

I wonder what he did........

I hear you but banning someone from fielding isn't much of a punishment, I know plenty of blokes that wouldn't mind that.

Fancy being the bloke asked to sub field because someone was suspended.

[daysofourlives]

I completely understand your point PG, I would have been pissed too if I was in your situation! I still believe your frustration is directied at the wrong spot, it should be at the individual concerned and not the club. The club would not have made any decision lightly knowing the implications it had and may still have. It is imperative a club uphold it's values no matter the implication otherwise those values are useless!

I suggest next time you see the lad you have a little word in his ear about your dissappointment.

Fair call, hope Travis is embarrassed and ashamed of his actions and what his stupidity has done then..

If the club banned him, both the player and the club should suffer. If they are looking to set an example and teach the other guys a lesson in the team, how is suspending him from an association game and letting him play for craigmore the following week achieving that. I understand its mid-week and not playing him is almost impossible but surely a ban for the following week is the natural thing to do.....

I wonder what he did........

Well rumour is when he got out he spat the dummy n chucked his bat in the dressing room which hit a wall. Thats what i heard, and i wouldnt doubt it coz i kno travis is well known for his dummy spits when he gets out.

So Craigmore thinks it's as important as the SACA and it's discipline of Dan Christian? Give me a breeak, they need to realise where they sit in the scheme of things

[Lightning McQueen]

So Craigmore thinks it's as important as the SACA and it's discipline of Dan Christian? Give me a breeak, they need to realise where they sit in the scheme of things

They are very stringent with their rules, it's there perogative and if it works for them well done.

[fineleg2fineleg]

latest just in on the trav gebauer and craigmore issue. apparently travis has now quit the club. this is not a rumour... this is straight from what travis has just told me over facebook

relegation looks that little bit closer now for craigmore with their main batsmen out of the side. craigmore a club in crisis?

[Lightning McQueen]

If it's on facebook it must be true.

[OTHPhilby]

If it's on facebook it must be true.

Haha I think fineleg actually spoke to him on Facebook.. no different to communicating via phone.

I hope it's not true as he is a quality player and the PDCA needs it.

I hope Craigmore gave him a fair chance because I remember being 18 and having a hot head throwing cricket bats etc..

Could be a costly mistake for the club.

[Lightning McQueen]

If it's on facebook it must be true.

Haha I think fineleg actually spoke to him on Facebook.. no different to communicating via phone.

I hope it's not true as he is a quality player and the PDCA needs it.

I hope Craigmore gave him a fair chance because I remember being 18 and having a hot head throwing cricket bats etc..

Could be a costly mistake for the club.

He'll be playing there, he just need to cool his heels a bit, Dobbo will have a chat with him and get things good again.

[Phantom Gossiper]

I remember being 18 and having a hot head throwing cricket bats etc..

You?! You had a temper?!

YEAH GOOD ONE PHIL!!

[SUNS]

Having previously coached Trav i can honestly say he one of the most naturally gifted cricketers i have ever been involved with. Yes can be hot headed when getting out but thats just a part of how much he values his wicket etc. Getting into his head and keeping that part of his game under control is the key to Trav. Found it a pleasure coaching Trav and wouldnt hesitate to have him in any side i was involved with in the future.

Cant comment on the direction Craigmore are heading as im no longer involved with the club but have wished all players i keep in contact with the very best in the future. They have worked hard to get into DIV 1 be a shame to see them back in DIV 2 and back at square 1 so to speak.

[Phantom Gossiper]

latest just in on the trav gebauer and craigmore issue. apparently travis has now quit the club. this is not a rumour... this is straight from what travis has just told me over facebook

relegation looks that little bit closer now for craigmore with their main batsmen out of the side. craigmore a club in crisis?

Think they will be safe from relegation, they have plenty of others capable on contributing..

however imagine if Trav went to ATCO and they managed to stay up.. Parker, Gebauer, Osbourne, Childs, Galpin, D'Antonio, Watsford and Kowald.. makes for a competitive looking lineup with a year of Grade 1 experience under their belts ALA Central United 2012-2013

[OTHPhilby]

I remember being 18 and having a hot head throwing cricket bats etc..

You?! You had a temper?!

YEAH GOOD ONE PHIL!!

I think you might have seen a little bit of it a a week or so ago.. not a bat but a water bottle haha

[Lightning McQueen]

I'm not good enough to warrant a dummy spit when I get out, I do remember a couple of regrettable spits as a young fella though.