Port Pirie Cricket Asociation

[Dirk Tazelaar]

Who are you playing for this year Dirk?

All will be revealed in next Tuesday's Recorder.

[PPLions]

Today's preview is Southport A Grade
Strengths:
A loyal and extensive supporter base. Southport is a well run Club which has sensibly put a lot of time into developing juniors. No doubt this will pay off in the future. Ben Brown is an excellent recruit and will be one of the top 5 players in the competition. Home ground advantage playing games at Port Oval. James Pavlich is underrated in many quarters and is a very solid player. Sam Keane is an excellent young keeper.
Weaknesses:
Confidence / Mental toughness - whatever you want to call it, it is fair to say that this side has underachieved in recent years. The bowling line up is solid but there are too few scoring runs when it really counts. Ben brown's introduction into the Club is an excellent decision but will he be asked to do everything himself?
Question marks:
Will Ben Brown bring some mates with him to strengthen this side?
Which club's top is more maroon - Southport or Strykers?
Where will the runs come from?
Will Mark Katzorke become the best player in the competition with a z in his name?
What will be in Southport's esky at home games at Port oval?
Who will be the first batsman to pick Shazhad's slower ball?
Will young Loupos be given an extended opportunity in the A grade?
Why havent Adelaide Strikers appointed Jamie Crocker as a specialist swing bowling coach?
Best Grewar medal chance:
Ben Brown.
This team has an unnamed player similar to this well known cricketer:
Alfonso Thomas

[Diddy]

Does anyone know whether PPCA results and scorecards will be on the MyCricket website this year? I'd love to follow Sunil Cook's stats a little more closely.

[Squids]

Does anyone know whether PPCA results and scorecards will be on the MyCricket website this year? I'd love to follow Sunil Cook's stats a little more closely.

You will be lucky to get the correct scores in the local paper.

[the bearded wonder]

Its a pretty sad competition that is dictated by clubs who play where under the proviso they can sell beer from the boot of a car. What a farce. Memorial ovals wicket is a bog and the outfield not much better. Port oval would be one of the best wickets in the the country areas.

i dont think you understand the whole story tbw. memorial oval wicket is no bog i have played there for 35years and the outfield there is nothing wrong with that now that it is getting cut appropriately. the cricket association is the clubs! no one is doubting the port oval is a nice. no one said anything about selling beer from the boot of a car! most small country clubs now days survive on the selling of drinks,sandwiches etc: .and some sort of fundraising. Remember CLUBS are the association and the CLUBS at the end of the day DO run the way cricket runs in there respective communitys. There is such a thing as a voting system so if all clubs think it is a good thing they will vote for it and it will get through if not they will vote against it. Thats the silly thing about people blaming one or two clubs about certain changes and wants etc: because if there is not enough support things wont get through.

Is the fundraising needed to fund Risdon and Warnertowns fantastic contribution to junior cricket in Pirie?

Errr a few years ago who did most of the work in bring back a decent junior cricket competition? Was it Risdon, I think it was.....

Risdon suffered from a problem in the juniors where a lot of players where top age, most of these guys played in the Bgrade premiership last year, 5/6 players under 21 (No other Bgrade apart from Pgermein held that record.

Risdon tried to keep a junior team but a lack of numbers meant those players either joined the Bgrade competition or changed teams. There has been interest in starting a junior side but with a lack of people that know juniors in the age bracket is low...considering most of the Risdon Club are under 23...its not as if a dad of a junior can coach the team.

I am not sure of the current junior system, however I do know Props / Wandies will reap the rewards of having a junior side in the future, something that the clubs such as Warnertown (they are experiencing this now IMO) and maybe Risdon in the future.

So in short, go **** yourself

Fellas no need for hostility. Im only saying if you dont have juniors the future is bleak. We can all make excuses but having kids at your club has plenty of benefits for your club and the entire competition. Just requires a few people to get off their butts get a program drawn up, spread your own tentacles get out and about encouraging kids to play. Win win for everybody the sport thrives your club grows and cricket in the town is the winner. After all the game comes first and to see your comp still strong in 10 years time will be the outcome.

[Squids]

Fellas no need for hostility. Im only saying if you dont have juniors the future is bleak. We can all make excuses but having kids at your club has plenty of benefits for your club and the entire competition. Just requires a few people to get off their butts get a program drawn up, spread your own tentacles get out and about encouraging kids to play. Win win for everybody the sport thrives your club grows and cricket in the town is the winner. After all the game comes first and to see your comp still strong in 10 years time will be the outcome.

You make it sound so easy, are you willing to volunteer your Saturday? mornings to coach a team? Problem is that most of Risdon are playing at that time, we dont have many supporters / voluntereers that other clubs have, such as Warnertown. Considering Risdon are mostly young, if people stick around then the club will okay. A juniors team would be good but we dont have the resources.

[Squids]

In more new, Props had a nice 3 hour sook at the meeting last night. In the end they are trying to get funding from Nyrstar who are broke.....

[letsbehonest]

Win win for everybody the sport thrives your club grows and cricket in the town is the winner.

you may be correct but unfortunately there are a couple of clubs who are only interested in there own stuff and there own sponsors and that is the way port pirie cricket is going. Under the current regime i am tipping port pirie cricket will be just about finished in twelve months time and will have to join up with some teams from over the ranges.

[letsbehonest]

In more new, Props had a nice 3 hour sook at the meeting last night. In the end they are trying to get funding from Nyrstar who are broke.....

talking to our chairman this morning he said he agreed with all points that were raised by props and if they didnt raise them we were intending to. He also said it was very funny that only two clubs went against everything they said namely wandies and south port !? I do seem to remember last season risdon on the sook all the time about players and asking the association to let them play this one and that one as we are short under the hardship rule! We certainly agree that it is what these meetings are for it is to let the leaders know your clubs concerns now before the season starts rather than to be like some clubs and waits untill an issue concerns them and then whinge when it goes against them. So Risdon C.C wont be accepting any of the funding from Nyrstar then if the association gets it? He also said that the business he is managing is supplying the balls for this weeks games at the port oval. BEAUREPAIRES...

[PPLions]

The final A Grade preview is Solomontown A Grade
Strengths:
Firstly this is a very organised Club. Lots of off field support helps, especially with such a young team. Sollies batsmen are, well, patient and watchful (which can be a strength at times). Dwayne Sedunary is a class batsman and a sensible recruit for a young team. Shaun Seidel had a career season last year. The Club will hope that a number of other veterans might join Sedunary early in the season. Ash Johnson showed a bit with the ball last season. Its probably fair to say at this stage however that the strength of this side is the courageous and probably necessary decision the Club made last year to blood a number of youngsters in the A Grade side. It was a tough year last year but this side will reap the rewards of that decision in the years to come.
Weaknesses:
Depth. Experience. No premierships for many years. Losing Luke "Paddle Pop Lion" hurts, in particular as he may take his Gillette Fusion Pro Glide sponsorship with him. This side really needs to develop a method of scoring more quickly rather than just occupying the crease.
Question marks:
How many games will Sedunary play?
Will the Club be able to match Sunil Cook's wage demands or will he join Davis at Wandearah to play under Marc Congdon?
Which Club's esky makes more profit - Sollies or Props?
Will Dale Williams play? An opening pair of Sedunary and Williams is about as strong as any side in the competition.
Who swings the ball more - Damien Hardaker or Adelaide Strikers revelation Daniel Harris?
Who would win in a Sollies Young Guns v Veterans game (ie A Grade vs B Grade)?
How did the Club let Ben Brown slip through its grasp and make the move to Southport?
Would this team score more or less than 1/38 in a 20/20 fixture?
Can Ash Johnson take the next step and be the wicket-taker that this side needs?
Best Grewar medal chance:
Dwayne Sedunary.
This team has an unnamed player similar to this well known cricketer:
Chris Tavare.

[Squids]

In more new, Props had a nice 3 hour sook at the meeting last night. In the end they are trying to get funding from Nyrstar who are broke.....

talking to our chairman this morning he said he agreed with all points that were raised by props and if they didnt raise them we were intending to. He also said it was very funny that only two clubs went against everything they said namely wandies and south port !? I do seem to remember last season risdon on the sook all the time about players and asking the association to let them play this one and that one as we are short under the hardship rule! We certainly agree that it is what these meetings are for it is to let the leaders know your clubs concerns now before the season starts rather than to be like some clubs and waits untill an issue concerns them and then whinge when it goes against them. So Risdon C.C wont be accepting any of the funding from Nyrstar then if the association gets it? He also said that the business he is managing is supplying the balls for this weeks games at the port oval. BEAUREPAIRES...

Risdon did not sook, we were just unhappy that clubs would not let players double up, just to fill a side for them to play against. This year we will not have that problem.

Risdon will obviously accept funding, all clubs will. However there are plenty of other ways to raise funds, Risdon have a rather innovative idea this year that will add funds to the club. Was it really worth 3 hours discussion at the meeting last night?

[Squids]

Win win for everybody the sport thrives your club grows and cricket in the town is the winner.

you may be correct but unfortunately there are a couple of clubs who are only interested in there own stuff and there own sponsors and that is the way port pirie cricket is going. Under the current regime i am tipping port pirie cricket will be just about finished in twelve months time and will have to join up with some teams from over the ranges.

Risdon are having their own invitational tournament using the pitch I am preparing in my backyard. I might even let clubs bring their own eskys full of booze.

[letsbehonest]

In more new, Props had a nice 3 hour sook at the meeting last night. In the end they are trying to get funding from Nyrstar who are broke.....

talking to our chairman this morning he said he agreed with all points that were raised by props and if they didnt raise them we were intending to. He also said it was very funny that only two clubs went against everything they said namely wandies and south port !? I do seem to remember last season risdon on the sook all the time about players and asking the association to let them play this one and that one as we are short under the hardship rule! We certainly agree that it is what these meetings are for it is to let the leaders know your clubs concerns now before the season starts rather than to be like some clubs and waits untill an issue concerns them and then whinge when it goes against them. So Risdon C.C wont be accepting any of the funding from Nyrstar then if the association gets it? He also said that the business he is managing is supplying the balls for this weeks games at the port oval. BEAUREPAIRES...

Risdon did not sook, we were just unhappy that clubs would not let players double up, just to fill a side for them to play against. This year we will not have that problem.

Risdon will obviously accept funding, all clubs will. However there are plenty of other ways to raise funds, Risdon have a rather innovative idea this year that will add funds to the club. Was it really worth 3 hours discussion at the meeting last night?

risdon did sook who are you trying to kid? i was not there but are you telling me that there was a three hour discussion on trying to get funds? If Risdons are going to accept the funding shouldnt all the clubs be applauding them for trying to get some financial benefit for all of us other clubs as well instead of just worrying about themselves? So us and props were the only clubs concerned about the financial arrangement of playing at ports we they? You seem to know it all.

[Squids]

You seem to not attend meetings so how do you know Risdon sooked? We just found it hard to comprehend why teams would not let us put a team on the park. Well I guess karma will get them when we have the A and B grade flags in our possesion at the end of the season......


The discussion involved not playing at Port because Props cant sell their booze their....3 hours later it was decided the association would hit up Nyrstar for funding. Which I might add has not been guaranteed and perhaps unlikely to be. Do clubs really lose that much from playing at Port oval, to my knowledge you can still sell soft drinks....which probably have a better profit margin than a beer.....

[PPLions]

Just heard some very sad news that Port Pirie cricketing legend Donny Waters passed away yesterday.
Don was a true gentleman of the game who was respected by all involved in Port Pirie cricket.
I understand that all teams have been asked to wear black arm bands this week and have a minute's silence at the commence of games.
Don's legacy to Port Pirie cricket lives on through the Don Waters medal which is awarded to the best player in the B Grade Grand Final each year.
I'm sure the thoughts of everyone on this forum are with Don's family.

[letsbehonest]

Just heard some very sad news that Port Pirie cricketing legend Donny Waters passed away yesterday.
Don was a true gentleman of the game who was respected by all involved in Port Pirie cricket.
I understand that all teams have been asked to wear black arm bands this week and have a minute's silence at the commence of games.
Don's legacy to Port Pirie cricket lives on through the Don Waters medal which is awarded to the best player in the B Grade Grand Final each year.
I'm sure the thoughts of everyone on this forum are with Don's family.

yes well said i and all cricket peoples thoughts are most certainly with the late Don Waters family. May a TRUE LEGEND rest in peace.

[letsbehonest]

You seem to not attend meetings so how do you know Risdon sooked? We just found it hard to comprehend why teams would not let us put a team on the park. Well I guess karma will get them when we have the A and B grade flags in our possesion at the end of the season......


The discussion involved not playing at Port because Props cant sell their booze their....3 hours later it was decided the association would hit up Nyrstar for funding. Which I might add has not been guaranteed and perhaps unlikely to be. Do clubs really lose that much from playing at Port oval, to my knowledge you can still sell soft drinks....which probably have a better profit margin than a beer.....

that did not answer the question i put to you. I was part of a side last year where we were informed that you had to get the associations approval to play certain players because you stted you didnt have enough so my club was told of what was happening and i dont think it was the only time it happened. So my question was as follows: Was us and props the only clubs whinging about the financial arrangements associated with playing at ports? Go ask your delegate and if he is honest he should tell you the truth. My delegate said there was more than just us and props lets see what you can find out. Well if the sponsorship does not eventuate maybe there will be forfeits then so every body misses out.

[letsbehonest]

You seem to not attend meetings so how do you know Risdon sooked? We just found it hard to comprehend why teams would not let us put a team on the park. Well I guess karma will get them when we have the A and B grade flags in our possesion at the end of the season......


The discussion involved not playing at Port because Props cant sell their booze their....3 hours later it was decided the association would hit up Nyrstar for funding. Which I might add has not been guaranteed and perhaps unlikely to be. Do clubs really lose that much from playing at Port oval, to my knowledge you can still sell soft drinks....which probably have a better profit margin than a beer.....

win both flags! you are a funny man. wonder whos esky you have been into! Sarantous,joobs, crocodiles??

[letsbehonest]

You seem to not attend meetings so how do you know Risdon sooked? We just found it hard to comprehend why teams would not let us put a team on the park. Well I guess karma will get them when we have the A and B grade flags in our possesion at the end of the season......


The discussion involved not playing at Port because Props cant sell their booze their....3 hours later it was decided the association would hit up Nyrstar for funding. Which I might add has not been guaranteed and perhaps unlikely to be. Do clubs really lose that much from playing at Port oval, to my knowledge you can still sell soft drinks....which probably have a better profit margin than a beer.....

and yes clubs do lose plenty by playing there if you can beleive them all.

[Squids]

I can't understand what you are saying, all I know is Risdon clearly stated at the beginning of last season that we would struggle for players and for us to be double up. This was all fine until Lenny Starke had a cry at a meeting and got our points taken away. From then on no one at Risdon really knew the rule, no one did. Enough about that I have a premiership medal and am very confident in getting a second this year.

I believe it was only props. I believe here it is PROPS sooking, find new ways to make cash and get on with it.