PDCA

[Observer55]

This league has gone to a new low, Eastern Park with a second forfeit for the year vs Dublin in GRADE ONE cricket! What a compromised BS scenario when every team is spanking 400+ runs against them and flogging them pocketing extra points. Just compromises the whole integrity of the competition.

The league should have made an executive decision to drop them out of grade one after the first game those results were just absolute writing on the wall and a disgrace.

Then in the Sunday T20 competition another forfeit from Central United and the replacement team is bottom of grade three and not won a game…. The league notifies Dublin of the new team on Friday night at 10pm and had previously said if they didn’t notify the club by Friday around midday it was a cancelled game. Half the blokes work, have families and go away etc when notified it is a forfeit…..

Seriously if you’re not going to do your job and run the league properly just make your position vacant for someone that will. This league is continually seeing good players exit to other leagues like the Barossa and Adelaide Turf… the organisational skills of this current committee is a deadset joke and 99% of the reason why.

Think of the fuel, won't somebody think of the fuel?

5 team A Grade/Div One comp says all you need to know about this competition and the future viability. Churches, Suburban and now looking likely to be Para Districts...

[arvoteapig]

I note with interest Eastern Park are able to nominate and get together a T20 team for Sundays competition… what a disgrace that club is, they should be fined for the Saturday forfeits, making a joke of this competition.

[The Bedge]

Very disappointing from Eastern Park forfeiting against Dublin - I heard yesterday it was because some run in the two sides had during the two day match which is why EP refuse to play Dublin? No idea, but still not good enough in my opinion.

Easy answer would've been to drop them from Grade 1 when it was realised there was an exodus of players - but at what stage do you say enough is enough? Too often clubs drop down, then dominate or go well, then go up and repeat. Don't forget Eastern Park practically begged to remain in Grade 1 last season off the back of hiring Head as coach and having a strong squad - this was off the back of them pulling their Grade 1 side the season before.

Every time a club like say Eastern Park takes the option to drop grades, other clubs below are the ones who suffer - clubs pushed up that aren't ready and then clubs below who are building subject to beltings.

EP have done well in the most part to take their licks this year - but I have no sympathy for them - and I agree they shouldn't have been allowed to play yesterday if they fail to field a Saturday side.

As for the exec, whilst I do agree their organisation and communication leaves a lot to be desired, have to remember they're only volunteers and trying to do their best - most also still juggling roles at other clubs - and when every AGM roles around, no one else puts their hands up.

I honestly believe the sooner SACA take over the running of comps the better - they have the time and resources, and alleviates the pressure to find volunteers every season to put their hand up.

[The Bedge]

p.s. it is a fine for forfeits, and it doubles each time I think?

[The Bedge]

I note with interest Eastern Park are able to nominate and get together a T20 team for Sundays competition… what a disgrace that club is, they should be fined for the Saturday forfeits, making a joke of this competition.

When Units pulled out, could've re-aligned Eastern Park to play Dublin, and not worried about Andrew Farm entering a side.

On their T20 yesterday, Benny McMullen with 120 or so I heard absolutely ripped Athelstone to shreds.

[The Bedge]

Grade 1
97.50 - Salisbury West
81.50 - Dublin
63.50 - Virginia
54.70 - Angle Vale
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43.40 - Craigmore
13.50 - Eastern Park

Well back to the real stuff now, 3 two day matches remain. Top 2 locked in, Virginia with a tough run home but finishing with EP should hold 3rd and after Craigmore fell 7 runs shy on the weekend, you'd have to think Angle Vale clear enough to hold onto 4th regardless if they drop the last round to the Blues.

Travis McIntyre with 286 runs and 30 poles probably the medal, Lay and Grasser very consistent wont be far off. Davies with two innings against Eastern Park will finish top 5 in the runs.

[The Bedge]

Grade 2
57.40 - Enfield
53.20 - Eyre Royals
47.90 - Parafield Gardens
47.0 - ATCO
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25.10 - Salisbury West
24.00 - North Pines

Parafield Gardens are really firming as the most dangerous side - knocked off the top of the table Eyre Royals - that's 5 in a row, and have to go back to November for their last loss. North Pines will probably rue a missed opportunity Saturday, rolling ATCO for 127 but then being all out for 79 themselves, was probably a good chance for a win - I see they made somewhat of amends yesterday though winning the T20.

Enfield probably lucky to win in their match - Cree dropped a couple times early, made 100 off around 50 balls and the team was 150 off 17 overs. Westies clawed back really well and if they'd held Cree early, may have been chasing a very modest total. In reply, they recovered well, and for the most part it looked like the rain might have the final say, but to the credit of the umpires (and Westies) they stuck at it, and the game found a conclusion.

Have to say the top 4 is set in stone - but with only 10pts between 1st and 4th, it's anyones guess who finishes where. ATCO prefer the 2 day stuff, they'll be pushing hard for max points Rd 15 against SW - they could come home with a wet sail... but I can't help but think it's Parafield who are primed to snatch top spot by time finals roll around... not bad considering they wanted to drop down out of Grade 2 before the season.

No idea who wins the medal, really hasn't been one consistent standout player all season. Maybe Craig D'Antonio.

[The Bedge]

Grade 3
74.50 - North Pines
73.60 - Angle Vale
69.40 - Craigmore
65.50 - Enfield
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58.10 - Eyre Royals
49.70 - One Tree Hill
48.10 - Salisbury West
27.70 - Virginia

Weekend of upsets has turned this division on it's head. Craigmore slip out of top spot, Enfield fail to push forward and create a buffer in the 4, Eyre Royals slip to Salisbury West whose season now looks alive, along with One Tree Hill.

Going to be an exciting finish, and with Salisbury West vs One Tree Hill in the last round, as well as Craigmore vs Enfield and Eyre vs Virginia, anything could happen!

North Pines: OTH (A), Craigmore (H), Angle Vale (H)
Angle Vale: Enfield (H), Salisbury West (H), North Pines (A)
Craigmore: Eyre Royals (H), North Pines (A), Enfield (H)
Enfield: Angle Vale (A), Eyre Royals (H), Craigmore (A)
Eyre Royals: Craigmore (A), Enfield (A), Virginia (H)
One Tree Hill: North Pines (A), Virginia (H), Salisbury West (A)
Salisbury West: Virginia (A), Angle Vale (A), OTH (H)

[The Bedge]

T20 Round 1
Eyre Royals def Parafield Gardens
North Pines def ATCO
Angle Vale def Para Vista
Enfield def Craigmore
Eastern Park def Athelstone
Salisbury West def Virginia

Anyone know the outcome of the Andrew Farm / Dublin match?

[The Bedge]

Appears performance points not added for one day matches.. ladders are well out.

[The Bedge]

Appears performance points not added for one day matches.. ladders are well out.

By my count..

Grade 1
116.78 - Salisbury West
97.06 - Dublin
78.75 - Virginia
64.94 - Angle Vale
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57.11 - Craigmore
21.70 - Eastern Park

Grade 2
88.90 - Enfield
82.64 - Eyre
80.57 - Parafield
77.92 - ATCO
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53.04 - Salisbury West

Grade 3
85.65 - Angle Vale
84.54 - Enfield
83.18 - North Pines
81.41 - Craigmore
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72.15 - Eyre
62.73 - One Tree Hill
51.14 - Salisbury West

[no_remorse28]

Grade 3
74.50 - North Pines
73.60 - Angle Vale
69.40 - Craigmore
65.50 - Enfield
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58.10 - Eyre Royals
49.70 - One Tree Hill
48.10 - Salisbury West
27.70 - Virginia

Weekend of upsets has turned this division on it's head. Craigmore slip out of top spot, Enfield fail to push forward and create a buffer in the 4, Eyre Royals slip to Salisbury West whose season now looks alive, along with One Tree Hill.

Going to be an exciting finish, and with Salisbury West vs One Tree Hill in the last round, as well as Craigmore vs Enfield and Eyre vs Virginia, anything could happen!

North Pines: OTH (A), Craigmore (H), Angle Vale (H)
Angle Vale: Enfield (H), Salisbury West (H), North Pines (A)
Craigmore: Eyre Royals (H), North Pines (A), Enfield (H)
Enfield: Angle Vale (A), Eyre Royals (H), Craigmore (A)
Eyre Royals: Craigmore (A), Enfield (A), Virginia (H)
One Tree Hill: North Pines (A), Virginia (H), Salisbury West (A)
Salisbury West: Virginia (A), Angle Vale (A), OTH (H)

Enfield to storm home with P.Cree and M.Travis strolling around ?

[Richo_37]

T20 Round 1
Eyre Royals def Parafield Gardens
North Pines def ATCO
Angle Vale def Para Vista
Enfield def Craigmore
Eastern Park def Athelstone
Salisbury West def Virginia

Anyone know the outcome of the Andrew Farm / Dublin match?

Unfortunately it was scheduled for our back oval and had to be postponed due to the rain (Stick down matting)

[The Bedge]

Unfortunately it was scheduled for our back oval and had to be postponed due to the rain (Stick down matting)

Cheers big ears.

Maybe they should just make that match the QF, then there would be 8 teams and work out well. Smart money would have Dublin short priced favorites to win, and I'd feel better by not having a losing side receive a double chance.

[arvoteapig]

President, secretary etc are paid jobs from my understanding.

[Observer55]

Very disappointing from Eastern Park forfeiting against Dublin - I heard yesterday it was because some run in the two sides had during the two day match which is why EP refuse to play Dublin? No idea, but still not good enough in my opinion.

Easy answer would've been to drop them from Grade 1 when it was realised there was an exodus of players - but at what stage do you say enough is enough? Too often clubs drop down, then dominate or go well, then go up and repeat. Don't forget Eastern Park practically begged to remain in Grade 1 last season off the back of hiring Head as coach and having a strong squad - this was off the back of them pulling their Grade 1 side the season before.

Every time a club like say Eastern Park takes the option to drop grades, other clubs below are the ones who suffer - clubs pushed up that aren't ready and then clubs below who are building subject to beltings.

EP have done well in the most part to take their licks this year - but I have no sympathy for them - and I agree they shouldn't have been allowed to play yesterday if they fail to field a Saturday side.

As for the exec, whilst I do agree their organisation and communication leaves a lot to be desired, have to remember they're only volunteers and trying to do their best - most also still juggling roles at other clubs - and when every AGM roles around, no one else puts their hands up.

I honestly believe the sooner SACA take over the running of comps the better - they have the time and resources, and alleviates the pressure to find volunteers every season to put their hand up.

So the answer is to hide and refuse to play them? Whimps

What would the run in be Bedge? From all accounts the game at EP earlier in the year was played in great spirits and Dublin didn’t put them to the sword as Westies did, the Skipper was very pleased they weren’t chasing leather all day.

Whimps!

[The Bedge]

Whoa! Don't shoot the messenger.

I heard - and it's probably 3rd or 4th hand - that EP took offence to some sledging of their players, and referring to them as "retards". EP apparently complained to PDCA and told them they refuse to play Dublin again, hence the two forfeits.

No idea how much truth to it etc.. just what I heard. I didn't even realise they'd forfeited once let alone twice until last night.

[arvoteapig]

A club dictating who they will and won’t play in GRADE ONE cricket… laughable and pathetic.

Obviously if a report was warranted the umpire and league would have made action and they didn’t so all of this chat is just nonsensical BS from a team scared of copping another flogging.

[daysofourlives]

A club dictating who they will and won’t play in GRADE ONE cricket… laughable and pathetic.

Obviously if a report was warranted the umpire and league would have made action and they didn’t so all of this chat is just nonsensical BS from a team scared of copping another flogging.

Is that you Graser, its probably cost you $400 or 500

[Lightning McQueen]

Fair old ruckus at Eyre on Saturday, some bizarre calls made for an interesting day full on controversy. Gutsy win by the Gardens in the end, even Barry must’ve struck at over 75.
Gardens nearly stole the show in the T20 too, requiring 48 off 3 overs and dead in the water, Matty Marsden went bang and they fell about 5 short, I think he got dropped 3 times within an over and a bit too but bloody hell he hit them sweetly.
Good bunch of blokes.