Adelaide Turf Cricket Association 2012 - 2013

[Merki the God]

Well what a jam packed week I have just encountered!! With the majority of people winding up their Christmas leave (hopefully everyone had a safe festive season), business has certainly increased compared to the first week of January. Everyone seems to be very upbeat, and here's hoping to a successful 2013.

Coupled with the increased workload last week, I have had some trouble with some technological items that I use on a regular basis. My laptop, iPad, smartphone and even my work PC have all had the same problem. Up until today, I have been having considerable difficulty logging into this website.


All of my other websites that I frequent are all working fine, stocks an shares, Fox News, CNN news, oasis active, espn cricinfo, ask Jeeves.

It became quite an expensive procedure, what with network doctor call outs, an apple representative. Added with the time off of work to be in on these guys call in times, they narrowed it down nicely for me, turning up anytime between dawn and dusk.

Another costly remedy that I tried was first to ring all if the above service centres, always 1300 numbers, and always "in a queue" lucky for me, I'm a valued customer and promised they would get to me ASAP.

So there I am checking that I have the device on!, that I have Internet connection, the old switch it off for 20 seconds,(since when does an inatimate object know, or care how long it has been off for) so 1 Mississippi 2 Mississippi 3 Mississippi 4 Mississippi 5 Mississippi 6 Mississippi 7 Mississippi 8 Mississippi 9 Mississippi 10 Mississippi 11 Mississippi 12 Mississippi 13 Mississippi 14 Mississippi 15 Mississippi 16 Mississippi 17 Mississippi 18 Mississippi 19 Mississippi etc etc etc to 20, alas! Nothing.

But thankfully as of this morning, just as quick as the problem came, it went away. I am thankfully able to log into my most favourite website of them all SAFooty.

Now that I can keep abreast of the recent/upcoming events of the amateur cricketing world, can people please fill me in on what's been happening? I understand there is a mouth watering encounter between associations in the near future. What are everyone's predictions.


#couldhavecostmemyjob
#luckyIhadsickdaysleft
#smashthehardwickethacks

Sounds like you got banned mate!! I'm surprised you got banned actually because i enjoy reading your rants and I didn't think you overstepped the mark. But trust me I have learnt (just like a lot of people in North Korea), you can't speak bad of your superiors. I don't want you to get rubbed out permanently, because i like your niggly type banter. All I can suggest is to aim your intellect at others (not moderators). Maybe OKC??

#keepupthegoodwork

In addition to this, maybe the mods have gotten a bit more grumpier in the last few seasons. I think I was a bit more "out there" than you have been and I never got banned!!

P.S. If no one hears from me in the next seven days, I have been banned.

[heater31]

Any danger of actually posting something that is smaller than a year 9's english essay about the actual topic at hand, Adelaide Turf Cricket Association 2012-2013?

[azzaisbest]

Any danger of actually posting something that is smaller than a year 9's english essay about the actual topic at hand, Adelaide Turf Cricket Association 2012-2013?

[helicopterking]

[tigerpie]

Any danger of actually posting something that is smaller than a year 9's english essay about the actual topic at hand, Adelaide Turf Cricket Association 2012-2013?

Massive LIKE!

[get a grip]

Please don't change hashtag, its been a good mix of the topic and some lighthearted pisstaking.

[OKC!]

T20 finals draw changed. Someone was crying about their draw in the semi- finals.

[Trader]

T20 finals draw changed. Someone was crying about their draw in the semi- finals.

What changed?
I thought it was always that way?

Having said that, I'm not surprised if it has changed, this comp has been a shemozzle from the start.

[Senor Moto Gadili]

T20 finals draw changed. Someone was crying about their draw in the semi- finals.

What changed?
I thought it was always that way?

Having said that, I'm not surprised if it has changed, this comp has been a shemozzle from the start.

How can you claim the comp has been a shemozzle? Appears to be well run from my perspective. What would you change Trader?
Program says......
Pooraka v Reynella
Old Scotch v Hope Valley

Are they going to have the two southern teams and two northern teams playing each other?
Pooraka v Hope Valley
Old Scotch v Reynella

[OKC!]

T20 finals draw changed. Someone was crying about their draw in the semi- finals.

What changed?
I thought it was always that way?

Having said that, I'm not surprised if it has changed, this comp has been a shemozzle from the start.

How can you claim the comp has been a shemozzle? Appears to be well run from my perspective. What would you change Trader?
Program says......
Pooraka v Reynella
Old Scotch v Hope Valley

Are they going to have the two southern teams and two northern teams playing each other?
Pooraka v Hope Valley
Old Scotch v Reynella

Pooraka was due to play Hope Valley but they changed it.

Apparently because Old Scotch & reynella played each other in the round robin.

[Trader]

Yeah, Shemozzle might be a bit harsh, but the comp has been far from perfect.

The full program needs to be set at the start of the comp, not tweaked and twisted as it goes as it leaves the turf open to criticism about some sides getting easy draws and others always getting grouped together. How many times have Pooraka, PAOC and Payneham played each other over the last 3 years? Way too often this happens early in the T20 comps, not during the semis or GFs.
It could be said that those three clubs, together with perhaps Reynella are the best 4 (T20) teams in the turf, yet they seem to always be drawn against each other and knocked out early.

I understand the need for the round robbin stage to be grouped geographically, but there is no need for this to occur during finals (as these are played on Saturdays so getting to the ground after work on time isn't so much of an issue).

Another issue from my point of view is one I raise 3 months ago, Concordia (and A2 club) playing their A-grade in the Div 2 comp. Why the turf allowed this is beyond me.
It's no surprise they've made the GF now, and from what I can tell, no sides come even close to challenging them during the first 5 games.

[tigerpie]

Ridiculous by atca to have reynella travel to pooraka by 5.20...
First i was told it was old scotch at reynella, then hope valley at hope valley, then last night old scotch at their ground.
Its changed again?
So what if we played them in rd 1. that was at our ground....so we play them in a final at theirs, thats the fairest solution surely!

[tigerpie]

Yeah, Shemozzle might be a bit harsh, but the comp has been far from perfect.

The full program needs to be set at the start of the comp, not tweaked and twisted as it goes as it leaves the turf open to criticism about some sides getting easy draws and others always getting grouped together. How many times have Pooraka, PAOC and Payneham played each other over the last 3 years? Way too often this happens early in the T20 comps, not during the semis or GFs.
It could be said that those three clubs, together with perhaps Reynella are the best 4 (T20) teams in the turf, yet they seem to always be drawn against each other and knocked out early.

I understand the need for the round robbin stage to be grouped geographically, but there is no need for this to occur during finals (as these are played on Saturdays so getting to the ground after work on time isn't so much of an issue).

Another issue from my point of view is one I raise 3 months ago, Concordia (and A2 club) playing their A-grade in the Div 2 comp. Why the turf allowed this is beyond me.
It's no surprise they've made the GF now, and from what I can tell, no sides come even close to challenging them during the first 5 games.

Its ridiculous for atca to promote guest players, when they cant play (qualify when the games are on saturday). We've had games changed to tuesdays for various reasons so our guests qualify.
Round robin should be geographic and played mid-week. Fit some finals on Saturday when you can if you wish, but the gf should still be a thursday at AO.
I dont think shemozzle describes the comp adequately for mine!

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Yeah, Shemozzle might be a bit harsh, but the comp has been far from perfect.

The full program needs to be set at the start of the comp, not tweaked and twisted as it goes as it leaves the turf open to criticism about some sides getting easy draws and others always getting grouped together. How many times have Pooraka, PAOC and Payneham played each other over the last 3 years? Way too often this happens early in the T20 comps, not during the semis or GFs.
It could be said that those three clubs, together with perhaps Reynella are the best 4 (T20) teams in the turf, yet they seem to always be drawn against each other and knocked out early.

I understand the need for the round robbin stage to be grouped geographically, but there is no need for this to occur during finals (as these are played on Saturdays so getting to the ground after work on time isn't so much of an issue).

Another issue from my point of view is one I raise 3 months ago, Concordia (and A2 club) playing their A-grade in the Div 2 comp. Why the turf allowed this is beyond me.
It's no surprise they've made the GF now, and from what I can tell, no sides come even close to challenging them during the first 5 games.

Semi Finals are being played on a Tuesday night so I think the geography is an issue.
Pooraka have played PAOC a few times the ATCA T20 comp, but I don't classify Grand Final and Semi final as being knocked out early. Your not getting confused with SAMCA Cup games are you?
Agree with your point on Concordia playing in Div 2, but they will argue they put their hand up to round out the comp. Still not fair to have A Grade side playing against B Grade sides. Does this mean people will be supporting Payneham in Div 2 Final?

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Yeah, Shemozzle might be a bit harsh, but the comp has been far from perfect.

The full program needs to be set at the start of the comp, not tweaked and twisted as it goes as it leaves the turf open to criticism about some sides getting easy draws and others always getting grouped together. How many times have Pooraka, PAOC and Payneham played each other over the last 3 years? Way too often this happens early in the T20 comps, not during the semis or GFs.
It could be said that those three clubs, together with perhaps Reynella are the best 4 (T20) teams in the turf, yet they seem to always be drawn against each other and knocked out early.

I understand the need for the round robbin stage to be grouped geographically, but there is no need for this to occur during finals (as these are played on Saturdays so getting to the ground after work on time isn't so much of an issue).

Another issue from my point of view is one I raise 3 months ago, Concordia (and A2 club) playing their A-grade in the Div 2 comp. Why the turf allowed this is beyond me.
It's no surprise they've made the GF now, and from what I can tell, no sides come even close to challenging them during the first 5 games.

Its ridiculous for atca to promote guest players, when they cant play (qualify when the games are on saturday). We've had games changed to tuesdays for various reasons so our guests qualify.
Round robin should be geographic and played mid-week. Fit some finals on Saturday when you can if you wish, but the gf should still be a thursday at AO.
I dont think shemozzle describes the comp adequately for mine!

I'm not sure scheduling T20 games on Saturdays which prevents SACA players guesting constitutes a shemozzle. Remember, the reason we have T20 games on Saturdays is because we moved from 12 team comp to 10 team comp and we had to fill up 3 spare Saturdays.

[tigerpie]

Well why heavily encourage clubs to do so.
Thats not the reason the draws a dogs breakfast. Its all over the place, especially the junior program.

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Well why heavily encourage clubs to do so.
Thats not the reason the draws a dogs breakfast. Its all over the place, especially the junior program.

I don't agree that ATCA heavily encouraged clubs to bring in guest players. That may be your or your club's perception, but it is not my peception. Trying to please everyone with the draw will always be difficult when you have teams starting the season and dropping out. I have no issues with draw.

[Merki the God]

Ridiculous by atca to have reynella travel to pooraka by 5.20...
First i was told it was old scotch at reynella, then hope valley at hope valley, then last night old scotch at their ground.
Its changed again?
So what if we played them in rd 1. that was at our ground....so we play them in a final at theirs, thats the fairest solution surely!

Your just upset that you have to drive all the way to POOraka to get your pants pulled down.

I'm guessing its the travelling that upsets you because you will have your pants pulled down no matter who you would play in this fixture.

[tigerpie]

Ridiculous by atca to have reynella travel to pooraka by 5.20...
First i was told it was old scotch at reynella, then hope valley at hope valley, then last night old scotch at their ground.
Its changed again?
So what if we played them in rd 1. that was at our ground....so we play them in a final at theirs, thats the fairest solution surely!

Your just upset that you have to drive all the way to POOraka to get your pants pulled down.

I'm guessing its the travelling that upsets you because you will have your pants pulled down no matter who you would play in this fixture.

Do your homework before you comment..murky.
We havent lost a game, we travelled to Woody rechs last year and beat them to get to the AO final, and beat them at home on tuesday.
We played old scotch and beat them in 12 overs none down chasing this year and they are in a final also.
Currently top of A3's with 4 outrights!
Glad to see you've written us off, but to be honest....you are a dill and nobody cares about your ill-informed posts!

[Merki the God]

Ridiculous by atca to have reynella travel to pooraka by 5.20...
First i was told it was old scotch at reynella, then hope valley at hope valley, then last night old scotch at their ground.
Its changed again?
So what if we played them in rd 1. that was at our ground....so we play them in a final at theirs, thats the fairest solution surely!

Your just upset that you have to drive all the way to POOraka to get your pants pulled down.

I'm guessing its the travelling that upsets you because you will have your pants pulled down no matter who you would play in this fixture.

Do your homework before you comment..murky.
We havent lost a game, we travelled to Woody rechs last year and beat them to get to the AO final, and beat them at home on tuesday.
We played old scotch and beat them in 12 overs none down chasing this year and they are in a final also.
Currently top of A3's with 4 outrights!
Glad to see you've written us off, but to be honest....you are a dill and nobody cares about your ill-informed posts!

I wasn't asking for your clubs resume champ, just simply stating that you will be pantless after this game.