EP Sport - back with a vengeance

[leonidis]

Probably best to leave it to those who were on the bus to comment SS. As I have sketchy info on the verbal barrarge. Its amazing how everything comes out after on the bus when everyone is a bit 'tired and emotional' ....

[eags]

I think the bus incident would be best kept to those who were there - would be interested to hear what version of events you heard though Leo.

[eags]

And to Beebs I was one of those players who pulled out of the second XI today and I would rather go fishing so a BIG raspberry back at you too

I don't play cricket but follow the local comps reasonably keenly. Having said that I thought I would put my 2 bobs worth in.
I am astounded at the situation that led to the forfeit by our Assoc.
Firstly I cannot understand why someone wouldn't want to play assoc cricket (those unavailable are excused).
Secondly, why would players get selected in the first place if they didn't want to play and were not going to go if selected. And how long before the match did they know about it and if several days, surely replacements could have been found
Surely the assoc can appoint someone from each club to act as coordinator/co-selector or whatever to get a list of names from their respective Club that are available and therefore prepared to play.
This sitaution has made Port Lincoln cricket look like shite and they need to act to recover lost esteem and put systems in place to ensure it doesn't happen again

In the weeks leading up to the match, each club side was asked to put forward a list of players available for the game. From this list, an extended squad was selected - out of the 6 clubs only 25 players put their hands up to play. The clubs were then notified of players that would be required to train and play.

From this squad, 9 players pulled out on the Wed prior to the match. Two squad members were apologies, and 9 others turned up to training that night. That night we spent ages ringing around to try and find players available, and only 4 players were found for the B Grade side. The decision was then made to forfeit the B's and those 11 blokes that made the effort were picked in the A Grade.

I realise you can't force players to play association cricket, but it was disappointing that three of the clubs only had a combined two players available for the match.

Personally, I think Henderson Shield in the current format is finished. Three options I see:

- Same format but A Grade only
- Twenty20 comp over Fri night and Sat, with a final played on Sunday (similar to Mortlock)
- Scrap Henderson Shield completely and play a Southern Eyre vs Northern Eyre match as a one-off event

[leonidis]

I think the bus incident would be best kept to those who were there - would be interested to hear what version of events you heard though Leo.

PM me eags

[leonidis]

And to Beebs I was one of those players who pulled out of the second XI today and I would rather go fishing so a BIG raspberry back at you too

I don't play cricket but follow the local comps reasonably keenly. Having said that I thought I would put my 2 bobs worth in.
I am astounded at the situation that led to the forfeit by our Assoc.
Firstly I cannot understand why someone wouldn't want to play assoc cricket (those unavailable are excused).
Secondly, why would players get selected in the first place if they didn't want to play and were not going to go if selected. And how long before the match did they know about it and if several days, surely replacements could have been found
Surely the assoc can appoint someone from each club to act as coordinator/co-selector or whatever to get a list of names from their respective Club that are available and therefore prepared to play.
This sitaution has made Port Lincoln cricket look like shite and they need to act to recover lost esteem and put systems in place to ensure it doesn't happen again

In the weeks leading up to the match, each club side was asked to put forward a list of players available for the game. From this list, an extended squad was selected - out of the 6 clubs only 25 players put their hands up to play. The clubs were then notified of players that would be required to train and play.

From this squad, 9 players pulled out on the Wed prior to the match. Two squad members were apologies, and 9 others turned up to training that night. That night we spent ages ringing around to try and find players available, and only 4 players were found for the B Grade side. The decision was then made to forfeit the B's and those 11 blokes that made the effort were picked in the A Grade.

I realise you can't force players to play association cricket, but it was disappointing that three of the clubs only had a combined two players available for the match.

Personally, I think Henderson Shield in the current format is finished. Three options I see:

- Same format but A Grade only
- Twenty20 comp over Fri night and Sat, with a final played on Sunday (similar to Mortlock)
- Scrap Henderson Shield completely and play a Southern Eyre vs Northern Eyre match as a one-off event

Who honestly gives a rats arse about the second XI Henderson Shield anyway? Should these average cricketers who can't make the first eleven even be recognised?

[untapped ability]

I think the bus incident would be best kept to those who were there - would be interested to hear what version of events you heard though Leo.

PM me eags

Just a difference of opinion that is all it was. Just got taken too far in the end

Very dissapointing about the 3 clubs that didn't support the selectors and they know who they are. Fair enough about tasmans as no one is worthy to make the side but a couple of these are meant to be the best sides in the cometition? Where were your 'gun' batting line-ups that everyone talks about Sammy and Orch?

[overloaded]

Did you flash your private parts and abuse people innocently walking along the street when you got off the bus like the lincoln footballers did? If so I hope you had your PLCA shirts on

[untapped ability]

No, we will leave that to the footballers.

[lincolnsdirtysecrets]

I just heard the latest cricket score on Magic FM 10am news. West Indies 0/23 and have a lead of 35. Well done Magic you are only a day behind (that was the score on Sunday night). I will tune in 10am Thursday to see who won the test Nothing like the latest news... And I thought the Times and Central were bad.

[overloaded]

Only a day and a half behind is pretty good for a country news service isn't it silicone skyline?

[silicone skyline]

Only a day and a half behind is pretty good for a country news service isn't it silicone skyline?

Should be listening to ABC. Lol

[overloaded]

Don't knock the ABC at least there news is yesterdays news, not 2 days ago

[lincolnsdirtysecrets]

pathetic local crap and they wonder why no one listens?

[silicone skyline]

To be honest, I like the ABC's coverage, it's usually around the mark, but yeah, Magic, wherever you are, are pretty damn awful when it comes to local news and sport. Absolutely poor.

[eags]

Centenary is out of action until 9th January

[untapped ability]

ravendale might be ready before then

[Ken Whelan Fan]

I see Rangers have appointed a new coach are they trying to get another
Parkes from TFC ?
rumour is a building job after tuna towing

[ironknob]

I see Rangers have appointed a new coach are they trying to get another
Parkes from TFC ?
rumour is a building job after tuna towing

surely MR aren't pressuring someone to play due to employment

[plumblb]

You couldnt blame them after all he did play for Rangers prior to being forced over to TFC due to work relations that no longer exist.

[Ken Whelan Fan]

a bit interesting when the shoes on the other foot though?
my mail is he is still tied to Tassies and diving with the ex coach