Ryobi Cup final 2011-12 - Redbacks V Tigers
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:55 pmBring it on!
SACA invites South Australians to witness history with free entry to the Ryobi grand final
The West End Redbacks return home tomorrow to begin preparations for their historic Ryobi One Day Cup grand final against the PKF Tasmanian Tigers next Saturday (25 Feb) at Adelaide Oval (time TBC).
To celebrate this historic match, SACA will throw the gates to Adelaide Oval open with free entry for general admission and up to five free guest passes available for SACA Members.
The Redbacks secured the home grand final with a well-fought win over the Commonwealth Bank Bushrangers at the MCG tonight and will now play in their first one day cup final since season 2005/06.
Ironically, the last time the Redbacks won the one day cup final it was against Tasmania in 1986/87 – in what was then called the McDonald’s Cup competition. In that match, played in Hobart, South Australia won, with David Hookes leading from the front and SACA’s new chief executive Keith Bradshaw also involved, but playing for his native Tasmania.
“South Australians are incredibly loyal, it’s been six years since the last one day final was played at Adelaide Oval and 25 years since we have celebrated a win - we thought it was time to celebrate and say thank you,” SACA Chief Executive Keith Bradshaw said.
“It’s also a great opportunity to invite the 66,000 odd fans who turned out for this season’s T20 matches to have a taste of one day cricket and be part of grand final fever.
“SACA Members will also be able to invite up to five guests to attend the match with them in the Members’ Enclosure.
“This is a genuine invitation to all South Australians, some historic cricket will be played, it's a great way to end the season and it will be a great family event.”
about the same time anyone involved in grassroots cricket will be able to get there.
