Para Districts Cricket Association 2010-11

[daysofourlives]

Heard a rumour that there might be fielding restrictions in grade 1 next week?

Got this today mate.

Hi All,
As mentioned at the last delegates meeting, the Exec committee will be discussing (in consultation with the Umpires) the chance of bringing in Fielding Restrictions, for the upcoming One Day matches, for Grade 1 only.
We are proposing a 25 metre arc be drawn from middle stump at both ends off the ground, and that these are joined by a straight line. For the 1st 12 overs of a match only 2 fielders would be allowed outside of the "Fielding Circle". We would appreciate it if all Grade 1 clubs could give us their thoughts on this by Friday, so that we can discuss at our meeting on Sunday. We would like you to give us all your Pro's & Con's. The more input we get, the more chance we have of making an informed decision. Hope to hear from you all soon.

Should add that there must be 4 in the circle from 13 - 40 overs otherwise you could put everyone on the fence. IMO this is the best part of the fielding restrictions

[Papas]

Side topic, Any opinions of Brahmas new home ground at greenwith?? Runs ups are not too bad but the pitch is like fake grass not matting, just wondering if many other bowlers had trouble with slipping there? They have these little black ball things in the mat that make it very slippery plus the deck hold up a fair bit with the ball.

[Browny25]

Side topic, Any opinions of Brahmas new home ground at greenwith?? Runs ups are not too bad but the pitch is like fake grass not matting, just wondering if many other bowlers had trouble with slipping there? They have these little black ball things in the mat that make it very slippery plus the deck hold up a fair bit with the ball.

Remember its only for this season!

[Browny25]

Had to have a laugh, lastnight i read the first 10 pages or so and a bit of the talk was how duane brenton and brooksy would feel about playing b grade.. 270 between them in the last 2 games of a grade, oh and craig who just keeps taking wickets... Go you rosies...

So who is playing B grade that played mostly A's last year?

Also, put Feltus (injured) in and then does Craig miss out? Ellis also signed up at the start so who's spot would have he taken in your opinion catchit?

I will say that all those guys are far too good to be playing B grade - If that ever was the case.

Little richie is playing c grade now and cookie is not playing at all.. we have a young bloke in our side who is prob a bit out of his depth, but having said that we have daniel now so the young fella “ might“ find his way back to b grade where he can develop more so darren prob would of taken his spot maybe.. not sure what will happen when mick gets back, all the bowlers are aware of him returning soon so i guess it wiil be a wait and see situation, but imo yes craig would prob miss out... I can assure you everyone is excited around the club ATM and if people are fighting for there spots it can sometimes bring the best out of everyone, craig is taking wickets and made some handy runs on sat so all i can say is good luck russel Rosies wont tolerate people spitting the dummy cause of what grade they are playing and everyone knows it...

Depth is the best thing a club can have...

I would suspect that your B grade would be alot stronger this year then? Should see them coming up the grades!

[Honda07]

Side topic, Any opinions of Brahmas new home ground at greenwith?? Runs ups are not too bad but the pitch is like fake grass not matting, just wondering if many other bowlers had trouble with slipping there? They have these little black ball things in the mat that make it very slippery plus the deck hold up a fair bit with the ball.

we dont have any fast bowlers so dont mind it being slippery . Honestly we had no trouble the week before in the wet.

[Browny25]

Side topic, Any opinions of Brahmas new home ground at greenwith?? Runs ups are not too bad but the pitch is like fake grass not matting, just wondering if many other bowlers had trouble with slipping there? They have these little black ball things in the mat that make it very slippery plus the deck hold up a fair bit with the ball.

we dont have any fast bowlers so dont mind it being slippery . Honestly we had no trouble the week before in the wet.

The ground is quite big, and the outfield could be improved.

Both teams get a changeroom and shade which cant be said for all other grounds.

[Honda07]

Heard a rumour that there might be fielding restrictions in grade 1 next week?

Got this today mate.

Hi All,
As mentioned at the last delegates meeting, the Exec committee will be discussing (in consultation with the Umpires) the chance of bringing in Fielding Restrictions, for the upcoming One Day matches, for Grade 1 only.
We are proposing a 25 metre arc be drawn from middle stump at both ends off the ground, and that these are joined by a straight line. For the 1st 12 overs of a match only 2 fielders would be allowed outside of the "Fielding Circle". We would appreciate it if all Grade 1 clubs could give us their thoughts on this by Friday, so that we can discuss at our meeting on Sunday. We would like you to give us all your Pro's & Con's. The more input we get, the more chance we have of making an informed decision. Hope to hear from you all soon.

Should add that there must be 4 in the circle from 13 - 40 overs otherwise you could put everyone on the fence. IMO this is the best part of the fielding restrictions

Our club is going to put that in our pro's and cons suggestion box as I agree this is a vital part as well. I asked our rep to introduce this at the last assoc meeting and the response then was next year BUT it is great that the assoc is seriously considering it. Apparently the only one against it is Bob Eldridge. Too many rules for the umpires to remember

[Phantom Gossiper]

Depth is the best thing a club can have...

I would suspect that your B grade would be alot stronger this year then? Should see them coming up the grades!

The B grade appear to have a very solid squad at the moment, with the influx of some new players and plenty of youth, has given the chance for some of the older heads to fall back down the grades.

Seems to be a good balance and i think the results have indicated that so far.

[OKC!]

Very good... What is the vote on here.... I am in

I'm in. Hope all the clubs get behind it.

[unknown source]

these good fielders better learn how to climb fences next year if he bowls alot of full tossers

Papas and I dont climb fences Catchit, we will leave that to other blokes.

Hense the word “good“

must thank Source for the fielding votes

always good to put a face to a name on here.. no worries well done on showing the young guys how to do it

[unknown source]

The left arm spinner....bowled all day. We were out of there by 5:30.

u rate him oz? spins it a bit for an off spinner

[catchit]

Depth is the best thing a club can have...

I would suspect that your B grade would be alot stronger this year then? Should see them coming up the grades!

The B grade appear to have a very solid squad at the moment, with the influx of some new players and plenty of youth, has given the chance for some of the older heads to fall back down the grades.

Seems to be a good balance and i think the results have indicated that so far.

A good leader is also required and all of our grades have the right leaders

[catchit]

Very good... What is the vote on here.... I am in

I'm in. Hope all the clubs get behind it.

I cant see why anyone would be against it, at the end of the day if some dipsh!t thinks they can stand outside the circle enough for the umpire not to notice then good on them.. I look it as the same as the boundry line.. The same player that stands outside the restriction circle would be the same person that claims a wicket when it is 6.. IMO...

[Wizard of Oz]

The left arm spinner....bowled all day. We were out of there by 5:30.

u rate him oz? spins it a bit for an off spinner

Wasn't out there long enough to be honest.

Bowls flat and wide of off stump generally allowing him to bowl without a deep mid wicket. I'll reserve judgement until we play them on an oval in which you can punch the ball through the gaps.....not the incredibly slow outfield that we played on on Saturday. That seemed to protect him a bit.

Appears to be tidy enough though and tends to ball 4 different balls an over. But hey, who am I to judge ? The boys that were out there long enough rate him.

[bulldogs]

Very good... What is the vote on here.... I am in

I'm in. Hope all the clubs get behind it.

I cant see why anyone would be against it, at the end of the day if some dipsh!t thinks they can stand outside the circle enough for the umpire not to notice then good on them.. I look it as the same as the boundry line.. The same player that stands outside the restriction circle would be the same person that claims a wicket when it is 6.. IMO...

[Lethal Dose]

Circle rule is a great idea, makes the best bowlers stand out, true batsman conquer and the great captains legends. makes for interesting matches

[Lightning McQueen]

Very good... What is the vote on here.... I am in

I'm in. Hope all the clubs get behind it.

I cant see why anyone would be against it, at the end of the day if some dipsh!t thinks they can stand outside the circle enough for the umpire not to notice then good on them.. I look it as the same as the boundry line.. The same player that stands outside the restriction circle would be the same person that claims a wicket when it is 6.. IMO...

The problems will occur from clubs not being allowed, forgetting or not having the resources to mark the oval. I'd like to see it come into play but I think there will be squabbles and a number of variations of the conditions.
I know I sound a little pessamistic but after 10 years of being involved with juniors, womens and seniors I've grown to realize that the game needs to be as simplified as possible as any changes don't get relayed down to those concerned and the rulebooks don't get updated often enough.
In one game last season, there were 3 variations of the rules on hand and it was a nightmare trying to explain that the ones I had were correct.

[catchit]

With this rule only being for grade 1 i really cant see it being a problem relaying it on to anyone.. explaining the rule change would be easy.. The only issue i see is clubs being to lazy to want to do it... Lose 4 points and a fine would sort that out..
Seriously its a line where 2 people are only aloud out of in the first 12 overs..

[Merki the God]

With this rule only being for grade 1 i really cant see it being a problem relaying it on to anyone.. explaining the rule change would be easy.. The only issue i see is clubs being to lazy to want to do it... Lose 4 points and a fine would sort that out..
Seriously its a line where 2 people are only aloud out of in the first 12 overs..

I agree! It's a can of white paint, 30 mins of someones time, and a tape measure............not difficult!

[Lightning McQueen]

With this rule only being for grade 1 i really cant see it being a problem relaying it on to anyone.. explaining the rule change would be easy.. The only issue i see is clubs being to lazy to want to do it... Lose 4 points and a fine would sort that out..
Seriously its a line where 2 people are only aloud out of in the first 12 overs..

I agree! It's a can of white paint, 30 mins of someones time, and a tape measure............not difficult!

I agree aswell, we'll see though.