SA Churches and Community Cricket Association 2010/11

[Phantom Gossiper]

i dont think there is a hell of a lot wrong with the comp itself although i'm not sure we should reward 4 sides out 6 with finals but hey the flip slide of that is if we have 8 team comps we'll have the same sides winning outright every week for example say there was 2 8 or 10 side comps what would a NEK or a PARA VISTA do to sides like ENFIELD and C/M??? it would get ugly so the answer to that i am unsure.

Dont agree, i think if you took a backwards step to build towards the future, cut back one grade and put 8 sides in each would find it would be fairly even, you then wouldnt have sides like CM and ENF up against sides like Seaton and Paralowie or Morialta who can compete with the other top sides.

Fitzroy B grade, Wingfield Royals, "Panthers", Brooky Park are all other teams/clubs that are either struggling or have been struggling in recent times yet are all in different grades.

[Phantom Gossiper]

Its all well and good throwing out all these suggestions to improve the comp but the clubs need to be the ones committed to it, and making it happen.

Can blame the exec all you like but they can only do so much, they can listen and change the comp or re-format it etc but its only going to be a bandaid effect in covering up the real problem which is recruitment and retention. It's up to the clubs to put the effort in.

Central Mission & Brooklyn Pk are just about dead as clubs, no sponsors, no B grade, no influx of players, yet neither club appears to advertise for players or go out looking for sponsors. Same with Enfield & Morialta, although a large membership base, new players really only come from mates in the club.

IMO its just typical of a current culture of laziness where people want rewards, want improvement but don't want to apply the work required.

[Phantom Gossiper]

Perhaps clubs could be "zoned" to areas and from there you can identify schools within the area.

i.e Morialta - Morialta H.S, Maryatville school, East Marden P.S, Athelstone P.S, Thornden Park P.S, Rostrevor College, St Peters

[rockstar]

To save your "comp" (if thats what you wanna call it) ...

a) jump ship

or

b) sack the top hierarchy & replace with fresh young blood

or

c) Find that Bedgegood character

[Goat Herder]

I think the call that the Exec should head out to more games is a little harsh, considering the majority of them are already on the field anyway! B.May, I.Kinsman, M.Johns, P.Taylor, M.Wiles, T.Kennison all play, which leaves Robin Turner (probably still plays the odd game here & there??), Andrew Loffler (umpires SACA) and Tige, who is a full-time carer.

How about more Clubs get themselves involved in the Exec for starters?!? If more people saw what work happens behind the scenes are involved in the discussions taking place, there most likely wouldn't be these baseless perception floating about that just a handful of Clubs run the whole comp!

And for the record, I can assure you that if said 'umpire in question' threatened me, or encouraged me to imbibe in a barney during a match, he'd be eating custard for 6mths. Sounds like a wise move to avoid confrontation in the first instance and allow players to enjoy playing the game and not get put up on assault charges..?? Umpiring incompetence can be tolerated, but an official inciting violence is just crap!

[rockstar]

booooooooorrring!! ...

... Goat Herder - being everyones friendly friend since 1969, always so diplomatic and cautious!

you just beat around the bush and answered NOTHING! Why dont you suggest a way to improve it? Otherwise go back to your fishing forums...

... although i reckon after this post i may have caught myself a beauty

[carey]

(-| booooooooorrring!! ...

... Goat Herder - being everyones friendly friend since 1969, always so diplomatic and cautious!

you just beat around the bush and answered NOTHING! Why dont you suggest a way to improve it? Otherwise go back to your fishing forums...

... although i reckon after this post i may have caught myself a beauty

thats the rockstar we know the loud one hurling abuse at everyone!

[rockstar]

thats the rockstar we know the loud one hurling abuse at everyone!

Be still old man

[dark & stormy]

hey herds, obviously that post is a come back for mine but all in all I am stating that no matter what has happened b4
it has only 2 options
1, sack umpire in question
2, suck it up move on you cant say dont umpire us again.
that is crap , has cricket gone soft .?
I am speaking MY mind and if I touch a raw nerve with some people , sorry but too bad my club arent angels and I certainly aint but we few not many but a few are trying to do whats right . so sorry herds no offence meant to vista , was using as example . in saying that you must agree that the 2 options recomended is the way it should have gone.
could be worse we can always ask PIDGE for his wisdom but will have to wait for PHANTOM to post first so PIDGE can copy the same post

[rockstar]

but will have to wait for PHANTOM to post first so PIDGE can copy the same post

cant blame a kid for wanting to be like his idol!

[rockstar]

I am speaking MY mind and if I touch a raw nerve with some people , sorry but too bad

YEAH!!! WOOOOOO !! rock on man!!

[dark & stormy]

p.s , did I make the assoc team

[rockstar]

p.s , did I make the assoc team

you did.. now your carrying the water

[carey]

p.s , did I make the assoc team

not after that outburst

[carey]

hey herds, obviously that post is a come back for mine but all in all I am stating that no matter what has happened b4
it has only 2 options
1, sack umpire in question
2, suck it up move on you cant say dont umpire us again.
that is crap , has cricket gone soft .?
I am speaking MY mind and if I touch a raw nerve with some people , sorry but too bad my club arent angels and I certainly aint but we few not many but a few are trying to do whats right . so sorry herds no offence meant to vista , was using as example . in saying that you must agree that the 2 options recomended is the way it should have gone.
could be worse we can always ask PIDGE for his wisdom but will have to wait for PHANTOM to post first so PIDGE can copy the same post

pidge is a wise young man smasha

[rockstar]

hey carey has your missus kicked your a$$ to the curb yet after two drunken days at the cricket?

[carey]

hey carey has your missus kicked your a$$ to the curb yet after two drunken days at the cricket?

yes she has, she is still filthy at me as yesterday was a huge day mate its was friday all over again except this the abuse at the casino was for some essendon rookie he thinks they'll be top 8 for sure i shot him down time after time silly young man.........

[Phantom Gossiper]

but will have to wait for PHANTOM to post first so PIDGE can copy the same post

cant blame a kid for wanting to be like his idol!

The Jedi Master (Phantom) teaching the young padawan (Pidge) some of the ways of the force

[Phantom Gossiper]

hey carey has your missus kicked your a$$ to the curb yet after two drunken days at the cricket?

yes she has, she is still filthy at me as yesterday was a huge day mate its was friday all over again except this the abuse at the casino was for some essendon rookie he thinks they'll be top 8 for sure i shot him down time after time silly young man.........

LOL!!! classic i love it my training got cancelled last night so i couldve come but id prob be in the same boat haha!!

[rockstar]

hey carey has your missus kicked your a$$ to the curb yet after two drunken days at the cricket?

yes she has, she is still filthy at me as yesterday was a huge day mate its was friday all over again except this the abuse at the casino was for some essendon rookie he thinks they'll be top 8 for sure i shot him down time after time silly young man.........

Well dont be shy, send her my number 1800-never-disappoints-the-ladies

I mean she deserves an upgrade