Grade Cricket

[heater31]

A big thank you must go out to the Port Adelaide Enfield Council grounds team who decided to top dress Port Reserve this week and to cap it off prepare an absolute green top when a team struggling for form is chasing a massive score

DO these big councils take a look at the upcoming events on their reserves before undertaking such major turf management procedures???

[mickey]

A big thank you must go out to the Port Adelaide Enfield Council grounds team who decided to top dress Port Reserve this week and to cap it off prepare an absolute green top when a team struggling for form is chasing a massive score

DO these big councils take a look at the upcoming events on their reserves before undertaking such major turf management procedures???

May want to check some facts before u slander a bunch of people there heater....

[Bulls forever]

A big thank you must go out to the Port Adelaide Enfield Council grounds team who decided to top dress Port Reserve this week and to cap it off prepare an absolute green top when a team struggling for form is chasing a massive score

DO these big councils take a look at the upcoming events on their reserves before undertaking such major turf management procedures???

May want to check some facts before u slander a bunch of people there heater....

MK, pretty much out there in cricket circles, word was on Thursday night they were only a slight chance to actually play down there. About the wicket, it always looks nowdays like a greeny, but usually plays very well once you get set. As for top dressing this time of the year, I think their horticulturist has got it wrong once again. I do hear that the Port boys haven't been training for too long on their fantastic practice wickets due to another stuff up by whoever decided to rip the s..t out of them.

[heater31]

A big thank you must go out to the Port Adelaide Enfield Council grounds team who decided to top dress Port Reserve this week and to cap it off prepare an absolute green top when a team struggling for form is chasing a massive score

DO these big councils take a look at the upcoming events on their reserves before undertaking such major turf management procedures???

May want to check some facts before u slander a bunch of people there heater....

MK, pretty much out there in cricket circles, word was on Thursday night they were only a slight chance to actually play down there. About the wicket, it always looks nowdays like a greeny, but usually plays very well once you get set. As for top dressing this time of the year, I think their horticulturist has got it wrong once again. I do hear that the Port boys haven't been training for too long on their fantastic practice wickets due to another stuff up by whoever decided to rip the s..t out of them.

it also opens the home club to allegations of cheating when such things happen mid week of a game. No offence to the Port Adelaide Cricket Club intended but allegedly Matty Weeks approached Adelaide CC coaches and apologised for the condition of the oval.



Same happens to us, Marion council approached us and actually asked before undertaking such major turf management one year and the contact they used looked at the program and saw that it was the beginning of a game, made some enquires to an alternate venue then let them at it.

[mickey]

A big thank you must go out to the Port Adelaide Enfield Council grounds team who decided to top dress Port Reserve this week and to cap it off prepare an absolute green top when a team struggling for form is chasing a massive score

DO these big councils take a look at the upcoming events on their reserves before undertaking such major turf management procedures???

May want to check some facts before u slander a bunch of people there heater....

MK, pretty much out there in cricket circles, word was on Thursday night they were only a slight chance to actually play down there. About the wicket, it always looks nowdays like a greeny, but usually plays very well once you get set. As for top dressing this time of the year, I think their horticulturist has got it wrong once again. I do hear that the Port boys haven't been training for too long on their fantastic practice wickets due to another stuff up by whoever decided to rip the s..t out of them.

OK boys, time for some actual FACTS, i know most on here dont bother with them half the time but here goes:

Yes, Thursday night it was touch and go if the wicket would be ready. Reason was out of the clubs control and out of the councils control also. Late thursday arvo the usual contractors who spray and fertilise the grounds decided it was a good time to fertilise and then water in...

Topdressing- No, the oval wasnt topdressed during the week, hasnt been topdressed all season and wont be topdressed before football season.

The Nets - the reason they were out of action is due to the curators from the past not maintaining them with enough scarifying etc over the seasons. The wickets would dry out too fast and cause dangerous bounce off a length when the did dry out too much. they were off them for about 8 weeks at the most while they had the top removed, topdressed and levelled. In the mean time they had 3 nets everynight they wanted at EP Nazer reserve and by all reports were extremely happy with the outcome.

Any other questions or rumuors u want to talk about, please feel free to ask

[heater31]

no matter what work was undertaken mickey it had an effect on the match that could have been delayed and was not weather related. It seems that this was a case of a severe communication breakdown and in the State's top tier of cricket the thought of having a game abandoned due to something that is preventable is outrageous.

[mickey]

Hence why the contract firm has lost its contract with the council...

The humid weather didnt help with the drying out of the pitch either, i can assure u that every measure possible was taken after the fact, including the curators being at the ground until dark on both thursday and friday nights

[Bulls forever]

no matter what work was undertaken mickey it had an effect on the match that could have been delayed and was not weather related. It seems that this was a case of a severe communication breakdown and in the State's top tier of cricket the thought of having a game abandoned due to something that is preventable is outrageous.

Don't know about you boys, we have a fantastic arrangement with TTG Council, they consult, communicate and do all the things they can to help us out. And we have called on them big time the last 2-3 years, since the grass at Perti disappeared.

Mickey, I suggest you put in the paper, the word on the street is bagging your mob big time for what you presented yesterday. Afraid you won't get much sympathy in cricket circles, whatever the reason.

Must admit, we got to Glenelg yesterday and thought that it had been local showers all week, pitch decidedly greener that the previous week, even the umps mentioned something. But, pitch was an even better cricket wicket than the previous week, I apologize for my thinking. Good to see Edmondson playing for the Bays and you guessed it, a great run chase. Go you Bulls.

[mickey]

Mickey, I suggest you put in the paper, the word on the street is bagging your mob big time for what you presented yesterday. Afraid you won't get much sympathy in cricket circles, whatever the reason.

The council are fulling expecting questions to be asked, and rightly so. The only thing is we know we havent done anything wrong as a council and did everything to try and remedy the situation. Of course it doesnt help that Adelaide were chasing 300+, but the fact is, the way the pitch was presented would have been the same no matter who batted 1st etc.

Just putting the actual facts out there for u guys, rather than the rumour and innuendo that is no doubt running wild.

[heater31]

Mickey, I suggest you put in the paper, the word on the street is bagging your mob big time for what you presented yesterday. Afraid you won't get much sympathy in cricket circles, whatever the reason.

The council are fulling expecting questions to be asked, and rightly so. The only thing is we know we havent done anything wrong as a council and did everything to try and remedy the situation. Of course it doesnt help that Adelaide were chasing 300+, but the fact is, the way the pitch was presented would have been the same no matter who batted 1st etc.

Just putting the actual facts out there for u guys, rather than the rumour and innuendo that is no doubt running wild.

only thing wrong was giving that Contractor the contract.

Because of the stupidity/ignorance of 1 contractor they have made 1 Club unhappy, 1 club & 1 council unhappy and embarrassed. The only thing you can do is weather the storm and take action to prevent the same thing from happening again.

[mickey]

Its the same contractor thats been used for the last 6 years or so, new staff on their behalf and the failure to check what days would be best, as per the old employee..

From now on, its back to the council doing the work, the way it should have always been IMO.

[heater31]

Its the same contractor thats been used for the last 6 years or so, new staff on their behalf and the failure to check what days would be best, as per the old employee..

From now on, its back to the council doing the work, the way it should have always been IMO.

Outsourcing it looks good on paper to the bean counters but in reality it is a nightmare

[Iron Fist]

Congrats to Joel Davies on his hatrick on the weekend aswell.

Didnt see the first catch, was looking the other way but was meant to have been a ripper.
Capped it off him running into a slow clap and getting a nice think edge to second slip for the hatrick ball!!
The team and also the boys on the hill went crazy for it!!

[helicopterking]

Must admit, we got to Glenelg yesterday and thought that it had been local showers all week, pitch decidedly greener that the previous week, even the umps mentioned something. But, pitch was an even better cricket wicket than the previous week, I apologize for my thinking. Good to see Edmondson playing for the Bays and you guessed it, a great run chase. Go you Bulls.[/quote]


Yeah from what i hear, they have been using the new decks at the bay, and trust me, the greener the better there, as it will mean it will actually bounce and the outfield is in supurb nick. Im sure for those who played on it a few years back when it was a 10pin bowling alley, with no bounce, no carry and basically impossible to score would not be complaining!

[Bulls forever]

Must admit, we got to Glenelg yesterday and thought that it had been local showers all week, pitch decidedly greener that the previous week, even the umps mentioned something. But, pitch was an even better cricket wicket than the previous week, I apologize for my thinking. Good to see Edmondson playing for the Bays and you guessed it, a great run chase. Go you Bulls.

Yeah from what i hear, they have been using the new decks at the bay, and trust me, the greener the better there, as it will mean it will actually bounce and the outfield is in supurb nick. Im sure for those who played on it a few years back when it was a 10pin bowling alley, with no bounce, no carry and basically impossible to score would not be complaining! [/quote]

HK, totally agree, the outfield was presented in superb condition, only thing I would do is pick up the cuttings, have no impact, but with them gone, looks like Adel Oval outfield. Justs shows what a bucket load of money can do to an oval, as the chosen ones they have certainly benefitted.

[rainbow warrior]

Perhaps the SACA clubs could filter down into the turf comp? Top 8 or 10 clubs play in Premier Grade in a promotion/relegation system. If a turf cricket club is good enough to make their way to the top then so be it.

Spot on!...

Nice in theory and would be nice to try but simply the Adelaide Turf clubs would not get close to grade clubs and the difference is like having League Footy Clubs trying to play in the AFL. Adelaide Turf is a good standard but just not even close to grade cricket. Even a combined side from Adelaide Turf would struggle let alone a club. No offence to all the turf players but just would not work. Even Prospect or Adelaide or Port Adelaide or East Torrens would be just a class above even a combined side from turf cricket and they are the real strugglers in grade cricket

I think you would be very surprised. Take note of the quality players who used to be play district and did well there such as Taylor, Marsh, Ashmead, Harrity, Young, Sheikh etc. Many just are older with families and don't want to play grade cricket anymore. Agree re individual sides but I think you would be genuinely surprised. The better sides woudl give some a run for their money too. THe low batting scores are a fair indication.

[Westsider]

And what happens to these players if they get promoted into the Premier league? Do they leave for another club because they dont want to play grade cricket anymore?

[rainbow warrior]

And what happens to these players if they get promoted into the Premier league? Do they leave for another club because they dont want to play grade cricket anymore?

What I meant to say was more that htey dont want ot play Sundays due to having families etc.

[Tony Clifton]

Any A Grade scores from today?

Heard Adelaide were 7/26 batting against Woodville at Glandore

Propect vs Kensington washed out at Prospect Oval.

[heater31]

Any A Grade scores from today?

Heard Adelaide were 7/26 batting against Woodville at Glandore

Propect vs Kensington washed out at Prospect Oval.

Adelaide finished up all out 80ish Woodville were 2/75 in reply at about 4.30 pm. Not Sure the Buffalos can sink any lower, Injuries/commitment issues have decimated the bowling attack through out the grades with yours truly being one on the injured list


The Washout is hardly surprising given the venue