SA Churches and Community Cricket Association 2011/2012

[Noel Craig]

So they smash you blokes who were 'very undermanned' and now they're going to win the whole comp?!?.. It's a T20 against an average side, they chase down a very average 99 and you're making them sound like the Chris Gayle 11 :S T20 is a funny game so don't feel to silly if you wind up being wrong.

Mr Noel Craig, i'm beginning to question your knowledge on anything.. the Pooraka side is a very good unit... Ellicott, Illuminato, Cree, Rogers, Travis, Strangio, Turner, Jarrett... can you even comprehend the calibre of cricketers in that group?!!?

I don't doubt the caliber of players Pooraka has. I'm just saying that T20 is a funny game and on any given day a 'high caliber' side can be beaten by an average side.

And im not doubting that, but your comment doesnt do justice to the outfit that Pooraka is this season. You need to give a bit of credit instead of taling about a 'very undermanned' RP outfit who scored an 'very average 99'. End of the day you can only play who is put in front of you, and regardless of the side Rose Park put out today, Pooraka obviously came to play, and I tend to agree.. I think they can go all the way..

Well. We only have 1,261,377 sleeps and we'll find out

[Phantom Gossiper]

Good to see some clubs have given up on finals and are sending players to lower grades.
I guess some permits need to be issued.

Seriously what does it matter who other clubs are playing and where?!!? I dont understand why anyone should have to defend any decision THEIR club makes to field players in certain grades, im sure they know with in their own club the reasons.
Really think the time for bitching is over, its probably time your own club shut up and put up and started actually trying to be competitive instead of trying to scab points other ways i.e. Paralowie/Adam Claxton...
Dont worry about other clubs, if your own club had any idea how to manage its players, all the good players wouldn't be playing low grades or moved on to other clubs..

[Phantom Gossiper]

Well. We only have 1,261,377 sleeps and we'll find out

Who really cares lol

[Noel Craig]

Good to see some clubs have given up on finals and are sending players to lower grades.
I guess some permits need to be issued.

Seriously what does it matter who other clubs are playing and where?!!? I dont understand why anyone should have to defend any decision THEIR club makes to field players in certain grades, im sure they know with in their own club the reasons.
Really think the time for bitching is over, its probably time your own club shut up and put up and started actually trying to be competitive instead of trying to scab points other ways i.e. Paralowie/Adam Claxton...
Dont worry about other clubs, if your own club had any idea how to manage its players, all the good players wouldn't be playing low grades or moved on to other clubs..

The whole claxton incident wasn't about points. It was about rules that all clubs have to go by. From what we were told, he was banned for a substantial time from another comp. I'm sure if it were any other club who reported him, you would be all for it but because you are on your high horse in another comp now and think you're high and almighty, you continuely have to come on here and slag off your old club.

Enfield at no stage asked for any points. We simply put in the report and let the exec committee decide and we have full faith that they made the right decisions. Why would we look for points? We know our season is likely to be over. It would seem pointless. As a club, at no stage did Enfield 'ask for points nor did we ask that Paralowie lose points'. We simply done the right thing with-in the laws of our comp and let it go from there. We have no ill-will towards Carey and his side and that's the way it will remain.

[Noel Craig]

Good to see some clubs have given up on finals and are sending players to lower grades.
I guess some permits need to be issued.

Seriously what does it matter who other clubs are playing and where?!!? I dont understand why anyone should have to defend any decision THEIR club makes to field players in certain grades, im sure they know with in their own club the reasons.
Really think the time for bitching is over, its probably time your own club shut up and put up and started actually trying to be competitive instead of trying to scab points other ways i.e. Paralowie/Adam Claxton...
Dont worry about other clubs, if your own club had any idea how to manage its players, all the good players wouldn't be playing low grades or moved on to other clubs..

And for someone who claims that all these good players were shafted, can you please run me through the names and how they were shafted. Players from the last 10 years yeh. You weren't shafted that's for sure. And if you feel you were, please explain? The Feltus Boys left of there own accord. They weren't disgruntled when they left. They left to try themselves at a div 1 club that they had mates playing at and it looks like it paid dividends with Michael performing well in grade 1 where you are. We have alot of young players, we just dont have the quality required to be competitive in our top grade.

I also don't believe the captains in the A and B Grade are true leaders(IMO) and I think successful captains really need to lead from the front in every way with motivation especially. I don't think Mark nor Daniel are these type. As I said though, IMO. As was seen on Saturday and was seen several years ago, players aren't exactly straining themselves to get there on day 2 when being flogged and play under Daniel. It's severely disappointing and hard to police.

And before you say it, please look over the C Grade and tell me who is sand bagging, also consider there age, there family commitments(can't play every saturday) and the fact that 5 scored ducks in the B grade last round. When Johnsy was hitting runs down there, when wisey and atko were hitting runs and taking wickets down there, I can see how it is sandbagging but that's not happening anymore but people like you won't let go and move on. You'll just keep dribbling to whoever will listen.

[No1_Source]

And for someone who claims that all these good players were shafted, can you please run me through the names and how they were shafted. Players from the last 10 years yeh. You weren't shafted that's for sure. And if you feel you were, please explain? The Feltus Boys left of there own accord. They weren't disgruntled when they left. They left to try themselves at a div 1 club that they had mates playing at and it looks like it paid dividends with Michael performing well in grade 1 where you are. We have alot of young players, we just dont have the quality required to be competitive in our top grade.

I also don't believe the captains in the A and B Grade are true leaders(IMO) and I think successful captains really need to lead from the front in every way with motivation especially. I don't think Mark nor Daniel are these type. As I said though, IMO. As was seen on Saturday and was seen several years ago, players aren't exactly straining themselves to get there on day 2 when being flogged and play under Daniel. It's severely disappointing and hard to police.

And before you say it, please look over the C Grade and tell me who is sand bagging, also consider there age, there family commitments(can't play every saturday) and the fact that 5 scored ducks in the B grade last round. When Johnsy was hitting runs down there, when wisey and atko were hitting runs and taking wickets down there, I can see how it is sandbagging but that's not happening anymore but people like you won't let go and move on. You'll just keep dribbling to whoever will listen.[/quote]
please do step forward noel and tell us one who u r and please tell us how to captain cos im sure youll do an amazing job as taking over and keeping us "motivated"

[Cougar]

So they smash you blokes who were 'very undermanned' and now they're going to win the whole comp?!?.. It's a T20 against an average side, they chase down a very average 99 and you're making them sound like the Chris Gayle 11 :S T20 is a funny game so don't feel to silly if you wind up being wrong.

Mr Noel Craig, i'm beginning to question your knowledge on anything.. the Pooraka side is a very good unit... Ellicott, Illuminato, Cree, Rogers, Travis, Strangio, Turner, Jarrett... can you even comprehend the calibre of cricketers in that group?!!?

I don't doubt the caliber of players Pooraka has. I'm just saying that T20 is a funny game and on any given day a 'high caliber' side can be beaten by an average side.

And how bloody old would Jarrett be now btw? He'd be mid 40's and still going round in a decent grade

JJ is 42. By the looks of things still hitting them well and moves alright in the field. Done everything at Pooraka, from curator to captain and must be life member X2 at Pooraka and should be one of the ATCA.

[Phantom Gossiper]

And for someone who claims that all these good players were shafted, can you please run me through the names and how they were shafted. Players from the last 10 years yeh. You weren't shafted that's for sure. And if you feel you were, please explain? The Feltus Boys left of there own accord. They weren't disgruntled when they left. They left to try themselves at a div 1 club that they had mates playing at and it looks like it paid dividends with Michael performing well in grade 1 where you are. We have alot of young players, we just dont have the quality required to be competitive in our top grade.

I also don't believe the captains in the A and B Grade are true leaders(IMO) and I think successful captains really need to lead from the front in every way with motivation especially. I don't think Mark nor Daniel are these type. As I said though, IMO. As was seen on Saturday and was seen several years ago, players aren't exactly straining themselves to get there on day 2 when being flogged and play under Daniel. It's severely disappointing and hard to police.

And before you say it, please look over the C Grade and tell me who is sand bagging, also consider there age, there family commitments(can't play every saturday) and the fact that 5 scored ducks in the B grade last round. When Johnsy was hitting runs down there, when wisey and atko were hitting runs and taking wickets down there, I can see how it is sandbagging but that's not happening anymore but people like you won't let go and move on. You'll just keep dribbling to whoever will listen.

LOL! .. snagged me a big 'un this time!

[Goat Herder]

And how bloody old would Jarrett be now btw? He'd be mid 40's and still going round in a decent grade

JJ is 42. By the looks of things still hitting them well and moves alright in the field. Done everything at Pooraka, from curator to captain and must be life member X2 at Pooraka and should be one of the ATCA.

Spot on Cougs. I was gonna correct the misconception about JJ's age, but you beat me to it. Had the pleasure of playing Shell Shield with Jamie way back in '86/'87 at Port, along with Barcs (Ingle Farm), a lad called Treloar (first name escapes me) and Crackers' older brother Scotty Balneaves (both Ingle Farm). JJ was a good player back then and I thoroughly enjoyed locking horns with him & the Pooraka boys quite a number of years later and sharing a beer or two after matches. Top lad.

[bara-stick]

a bit of agro on here lately relax guys its all good. lets get to the christmas break and chill out and fire up in the new year. woooot woooot.

[bara-stick]

I no your not a young bowler auto nice try.

[auto]

I no your not a young bowler auto nice try.

Yeah you got me!

[Punk Rooster]

I no your not a young bowler auto nice try.

Yeah you got me!

he's actually not either option!

[Noel Craig]

And for someone who claims that all these good players were shafted, can you please run me through the names and how they were shafted. Players from the last 10 years yeh. You weren't shafted that's for sure. And if you feel you were, please explain? The Feltus Boys left of there own accord. They weren't disgruntled when they left. They left to try themselves at a div 1 club that they had mates playing at and it looks like it paid dividends with Michael performing well in grade 1 where you are. We have alot of young players, we just dont have the quality required to be competitive in our top grade.

I also don't believe the captains in the A and B Grade are true leaders(IMO) and I think successful captains really need to lead from the front in every way with motivation especially. I don't think Mark nor Daniel are these type. As I said though, IMO. As was seen on Saturday and was seen several years ago, players aren't exactly straining themselves to get there on day 2 when being flogged and play under Daniel. It's severely disappointing and hard to police.

And before you say it, please look over the C Grade and tell me who is sand bagging, also consider there age, there family commitments(can't play every saturday) and the fact that 5 scored ducks in the B grade last round. When Johnsy was hitting runs down there, when wisey and atko were hitting runs and taking wickets down there, I can see how it is sandbagging but that's not happening anymore but people like you won't let go and move on. You'll just keep dribbling to whoever will listen.

please do step forward noel and tell us one who u r and please tell us how to captain cos im sure youll do an amazing job as taking over and keeping us "motivated" [/quote]
I don't need to disclose my identity to have an opinion. And that's all this is about. Every captain has there critics. You take it with a grain of salt and use it against them.

[The Real Number 3]

Para Vista A defeated Seaton A by one wicket today. Chasing 211, Vi$ta were 1/160-odd at one stage, slumped to 9/205 before the Wilson brothers guided us home. The winning runs came from a nick through slips... that's two cliff-hangers in two matches for Vi$ta's A-Grade! Jon Smith continued his sparkling form, hitting 62, Bored made 30-odd, and Tarca 50-odd. Best bowlers for Seaton were wearing pants (at least that's what I heard).

Para Vista B also had a win, beating Paralowie - who actually turned up with 10 players today. After bowling Paralowie out for 65 last week, Vi$ta worked their way to 8/165 declared. Yours Truly and SpinTwin batted for the first 16 overs for the day for a pulsating seven runs in total off the bat, after being sent in as nightwatchmen last week. Apologies to the Paralowie attack for the lack of entertainment, but our first job was to bat you out of the game (and absorb most of the abuse from Boxy at backward square). Greg Kells hit 26* late, and Brenton Starke chimed in with 31*. Carey was pick of the bowlers with 4/49 off 23.

Paralowie batted again after the tea break and were 5 for not many at one stage, before Carey also stood up with bat, hitting 58* and guiding Paralowie to 5/100-odd at stumps. Nick Maxted took two wickets for Vi$ta.

Grave Digger cooks a mean barbie and we all indulged after the game... thanks mate!

Typo at the end of the day mate you did excatly as was required for your side to take the points although it was far from pretty at times you did what was needed. I actaully thought you bowled ok and thought you may of bowled a bit earlyer.

You also copped some fair abuse from Boxhead and Fitzy these lads can sledge that is for sure.

i just didnt see the point of coming out and blocking for 20 overs the way you lot did. If you's went the tonk and it came off, you probably could've declared and had more time at us for an outright.

Also, I dont understand why Browny didn't bowl as many overs. He took 4 in the first dig yeah?


And yeah, good work Matty Wiles! Took it like a champ!

[No1_Source]

but NC how are you gonna pick my team wednesday for me cos u know so much better and can keep us mmoottiivvaatteedd

[bara-stick]

Leave him alone noel if you wanted to be captain you shouldhave nominated yourself

[beeroclock]

And how bloody old would Jarrett be now btw? He'd be mid 40's and still going round in a decent grade

JJ is 42. By the looks of things still hitting them well and moves alright in the field. Done everything at Pooraka, from curator to captain and must be life member X2 at Pooraka and should be one of the ATCA.

Spot on Cougs. I was gonna correct the misconception about JJ's age, but you beat me to it. Had the pleasure of playing Shell Shield with Jamie way back in '86/'87 at Port, along with Barcs (Ingle Farm), a lad called Treloar (first name escapes me) and Crackers' older brother Scotty Balneaves (both Ingle Farm). JJ was a good player back then and I thoroughly enjoyed locking horns with him & the Pooraka boys quite a number of years later and sharing a beer or two after matches. Top lad.

Reckon it was Gary Treloar goat. Has been lovely playing against such goodmates like JJ and Cub and others over 20 odd years, priceless memories. Couldnt beat the Bulls for years but i reckon its 4 on the trot now in the Satdy comp.

[bara-stick]

Typewriter my lad always back yourself. dont worry about lossing go for the win and the glory of the fight. if you need any coaching with your batting let me know. i run friday coaching classes.

[Goat Herder]

Reckon it was Gary Treloar goat. Has been lovely playing against such goodmates like JJ and Cub and others over 20 odd years, priceless memories. Couldnt beat the Bulls for years but i reckon its 4 on the trot now in the Satdy comp.

That's him mate! Actually remembered his christian name at about 11pm last night. It was driving me nuts. "Chipper" was a handy fast bowler back in those days and him & Justy as our opening attack had pretty good tournaments by memory. I also enjoyed opening the batting with that Matthews fella too, although he couldn't keep chooks..

Remember playing Pooraka first match of the 99/00 season at Walkies and we racked up 400+ the first week. Reevesy made a ton IIRC. JJ was ribbin' me all day and finally grabbed the ball and had a crack. Only bowled the 1 over. Peeled 20 off it. Had a laugh about it later over a frothy, but he wasn't too happy at the time.