Adelaide Turf Cricket Association 2011-12

[Executive Member]

Interesting to note that they spent a lot of time in opposition change rooms after the game sharing a few jokes, whilst spending 30 seconds in The Lodge rooms

Are you implying that Goodwood paid extra?

As a former member of the very team in question that would not be the case. Goodwood have a lot of experienced players who have been around turf cricket for years. They know full well that the umpiring can be laughable at times but its A3 cricket, deal with it. If you don't like it then assemble a team to move up a grade, can't guarantee it would be a better umpiring standard though.

Easy champ
Never said anything about that
Simply pointing out that the umpires knew them and if in the same boat I would've been appealing for everything as well

The issue is the two muppets in the middle are past it and should be scoring and not umpiring

[OKC!]

Nothing like paying someone to ruin your day!

Especially when sitting at mid wicket boundary you hear the inside edge onto the pad and the 90 year old can't hear it cause he hasn't turned his hearing aid on

One of the very, very, very ordinary efforts from both umpires (especially one who is noted for being trigger happy) that I have ever seen. Would not have wanted to be a player or coach anymore, as it would be very easy to become highly frustrated and say something that the umpires would not be happy with. Well done to the BL lads for not indulging in any sledging of the two guys supposedly in charge.

Players yes but there were a couple of non players that did point out some of their errors and made a few suggestions to them eg turning hearing aids on, direct hits on a run out doesn't automatically make the guy out and that they aren't the most important people in the middle

Interesting to note that they spent a lot of time in opposition change rooms after the game sharing a few jokes, whilst spending 30 seconds in The Lodge rooms

You don't think that has anything to do with your umpires room actually just being a corner in the away change rooms? We sat next to the umpires while we padded up at your place.

[heater31]

Interesting to note that they spent a lot of time in opposition change rooms after the game sharing a few jokes, whilst spending 30 seconds in The Lodge rooms

Are you implying that Goodwood paid extra?

As a former member of the very team in question that would not be the case. Goodwood have a lot of experienced players who have been around turf cricket for years. They know full well that the umpiring can be laughable at times but its A3 cricket, deal with it. If you don't like it then assemble a team to move up a grade, can't guarantee it would be a better umpiring standard though.

Easy champ
Never said anything about that
Simply pointing out that the umpires knew them and if in the same boat I would've been appealing for everything as well

The issue is the two muppets in the middle are past it and should be scoring and not umpiring

Hence why they do it. I only played one season there in A3. It's a two way street, we were shat on by the men in blue shirts numerous times. Worked in favour about the same amount.

[stretch]

Saw an interesting bit of captaincy Sat.

An opposition team was sent in to bat out the last 30 overs of the day having lost the first innings and been set a pretty unlikely target to chase for victory. The team in question was sitting second to bottom and so in danger of relegation come seasons end.

What's got me stumped is rather than attempt to make some runs and score some bonus points to lift themselves out of relegation the team instead blocked out the remaining 30 overs without attempting to score. We're not talking about batting conservatively and waiting for the bad ball to come, instead think 'let everything possible go through to the keeper and block anything hitting the stumps' without ever considering a run to change the strike over.

Now I'm pretty sure once you've lost on first innings you've got nothing to lose, only bonus and outright points to gain. Giving away points to the opposition would not in any way shape their relegation battle. My question is what was the bloke thinking?

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Saw an interesting bit of captaincy Sat.

An opposition team was sent in to bat out the last 30 overs of the day having lost the first innings and been set a pretty unlikely target to chase for victory. The team in question was sitting second to bottom and so in danger of relegation come seasons end.

What's got me stumped is rather than attempt to make some runs and score some bonus points to lift themselves out of relegation the team instead blocked out the remaining 30 overs without attempting to score. We're not talking about batting conservatively and waiting for the bad ball to come, instead think 'let everything possible go through to the keeper and block anything hitting the stumps' without ever considering a run to change the strike over.

Now I'm pretty sure once you've lost on first innings you've got nothing to lose, only bonus and outright points to gain. Giving away points to the opposition would not in any way shape their relegation battle. My question is what was the bloke thinking?

What game was that? Surely you don't expect them to just gift you an outright for the sake of a few bonus points

[stretch]

Saw an interesting bit of captaincy Sat.

An opposition team was sent in to bat out the last 30 overs of the day having lost the first innings and been set a pretty unlikely target to chase for victory. The team in question was sitting second to bottom and so in danger of relegation come seasons end.

What's got me stumped is rather than attempt to make some runs and score some bonus points to lift themselves out of relegation the team instead blocked out the remaining 30 overs without attempting to score. We're not talking about batting conservatively and waiting for the bad ball to come, instead think 'let everything possible go through to the keeper and block anything hitting the stumps' without ever considering a run to change the strike over.

Now I'm pretty sure once you've lost on first innings you've got nothing to lose, only bonus and outright points to gain. Giving away points to the opposition would not in any way shape their relegation battle. My question is what was the bloke thinking?

What game was that? Surely you don't expect them to just gift you an outright for the sake of a few bonus points

B2 game. Goodwood v Concordia.

You're right, you'd never gift a team an outright. But i know if I was walking out to bat I'd be looking to make runs where I could rather than play french cricket.

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Saw an interesting bit of captaincy Sat.

An opposition team was sent in to bat out the last 30 overs of the day having lost the first innings and been set a pretty unlikely target to chase for victory. The team in question was sitting second to bottom and so in danger of relegation come seasons end.

What's got me stumped is rather than attempt to make some runs and score some bonus points to lift themselves out of relegation the team instead blocked out the remaining 30 overs without attempting to score. We're not talking about batting conservatively and waiting for the bad ball to come, instead think 'let everything possible go through to the keeper and block anything hitting the stumps' without ever considering a run to change the strike over.

Now I'm pretty sure once you've lost on first innings you've got nothing to lose, only bonus and outright points to gain. Giving away points to the opposition would not in any way shape their relegation battle. My question is what was the bloke thinking?

What game was that? Surely you don't expect them to just gift you an outright for the sake of a few bonus points

B2 game. Goodwood v Concordia.

You're right, you'd never gift a team an outright. But i know if I was walking out to bat I'd be looking to make runs where I could rather than play french cricket.

Well, it may have seemed like french cricket to you, but it seems to have done the job. Concordia are stone motherless in B2 and have already lost outright 3 times. I'm sure they would have been a player or two short on Saturday, so doing what they did to stop the fourth outright makes sense.

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Some strange captaincy on Sat. Side sitting 2nd on ladder sets the bottom team (who were short on players) 194 off 30 overs in 2nd innings and wonders why they didn't win outright?

[Trader]

Concordia are only last in B2 cause they are too busy stacking their LO side.

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Concordia are only last in B2 cause they are too busy stacking their LO side.

I'm sure they are not the only team guilty of that

[Dogmatic]

Saw an interesting bit of captaincy Sat.

An opposition team was sent in to bat out the last 30 overs of the day having lost the first innings and been set a pretty unlikely target to chase for victory. The team in question was sitting second to bottom and so in danger of relegation come seasons end.

What's got me stumped is rather than attempt to make some runs and score some bonus points to lift themselves out of relegation the team instead blocked out the remaining 30 overs without attempting to score. We're not talking about batting conservatively and waiting for the bad ball to come, instead think 'let everything possible go through to the keeper and block anything hitting the stumps' without ever considering a run to change the strike over.

Now I'm pretty sure once you've lost on first innings you've got nothing to lose, only bonus and outright points to gain. Giving away points to the opposition would not in any way shape their relegation battle. My question is what was the bloke thinking?

On the flip side why would you set that target if you are playing a bottom team?
Could have declared earlier,
Their points make no difference to Goodwood.

[sometalent]

Happen to stop in a see Para Hlls play Saturday. Saw a left arm spinner bowling for them, the kid goes alright. Heard he isn't happy out there due to a fallout with his captain, can anyone from the club or on here confirm or deny this? Would be a good pick up

[no_remorse28]

Does anyone know were to locate the Bylaw on Follow ons, is it half the score or 100 runs, and does it have to be enforced or can u just bat again, Curiosity

[old fullback]

Does anyone know were to locate the Bylaw on Follow ons, is it half the score or 100 runs, and does it have to be enforced or can u just bat again, Curiosity

I believe it to be 100 runs, and no you do not have to enforce it.

[Trader]

Does anyone know were to locate the Bylaw on Follow ons, is it half the score or 100 runs, and does it have to be enforced or can u just bat again, Curiosity

I believe it to be 100 runs, and no you do not have to enforce it.

Correct. Never heard of the "half the score" version!!!

[Yardy Lard]

Does anyone know were to locate the Bylaw on Follow ons, is it half the score or 100 runs, and does it have to be enforced or can u just bat again, Curiosity

Rule on follow-ons unless changed recently has always been:
This is an ICC law and may be different or changed by Adelaide Turf as they often have their own rules.
This rule has been in since the mid 70's, regarding follow-ons in Test, First Class, District Cricket and Adelaide Turf, unless recently changed.
5 Day cricket - 200 runs
3 and 4 Day cricket - 150 runs
2 Day cricket - 100 runs
1 Day cricket - 75 runs

Have been in a side asked to follow on in all of the above, except 5 day cricket (which have never played)
Most embarrassing was being 180 behind at Sedden Park, (Trust Bank Park) in Hamilton (NZ) in a four day game, but managed to salvage a draw.

No enforcement of the follow-on at all. A side can elect to bat again, or send the opposition back in.

[affup]

Its getting pretty tight in A2 now with the top 5 teams having only 6 points separating them.
Flinders Uni 106.360 still to play Ingle Farm/Modbury/Hectorville
Pooraka 105.120 Marion/Para Hills/Reynella
Para Hills 103.905 SPOC/Pooraka/Modbury
Ingle Farm 103.470 Flinders Uni/Hectorville/Flinders Pk
Marion 100.310 Pooraka/Old Scotch/Concordia

A few massive games this week could make or break some teams

[bulldogs]

Its getting pretty tight in A2 now with the top 5 teams having only 6 points separating them.
Flinders Uni 106.360 still to play Ingle Farm/Modbury/Hectorville
Pooraka 105.120 Marion/Para Hills/Reynella
Para Hills 103.905 SPOC/Pooraka/Modbury
Ingle Farm 103.470 Flinders Uni/Hectorville/Flinders Pk
Marion 100.310 Pooraka/Old Scotch/Concordia

A few massive games this week could make or break some teams

very correct affup, huge round of games. Concordia have also kept themselves in the hunt.

[OKC!]

Its getting pretty tight in A2 now with the top 5 teams having only 6 points separating them.
Flinders Uni 106.360 still to play Ingle Farm/Modbury/Hectorville
Pooraka 105.120 Marion/Para Hills/Reynella
Para Hills 103.905 SPOC/Pooraka/Modbury
Ingle Farm 103.470 Flinders Uni/Hectorville/Flinders Pk
Marion 100.310 Pooraka/Old Scotch/Concordia

A few massive games this week could make or break some teams

Going on our recent form of losing 3 of 4 home matches this year we will be glad to get away for the last 3 games and hopfully continue our unbeaten streak away from home!

Gonna be very close come last round. Very surprised Flinders Uni are top!!

[Down the Hill]

And why does it surprise you that the FUCC are top OKC.