Grade Cricket

[the star]

Must agree with coverking. Had torrens held their catches, dropping head twice on 33 then 43 game would've shifted. Cronin and weaver bowled extremely well. Well bowled Peter George aswell, kept torrens in the game with his 4wickets.
But what a catch by the 1st slipper for torrens... Absolute ripper.
The downside was the pissed idiot/s in the bradman stand who felt the need to continually drop f bombs and tell crosswaite what he thought of him. Bad by security who did nothing about it.
Looking from the stand was there some animosity between croswaite and TTG? Looked like some sledging was going on out there.
Congrats to TTG on the double t20 and one day comps.

Perhaps TTG were reminding Crosthwaite who the current Redbacks keeper is...........

[heater31]

The downside was the pissed idiot/s in the bradman stand who felt the need to continually drop f bombs and tell crosswaite what he thought of him. Bad by security who did nothing about it.

Ha!

I have seen a hero security guard confiscate a tennis ball from the hill before at a Grade match at Adelaide Oval. I certainly don't expect them to do their job properly when they are really required

[Willo]

Congratulations to the Bulls on their win.
After being 1/80 after 14 overs chasing 174 we really should have coasted to a win. However, the Bulls really outplayed us from that point on and thoroughly deserved their win. Matthew Weaver and Tim Cronin bowled superbly. Yes, there were a few stinkers of decisions given but we should never have got us into the position that one or two decisions could concern us.
Anyway, now onto the two-day comp and hoping that our batting shows a bit more resilience.
Cheers

Hopefully you are talking about Mickan being absolutely plumb first ball. Disappointed, saying congratualtions and then talking about poor umpiring. I suggest all those that think Cullen was not out book a optomotrist appointment this week, from the Bulls lads, hitting middle half way up. Anyway winners can smile, losers can do whatever they like. Probably bottom line is that TTG put the squeeze on and you were unable to handle it - finals do that.

Bulls Forever, you must have been watching the last wicket with all those pissed wankers in the Bradman Stand, or you were one of them! Cullen was hit that high, it was a disgraceful decision. TTG deserved to win, no doubt, but having a cheap potshot at Bulldogproud (one of the fairest blokes going around), maybe that sums you up as a bloke!

You guys enjoy the break, now you just have to learn how to play 2 day cricket! One A Grade flag (17 years ago) is a pretty ordinary record by any Club!!

[smac]

At least they used their own players to get there.

[Lightning McQueen]

Congratulations to the Bulls on their win.
After being 1/80 after 14 overs chasing 174 we really should have coasted to a win. However, the Bulls really outplayed us from that point on and thoroughly deserved their win. Matthew Weaver and Tim Cronin bowled superbly. Yes, there were a few stinkers of decisions given but we should never have got us into the position that one or two decisions could concern us.
Anyway, now onto the two-day comp and hoping that our batting shows a bit more resilience.
Cheers

Hopefully you are talking about Mickan being absolutely plumb first ball. Disappointed, saying congratualtions and then talking about poor umpiring. I suggest all those that think Cullen was not out book a optomotrist appointment this week, from the Bulls lads, hitting middle half way up. Anyway winners can smile, losers can do whatever they like. Probably bottom line is that TTG put the squeeze on and you were unable to handle it - finals do that.

A bit uncalled for, it was a very modest post from bulldogproud.

[Footy Smart]

At least they used their own players to get there.

[heater31]

You guys enjoy the break, now you just have to learn how to play 2 day cricket! One A Grade flag (17 years ago) is a pretty ordinary record by any Club!!

Wouldn't have won any if it wasn't for the biggest choke in modern history....

[Footy Smart]

The downside was the pissed idiot/s in the bradman stand who felt the need to continually drop f bombs and tell crosswaite what he thought of him. Bad by security who did nothing about it.

Ha!

I have seen a hero security guard confiscate a tennis ball from the hill before at a Grade match at Adelaide Oval. I certainly don't expect them to do their job properly when they are really required

They did come and tell one of our blokes to stop swearing (one warning and he awas out) we shut him up and it was fine. Funny to note that the first 'f bomb' that was yelled out from the Bradman stand came from a WT supporter during our batting innings. From all reports the WT boys on the hill who made there way down the fence while we were fielding werent to complimentary of our players when fielding on the boundary. Dont let the facts get in the way of a good story!

[Bulls forever]

Congratulations to the Bulls on their win.
After being 1/80 after 14 overs chasing 174 we really should have coasted to a win. However, the Bulls really outplayed us from that point on and thoroughly deserved their win. Matthew Weaver and Tim Cronin bowled superbly. Yes, there were a few stinkers of decisions given but we should never have got us into the position that one or two decisions could concern us.
Anyway, now onto the two-day comp and hoping that our batting shows a bit more resilience.
Cheers

Hopefully you are talking about Mickan being absolutely plumb first ball. Disappointed, saying congratualtions and then talking about poor umpiring. I suggest all those that think Cullen was not out book a optomotrist appointment this week, from the Bulls lads, hitting middle half way up. Anyway winners can smile, losers can do whatever they like. Probably bottom line is that TTG put the squeeze on and you were unable to handle it - finals do that.

Bulls Forever, you must have been watching the last wicket with all those pissed wankers in the Bradman Stand, or you were one of them! Cullen was hit that high, it was a disgraceful decision. TTG deserved to win, no doubt, but having a cheap potshot at Bulldogproud (one of the fairest blokes going around), maybe that sums you up as a bloke!

You guys enjoy the break, now you just have to learn how to play 2 day cricket! One A Grade flag (17 years ago) is a pretty ordinary record by any Club!!

Gee Willo, that hurts, I know Bulldog very well and respect his ability and his role with WT, he is a true WT supporter. But to throw mud at TTG supporters is very much ignoring the role of the WT supporters in front of the scoreboard, who had a fair bit to say to the TTG players. I think I would take the version of the players rather than someone who was watching from the outer, such as yourself. Lets face it, there are people who never think they are out and some of them are pretty much well known in the Grade ranks. Anyway good luck with your imports in the 2 day stuff. Gee let me think about that, you bag TTG for not winning many 2 day premierships. I suggest you look at your clubs record. Won one a couple of years ago and even with your all star import teams of the 70's and 80's you won didlly squat, oh let me think even more, it was one of your imports that won you the flag a few years ago, gee didn't he learn his cricket at TTG. nEVER LET THE TRUTH GET IN THE WAY OF A SEEMINGLY IMPRESSIVE POST.

[Willo]

Congratulations to the Bulls on their win.
After being 1/80 after 14 overs chasing 174 we really should have coasted to a win. However, the Bulls really outplayed us from that point on and thoroughly deserved their win. Matthew Weaver and Tim Cronin bowled superbly. Yes, there were a few stinkers of decisions given but we should never have got us into the position that one or two decisions could concern us.
Anyway, now onto the two-day comp and hoping that our batting shows a bit more resilience.
Cheers

Hopefully you are talking about Mickan being absolutely plumb first ball. Disappointed, saying congratualtions and then talking about poor umpiring. I suggest all those that think Cullen was not out book a optomotrist appointment this week, from the Bulls lads, hitting middle half way up. Anyway winners can smile, losers can do whatever they like. Probably bottom line is that TTG put the squeeze on and you were unable to handle it - finals do that.

Bulls Forever, you must have been watching the last wicket with all those pissed wankers in the Bradman Stand, or you were one of them! Cullen was hit that high, it was a disgraceful decision. TTG deserved to win, no doubt, but having a cheap potshot at Bulldogproud (one of the fairest blokes going around), maybe that sums you up as a bloke!

You guys enjoy the break, now you just have to learn how to play 2 day cricket! One A Grade flag (17 years ago) is a pretty ordinary record by any Club!!

Gee Willo, that hurts, I know Bulldog very well and respect his ability and his role with WT, he is a true WT supporter. But to throw mud at TTG supporters is very much ignoring the role of the WT supporters in front of the scoreboard, who had a fair bit to say to the TTG players. I think I would take the version of the players rather than someone who was watching from the outer, such as yourself. Lets face it, there are people who never think they are out and some of them are pretty much well known in the Grade ranks. Anyway good luck with your imports in the 2 day stuff. Gee let me think about that, you bag TTG for not winning many 2 day premierships. I suggest you look at your clubs record. Won one a couple of years ago and even with your all star import teams of the 70's and 80's you won didlly squat, oh let me think even more, it was one of your imports that won you the flag a few years ago, gee didn't he learn his cricket at TTG. nEVER LET THE TRUTH GET IN THE WAY OF A SEEMINGLY IMPRESSIVE POST.

I never mentioned players thinking they were never out. Said the Cullen decision was a shocker, 99% of people at the ground agree, only the absolute one-eyed TTG supporters like yourself could not see that!

As for bagging West Torrens record, I would not go there if I was you. Several other Clubs could have a go, but TTG - give me a break!

Maybe you should have a look at how your Juniors are run, the BANK SA Coach and Team Manager were a disgrace when they were due to play West Torrens, telling their kids we are better not playing and getting a draw, knowing they would lose if they played. Even moved to a hard wicket and were still too soft to play. The laughing and carrying on by the group when the umpires sided with them summed up that group. Karma won in the end as they got the harder semi, and West Torrens go on to their 5th GF win in the last 6 years.

Anyway, enjoy the off season once again, finals for the "real" cricket about to start!

[Footy Smart]

I never mentioned players thinking they were never out. Said the Cullen decision was a shocker, 99% of people at the ground agree, only the absolute one-eyed TTG supporters like yourself could not see that!

As for bagging West Torrens record, I would not go there if I was you. Several other Clubs could have a go, but TTG - give me a break!

Maybe you should have a look at how your Juniors are run, the BANK SA Coach and Team Manager were a disgrace when they were due to play West Torrens, telling their kids we are better not playing and getting a draw, knowing they would lose if they played. Even moved to a hard wicket and were still too soft to play. The laughing and carrying on by the group when the umpires sided with them summed up that group. Karma won in the end as they got the harder semi, and West Torrens go on to their 5th GF win in the last 6 years.

Anyway, enjoy the off season once again, finals for the "real" cricket about to start!

get back on the blower vac and broom willo

Player safety was of the upmost importance on that day and the fact that you guys wanted to play on a flodded/mud caked/slippery hard wicket as you had lost the day before shows you dont care about your kids. There was no telling the players we were better off not playing. We werent willing to play on that hard wicket after we had played a 20/20 on a dodgey hard wicket the day before and one of our bolwers had injured himself also, not all of the players had satisfactory sandshoes which also added to the danger of playing on hard wicket. Our U16s play and train on turf. Im glad the umpires showed good sense and didnt let rumbles bully them into playing.

as for A's a couple a bad day in the field (Adelaide chased down 330) and the first innings of the season (Southerns chasing 130) cost us this year, but hey thats cricket.

[The Hound]

I never mentioned players thinking they were never out. Said the Cullen decision was a shocker, 99% of people at the ground agree, only the absolute one-eyed TTG supporters like yourself could not see that!

As for bagging West Torrens record, I would not go there if I was you. Several other Clubs could have a go, but TTG - give me a break!

Maybe you should have a look at how your Juniors are run, the BANK SA Coach and Team Manager were a disgrace when they were due to play West Torrens, telling their kids we are better not playing and getting a draw, knowing they would lose if they played. Even moved to a hard wicket and were still too soft to play. The laughing and carrying on by the group when the umpires sided with them summed up that group. Karma won in the end as they got the harder semi, and West Torrens go on to their 5th GF win in the last 6 years.

Anyway, enjoy the off season once again, finals for the "real" cricket about to start!

get back on the blower vac and broom willo

Player safety was of the upmost importance on that day and the fact that you guys wanted to play on a flodded/mud caked/slippery hard wicket as you had lost the day before shows you dont care about your kids. There was no telling the players we were better off not playing. We werent willing to play on that hard wicket after we had played a 20/20 on a dodgey hard wicket the day before and one of our bolwers had injured himself also, not all of the players had satisfactory sandshoes which also added to the danger of playing on hard wicket. Our U16s play and train on turf. Im glad the umpires showed good sense and didnt let rumbles bully them into playing.

as for A's a couple a bad day in the field (Adelaide chased down 330) and the first innings of the season (Southerns chasing 130) cost us this year, but hey thats cricket.

Gee Willo you are a bit rough on that call mate, it's called risk management and the coach has some responsibility with that as well. I am sure you got called worse than that while running around in your white uniform on Saturday arvos.

And i guess ALL of your decisions when you put the whistle to your mouth were 100% correct, it's a game of cricket mate, just think about the appalling events in 3rd world countries, you blokes game 2nd out of a 13 team comp not a bad effort FFS.

[bulldogproud2]

Guys, let's just reel our heads in, shake and make up.
Once again, congratulations to TTG on the win. Winners are grinners... and the losers can hopefully make amends in the two day comp.
Sorry about my statement re the TTG supporters. It just didn't sound good from where I was. I did not hear the comments of the Eagles supporters. If they made some derogatory comments, may I please apologise on their behalf.
Thanks to those who stood up for me. I think my comments may have also been partially made because I was still gutted at the result. Once again, apologies. Time to move on and look towards the two day comp, as said before.

Re the comments re imports though: Smith J., Smith K., Haslett, Mickan, Drew, Kelly, George and Bourn have never played senior cricket anywhere but West Torrens. Stanborough (Wizz) was not getting enough A Grade opportunities where he was previously so needed to move somewhere. Cullen (DC) was also struggling where he was previously and has regained a lot of his form at West Torrens. That only leaves Crossy as a real 'import'. Not much different from most teams, in fact a lot less imported talent than quite a few other sides.

Cheers

[Footy Smart]

Guys, let's just reel our heads in, shake and make up.
Once again, congratulations to TTG on the win. Winners are grinners... and the losers can hopefully make amends in the two day comp.
Sorry about my statement re the TTG supporters. It just didn't sound good from where I was. I did not hear the comments of the Eagles supporters. If they made some derogatory comments, may I please apologise on their behalf.
Thanks to those who stood up for me. I think my comments may have also been partially made because I was still gutted at the result. Once again, apologies. Time to move on and look towards the two day comp, as said before.

Re the comments re imports though: Smith J., Smith K., Haslett, Mickan, Drew, Kelly, George and Bourn have never played senior cricket anywhere but West Torrens. Stanborough (Wizz) was not getting enough A Grade opportunities where he was previously so needed to move somewhere. Cullen (DC) was also struggling where he was previously and has regained a lot of his form at West Torrens. That only leaves Crossy as a real 'import'. Not much different from most teams, in fact a lot less imported talent than quite a few other sides.

Cheers

Well said bulldog, this was turning into a portland/Port Dist type title fight in the Div SAAFL thread

I guess we are proud of what we have achieved on and off the field in the last few years. We got our back up when we felt our success was down played and then willo piped up and questioned our clubs history and integrity which is a true reflection of him as a person and not your club. (my father played for West Torrens so I have no ill feeling towards WT whatsoever)

We as a club dropped our professionalism and standard as a grade club a while back. We the players and dually assisted by the board/coaches put measures in place to turn things around and stop us bottoming out on and off the field (ie Port Adelaide). The rapid improvement of the standard at our club on and off the field has finally got some results with our home grown talent. We are a very very young squad as a whole and to achieve the 2 successes in the one season is a massive step in where we want to go. 2 day comp is next.

[Willo]

Guys, let's just reel our heads in, shake and make up.
Once again, congratulations to TTG on the win. Winners are grinners... and the losers can hopefully make amends in the two day comp.
Sorry about my statement re the TTG supporters. It just didn't sound good from where I was. I did not hear the comments of the Eagles supporters. If they made some derogatory comments, may I please apologise on their behalf.
Thanks to those who stood up for me. I think my comments may have also been partially made because I was still gutted at the result. Once again, apologies. Time to move on and look towards the two day comp, as said before.

Re the comments re imports though: Smith J., Smith K., Haslett, Mickan, Drew, Kelly, George and Bourn have never played senior cricket anywhere but West Torrens. Stanborough (Wizz) was not getting enough A Grade opportunities where he was previously so needed to move somewhere. Cullen (DC) was also struggling where he was previously and has regained a lot of his form at West Torrens. That only leaves Crossy as a real 'import'. Not much different from most teams, in fact a lot less imported talent than quite a few other sides.

Cheers

Well said bulldog, this was turning into a portland/Port Dist type title fight in the Div SAAFL thread

I guess we are proud of what we have achieved on and off the field in the last few years. We got our back up when we felt our success was down played and then willo piped up and questioned our clubs history and integrity which is a true reflection of him as a person and not your club. (my father played for West Torrens so I have no ill feeling towards WT whatsoever)

We as a club dropped our professionalism and standard as a grade club a while back. We the players and dually assisted by the board/coaches put measures in place to turn things around and stop us bottoming out on and off the field (ie Port Adelaide). The rapid improvement of the standard at our club on and off the field has finally got some results with our home grown talent. We are a very very young squad as a whole and to achieve the 2 successes in the one season is a massive step in where we want to go. 2 day comp is next.

"True reflection on him as a bloke" - Harsh call!

If you were the bloke with the Bank SA TTG Coach that day at the Paddocks, then I am not suprised by those comments - that bloke was one of the most arrogant people you will ever come across. We had several Country lads in our team who all said they would NEVER play cricket if they did not play on that pitch, it was fine. We teach our kids it is better to play and lose than be wimps. Anyway, worked out great for us in the end!

Lastly, well done to TTG for winning two Premierships in one season, an amazing effort. West Torrens looked like they may jag the One day comp and two day comp at one stage, but with a few injuries and an apparent loss of form, it may be all over after the first week of finals! They could very well end the season with nothing, hoping they prove me wrong!

[Footy Smart]

Guys, let's just reel our heads in, shake and make up.
Once again, congratulations to TTG on the win. Winners are grinners... and the losers can hopefully make amends in the two day comp.
Sorry about my statement re the TTG supporters. It just didn't sound good from where I was. I did not hear the comments of the Eagles supporters. If they made some derogatory comments, may I please apologise on their behalf.
Thanks to those who stood up for me. I think my comments may have also been partially made because I was still gutted at the result. Once again, apologies. Time to move on and look towards the two day comp, as said before.

Re the comments re imports though: Smith J., Smith K., Haslett, Mickan, Drew, Kelly, George and Bourn have never played senior cricket anywhere but West Torrens. Stanborough (Wizz) was not getting enough A Grade opportunities where he was previously so needed to move somewhere. Cullen (DC) was also struggling where he was previously and has regained a lot of his form at West Torrens. That only leaves Crossy as a real 'import'. Not much different from most teams, in fact a lot less imported talent than quite a few other sides.

Cheers

Well said bulldog, this was turning into a portland/Port Dist type title fight in the Div SAAFL thread

I guess we are proud of what we have achieved on and off the field in the last few years. We got our back up when we felt our success was down played and then willo piped up and questioned our clubs history and integrity which is a true reflection of him as a person and not your club. (my father played for West Torrens so I have no ill feeling towards WT whatsoever)

We as a club dropped our professionalism and standard as a grade club a while back. We the players and dually assisted by the board/coaches put measures in place to turn things around and stop us bottoming out on and off the field (ie Port Adelaide). The rapid improvement of the standard at our club on and off the field has finally got some results with our home grown talent. We are a very very young squad as a whole and to achieve the 2 successes in the one season is a massive step in where we want to go. 2 day comp is next.

"True reflection on him as a bloke" - Harsh call!

If you were the bloke with the Bank SA TTG Coach that day at the Paddocks, then I am not suprised by those comments - that bloke was one of the most arrogant people you will ever come across. We had several Country lads in our team who all said they would NEVER play cricket if they did not play on that pitch, it was fine. We teach our kids it is better to play and lose than be wimps. Anyway, worked out great for us in the end!

Lastly, well done to TTG for winning two Premierships in one season, an amazing effort. West Torrens looked like they may jag the One day comp and two day comp at one stage, but with a few injuries and an apparent loss of form, it may be all over after the first week of finals! They could very well end the season with nothing, hoping they prove me wrong!

lets not get started on the arrogant thing and if caring for our players safety means we are wimps then so be it. Well done on your win, having won a Shell Shield premiership myself (actually against WT funny enough) its a great comp and great feeling. We as a club couldnt be prouder of our lads going through the minor round of the comp undefeated and only loosing a close one to Kensies who thoroughly deserved their win.

[Aerie]

West Torrens have won the club championship with 3 out of 4 wins against Northern Dist today (A's, C's and D's won). A's, B's and C's in finals - hopefully some premierships to come!

Semi Finals:
A Grade
Woodville vs Sturt
Kensington vs West Torrens

B Grade
Northern Dist vs Sturt
West Torrens vs Woodville

C Grade
Southern Dist vs Glenelg
West Torrens vs Woodville

D Grade
Kensington vs Northern Dist
Sturt vs East Torrens

[oldeagle]

End of minor round. Bradman medal night coming up next week.

My crack at SACA grade team of the year

Raphael S (Adelaide)
Smith J (West Torrens)
Sayers A. (Woodville)
Brown J (Kensington)
Evans T (Tea Tree Gully)
Davey T (Tea Tree Gully)
Thomson D (Sturt)
Kelly T (West Torrens)
Joraslafsky T (Southern)
Panelli J (Kensington)

Rising Star Head T (Tea Tree Gully)
Bradman Medal Smith J (West Torrens)

Women's
Is Karen Rolten still playing?

[heater31]

End of minor round. Bradman medal night coming up next week.

My crack at SACA grade team of the year

Raphael S (Adelaide)
Smith J (West Torrens)
Sayers A. (Woodville)
Brown J (Kensington)
Evans T (Tea Tree Gully)
Davey T (Tea Tree Gully)
Thomson D (Sturt)
Kelly T (West Torrens)
Joraslafsky T (Southern)
Panelli J (Kensington)

Rising Star Head T (Tea Tree Gully)
Bradman Medal Smith J (West Torrens)

Women's
Is Karen Rolten still playing?

No

[Dogwatcher]

Wrap up of the final round of SACA district cricket:

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-GO