by Tony Clifton » Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:06 pm
by Eagles2014 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:37 pm
Tony Clifton wrote:There was a post in here a little while ago that a number of Uni old boys were unhappy that they had so many overseas players and interstate blow ins.
If they don't go down the interstate/overseas path there aren't many other options.
by daysofourlives » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:04 pm
Eagles2014 wrote:Tony Clifton wrote:There was a post in here a little while ago that a number of Uni old boys were unhappy that they had so many overseas players and interstate blow ins.
If they don't go down the interstate/overseas path there aren't many other options.
Tend to agree with this, is a no win situation. We all complained they had a team of overseas players last year, they apparently are not going to do that this year, so they have to target players from other Clubs which everyone hates also.
They have requested their own Zones so they can have Junior teams also, but Clubs have rejected this too.
Don't know the solution here, very tricky. Good for players like Brazell that get well looked after!
by Aerie » Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:12 am
the smokey wrote:Adelaide Uni strike again! - poaching another young under 21 cricketer from TTG - Seems they have changed from recruiting poms & NT cricketers to recruiting young lads within the state junior high performance areas!! but don't worry they will say that no money/scholarships are changing hands.
Is this really the best thing for cricket in South Australia?
Young blokes who are developed and encouraged by there clubs only to be poached with financial incentives at a young age!
Can't wait to hear the we don't spend money on player statements again!
by Footy Smart » Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:40 am
Aerie wrote:the smokey wrote:Adelaide Uni strike again! - poaching another young under 21 cricketer from TTG - Seems they have changed from recruiting poms & NT cricketers to recruiting young lads within the state junior high performance areas!! but don't worry they will say that no money/scholarships are changing hands.
Is this really the best thing for cricket in South Australia?
Young blokes who are developed and encouraged by there clubs only to be poached with financial incentives at a young age!
Can't wait to hear the we don't spend money on player statements again!
Tea Tree Gully did exactly the same thing only a few seasons ago. Plenty of clubs other than Uni have poached good young players from opposition clubs.
by North Eastern Nuffy » Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:45 am
by Lightning McQueen » Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:48 am
the smokey wrote:
No they haven't which brings a smile to most clubs faces I'm sure.... but i think the point that's being made is that it do you think its fine that a club offers cash, scholarships etc to young players to recruit them!
by Off The Wall » Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:27 am
by the smokey » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:01 am
Off The Wall wrote:All clubs poach, whether they are successful at doing so or not. A few really need to get of their high horses that's for sure.
by The Hound » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:04 am
daysofourlives wrote:Eagles2014 wrote:Tony Clifton wrote:There was a post in here a little while ago that a number of Uni old boys were unhappy that they had so many overseas players and interstate blow ins.
If they don't go down the interstate/overseas path there aren't many other options.
Tend to agree with this, is a no win situation. We all complained they had a team of overseas players last year, they apparently are not going to do that this year, so they have to target players from other Clubs which everyone hates also.
They have requested their own Zones so they can have Junior teams also, but Clubs have rejected this too.
Don't know the solution here, very tricky. Good for players like Brazell that get well looked after!
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The solution is obvious, get rid of them
by Tony Clifton » Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:52 am
The Hound wrote:Here is another solution - Uni have no juniors, Eastern Suburbs Junior Cricket club have no seniors and have teams from Under 17 down. Those players that play for ESJCC can stay with their PC club if they have one, and players that aren't aligned to a PC club can become Uni players. All of a sudden Uni get junior sides. Simples!
by Off The Wall » Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:53 pm
the smokey wrote:Off The Wall wrote:All clubs poach, whether they are successful at doing so or not. A few really need to get of their high horses that's for sure.
Are you saying that you agree with clubs approaching kids under the age of 18 with money and scholarships to convince them to play for them?
by heater31 » Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:58 pm
What about the time and effort Grade clubs put into these players seeking a free ride.Off The Wall wrote:the smokey wrote:Off The Wall wrote:All clubs poach, whether they are successful at doing so or not. A few really need to get of their high horses that's for sure.
Are you saying that you agree with clubs approaching kids under the age of 18 with money and scholarships to convince them to play for them?
Just because your zoned to a particular area, doesnt make you property of a club. If you can be rewarded for the sport you love playing, then why not.
by Off The Wall » Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:50 pm
heater31 wrote:What about the time and effort Grade clubs put into these players seeking a free ride.Off The Wall wrote:the smokey wrote:Off The Wall wrote:All clubs poach, whether they are successful at doing so or not. A few really need to get of their high horses that's for sure.
Are you saying that you agree with clubs approaching kids under the age of 18 with money and scholarships to convince them to play for them?
Just because your zoned to a particular area, doesnt make you property of a club. If you can be rewarded for the sport you love playing, then why not.
Don't forget a lot of these People in Premier Cricket Clubs are volunteers or if they are paid poorly for the time the put in.....
by Tony Clifton » Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:56 pm
by The Hound » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:42 am
Tony Clifton wrote:Won't mention clubs or player but...
One whisper I heard was that a club offered a young player a good financial deal to move clubs. The player didn't really want to leave but hard to onock it back... went back to his club who matched the offer. Didn't want to lose him. Straight away that's x dollars out of grade cricket - not able to be used for coaching, facilities, junior development.
by The Hound » Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:46 am
Tony Clifton wrote:The Hound wrote:Here is another solution - Uni have no juniors, Eastern Suburbs Junior Cricket club have no seniors and have teams from Under 17 down. Those players that play for ESJCC can stay with their PC club if they have one, and players that aren't aligned to a PC club can become Uni players. All of a sudden Uni get junior sides. Simples!
I actually heard that is one of the proposals Uni have run with before. That they'd form junior teams but only with the players who had missed out on selection at grade clubs.
The grade clubs said no.
by billy » Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:31 pm
by Tony Clifton » Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:24 pm
by billy » Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:56 am
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