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[Aerie]

It's one day rules isn't it - 50 overs? Just 20 points on the line, except in the ET vs TTG game.

[Insider_Trading]

Unless the rules have changed this season.

Beause one game got underway it remains a 2 day game (in Division 1).
So 105 overs will be bowled at all games next week. No compulsory declarations. Just 105 overs to be bowled. Points still the same 20 with a result. Draw is still an option.



As far as I'm aware, Division 2 is considered a different competition.
so looking at their scores, no one got underway and it will be a 50 over game next Saturday

[Eagles2014]

Unless the rules have changed this season.

Beause one game got underway it remains a 2 day game (in Division 1).
So 105 overs will be bowled at all games next week. No compulsory declarations. Just 105 overs to be bowled. Points still the same 20 with a result. Draw is still an option.



As far as I'm aware, Division 2 is considered a different competition.
so looking at their scores, no one got underway and it will be a 50 over game next Saturday

Spot on IT, Div 1 games played as two day rules with 105 overs for the day.

Most times when this happens the teams agree to bat say 55 overs and give the chasing team the remaining overs. No way Woodville are doing this with WT, too much angst between them. WT will need to bowl first, hopefully get them out within 60-70 overs and JFM goes berserk in the chase. Five points each for a draw the likely result. Woodville relegated already so will want to take WT down with them.

With TTG 7/103 there will be a result in that match, don’t know if the winner will risk giving the loser chance for 10 points.

Adelaide may fancy getting Kensy out cheaply the way their batting has been going since Xmas.

Lots of discussion at Port and Sturt game how to get extra points, talk of first team declaring 0/1 and then other team does the same at 0/1 so get 10 points each for a draw, then play second innings for bonus 10 points. Better than both getting five points. The way the season has been corrupted already with ridiculous declarations I wouldn’t put this past them.

Division 2 all one day games next week.

[Aerie]

I didn’t realise those were the rules. Huge advantage for East Torrens then! I take back my last 2 posts!

[maxi]

Sounds like west Torrens posters are getting nervous never realised they’d never declared
to set up a game in their history. Woodville will be determined not to let them win. Will go down to last round needing to beat Adelaide to stay up
Imagine they go down and southern or northern come up!

[The Hound]

If WT go down then SACA will have the best 8 teams playing against each other next season , which was the reason they put in the two division model
Not seen a club championship table but could you go off the top 8 from that, i.e best clubs rather than best team. Not sure if that would work though.

Is Hags back coaching full time at WT?

[Arry Gablett]

If WT go down then SACA will have the best 8 teams playing against each other next season , which was the reason they put in the two division model
Not seen a club championship table but could you go off the top 8 from that, i.e best clubs rather than best team. Not sure if that would work though.

Is Hags back coaching full time at WT?

If this happens supreme court here we come West Torrens v SACA

[Brodlach]

Everyone knows the rules. Not sure why some people think some clubs deserve special treatment

[Arry Gablett]

Everyone knows the rules. Not sure why some people think some clubs deserve special treatment

It’s cause some are entitled and see themselves above the rules and others
These clubs make excuses and blame others with no self review

[Tony Clifton]

From Facebook:

The Prospect District Cricket Club wishes to announce that Steve Broberg has finished up after 5 years as Club Coach. Steve has done a fantastic job of developing our junior players in line with the strategy and we thank him sincerely for all his hard work and efforts, and wish him and the family all the best for the future.

We are pleased to announce that former player Peter Richardson will step in as interim coach for the remainder of the season.

Richo brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to our club, and we are confident he will provide the strong leadership our group needs during this period.

A formal search for a new permanent coach will commence immediately, and we will provide further updates in due course.

We ask that everyone within our cricket community get behind Richo, the existing coaches and the playing group as we focus on finishing the season positively.

[Brodlach]

Surprised there is nothing on Adelaide beating Kensington. Wouldn’t happen very often

[heater31]

Surprised there is nothing on Adelaide beating Kensington. Wouldn’t happen very often

About a Month ago Buffalos got it done against Kensington.....

They would be a game clear on top wouldn't they be now?

[Brodlach]

Forgot about the other win, amazing to get two wins

20 points clear

[Aerie]

Round 9
East Torrens 2dec/147 def Tea Tree Gully 145 & 1/26
Adelaide 5/192 def Kensington 7dec/191
Sturt 7/92 drew with Port Adelaide 8dec/185
Woodville 4/159 drew with West Torrens 8dec/233

Adelaide 130 (WT)
Sturt 110 (TTG)
Kensington 100 (WDV)
Port Adelaide 100 (ET)
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East Torrens 95 (PA)
Tea Tree Gully 75 (ST)
West Torrens 65 (ADL)
Woodville 25 (KENS)

Tricky to get results with the ET/TTG getting underway last week. Such a crucial toss to win in that game, with so much riding on the result. Adelaide secured a finals spot. Woodville secured the wooden spoon and Sturt hung on for a draw.

Like it or not, this 8 team relegation system seems to make every game crucial and that's no different heading in to the final round.

The equation looks simple in most games...

The winner of Port Adelaide vs East Torrens makes finals, the loser misses out.
Kensington need to win to secure a finals spot, but likely still make it with a loss to Woodville.
A win to Tea Tree Gully would avoid relegation, a win to Sturt secures a home final and possibly top spot.
West Torrens must win and hope TTG loses to avoid relegation, an Adelaide win secures top spot.

But.... outright and dodgy declarations could come front and centre this round.

Port and East Torrens have nothing to lose and plenty to gain if they play for an extra 10 points against each other. Port could claim top spot with an outright win and both could still make finals with a loss on 1st innings, but an outright win.

Kensington probably need to do all the work against Woodville, can't see Woodville doing Kensington any favours,

Tea Tree Gully and Sturt could both benefit from an outright result. TTG with an outside chance of making finals with an outright win and could possible avoid relegation with an outright win/1st innings loss. An outright result, either way could be important for Sturt securing a home final or avoiding missing out on finals all together.

An outright win to West Torrens would most likely be enough to avoid relegation. An outright win after a 1st innings loss would most likely be enough for Adelaide to secure top spot.

Would be interesting being a fly on the wall as the captains discuss tactics with each other over this weekend.

[Aerie]

It looks a bit simpler in Div 2. Glenelg top and straight back to Div 1 next year.

Uni will make finals if they defeat SACA U19 (and Southerns lose) or if they defeat SACA U19 outright (and Southerns lose or win 1st innings only).

Otherwise Southerns will meet Northerns in the Division 2 Prelim Final.

If Prospect and SACA U19 both get the same number of points, it will come down to their very tight Quotient to see who takes home the Wooden Spoon. It would be Prospect's 10th Wooden Spoon in the last 14 seasons.

[Lightning McQueen]

It looks a bit simpler in Div 2. Glenelg top and straight back to Div 1 next year.

Uni will make finals if they defeat SACA U19 (and Southerns lose) or if they defeat SACA U19 outright (and Southerns lose or win 1st innings only).

Otherwise Southerns will meet Northerns in the Division 2 Prelim Final.

If Prospect and SACA U19 both get the same number of points, it will come down to their very tight Quotient to see who takes home the Wooden Spoon. It would be Prospect's 10th Wooden Spoon in the last 14 seasons.

What would happen if the 19's won the flag in div 2?

[am Bays]

It looks a bit simpler in Div 2. Glenelg top and straight back to Div 1 next year.

Uni will make finals if they defeat SACA U19 (and Southerns lose) or if they defeat SACA U19 outright (and Southerns lose or win 1st innings only).

Otherwise Southerns will meet Northerns in the Division 2 Prelim Final.

If Prospect and SACA U19 both get the same number of points, it will come down to their very tight Quotient to see who takes home the Wooden Spoon. It would be Prospect's 10th Wooden Spoon in the last 14 seasons.

What would happen if the 19's won the flag in div 2?

This year? Glenelg would get demoted to ATCA...

[Aerie]

It looks a bit simpler in Div 2. Glenelg top and straight back to Div 1 next year.

Uni will make finals if they defeat SACA U19 (and Southerns lose) or if they defeat SACA U19 outright (and Southerns lose or win 1st innings only).

Otherwise Southerns will meet Northerns in the Division 2 Prelim Final.

If Prospect and SACA U19 both get the same number of points, it will come down to their very tight Quotient to see who takes home the Wooden Spoon. It would be Prospect's 10th Wooden Spoon in the last 14 seasons.

What would happen if the 19's won the flag in div 2?

I don’t think SACA U19’s get promoted. Almost happened last year. In the case that SACA U19 make finals, I believe the other two Div 2 finalists would get promoted.