South Australian Churches and Community Cricket Association

[Pidge]

BAH Pidge you really are a dreamer boy!

You are a dreamer thinking you will hit me for a six.

[Pidge]

There seems to be an ill informed over opinionated know it all who has been making remarks regarding other peoples abillities with the belief that he knows the people he is referring to when in fact he has no idea . Well let me inform you of some information that is based on fact , I had the pleasure of seeing a fantastic partnership of 120 during the Enfield Div 5 game on the weekend consisting of a gritty effort from P Hancock 50 odd and the majestic Ando 80 odd after Enfield were in a vunerable position of 4 for 37 . It was the catalist for Enfield , helping them rally to a respectable score of 250 plus . From my experience having played and watched a lot of sport over many years that talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words . It is also my view that critisising can quite often serve to inspire people of character . I take exception to self fladulating individuals who promote themselves as something more than what they are and I would relish the opportunity to exspress my feelings to them personally . This is just the opinion of a broken down old hack with limited cricketing ability who gets out on the paddock and does his best for his team mates every week . I would also like to add that I am lucky and it is my pleasure to be associated with a united tight knit bunch of blokes who play for the cause and not for themseleves . I doubt very much that the individual to whom I am referring would even have the capacity to understand the point I am trying to make , however it is to his own detriment that he fails to look outside his own narrow minded views . I am looking forward to reading the response of this person and treating it accordingly .

That was a good partnership. Exposed our C Grade's lack of bowlers. I was surprised when i got there to see we had a good first session. It will be an interesting game this week. Very much in the balance

[Hatchett]

There seems to be an ill informed over opinionated know it all who has been making remarks regarding other peoples abillities with the belief that he knows the people he is referring to when in fact he has no idea . Well let me inform you of some information that is based on fact , I had the pleasure of seeing a fantastic partnership of 120 during the Enfield Div 5 game on the weekend consisting of a gritty effort from P Hancock 50 odd and the majestic Ando 80 odd after Enfield were in a vunerable position of 4 for 37 . It was the catalist for Enfield , helping them rally to a respectable score of 250 plus . From my experience having played and watched a lot of sport over many years that talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words . It is also my view that critisising can quite often serve to inspire people of character . I take exception to self fladulating individuals who promote themselves as something more than what they are and I would relish the opportunity to exspress my feelings to them personally . This is just the opinion of a broken down old hack with limited cricketing ability who gets out on the paddock and does his best for his team mates every week . I would also like to add that I am lucky and it is my pleasure to be associated with a united tight knit bunch of blokes who play for the cause and not for themseleves . I doubt very much that the individual to whom I am referring would even have the capacity to understand the point I am trying to make , however it is to his own detriment that he fails to look outside his own narrow minded views . I am looking forward to reading the response of this person and treating it accordingly .

Thats a fantastic effort and games are won on efforts such as this.

Would this be my mate Mick?

Checkmate, i dont really have a reply, whether it be because i "lack the capacity to understand" or simply to tired to bother does not matter. Perhaps we can discuss this over a beer sometime?

Also half the time i write crap is when im drunk and bored and just want something to do hahaha, as for your c grade, i hold no grudges etc against any of them, i believe most have exceptional ability INCLUDING YOU and just get frustrated when i see people playing at a level they are clearly better than. I understand you are a bunch of mates enjoying your camaraderie and company but its painful to see you playing so well whilst your b grade continues to be beaten from pillar to post week in week out.

Your A grade finally seems to have found a good mix with a core group, your c grade are consistant as ever, how do you fix the B grade dilemma?

It would seem that once again your ignorance preceeds you . I think you have highlighted this by commented on presumption not fact once again . I assure you that this is not Mick nor would he even be aware of my opinion regarding you . However I am sure in time you will be aware of who this is , having said that you will probably make many more reflex assumptions . Regarding your reference to the C grade selection it is clear you do not possess the ability to think before you pass comment . Once again I will give you information that is based on fact not your over inflated ego . These are the ages of the team members 51 , 50 , 47 ,46 , 44 , 43 , 43 , 42 , 38 , 37 with an injection of youth with a 31 year old recently becoming part of the team . I will let you work out the age average as im sure you would be very adept at working out averages . I think it would be fair to say they have paid thier dues over the years and are entitled to play in Div 5 especially considering several players cant train due to work commitments . As for your comments on the B grade you obviously had another reflex assumption . The side is full of youth and my belief is they will get better in the future , which is more likely to happen in a higher standard of cricket . Clearly the senior citizens from the C grade are not the ones to bolster the stocks . However having said that maybe we would not be in such a position if superstars like yourself had remained at the club . As for the offer of the beer this is not Mick and think I will have to decline your offer as I couldnt bare to hear you tell me how good you are .

[matty beam feltus]

There seems to be an ill informed over opinionated know it all who has been making remarks regarding other peoples abillities with the belief that he knows the people he is referring to when in fact he has no idea . Well let me inform you of some information that is based on fact , I had the pleasure of seeing a fantastic partnership of 120 during the Enfield Div 5 game on the weekend consisting of a gritty effort from P Hancock 50 odd and the majestic Ando 80 odd after Enfield were in a vunerable position of 4 for 37 . It was the catalist for Enfield , helping them rally to a respectable score of 250 plus . From my experience having played and watched a lot of sport over many years that talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words . It is also my view that critisising can quite often serve to inspire people of character . I take exception to self fladulating individuals who promote themselves as something more than what they are and I would relish the opportunity to exspress my feelings to them personally . This is just the opinion of a broken down old hack with limited cricketing ability who gets out on the paddock and does his best for his team mates every week . I would also like to add that I am lucky and it is my pleasure to be associated with a united tight knit bunch of blokes who play for the cause and not for themseleves . I doubt very much that the individual to whom I am referring would even have the capacity to understand the point I am trying to make , however it is to his own detriment that he fails to look outside his own narrow minded views . I am looking forward to reading the response of this person and treating it accordingly .

Thats a fantastic effort and games are won on efforts such as this.

Would this be my mate Mick?

Checkmate, i dont really have a reply, whether it be because i "lack the capacity to understand" or simply to tired to bother does not matter. Perhaps we can discuss this over a beer sometime?

Also half the time i write crap is when im drunk and bored and just want something to do hahaha, as for your c grade, i hold no grudges etc against any of them, i believe most have exceptional ability INCLUDING YOU and just get frustrated when i see people playing at a level they are clearly better than. I understand you are a bunch of mates enjoying your camaraderie and company but its painful to see you playing so well whilst your b grade continues to be beaten from pillar to post week in week out.

Your A grade finally seems to have found a good mix with a core group, your c grade are consistant as ever, how do you fix the B grade dilemma?

It would seem that once again your ignorance preceeds you . I think you have highlighted this by commented on presumption not fact once again . I assure you that this is not Mick nor would he even be aware of my opinion regarding you . However I am sure in time you will be aware of who this is , having said that you will probably make many more reflex assumptions . Regarding your reference to the C grade selection it is clear you do not possess the ability to think before you pass comment . Once again I will give you information that is based on fact not your over inflated ego . These are the ages of the team members 51 , 50 , 47 ,46 , 44 , 43 , 43 , 42 , 38 , 37 with an injection of youth with a 31 year old recently becoming part of the team . I will let you work out the age average as im sure you would be very adept at working out averages . I think it would be fair to say they have paid thier dues over the years and are entitled to play in Div 5 especially considering several players cant train due to work commitments . As for your comments on the B grade you obviously had another reflex assumption . The side is full of youth and my belief is they will get better in the future , which is more likely to happen in a higher standard of cricket . Clearly the senior citizens from the C grade are not the ones to bolster the stocks . However having said that maybe we would not be in such a position if superstars like yourself had remained at the club . As for the offer of the beer this is not Mick and think I will have to decline your offer as I couldnt bare to hear you tell me how good you are .

fair enough saying in the future the young kids might get better but i have played cricket all my life and everywere i have played cricket has
thought of wats best for the club hence a grade get the pick of the bunch b grade get wats left and c grade get wat ever is left over thats why they call it a grade b grade and c grade to play c grade when you can easily don the bat in a higher grade is wat is popularly reffered to as trophy hunting!

[No1_Source]

Trophy hunting.. plastic things that people win.. which 99% of people will tell you they would trade in there trophy for the premiers tag.. any team can beat anyone if the day is right so to say the c graders play down there to trophy hunt is a bit much.. there a good side but have lost also no one is invincible..

and its not all doom and gloom for the "old" c graders.. they have a 13 yo who has played a few games and in each one has not disgraced himself if he sticks at it will be a very good player..

[matty beam feltus]

Trophy hunting.. plastic things that people win.. which 99% of people will tell you they would trade in there trophy for the premiers tag.. any team can beat anyone if the day is right so to say the c graders play down there to trophy hunt is a bit much.. there a good side but have lost also no one is invincible..

and its not all doom and gloom for the "old" c graders.. they have a 13 yo who has played a few games and in each one has not disgraced himself if he sticks at it will be a very good player..

The side is full of youth and my belief is they will get better in the future , which is more likely to happen in a higher standard of cricket is wat hatchett recons is that this 13 year old should be playing in a higher grade to develope his skills surely this 13 year old hasnt as hatchett says paid his dues and retired to c grade surley not. The way i see it is if youstill play the game and are dominating your grade why not step up to a higher grade or is it the fact that the players who do well in a grade like doing well and dont want to challange themselves anymore. last year i played footy for the first time in c grade then i got better so i went into the b grade and in the last game of the seaon was asked to play a grade isnt that wat is suppost to happen. the better you are the better grade you should play is the way i see it.

[Mr. Green]

An observation that can be made here is that the Enfield C grade is a team that plays for fun and beers at the end. This would be like every other club. The comment Hatchett made about the age of the C grade clearly shows a team that has past their prime and care for the simple things in life, I’m sure a premiership flag is just a bonus. The Enfield B grade appears to have struggled this year, the MyCricket website see’s them sitting as the wooden spooners for Div 4 this is unfortunate. However the purpose of this team was to introduce new talent, and ready them for any appearances in the A grade side. The B grade is in essence is a reserve side for the A grade side. This has been very successful as at least 5 B graders have made appearances in the A grade this season for Enfield, some of which have held their position. The structure of the club appears to be one which promotes youth (the future of the club), this structure has been adopted by many other clubs also. I cannot understand the bickering about this issue, and I hope my opinion can clear a few things up. With Enfield having a strongly performing C grade and under performing B grade, many people have suggested the B grade should be placed in a lower division, however MyCricket shows the B grade bottom, which will most likely mean demotion next season, however the C grade is currently good odds for the premiership, which could mean promotion, if this is the case, the teams will most likely stay the same, and remain in the same divisions next year. Finally Enfield isn’t the only club with this issue, if it can be called that, for example Fitzroy A grade had a competitive season, as did the C grade, the B grade however struggled. This is just the way the cookie crumbles in cricket my friends, and hopefully this issue can finally be put to bed.

[matty beam feltus]

An observation that can be made here is that the Enfield C grade is a team that plays for fun and beers at the end. This would be like every other club. The comment Hatchett made about the age of the C grade clearly shows a team that has past their prime and care for the simple things in life, I’m sure a premiership flag is just a bonus. The Enfield B grade appears to have struggled this year, the MyCricket website see’s them sitting as the wooden spooners for Div 4 this is unfortunate. However the purpose of this team was to introduce new talent, and ready them for any appearances in the A grade side. The B grade is in essence is a reserve side for the A grade side. This has been very successful as at least 5 B graders have made appearances in the A grade this season for Enfield, some of which have held their position. The structure of the club appears to be one which promotes youth (the future of the club), this structure has been adopted by many other clubs also. I cannot understand the bickering about this issue, and I hope my opinion can clear a few things up. With Enfield having a strongly performing C grade and under performing B grade, many people have suggested the B grade should be placed in a lower division, however MyCricket shows the B grade bottom, which will most likely mean demotion next season, however the C grade is currently good odds for the premiership, which could mean promotion, if this is the case, the teams will most likely stay the same, and remain in the same divisions next year. Finally Enfield isn’t the only club with this issue, if it can be called that, for example Fitzroy A grade had a competitive season, as did the C grade, the B grade however struggled. This is just the way the cookie crumbles in cricket my friends, and hopefully this issue can finally be put to bed.

which means next year b grade go down and c grade go up so the so the c grade will be playing in a higher div than b grade dusnt make much sense to me

[No1_Source]

The Enfield B grade will be alot stronger next season still keeping all the C's in that team with a few returning so it wont matter after this anyways

[matty beam feltus]

The Enfield B grade will be alot stronger next season still keeping all the C's in that team with a few returning so it wont matter after this anyways

yeh i guess but i think that mr green and all those who say that this isnt a big issue havnt got a clue wen i played up at enfield this was a huge problem people dominating lower grades when they could surely play a higher grade all of a sudden it has gone from "wats best for the club" to wats best for the team which i think is pathetic! thanks for your appinion danny atleast its half justified unlike mr greens

[Mr. Green]

An observation that can be made here is that the Enfield C grade is a team that plays for fun and beers at the end. This would be like every other club. The comment Hatchett made about the age of the C grade clearly shows a team that has past their prime and care for the simple things in life, I’m sure a premiership flag is just a bonus. The Enfield B grade appears to have struggled this year, the MyCricket website see’s them sitting as the wooden spooners for Div 4 this is unfortunate. However the purpose of this team was to introduce new talent, and ready them for any appearances in the A grade side. The B grade is in essence is a reserve side for the A grade side. This has been very successful as at least 5 B graders have made appearances in the A grade this season for Enfield, some of which have held their position. The structure of the club appears to be one which promotes youth (the future of the club), this structure has been adopted by many other clubs also. I cannot understand the bickering about this issue, and I hope my opinion can clear a few things up. With Enfield having a strongly performing C grade and under performing B grade, many people have suggested the B grade should be placed in a lower division, however MyCricket shows the B grade bottom, which will most likely mean demotion next season, however the C grade is currently good odds for the premiership, which could mean promotion, if this is the case, the teams will most likely stay the same, and remain in the same divisions next year. Finally Enfield isn’t the only club with this issue, if it can be called that, for example Fitzroy A grade had a competitive season, as did the C grade, the B grade however struggled. This is just the way the cookie crumbles in cricket my friends, and hopefully this issue can finally be put to bed.

which means next year b grade go down and c grade go up so the so the c grade will be playing in a higher div than b grade dusnt make much sense to me

To clearify, if wasn't understood earlier - the B grade side will support the A grade side, to do so they will need to be in a division that is competetive, which will ease them into any A grade venture. The current crop of C graders will have no influence on the A grade team, they are playing for fun and fun only. Therefore, even if the C grade is promoted and the B grade is demoted, the personel in each division will most likely remain the same, thus the B grade will remain in Div 4 and the C grade in Div 5.

[matty beam feltus]

An observation that can be made here is that the Enfield C grade is a team that plays for fun and beers at the end. This would be like every other club. The comment Hatchett made about the age of the C grade clearly shows a team that has past their prime and care for the simple things in life, I’m sure a premiership flag is just a bonus. The Enfield B grade appears to have struggled this year, the MyCricket website see’s them sitting as the wooden spooners for Div 4 this is unfortunate. However the purpose of this team was to introduce new talent, and ready them for any appearances in the A grade side. The B grade is in essence is a reserve side for the A grade side. This has been very successful as at least 5 B graders have made appearances in the A grade this season for Enfield, some of which have held their position. The structure of the club appears to be one which promotes youth (the future of the club), this structure has been adopted by many other clubs also. I cannot understand the bickering about this issue, and I hope my opinion can clear a few things up. With Enfield having a strongly performing C grade and under performing B grade, many people have suggested the B grade should be placed in a lower division, however MyCricket shows the B grade bottom, which will most likely mean demotion next season, however the C grade is currently good odds for the premiership, which could mean promotion, if this is the case, the teams will most likely stay the same, and remain in the same divisions next year. Finally Enfield isn’t the only club with this issue, if it can be called that, for example Fitzroy A grade had a competitive season, as did the C grade, the B grade however struggled. This is just the way the cookie crumbles in cricket my friends, and hopefully this issue can finally be put to bed.

which means next year b grade go down and c grade go up so the so the c grade will be playing in a higher div than b grade dusnt make much sense to me

To clearify, if wasn't understood earlier - the B grade side will support the A grade side, to do so they will need to be in a division that is competetive, which will ease them into any A grade venture. The current crop of C graders will have no influence on the A grade team, they are playing for fun and fun only. Therefore, even if the C grade is promoted and the B grade is demoted, the personel in each division will most likely remain the same, thus the B grade will remain in Div 4 and the C grade in Div 5.

how can you say that the b grade wiil support the a grade and to do so will need to stay in a competative div wen they get wooped every week ? if there playing for fun and just fun tell em to go play in a backyard sumwere and wat so a grade or b grade isnt fun the only way they can have fun from week to week is to play in the c grade please!

[Goat Herder]

This is only the church league. We are only mediocre (at best) cricketers.

Then why complain about playing against Nitschke, Mann and Falcinella if they are only mediocre?

especially when all 3 of them have played more cricket in this grade this season than frick

So where else would you want us to play Fricky if he isn't selected in our A Grade's first Xl..?!?? Bizarre!!

By the way, some hilarious repartee being bandied about amongst the current and ex-Enfield'ers!!! "Like sands through the hourglass.......these are the Days of Our Lives.."..

Who let you on here Feltus??

[matty beam feltus]

This is only the church league. We are only mediocre (at best) cricketers.

Then why complain about playing against Nitschke, Mann and Falcinella if they are only mediocre?

especially when all 3 of them have played more cricket in this grade this season than frick

So where else would you want us to play Fricky if he isn't selected in our A Grade's first Xl..?!?? Bizarre!!

By the way, some hilarious repartee being bandied about amongst the current and ex-Enfield'ers!!! "Like sands through the hourglass.......these are the Days of Our Lives.."..

Who let you on here Feltus??

lol well wats a cricket forum without atleast one feltus i mean cmon im surprised that i had to find out about this website through phantom gossiper i would have expected a red carpet welcome when this site first started! goat herder??????????

[MAY-Z]

This is only the church league. We are only mediocre (at best) cricketers.

Then why complain about playing against Nitschke, Mann and Falcinella if they are only mediocre?

especially when all 3 of them have played more cricket in this grade this season than frick

So where else would you want us to play Fricky if he isn't selected in our A Grade's first Xl..?!?? Bizarre!!

By the way, some hilarious repartee being bandied about amongst the current and ex-Enfield'ers!!! "Like sands through the hourglass.......these are the Days of Our Lives.."..

Who let you on here Feltus??

So where else would typewriter want us to play mann, falcs and nits if they aren't selected in our A Grade's first Xl..?!?? Bizarre!!

[matty beam feltus]

So where else would typewriter want us to play mann, falcs and nits if they aren't selected in our A Grade's first Xl..?!?? Bizarre!!

how did Adelaide Lutheran's A-Grade go on the weekend? someone, please...?

go onto mycricket.cricket.com.au that will tell u

[Ecky]

So where else would typewriter want us to play mann, falcs and nits if they aren't selected in our A Grade's first Xl..?!?? Bizarre!!

how did Adelaide Lutheran's A-Grade go on the weekend? someone, please...?

I don't have the details on me but we bowled Western XI out for about 180-190.

[carey18]

An observation that can be made here is that the Enfield C grade is a team that plays for fun and beers at the end. This would be like every other club. The comment Hatchett made about the age of the C grade clearly shows a team that has past their prime and care for the simple things in life, I’m sure a premiership flag is just a bonus. The Enfield B grade appears to have struggled this year, the MyCricket website see’s them sitting as the wooden spooners for Div 4 this is unfortunate. However the purpose of this team was to introduce new talent, and ready them for any appearances in the A grade side. The B grade is in essence is a reserve side for the A grade side. This has been very successful as at least 5 B graders have made appearances in the A grade this season for Enfield, some of which have held their position. The structure of the club appears to be one which promotes youth (the future of the club), this structure has been adopted by many other clubs also. I cannot understand the bickering about this issue, and I hope my opinion can clear a few things up. With Enfield having a strongly performing C grade and under performing B grade, many people have suggested the B grade should be placed in a lower division, however MyCricket shows the B grade bottom, which will most likely mean demotion next season, however the C grade is currently good odds for the premiership, which could mean promotion, if this is the case, the teams will most likely stay the same, and remain in the same divisions next year. Finally Enfield isn’t the only club with this issue, if it can be called that, for example Fitzroy A grade had a competitive season, as did the C grade, the B grade however struggled. This is just the way the cookie crumbles in cricket my friends, and hopefully this issue can finally be put to bed.

which means next year b grade go down and c grade go up so the so the c grade will be playing in a higher div than b grade dusnt make much sense to me

To clearify, if wasn't understood earlier - the B grade side will support the A grade side, to do so they will need to be in a division that is competetive, which will ease them into any A grade venture. The current crop of C graders will have no influence on the A grade team, they are playing for fun and fun only. Therefore, even if the C grade is promoted and the B grade is demoted, the personel in each division will most likely remain the same, thus the B grade will remain in Div 4 and the C grade in Div 5.

So they have earned the right to stay in the same grade even if they win the grandfinal?. Is that not sandbagging?. If you just swap the personal in each team but the players stay in the same grade is that fair?. i no im not Don Bradman or Jeff Thompson but im 38 and still bust my arse to play Div 1

[matty beam feltus]

So eloquent Hatchett... I too, would doubt very much that the individual whom you are referring to would understand... But, don't worry about this forum - for the most part, for a number of contributors, this forum is all about self-love. I grin at those making a fool of themselves in these pages. They don't mind telling everyone how great they are. Fellas... This is only the church league. We are only mediocre (at best) cricketers. You are only legends in your own lunchtime!. Someone once said there's two types of people in life - those that are good, and think they're crap, and those that are crap, and think they're good. Don't you just hate the latter? I play because I want to laugh with my mates... A bit of fun. No sheepstations at stake here - just a couple of beers after the game. That's the way cricket was always meant to be played - and that's the way the greats of the game have played it too. We're not greats, we're just amateurs, and the sooner we start to think of ourselves as such, the sooner everyone will have a good time.

Im sorry Mr Typewriter but this forum has been a breath of fresh air into the competition which has stalled in previous years.
The fact some people get on here and big note themselves is done in jest and i dont think anyone really takes it seriously.
If anything it has probably brought people from different clubs closer and makes weekends a fraction more enjoyable having a bit of a joke amongst posters on this forum. I dont think anyone on here actually thinks they are superstars mate.

If you feel so passionately about what people post on this forum then perhaps you might like not to get on?

the reason I get on this forum (and not off it) is because I do feel passionately about what people post. a forum is about bringing different ideas and opinions, isn't it? all the contentious issues are covered here - including the forum itself! my rant, in a way, is about defending Hatchett, welcoming him aboard, and promoting the freedom of opinion - even if that opinion regards what some people post.

to an outsider, at times there may be unhelpful and negative stuff on this forum, that probably isn't worth mentioning - stuff that couldn't really be viewed as a breath of fresh air. I welcome Hatchett's comments - they're all part of the organic, self-regulating beast that is an internet forum. he's entitled to his opinion, as am I, as are you. an all-welcoming attitude, (perhaps instead of inviting people to "get off") will ensure that his forum remains a breath of fresh air for the association.

no one is saying get off its simply his opinion against mine and i dare say the phantom gossiper lol i cant wait to see wat he has to post about this should be funny. hey i welcome hatchets comments too but i cant see how he can justify wat he says especially saying that the bgrade have to play in a competative comp to help the a grade out when the b's get walloped every weekend?

[Pidge]

Gee this makes a change. Not talking about Fitzroy or Para Vista for once