Great Southern Cricket Association

[Danozzo]

scores between compass and willunga?

commiserations to the McLaren boys with the umpires being discrasful!!

what was wrong with the umpiring?? who umpired?? surely the umpires cant be blamed for mclarens perfromance, they must take responsibility, and also credit must go to myponga

Last time i checked the umpire doesn't score the runs or bowl the ball!!! And if the umpiring was that bad surley Myponga would of had some poor decisions aswell???? Or was it a case of favoritism?

[ROCKYB]

Richard and West umpired west was good but richard gave out 4 lbw that all where not out when the ball hits u on the hip u r not out and one caught behind off the hip and when was asked by batsmen at drinks what he was out for as keeper had droped the ball and this was confirmed by the square leg ump he said that he gave it lbw and the ball was a short pitch ball that the batsmen looked to pull all went against vale even ifoulds run out way to close to call what happened to benifit of doubt goes to the batsmen and all this happened in about 14 overs at the end of day one there is no way vale would of lost if those decisions were correct and given not out when u loose wickets that way it puts pressure on the next guy in and one can turn into three in the matter of min and pongy new what he was like as we had him only weeks before or u have to do is appeal and he gives them and thats what they did appealed like there was no tommorow and it worked

[kick it to your mom]

I sense sour grapes.
Get your head out of the sand ROCKYB, there was no distinguishable pattern of bias towards the Myponga lads. If a couple of those catches stuck, different story. Dubious decisions affected both teams, but at the end of the day the best team won. McLaren Vale team needs revamping before season '09/'10. Too many loose heads out there, that aspect shined bright when it came to sorting the men out from the boys.

[ROCKYB]

I sense sour grapes.
Get your head out of the sand ROCKYB, there was no distinguishable pattern of bias towards the Myponga lads. If a couple of those catches stuck, different story. Dubious decisions affected both teams, but at the end of the day the best team won. McLaren Vale team needs revamping before season '09/'10. Too many loose heads out there, that aspect shined bright when it came to sorting the men out from the boys.

Mate i play for goolwa and was watching and i dont care who wins but that was crap umpiring and those desisions all at end of day i think richard just wants to get home and put his feet up does not matter who was batting at the time

[kick it to your mom]

The LBW was a joke, admittedly. I think he was clutching at straws when he realised the ball didn't carry.
The run-out was OUT! Good decision there, i thought.

[WestIndiesWonder24]

Yeah well done to the Pongy lads good win and if they play like that will win the A Grade flag best display of bowling I have played against all year.....
Umpiring was crap, and I copped a bad decision myself, but it wasnt to be our year im afraid...Good Luck too all the remaining teams,,,,All the best...

Will be going to watch the Mighty McLaren b and c grade now in the gf's next week hopefully we can bring one of these home...

As I said once again GL

My predicition:- Myponga.......batting the worry though

[Kurt Pilkington]

when in doubt blame the umpires... if it went the other way im sure they would have been great umpires.

[WestIndiesWonder24]

I have played cricket for awhile, but it was the worst aspect of umpiring I have ever seen.... We were simply outplayed though the number 8 and 11 showed with there 50 partnership for the 11th wicket a few of the boys need to pull there head in if they want to be successful in A grade, only a young side and was a disapointing end to a good year.....

but all the best to the rest of the finalists and Im sure to be down having a few at the a grade final should be a cracker either way, after a shaky last few weeks the willunga lads showed why they were top most of the year....

[MrTeach]

I have played cricket for awhile, but it was the worst aspect of umpiring I have ever seen.... We were simply outplayed though the number 8 and 11 showed with there 50 partnership for the 11th wicket a few of the boys need to pull there head in if they want to be successful in A grade, only a young side and was a disapointing end to a good year.....

but all the best to the rest of the finalists and Im sure to be down having a few at the a grade final should be a cracker either way, after a shaky last few weeks the willunga lads showed why they were top most of the year....

No sour grapes at all. The umpiring from that Richard bloke was deplorable and you can always talk about 'what if' but the truth is Myponga outplayed us. They bowled very well and Tucker showed that he should not be underated. Pongy's batting is their achilles heal and they must show more patience with the bat if they want to win it because their bowling is top notch. Guys like Pacitti and Wal Hutchinson need to be more patient and not try and hit everything at the top of the order.

Good luck to the Pongy boys now, they are who i want to win it from here, and all i can say is if that Richard bloke is umpiring between them and Compass, make sure every time it hits someone on the pads you go up nice and loud cos he is a disgrace.

[am Bays]

Well if Skater bats like he did in the 96-97 Grand Final against Willunga Pongy will go all-right as if ever you wanted an exhibition of how to bat patiently in an GF inning chasing runs it was Pacitti in that game. Poor Wal though he tried to slog when the scores were tied...

Go the Pongy boys - Will Rog Trevillians crutching shears make an appearance again if they win....

A bit of experience in that Pongy side who know how to win GFsm but Compass will be tough

where is the game being played, Goolwa??

[Inch by Inch..]

please Pacitti is junk, when we played them he didnt even trouble the scores all he does is edge. Williamson had him in all sorts when we played them, Wal is a slogger but i rate him and he can damage a side in 10 overs must get him out early. Tommo is a gun however gives chances very early in which you must take. Pongy are great with the ball and i think they will smash compass. Then in the GF willunga vs myponga will be a great game hopefully we can hold them off

[Eric_Gilchurch]

I have played cricket for awhile, but it was the worst aspect of umpiring I have ever seen.... We were simply outplayed though the number 8 and 11 showed with there 50 partnership for the 11th wicket a few of the boys need to pull there head in if they want to be successful in A grade, only a young side and was a disapointing end to a good year.....

but all the best to the rest of the finalists and Im sure to be down having a few at the a grade final should be a cracker either way, after a shaky last few weeks the willunga lads showed why they were top most of the year....

No sour grapes at all. The umpiring from that Richard bloke was deplorable and you can always talk about 'what if' but the truth is Myponga outplayed us. They bowled very well and Tucker showed that he should not be underated. Pongy's batting is their achilles heal and they must show more patience with the bat if they want to win it because their bowling is top notch. Guys like Pacitti and Wal Hutchinson need to be more patient and not try and hit everything at the top of the order.

Good luck to the Pongy boys now, they are who i want to win it from here, and all i can say is if that Richard bloke is umpiring between them and Compass, make sure every time it hits someone on the pads you go up nice and loud cos he is a disgrace.

I now exactly what these lads are talking about. In the crucial country cup game against south east we were rolled for 100, and then bowled south east out for 90 because there was a clueless umpire and we just went up for every single appeal. It was amazing watching him fire these poor blokes out! it's amazing how chasing low scores in big games can do funny things to a batsmans mind set.

[Richard Chee Quee]

with the exception of rory and TI i would sooner umpire my own games. our side was always very honest and non biased. what are ppl's thoughts?? i've copped a few stinkers this yr, its frustrating to have a good knock ended by a poor decision

[MrTeach]

with the exception of rory and TI i would sooner umpire my own games. our side was always very honest and non biased. what are ppl's thoughts?? i've copped a few stinkers this yr, its frustrating to have a good knock ended by a poor decision

Rory and Trev Ifould, are heads and shoulders above the other umpires there is no doubt about it. I would be happy getting those 2 and if you don't get them then i would be more than happy to umpire our own games.

[the javelin]

with the exception of rory and TI i would sooner umpire my own games. our side was always very honest and non biased. what are ppl's thoughts?? i've copped a few stinkers this yr, its frustrating to have a good knock ended by a poor decision

Rory and Trev Ifould, are heads and shoulders above the other umpires there is no doubt about it. I would be happy getting those 2 and if you don't get them then i would be more than happy to umpire our own games.

i think country cricket is normally great, only because the ball has to hit all three stumps to be given out lbw generally. from wat i hear of the mclaren pongy match the umpiring has changed, is this due to finals pressure on the umpires who want to get involved and have their say??????

[Hugh Dalloway]

Im not a big one for neutral umpires, not after the display they gave us on the weekend. They always seem to get decisions wrong and more importantly don't seem to get enough of the close one's right, no more than any player officiating would, so what are we paying them for... it's a joke!

So what about Willunga... I know i had written them off along with a lot of other people i know associated with the A grade and they come out and smash Mt Compass. They proved that they are still a very strong and dangerous team and should never be taken lightly.

Also this weeks game will be very tight, if Myponga bowl as well as they did last week i wont be surprised if they beat Mt Compass with as much ease as they beat McLaren last week. Myponga have as good a bowling line up as you'll see and are extremely dangerous with the bat. Mt Compass are one of the older sides and although they are very experienced they lack that youthful pace in the field. Guys like jigga, binnsy, chopper and braidwood have great hands but when it comes to chasing they just leak runs. There bowling also doesn't have much variation, since the mid-season transfer of McMillian to the demons, and rely to much on the none spinning meat pies num serves up!

I predict the GF to be between Willunga & Myponga and that should be a vary entertaining GF and a great spectacle for all to watch.

[Danozzo]

Im not a big one for neutral umpires, not after the display they gave us on the weekend. They always seem to get decisions wrong and more importantly don't seem to get enough of the close one's right, no more than any player officiating would, so what are we paying them for... it's a joke!

So what about Willunga... I know i had written them off along with a lot of other people i know associated with the A grade and they come out and smash Mt Compass. They proved that they are still a very strong and dangerous team and should never be taken lightly.

Also this weeks game will be very tight, if Myponga bowl as well as they did last week i wont be surprised if they beat Mt Compass with as much ease as they beat McLaren last week. Myponga have as good a bowling line up as you'll see and are extremely dangerous with the bat. Mt Compass are one of the older sides and although they are very experienced they lack that youthful pace in the field. Guys like jigga, binnsy, chopper and braidwood have great hands but when it comes to chasing they just leak runs. There bowling also doesn't have much variation, since the mid-season transfer of McMillian to the demons, and rely to much on the none spinning meat pies num serves up!

I predict the GF to be between Willunga & Myponga and that should be a vary entertaining GF and a great spectacle for all to watch.

Very interesting point about the umpires! They often seem to errr on the side of caution when making the tough decision! Some umpires are worth the coin, others should be made accountable for their actions when doing the job!!

And how bout Willunga, only about a month ago they were dad's army according to everybody on the thread! And now they are the flavour of the month again!! Milford was back in the action! Showing why he was once a district opening batsmen!!! Prizibilla scoring runs first up after injury! And Mcmillan against the old side coming in towards the tail playing some lovely shots!!! Some of the big guns for Willunga didnt fire like Elliot,Harding,Peek,Williamson etc! So they may be the force come the GF!! The bowlers did a super job aswell! Minot was tight and so was Williamson! Unlike the girl he was with Friday Nite!! haha! The slow bowlers took wickets!! and Fry looked dangerous!!

The Compass attack doesnt have alot of variation! Braidwood can only bowl 1 spell!! Num keeps it tight but doesnt get wickets!! Jake McMillan and Ziggy are very talented but young!! Simon Binns is a poor mans Bruce Elliot! Nash is the key but Willunga treated him with ease over the weekend!!!


That is were Myponga have the edge over Mt Compass!! The batting will dominate there bowlers and if they dont get early wickets Myponga could well make a big score!!! They have done it this year!!

The A grade game saturday will be a cracker!!

Im a big wrap for pongy and feel they may go all the way this year!! I

Would be good to see some Mclaren lads continue their feedback on this thread although there season is over!! I know with harvesting and so on it must be tough to find time to access the net but ur feedback is enjoyable to read and u always add valid points!!


Also heard on the gravy train that Andy Evans is looking to play at another club next season in the GSCA??? Rockyb any info son??

[ROCKYB]

Yeah heard that in 2006,2007,2008 and now again in 2009 have to what and see what he does he may go and play with Port Elliot in the B grade as a couple of his mates r next year shame if he does go tho as the team is not that far off and we proved that this year got off to flyer and then got fat heads and fell in a heap i think if he stays and some of his mates go he might be able to consentrate on his cricket a bit more and have a better year just have to wait and see maybe we will find out soon as i know a couple of his mates r on this site a we may get an answer from them ,Here is the big news tho Goolwa have picked up three new players 2 from southern and 1 from bridge all sign on weekend and r only coming as they have some good mates that play for Goolwa now and they want a change from where they play now and iam told that one is a 24 year old fast bowler the other two are 1 wicket keeper/batsmen who ave.around 40 batting at 3 and the other is a top 5 batter as well both aged 30 so things could be very interesting next season but thats along way away yet and i am not getting my hopes up alot can happen between now and the start of 2009/10 season ,GOOD LUCK TO ALL LEFT IN FINALS and shall the best team win.

[CoverKing]

I have played cricket for awhile, but it was the worst aspect of umpiring I have ever seen.... We were simply outplayed though the number 8 and 11 showed with there 50 partnership for the 11th wicket a few of the boys need to pull there head in if they want to be successful in A grade, only a young side and was a disapointing end to a good year.....

but all the best to the rest of the finalists and Im sure to be down having a few at the a grade final should be a cracker either way, after a shaky last few weeks the willunga lads showed why they were top most of the year....

do you play 12 a side in this comp WIW24

[Danozzo]

Yeah heard that in 2006,2007,2008 and now again in 2009 have to what and see what he does he may go and play with Port Elliot in the B grade as a couple of his mates r next year shame if he does go tho as the team is not that far off and we proved that this year got off to flyer and then got fat heads and fell in a heap i think if he stays and some of his mates go he might be able to consentrate on his cricket a bit more and have a better year just have to wait and see maybe we will find out soon as i know a couple of his mates r on this site a we may get an answer from them ,Here is the big news tho Goolwa have picked up three new players 2 from southern and 1 from bridge all sign on weekend and r only coming as they have some good mates that play for Goolwa now and they want a change from where they play now and iam told that one is a 24 year old fast bowler the other two are 1 wicket keeper/batsmen who ave.around 40 batting at 3 and the other is a top 5 batter as well both aged 30 so things could be very interesting next season but thats along way away yet and i am not getting my hopes up alot can happen between now and the start of 2009/10 season ,GOOD LUCK TO ALL LEFT IN FINALS and shall the best team win.

Oh here we go again!! Let me guess the three new players are Dwayne Ross,Rhys Allard and Sean Mcivor!!! HAHA!!!