by billy » Sat May 30, 2020 10:42 pm
by Aeropti » Sun May 31, 2020 2:27 pm
The Bedge wrote:Probably gonna sound bad.. but has Grade cricket lost its "prestige" and appeal to people?
I remember growing up, district cricket was like the pinnacle to reach - from Ray Sutton up.. now seems no one could give two hoots, and kids can get a better experience at their local turf club..
Made worse when grade clubs chase players on a Friday just to fill sides - reeks of desperation, and I've seen guys get gigs in 4th grade line-ups that wouldn't make a 4th grade PDCA club side.
by Tony Clifton » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:30 am
by Catter4lyfe » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:57 am
Tony Clifton wrote:Tom Andrews off to Tasmania. Big blow for Woodville.
by Minimum Chips » Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:34 am
Catter4lyfe wrote:Tony Clifton wrote:Tom Andrews off to Tasmania. Big blow for Woodville.
Huge news for SACA too if true, Pope our one spinning hope across all formats now with Zampa gone as well.
by Tony Clifton » Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:45 pm
Catter4lyfe wrote:Tony Clifton wrote:Tom Andrews off to Tasmania. Big blow for Woodville.
Huge news for SACA too if true, Pope our one spinning hope across all formats now with Zampa gone as well.
by Eagles2014 » Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:57 pm
Tony Clifton wrote:Catter4lyfe wrote:Tony Clifton wrote:Tom Andrews off to Tasmania. Big blow for Woodville.
Huge news for SACA too if true, Pope our one spinning hope across all formats now with Zampa gone as well.
Try to get Tom O'Connell back?
by Tony Clifton » Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:56 pm
Eagles2014 wrote:Tony Clifton wrote:Catter4lyfe wrote:Tony Clifton wrote:Tom Andrews off to Tasmania. Big blow for Woodville.
Huge news for SACA too if true, Pope our one spinning hope across all formats now with Zampa gone as well.
Try to get Tom O'Connell back?
His body is stuffed and only 21. Was over rated anyway.
by Minimum Chips » Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:21 pm
Tony Clifton wrote:Eagles2014 wrote:Tony Clifton wrote:Tony Clifton wrote:
Try to get Tom O'Connell back?
His body is stuffed and only 21. Was over rated anyway.
He's 19 and has had one injury
Bit harsh!
I reckon he's a superb prospect for what it's worth. Has a better leg break than Pope (who I also rate) and bowls at a more 'first class speed' than Bowering (another really good kid). Was disappointed when we lost him, stolen by the Vics - we have so little!
by Eagles2014 » Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:05 pm
by Minimum Chips » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:18 am
Eagles2014 wrote:Got nothing to do with WT. We are allowed to have opinions on this website aren’t we??
He turns 20 in week or two, how many spinners miss so much cricket with a back injury. Heard from friends of his parents had major stress fractures which is a huge worry at his age.
Lots of kids are talented and don’t progress. You can’t argue his form since moving to Melbourne has been ordinary at best.
Pope, in MY opinion, is so much better it’s not even a contest!
by The Hound » Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:20 pm
Minimum Chips wrote:Eagles2014 wrote:Got nothing to do with WT. We are allowed to have opinions on this website aren’t we??
He turns 20 in week or two, how many spinners miss so much cricket with a back injury. Heard from friends of his parents had major stress fractures which is a huge worry at his age.
Lots of kids are talented and don’t progress. You can’t argue his form since moving to Melbourne has been ordinary at best.
Pope, in MY opinion, is so much better it’s not even a contest!
Just having a laugh. Agree - of course everyone is entitled to an opinion. I did hear he had an issue with his back. Unfortunately it doesn't surprise me as I suspect as a spinner he would have been bowling plenty of overs in the nets etc. which would have eventually burnt him. I also think if he wasn't injured he would have played some shield matches for Vic by now (the injury may be why he didn't bowl well during the first half of last season?).
by The Hound » Tue Jun 02, 2020 3:20 pm
by Tony Clifton » Tue Jun 02, 2020 3:49 pm
The Hound wrote:Any news out of the PCC meeting last night.
Delegates had the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed competition restructure.
by The Hound » Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:32 am
Tony Clifton wrote:The Hound wrote:Any news out of the PCC meeting last night.
Delegates had the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed competition restructure.
Is it for this coming season or to be rolled out in the following season?
by Aerie » Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:05 am
by Aeropti » Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:33 pm
Aerie wrote:Re juniors, I would think priority would be to not have the SACA comp clash with school cricket. So schools on Saturday, SACA and Turf on Sunday. One U15 and U17 team would be fine with fluidity between SACA club and Turf club. Perhaps every player is registered and pays subs to their turf club and the SACA comp is funded so juniors don’t pay two lots of subs.
Re seniors, again, if there is fluidity of player movement between SACA and Turf clubs, less teams would be fine.
I’d have a Premier League of the top 8 clubs playing each other club in all 3 formats plus finals.
Then a District League of the remaining 5 clubs and the 2nds of the Premier League.
Then the 3rds, with an option for those not in Premier League to field two teams if they wish.
The premier of the District League, if not already in a Premier League, would replace wooden spooner of Premier League in promotion/relegation system.
This would improve standard of top level and make current 2nd Grade/District League far more competitive and important.
by daysofourlives » Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:52 pm
Aeropti wrote:Aerie wrote:Re juniors, I would think priority would be to not have the SACA comp clash with school cricket. So schools on Saturday, SACA and Turf on Sunday. One U15 and U17 team would be fine with fluidity between SACA club and Turf club. Perhaps every player is registered and pays subs to their turf club and the SACA comp is funded so juniors don’t pay two lots of subs.
Re seniors, again, if there is fluidity of player movement between SACA and Turf clubs, less teams would be fine.
I’d have a Premier League of the top 8 clubs playing each other club in all 3 formats plus finals.
Then a District League of the remaining 5 clubs and the 2nds of the Premier League.
Then the 3rds, with an option for those not in Premier League to field two teams if they wish.
The premier of the District League, if not already in a Premier League, would replace wooden spooner of Premier League in promotion/relegation system.
This would improve standard of top level and make current 2nd Grade/District League far more competitive and important.
by Aeropti » Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:03 pm
by Tony Clifton » Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:37 pm
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