Grade Cricket

[Footy Smart]

Think the rule change is a good thing. Forces teams to be more tactical and try to manufacture results.

Which then makes a more high pressure situation either going after the bowlers for runs or protecting your wicket to force a draw.

Yeah most players i have spoken to like the change, and like last weekend the timing of the declaration is crucial if you want the result. Is it just me or does it seem like higher scores are being made and teams being in a position to take the option of batting longer this year?

[Yardy Lard]

Some interesting situations in A and B grade starting to come up with teams declaring well behind on the first innings, trying to force an outright result. I know at the TTG v WT game there was confusion about the ability to enforce the follow-on when a team declares behind on the first innings. Apparently even the umpires and umpire observer was not sure of the ruling and the Laws of Cricket do not specifically mention this situation (that I could find).

In this game WT made 319, TTG declared at 7/80 odd believing that WT could not enforce the follow-on and therefore declared their 2nd dig at 0/0. The game petered out to a no result, but I assume that the TTG captain would have needed to do a deal with the WT captain to declare at 0/0 rather than enforce the follow-on to try to make a game of it. Without a deal being done, WT just enforced the follow-on (why would they not?) and hoped to bowl them out again in the day.

Can anyone enlighten us on the rules in this situation?

Follow on rules are simple. 200 for 5 day cricket, 150 for 3 and 4 day cricket, 100 for 2 day cricket and 75 for 1 day cricket.

Unless the captains had a verbal agreement, then the opposing side would just automatically enforce the follow on, in most instances. Captains discretion.

[Bluedemon]

SACA wrap:

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At Mitcham Primary School, the home side lost just five wickets as it pursued Port Adelaide’s 281

Wasnt the game played at Price Memorial?

[Power From Port]

SACA wrap:

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-R3

At Mitcham Primary School, the home side lost just five wickets as it pursued Port Adelaide’s 281

Wasnt the game played at Price Memorial?

Yes they did that's where the U/14 Whites Played.

[The Dark Knight]

SACA wrap:

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-R3

At Mitcham Primary School, the home side lost just five wickets as it pursued Port Adelaide’s 281

Wasnt the game played at Price Memorial?

I noticed this in the Sunday Mail.

Must of stuffed up the grounds? They had ET v Woodville at Charles Campbell, Kensington v AU at Langman Reserve, Glenelg v Prospect at Bowker St oval aswell as Sturt v Port at Mitcham Primary.

[Dogwatcher]

Ughhh, I thought it strange Sturt weren't at Hawthorndene. Damn.
Thanks for explaining what happened.

[bulldogproud2]

Pretty sure the communication break down was the reason for it and the follow on rule is pretty simple IMO anyway.

The A Grade game sounds like it was a quality game of cricket. WT declaring at 300 odd after 8 overs into the second day. Without Trav Head who wasnt cleared by the SACA medicos to play after copping one on the elbow, a supurb innings from Tim Evans (98) and small contributions across the board looked like a close finish coming up - it still ended in a close finish but few quick wickets had TTGDCC playing out from the draw which we fell 7 balls short of unfortunately being dismissed for 270 odd.

Yes, Tim batted beautifully. I, for one, cannot understand why he has not been considered for a Futures League game, let alone higher honours. An excellent opening batsman and opening bowler, Tim made 125 last game and 98 yesterday. Last year, I believe he scored over 600 runs and took 30 wickets. Surely worth a look at in Futures? Thoughts?

Cheers

[Tony Clifton]

Is it just me or does it seem like higher scores are being made and teams being in a position to take the option of batting longer this year?

Definitely more runs being scored this year. Reckon this is more to do with it not raining every Thursday and Friday than anything else.

[Footy Smart]

Pretty sure the communication break down was the reason for it and the follow on rule is pretty simple IMO anyway.

The A Grade game sounds like it was a quality game of cricket. WT declaring at 300 odd after 8 overs into the second day. Without Trav Head who wasnt cleared by the SACA medicos to play after copping one on the elbow, a supurb innings from Tim Evans (98) and small contributions across the board looked like a close finish coming up - it still ended in a close finish but few quick wickets had TTGDCC playing out from the draw which we fell 7 balls short of unfortunately being dismissed for 270 odd.

Yes, Tim batted beautifully. I, for one, cannot understand why he has not been considered for a Futures League game, let alone higher honours. An excellent opening batsman and opening bowler, Tim made 125 last game and 98 yesterday. Last year, I believe he scored over 600 runs and took 30 wickets. Surely worth a look at in Futures? Thoughts?

Cheers

I agree 100% Bulldog, althought i think he would like being called an opening bowler we had 3 out of the A grade last game 2 opening bowlers and 1 bat, so Tim took the new ball and bowled pretty well, but yes a very handy medium pace bowler. very good fielder also. I would love to see him get higher honours and i know he is capable of playing at the next level.

[Stumps]

Pretty sure the communication break down was the reason for it and the follow on rule is pretty simple IMO anyway.

The A Grade game sounds like it was a quality game of cricket. WT declaring at 300 odd after 8 overs into the second day. Without Trav Head who wasnt cleared by the SACA medicos to play after copping one on the elbow, a supurb innings from Tim Evans (98) and small contributions across the board looked like a close finish coming up - it still ended in a close finish but few quick wickets had TTGDCC playing out from the draw which we fell 7 balls short of unfortunately being dismissed for 270 odd.

Yes, Tim batted beautifully. I, for one, cannot understand why he has not been considered for a Futures League game, let alone higher honours. An excellent opening batsman and opening bowler, Tim made 125 last game and 98 yesterday. Last year, I believe he scored over 600 runs and took 30 wickets. Surely worth a look at in Futures? Thoughts?

Cheers

I agree 100% Bulldog, althought i think he would like being called an opening bowler we had 3 out of the A grade last game 2 opening bowlers and 1 bat, so Tim took the new ball and bowled pretty well, but yes a very handy medium pace bowler. very good fielder also. I would love to see him get higher honours and i know he is capable of playing at the next level.

like so many grade players that go to the next level he cant play the short stuff and would get found out pretty quickly IMO

[Footy Smart]

Pretty sure the communication break down was the reason for it and the follow on rule is pretty simple IMO anyway.

The A Grade game sounds like it was a quality game of cricket. WT declaring at 300 odd after 8 overs into the second day. Without Trav Head who wasnt cleared by the SACA medicos to play after copping one on the elbow, a supurb innings from Tim Evans (98) and small contributions across the board looked like a close finish coming up - it still ended in a close finish but few quick wickets had TTGDCC playing out from the draw which we fell 7 balls short of unfortunately being dismissed for 270 odd.

Yes, Tim batted beautifully. I, for one, cannot understand why he has not been considered for a Futures League game, let alone higher honours. An excellent opening batsman and opening bowler, Tim made 125 last game and 98 yesterday. Last year, I believe he scored over 600 runs and took 30 wickets. Surely worth a look at in Futures? Thoughts?

Cheers

I agree 100% Bulldog, althought i think he would like being called an opening bowler we had 3 out of the A grade last game 2 opening bowlers and 1 bat, so Tim took the new ball and bowled pretty well, but yes a very handy medium pace bowler. very good fielder also. I would love to see him get higher honours and i know he is capable of playing at the next level.

like so many grade players that go to the next level he cant play the short stuff and would get found out pretty quickly IMO

You talking about the same Tim Evans?

[Stumps]

Same one. Looks good generally delivers very little

[Footy Smart]

Same one. Looks good generally delivers very little

now I know you have NFI

Last season: 521 runs at 43 and 17 wickets in 2 day cricket, 270 runs at 53 and 7 wickets in one day cricket
This season: Ave just un 40 in 3x2 day matches and Ave 139 in 2 one day matches

[Phantom Gossiper]

Same one. Looks good generally delivers very little

now I know you have NFI

Last season: 521 runs at 43 and 17 wickets in 2 day cricket, 270 runs at 53 and 7 wickets in one day cricket
This season: Ave just un 40 in 3x2 day matches and Ave 139 in 2 one day matches

Stats look amazing, but the question is can he play the short ball?

[Footy Smart]

Same one. Looks good generally delivers very little

now I know you have NFI

Last season: 521 runs at 43 and 17 wickets in 2 day cricket, 270 runs at 53 and 7 wickets in one day cricket
This season: Ave just un 40 in 3x2 day matches and Ave 139 in 2 one day matches

Stats look amazing, but the question is can he play the short ball?

He can, I watch him every session handing Jace OHara (140 clicks) wizzing them at his grill

[Phantom Gossiper]

He can, I watch him every session handing Jace OHara (140 clicks) wizzing them at his grill

Fair enough then
Is O'Hara the young kid that was playing ATCA not long ago? Quick but bit erratic?

[Footy Smart]

He can, I watch him every session handing Jace OHara (140 clicks) wizzing them at his grill

Fair enough then
Is O'Hara the young kid that was playing ATCA not long ago? Quick but bit erratic?

Yeah thats him, he is now in the emerging redbacks squad and after about half way through last year his accuracy was under control and he has alot more idea of whats going on - still some guess work involved . Still chucks out the occassional beamer as well which keeps the boys on their toes

[Stumps]

Same one. Looks good generally delivers very little

now I know you have NFI

Last season: 521 runs at 43 and 17 wickets in 2 day cricket, 270 runs at 53 and 7 wickets in one day cricket
This season: Ave just un 40 in 3x2 day matches and Ave 139 in 2 one day matches

wow averaging 40 for nearly two seasons! you think that should put tyou close to state selection! have a chat to ben hook, he played A grade cricket when this state was successful. he had about 13 or 14 years IN A ROW that were better than that and still never got a chance (apart from 1 match in newcastle), living in the now jason borgas is still twice the player evans is (I am disregarding evans' mediums he would not bowl in state cricket unless we were in a hell of a lot of trouble)

[Footy Smart]

Same one. Looks good generally delivers very little

now I know you have NFI

Last season: 521 runs at 43 and 17 wickets in 2 day cricket, 270 runs at 53 and 7 wickets in one day cricket
This season: Ave just un 40 in 3x2 day matches and Ave 139 in 2 one day matches

wow averaging 40 for nearly two seasons! you think that should put tyou close to state selection! have a chat to ben hook, he played A grade cricket when this state was successful. he had about 13 or 14 years IN A ROW that were better than that and still never got a chance (apart from 1 match in newcastle), living in the now jason borgas is still twice the player evans is (I am disregarding evans' mediums he would not bowl in state cricket unless we were in a hell of a lot of trouble)

no worries champ your obviously confused - ill spell it out for you:

1 - We are talking about him getting a crack at Futures level not playing SS.
2 - If were living in the now I will disregard Ben Hooks scores 10 years ago (no disrespect to Ben)
3 - Jason had his crack at state level 5 years ago and for whatever reason didn’t cement his spot
4 - Jason is also 5 years older than Tim

[Stumps]

I'm talking about fc cricket .Couldn't care less if he makes futures league or not - he would probably do ok espescially at glenelg as it doesn't bounce much (similar to perti)