Adelaide Hills Cricket (Hills, A&EH, TV) 2011-12

[Dogwatcher]

Hills Courier Cup preview:

http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-BA

[jackpot jim]

Credit to Mt Barker for biting the bullet and putting a team in 'A' grade last year along with Ashbourne but seriously for the integrity of the competition they need to be pissed off back to 'A'2s next year. It appears that Mt Barker had 8 players Saturday at Nairne and as a result Nairne has made about 5 million runs as well as bowling out Mt Barker.
Totally unacceptable.
As a result, Nairne may well STEAL a finals spot yet.
Interesting to note that runs seem even harder to come by for Strath since the change of curator. This week batting 70 overs for 108 runs could well see them missing finals action after being TOP 2 weeks ago.

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Nairne shouldv'e made Mt Barker follow on after leading by almost 250 on 1st inns, really rubbing salt into the wound making Mt Barker field again with 8 men in the heat, couldv'e been an outright on the first day.

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I'd be worried about the creek JJ, if you guys lose you are out.

[jackpot jim]

Think Strath have more to worry about defending 109.
A loss by Strath or Creeks will see them both out.
Nairne batted on for the extra bonus points. Obviously could've won outright on the 1st day but by getting an extra couple of hundred runswill more than likely make all the difference.
It's even possible that the Creeks could win and still not make the finals which would be a Farce considering they would.ve only lost 2 games for the season, beat the TOP side Loby and the then Top side Strath last match out/right.
The points system is a farce as outrights are worth far too much. I put in a submission to change it many years ago but got no support from other club delegates at the time which was not surprising as many of them had no idea about anything and were only there so their club didn't get fined. Thats why the A&EHCA is now run by an executive committee instead rather than club delegates who now only attend the AGM.

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[quote="jackpot jim"]Think Strath have more to worry about defending 109.0 - maybe not...


It's interesting that all four of the top sides are playing on turf in the last round and the rain could have some serious ramifications on how Saturdays results pan out.

After managing just 9/109 at Strath last Saturday, it looks like the Stallions will have a nice greentop to bowl on to keep their finals hopes alive against Woodside
And the inform Creeks' push to stay in the four may be thwarted by wet weather in their match against Lobethal.

On another note - Mt Barkers effort on Saturday = DISGRACEFUL!!! only 8 players in the A's, yet the B Grade played full... what a JOKE!!!

A&EHCA definitely should enforce an 8 team A Grade competition next season - Playing every team once in a 2 dayer and once in a 1 dayer. Mt Barker, Ashbourne and unfortunately Callington get the chop, moving down to the 2's and then maybe a promotion/relegation situation should be introduced to give the sides a chance to make it back into the top grade if they're good enough (or want it enough).

[The Big Ship]

Any discussion from the TVCA semi finals? I would've though Mt Torrens would be fairly unhappy with their effort... and as for palmer getting rolled for 54

[saintal]

Any discussion from the TVCA semi finals? I would've though Mt Torrens would be fairly unhappy with their effort... and as for palmer getting rolled for 54

TVCA A Grade Semis:

Paracombe 221 def Palmer 54

Pirates had a great start (0/79), lost 4/19, but steadied to make 221. Cant comment on the Palmer bowling figures as they’re not on mycricket yet. Sunday sounds like a fizzer, with Smith and McArdle combining for all 10 scalps. The pair has taken 99 wickets between them and have been huge additions this season. Palmer’s form dropped away after xmas after a fast start to the season. For the Pirates, the win will go some way to burying the memories of their last semi final at Lobethal a few years ago.

Gumeracha 8/132 def Mt Torrens/Charleston 124

124 was always going to be hard to defend on the small, quick Mt Torrens oval. Great effort by Gum on Saturday, especially given paceman T. Page is out injured. All-rounder Cam Sumner picked up the slack with 4 wickets. Gum were 8/107 on the Sunday but managed to scamper home, while for the second straight year Mt Torrens' batting going missing in March.

So the final is at Mt Torrens this week. Probably the two most “talkative” teams of the season meet in the title decider. Last team to win the TVCA who didn’t wear black and gold was Birdwood from memory, back in 02/03. Despite having a few colourful characters, hopefully the Pies can get up this week.

B Grade:

Gumeracha 3/45 def Palmer 40. Not a big weekend for the Bears' batsmen.
Mt Torrens/Charleston Green 136 def Paracombe 96.

Final is at Gumeracha.

[The Big Ship]

Thanks Saintal

Lets hope Gums can get across the line cos the last thing anyone, other than a Pirate, wants is for a Paracombe victory.
Could be a big weekend in Magpie-land if both teams get up!

[The Barron]

Haha nice way to describe the 2 sides there saintal. Surely the lads at gumeracha aren't as bad as the pirates?
I've experienced paracombe before but what are gumeracha like these days? Just having fun or r they mouthy like a pirate moving the field around every 2 balls?

[Jimmy Recard]

Nothing like Nairne claiming 21.58 pts to jump into 3rd spot!!! Surely the points system has to be reviewed. All credit has to go the the Nairne lads to win by that much but those type of results can't be what the association want to see. Far too much difference between the top sides and the bottom sides so the draw plays a far to significant part in how sides will end up.

Strath must be unbelievably disappointed after making the GF last year to not even making finals this year...

[Kick'n Back]

Any discussion from the TVCA semi finals? I would've though Mt Torrens would be fairly unhappy with their effort... and as for palmer getting rolled for 54

Short memory bigship i remember a similar score in the GF last year from the Woodside Pirates at least Palmer made the game last to Sunday.

[jackpot jim]

Nothing like Nairne claiming 21.58 pts to jump into 3rd spot!!! Surely the points system has to be reviewed. All credit has to go the the Nairne lads to win by that much but those type of results can't be what the association want to see. Far too much difference between the top sides and the bottom sides so the draw plays a far to significant part in how sides will end up.

Strath must be unbelievably disappointed after making the GF last year to not even making finals this year...

21.58 pts would be the biggest bag of points from a single match i've ever seen in over 30 years and Nairne pretty much needed every one off them to sneek into the finals. 18 - 18.5 pts is about the average from outright wins.
Always going to be a BIG difference between the TOP sides and Bottom sides in any 11 team comp, having said that, the 'A' grade comp this year has been very even between the top 6 - 7 sides as the premiership table ended up showing.
After sitting comfortably in the '4' all season, Strath faltered badly in their last 2 games on their home turf to narrowly miss the finals. Was always going to be tough to make the finals this season for any 'A' grade side with the addition of 2 quality teams in Lobethal & Woodside. L.Creek proved that by just scraping into the '4' despite only losing 2 matches for the season, Top side Lobethal the only other team with such a record.
Think Lobethal may reverse the result with L.Creek this week whilst Woodside and Nairne is anybodys guess.

[saintal]

Haha nice way to describe the 2 sides there saintal. Surely the lads at gumeracha aren't as bad as the pirates?
I've experienced paracombe before but what are gumeracha like these days? Just having fun or r they mouthy like a pirate moving the field around every 2 balls?

Most would consider Paracombe “the new Woodside” of the TVCA (sorry BigShip!), as in they take things 10x more seriously than everybody else and are generally the most disliked club. The Warriors were never as chirpy as the Pirates though. As for Gum, most of their “chat” is directed at their teammates but they do have a few guys that like to get under the skin of the opposition.

Playing in a GF will be a welcome change for some of the older Gum guys, who have done some hard yards over the past 5 or 6 years.

Although coming from Lenswood it pains me a bit to say it, but it’s been good in a way seeing Woodside and Lobethal up to the top of the AEHCA (and more than competitive in the other grades). Although they have been given a few more challenges than what they did last year in TVCA, it would have made the TVCA look pretty ordinary had both clubs struggled in their new comp.

Agree with a few other posters that points for outright wins should be reduced (maybe make them equivalent to 1.5 wins rather than 2 as it currently stands). Too many occurring in TVCA as well.

[Silverfox_77]

Haha nice way to describe the 2 sides there saintal. Surely the lads at gumeracha aren't as bad as the pirates?
I've experienced paracombe before but what are gumeracha like these days? Just having fun or r they mouthy like a pirate moving the field around every 2 balls?

Most would consider Paracombe “the new Woodside” of the TVCA (sorry BigShip!), as in they take things 10x more seriously than everybody else and are generally the most disliked club. The Warriors were never as chirpy as the Pirates though. As for Gum, most of their “chat” is directed at their teammates but they do have a few guys that like to get under the skin of the opposition.

Playing in a GF will be a welcome change for some of the older Gum guys, who have done some hard yards over the past 5 or 6 years.

Although coming from Lenswood it pains me a bit to say it, but it’s been good in a way seeing Woodside and Lobethal up to the top of the AEHCA (and more than competitive in the other grades). Although they have been given a few more challenges than what they did last year in TVCA, it would have made the TVCA look pretty ordinary had both clubs struggled in their new comp.

Agree with a few other posters that points for outright wins should be reduced (maybe make them equivalent to 1.5 wins rather than 2 as it currently stands). Too many occurring in TVCA as well.

Sounds a bit like sour grapes here Saintal with a few of your comments and your attitude towards Paracombe. Wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that the Pirates defeated you by an innings and 150 runs earlier this year We are proud of the fact we take our cricket seriously as we should playing in the A Grade competition. We also have alot fun every Saturday with a great bunch of blokes. We are all about improving the standard of our club and in turn the competition by trying to provide a competitive environment when we play the opposition. Surely this is a positive for the TVCA and should be encouraged. Being “chirpy”, “mouthy”, isn’t a bad thing and is all a part of competitive cricket. It never gets personal, stays within the spirit of the game and always happy to stay and have a beer with the opposition after the game. If we are “disliked” for these reasons, so be it, we make no apologies.

Overall I think the TVCA has gone pretty well this year especially with our 3rd placing in the Meyer Shield. It isn’t good to have seen so many outright wins but hopefully next season we will see improvements in those bottom sides and see a more even competition. In saying that though, Lenswood, Eden Valley and Cambrai were only a couple of games away from finals action and all have some quality players.

Go Pirates!!

[PPLions]

Nothing wrong with being chirpy so long as it doesnt get too personal and it stays on the field.

[saintal]

Na, no sour grapes foxy. Have copped enough beltings over 15 years to let one result worry me too much. Although our last few trips up the hill to Paracombe have been embarrassingly bad.

For me, Paracombe earned their reputation through the late 90s until about 05/06. Reputations tend to stick fairly or unfairly. None of my comments should be taken as criticisms. Every club is different and goes about their cricket in their own way. It would be dull if we’re all the same. And naturally there are some that you’d rather knock off than others. As for the talk on the field, it’s all pretty civil and tame these days compared to what it used to be, which in a way is a shame.

Anyway, back to the game. Not that you can trust the Courier with accurate reporting, but they mentioned Page should be back for Gums which should spice the game up a bit given the events last time the clubs met. Good luck to both clubs and hopefully after a few dud GF's in recent times we see a contest.

As for the B grade, I saw Gum first hand last week and if they play to their best they should win at home. Mt Torrens are the only team to inflict defeat on the Pies this season however.

TVCA really need so get some junior comps back next season. Will be difficult though, but not impossible.

Interesting to see that HCA still has two more weeks to run until finals start

[Dogwatcher]

Scott Creek Ironbank wrack up first Hills cricket win in fine style:


http://wp.me/p1Tnfg-E9

[jackpot jim]

A&EHCA Semi Finals

Woodside 55
v
Nairne 2/90


Lobethal 119
v
Langhorne Creek 1/3

Despite only defending 119, Lobethal should be confident as the Creeks batting has stuggled all year.

Odds

Loby $1.50
Creeks $2.60

Can the Creeks prevent the clash of the titans in the GF ?

[jackpot jim]

Creeks 5/50 after an hour.