Great Southern Cricket Association 2010-11

[jonas brothers]

Heard a rumour tonight that Lintern, Moller and Moules maybe out this weekend due to injury and tiredness. Apparently the walk from Strathalbyn to Encounter Bay on Sunday night was rather strenuous!

i drove past the boys today, they had setup camp overnight under the canoe tree.

[Tony]

Missing in action.....one Beaver....!!!!!????????????

[Bulldogsculthero25]

we did fail on saturday, but that happens in sport. before the weekend people were saying how strong the side was, we could have gone for skater but we would be picking a side that would not play together for the next few meyer shield campains. we need to start working out a core group that will play the next 10 years and then just add a few based on form. you cant expect a composite side to win a cricket carnival wen you only play with each other once a year, you need to get to know each other and what works for that team.
look at the side there are around 5 or 6 players in early to mid 20's that will hopfully play the next few years we surely dont want to pick a side full of 30yrs + players and if the younger group stay together GSCA will win the meyer shield sooner rather than later

[the red baron]

we surely dont want to pick a side full of 30yrs + players and if the younger group stay together GSCA will win the meyer shield sooner rather than later

It is very hard to pick young guys to build for the future as no one knows whether or not they will still be around next year due to work commitments,form ,football careers ,social lives etc. The best performed players for the gsca were the older more experienced blokes, who know their games inside out and dont panic under pressure. so yes cr i think we do need a side full of 30 yrs + players , with an experienced captain to handle them!!! some of the young guys proved they are just not ready.

[Bulldogsculthero25]

the 30+ aged players failed on saturday wen the presure was on and they were all bats the young guys were all bowlers apart from 1 i think and they performed really well

[words of wisdom]

the 30+ aged players failed on saturday wen the presure was on and they were all bats the young guys were all bowlers apart from 1 i think and they performed really well

Didnt the 2 guys over 30 get the most wickets and runs on saturday?
You dont build a side for one weekend a year. You play your best cricketers available regardless of age. Others thoughts?

[WestIndiesWonder24]

Totally Agree WOW
To say that statement CR and have Bruce playing at 37 and other guys that are getting on sounds a bit silly that guys like him would play for next 8+ Years.
Form warrants selection and guys should be picked on this not just on reputation or who they play for.
I didnt mind the side to be honest, but a few guys were pretty lucky to be playing in there and a few unlucky to miss out on form alone.
But hey back to cricket, Good to see the Vale test out a bays outfit on the weekend. Should be a ripper game with Vale getting 8/248, 2nd spot up for grabs, bays ooze batting class and with Hatji out probably due to a calf strain, should be very good chase......

[Bulldogsculthero25]

2 out of 6 performed! anyway if people dont like the way the team is selected raise a hand and become a selector easy sitting on the sidelines.

[words of wisdom]

2 out of 6 performed! anyway if people dont like the way the team is selected raise a hand and become a selector easy sitting on the sidelines.

I think your missing the point CR. I didnt mind the team that was selected. Would of picked one more batsman and left a bowler out, as only 4 bowlers were used saturday anyway. Association is about your best players representing the league. You dont just get a game cause your young, you should earn a gsca cap!

[The Neck Breather]

2 out of 6 performed! anyway if people dont like the way the team is selected raise a hand and become a selector easy sitting on the sidelines.

I think your missing the point CR. I didnt mind the team that was selected. Would of picked one more batsman and left a bowler out, as only 4 bowlers were used saturday anyway. Association is about your best players representing the league. You dont just get a game cause your young, you should earn a gsca cap!

I believe the young guys that did play, didnt get a game as they are young, they did infact earn their cap!

[Bulldogsculthero25]

I believe the young guys that did play, didnt get a game as they are young, they did infact earn their cap![/quote]

i agree every1 earned their spot in that side

[Ramadash]

Cant pick a side for future years what a joke.

i see the highest run scorer in the assoc at the time didnt get a gig...... LOL

[the red baron]

i see the highest run scorer in the assoc at the time didnt get a gig...... LOL

was he available? Has anyone got any ideas on how the selection process can be improved and how many times has great southern won?

[words of wisdom]

2 out of 6 performed! anyway if people dont like the way the team is selected raise a hand and become a selector easy sitting on the sidelines.

I think your missing the point CR. I didnt mind the team that was selected. Would of picked one more batsman and left a bowler out, as only 4 bowlers were used saturday anyway. Association is about your best players representing the league. You dont just get a game cause your young, you should earn a gsca cap!

I believe the young guys that did play, didnt get a game as they are young, they did infact earn their cap!

Sorry i was referring to CR's earlier comments that they should pick a young side & not a 30+ side. Move on....

[words of wisdom]

i see the highest run scorer in the assoc at the time didnt get a gig...... LOL

was he available? Has anyone got any ideas on how the selection process can be improved and how many times has great southern won?

Yes Skater was. Who does select the side?

[Offcutter]

Last time GSCA won it from what I recall was 2002. Refer to Tony's post Jan 19th, and add Rob Colaiacovo and there's the team that brought it home..

Would say that most of those guys would have been around 30 at the time.

IMO, selection should be based on performances only. BUT, if you've got a young guy and an older guy vying for the same spot, then the younger guy should get the gig. Can't really fault this year's team at all. Good side.

The Association may need to put the onus back onto the clubs a little bit more.. maybe each A Grade club needs to nominate 3-4 of their best performing players, and selection based on those 25-30 players nominated. Captain should get final say.

[Once apon a time]

Last time GSCA won it from what I recall was 2002. Refer to Tony's post Jan 19th, and add Rob Colaiacovo and there's the team that brought it home..

Would say that most of those guys would have been around 30 at the time.

IMO, selection should be based on performances only. BUT, if you've got a young guy and an older guy vying for the same spot, then the younger guy should get the gig. Can't really fault this year's team at all. Good side.

The Association may need to put the onus back onto the clubs a little bit more.. maybe each A Grade club needs to nominate 3-4 of their best performing players, and selection based on those 25-30 players nominated. Captain should get final say.

Not much point letting the captain have the final say when he can't even get to the game on time!
This young guy old guy stuff is crap. Someone in there mid 30's can play just as good as someone 18. Most of GSCA top ten players by stats are just on 30 or over.
The best way to get a selection panel is get the top three cricketers from the year before by stats as they should be close to making the side and let them pick it. Good players know other good players from the rest!

[jonas brothers]

Last time GSCA won it from what I recall was 2002. Refer to Tony's post Jan 19th, and add Rob Colaiacovo and there's the team that brought it home..

Would say that most of those guys would have been around 30 at the time.

IMO, selection should be based on performances only. BUT, if you've got a young guy and an older guy vying for the same spot, then the younger guy should get the gig. Can't really fault this year's team at all. Good side.

The Association may need to put the onus back onto the clubs a little bit more.. maybe each A Grade club needs to nominate 3-4 of their best performing players, and selection based on those 25-30 players nominated. Captain should get final say.

Not much point letting the captain have the final say when he can't even get to the game on time!
This young guy old guy stuff is crap. Someone in there mid 30's can play just as good as someone 18. Most of GSCA top ten players by stats are just on 30 or over.
The best way to get a selection panel is get the top three cricketers from the year before by stats as they should be close to making the side and let them pick it. Good players know other good players from the rest!

exactly how it was done!

[HappyWanderer]

Bryce Garrard. What a Gun. Another Century to his name.
Averaging over 50.00 with both Bat & Ball so far this year.

[WestIndiesWonder24]

Is a Gun there HW
But must be frustrating for him as he carries Aldinga every year, will be interesting to see if they can make finals. Aldinga has some good youngsters but struggle to be consistent.

On another Note, things are shaping up to be anyone's A grade flag this year, Aldinga if they make it will be very dangerous and with The Bays and McLaren battling out 2nd and 3rd, Dont think WIllunga are a shoe-In by any means to win the top prize, especially with their finals record