Para Districts Cricket Association 2010-11

[Thats Gold]

If i was to play bookmaker for a minute and sorry to steal your thunder LM but my prem odds would look like this:

Grade 1
$2.40 R & C
$2.50 Sals West
$3.50 B Lodge
$6.00 A Vale
$15.00 Virginia

Grade 2
$1.85 Cent Utd
$3.20 C'more
$3.30 B Lodge
$8.00 Riverside
$21.00 Sals West

[Masha]

If i was to play bookmaker for a minute and sorry to steal your thunder LM but my prem odds would look like this:

Grade 1
$2.40 R & C
$2.50 Sals West
$3.50 B Lodge
$6.00 A Vale
$15.00 Virginia

Grade 2
$1.85 Cent Utd
$3.20 C'more
$3.30 B Lodge
$8.00 Riverside
$21.00 Sals West

Dont think R&C are short enough, after all 2 day games were made for their team, or so Catchit told us last time around

[Masha]

Wouldnt suprise me at all if an outright or two eventuates in the final two rounds in G1. It is quite often the case towards the latter end of the season as teams either roll over or an outright result is set up via a generous declaration etc.

Yeah agreed, we are less likely to get the outright considering we have Virginia and Smithfield in the last 2, with Smithfield showing some more resiliance in the last few weeks.

R&C and SW do both have PG in the last weeks I believe, so would fancy themselves to get max points.

SW vs AV next round will decide AV's fate, if AV lose, the first round of finals should be:

R&C vs AV
SW vs BL (again )

[Thats Gold]

Wouldnt suprise me at all if an outright or two eventuates in the final two rounds in G1. It is quite often the case towards the latter end of the season as teams either roll over or an outright result is set up via a generous declaration etc.

Yeah agreed, we are less likely to get the outright considering we have Virginia and Smithfield in the last 2, with Smithfield showing some more resiliance in the last few weeks.

R&C and SW do both have PG in the last weeks I believe, so would fancy themselves to get max points.

SW vs AV next round will decide AV's fate, if AV lose, the first round of finals should be:

R&C vs AV
SW vs BL (again )

You must have a keen interest in your B's as well mate given the fact you have been floating between the two Grades. What's your availability on the Semi Final & Grand Final weekends? Bound to be some tough decisions at the selection table.

[Executive Member]

Wouldnt suprise me at all if an outright or two eventuates in the final two rounds in G1. It is quite often the case towards the latter end of the season as teams either roll over or an outright result is set up via a generous declaration etc.

Yeah agreed, we are less likely to get the outright considering we have Virginia and Smithfield in the last 2, with Smithfield showing some more resiliance in the last few weeks.

R&C and SW do both have PG in the last weeks I believe, so would fancy themselves to get max points.

SW vs AV next round will decide AV's fate, if AV lose, the first round of finals should be:

R&C vs AV
SW vs BL (again )

You must have a keen interest in your B's as well mate given the fact you have been floating between the two Grades. What's your availability on the Semi Final & Grand Final weekends? Bound to be some tough decisions at the selection table.

He is available but on form will be in the C Grade

[catchit]

In being observant you said i bag blokes for not gossiping, can you refresh my mind?
Unless you play for sals west you wont hear what is said in 5 or 6 weeks time

No point delving into previous posts....and it's alright i already know the ammo you have ready for finals time. You just need to play the right club now otherwise you will be shooting blanks.

Dont really care about who we play i will always find something to pass the time

[catchit]

If i was to play bookmaker for a minute and sorry to steal your thunder LM but my prem odds would look like this:

Grade 1
$2.40 R & C
$2.50 Sals West
$3.50 B Lodge
$6.00 A Vale
$15.00 Virginia

Grade 2
$1.85 Cent Utd
$3.20 C'more
$3.30 B Lodge
$8.00 Riverside
$21.00 Sals West

Dont think R&C are short enough, after all 2 day games were made for their team, or so Catchit told us last time around

hahaha was trying to take the gloss off you blokes winning with 5 runs needed...but it didnt work with the song in the change rooms echoing down our end...we actually felt intimidated hearing it and if we meet again you will have a edge on us..

[Groover]

You cheeky monkey groover! I just realised you edited your tips to the almost the same as me, so i cant gain any ground

I edited one tip, and we both lost
as for the rest well you went the same as me

[catchit]

what an awesome finish we have coming up in div 1 all 4 sides still a chance of finishing top

Points div 1

1 Brahma Lodge 106.66

2 Rose & Crown 106.20

3 Angle Vale 101.00

4 Salisbury West 100.16

Spot on mate...havnt seen it this close in my time in grade 1..

[Lightning McQueen]

Any news on the tipping ladder?

I'll try doing it today or tomorrow.

[Lightning McQueen]

You cheeky monkey groover! I just realised you edited your tips to the almost the same as me, so i cant gain any ground

Anyone that wants to, can pm me their tips this week and I'll put them on here Sunday.

[Lightning McQueen]

GRADE 1 LADDER
Lodge 106.66: Smithfield(A), Virginia(H).
Rosies 106.20: Gardens(H), OTH(A).
Vale 101.00: West(A), Smithfield(H).
West 100.16: Vale(H), Gardens(A).
Virginia 89.73: OTH(H), Lodge(A).
OTH 65.58: Virginia(A), Rosies(H).
Gardens 57.15: Rosies(A), West(H).
Smithfield 51.11: Lodge(H), Vale(A).

Lodge: Two matches they'd expect to win, they have probably been the most consistent perofrmer for the season if you take out the big loss to Rosies early in the season. Given the run that Rosies have I'd probably pencil them in for 2nd.
Rosies: Two losses on the trot will see them pull their heads in now and start focussing on finishing the season on a high note and taking some momentum into the finals. With the minor premiership giving a huge advantage I'd expect them to win one of their final two matches outright and seal the deal.
Vale: The giant killers of the comp and the inform side at the moment with 6 successive wins. This week will be the real test for them though against the seasoned performers Salisbury West. I've heard criticism of Angle Vale being too reliant on too few, I can't say that I agree with this too much. They seem to have enough contributors to be a complete outfit althought their batting can let them down at times. I think they'll find themselves playing Rosies in the semi.
Westies: Despite having only moderate success so far this season I still think that these guys will be at their most dangerous come finals time. They have beaten Rosies twice, Lodge once and a tie and Vale the only time they have met. I can see them digging deep this week and showing us why they are the premier club in the PDCA, they'd be looking forward to their round 14 clash against the Gardens after the last time they met. Could do enough to steal the home final against the Lodge.
Virginia: Gone under the radar once again, the only team that Westies haven't beaten and I'm sure they'll be pretty happy with that feather in their cap. However, consistency has once again been the issue out at Ramville, anything is possible this week against a somewhat depleted Billiegoat outfit, could they catapult themselves into finals contention against their arch rivals.
OTH: A team that appears to be wanting the season to end so they can re-group and structure themselves for next season, they have simply forgotten how to win. I don't doubt their potential, their bowling was a consistent line and length last week, they just played some ordinary shots, generally happens when the confidence is sapped. i can't see them getting over the line in the last 2 matches considering what their opposition is playing for.
Gardens: These guys have really improved as the season has gone on, they made Smithfield look very ordinary thanks to Hanson building an innings and others hanging around for him. A far better bowling attack when Lynch and Pargaliti team up, they are a good bowling partnership and compliment each others strengths, unfortunately for the Gardens though I can't see them causing an upset for the final two rounds, they need to score decent points though to keep Smithfield at bay.
Smithfield: A rejuvinated panther line-up enjoyed success for the first time since round one on the weekend, there was a real feeling of belief around the place. It's a big ask to knock off the top side this week and then tackle the Vale away given their resurgence since Christmas. All they can do is chip away and play positive cricket and hope they can jag an upset, still a fair few points to make up to catch the Gardens though.

[Lightning McQueen]

GRADE 2 LADDER
Units 129.50: Craigmore(H), Riverside(A).
Lodge 96.46: North(H), West(A).
Craigmore 95.88: Units(A), ATCO(H).
Riverside 80.14: OTH(A), Units(H).
Westies 76.11: ATCO(A), Lodge(H).
North 69.06: Lodge(A), OTH(H).
ATCO 59.63: West(H), Craigmore(A).
OTH 44.27: Riverside(H), North(A).

Units: Seem to have the ideal preparation for approaching finals, millions of points clear and play two other teams that are more than likely to play finals this season. I'm not a big fan of going through the season undefeated though, I would hate to see them collapse in a final after all of their hard work throughout the season.
Lodge: A magnificent effort from a B grade side in Grade 2, my new favourite team, hopefully they can win their last two and cling on to 2nd spot, the Craigmore vs the Huts match in round 14 could be their demise though.
Craigmore: Unlike last season's post Christmas form the lads from Craigmore have turned it around with a convincing outright against a struggling Billiegoat side. A huge test this match to see where they are at, the Units away could see them go into the finals full of confidence or it could leave them looking for answers.........what will it be.
Riverside: I think Katy Perry sings a song about these guys, on paper they have a very formiddable line-up, they just struggle to convert it to the field. 3 wins on the trot would suggest that they have found something, especially considering two of them were against other finals contenders. They do have Westies and North breathing down their necks if they drop the ball though, I still think they'll do enough to capture 4th spot though.
Westies: Once again, another solid performance from Westies B grade in grade 2, it's a redundant grade for them but they continue to produce the goods and blood some outstanding youth along the way. An outright win this week could see them in a strong position to make the 4, I'm thinking they'll end up 6th though again.
North: If they can knock off the Lodge this week it might just be enough for them to make the finals given that they play the Billiegoats in round 14 at home, the loss against the Huts on the weekend has really hurt their finals aspirations though and I think they'll miss out by a small margin.
ATCO: Need to finish the season on a positive note, a few young lads who would've gained from the experience this season and they would've been a happy unit Saturday night, the father/son opening batting pair is good to see.
OTH: These guys are digging deep into the cookie jar to get players on the park, it's good to see a few old stalwarts getting out there and helping the guys out, hopefully they get a much needed win with Danny posting a big score and taking some wickets.

[Lightning McQueen]

GRADE 3 LADDER
Parkies 108.07: Vale(A), Craigmore(H).
ATCO 105.78: Units(A), Gardens(H).
Units 96.91: ATCO(H), Smithfield(A).
Smithfield 70.91: Craigmore(A), Units(H).
Craigmore 70.11: Smithfield(H), Parkies(A).
Gardens 63.23: BYE, ATCO(A).
Vale 43.90: Parkies(H), BYE.

Parkies: Given that they are the only A Grade side left in this grade anything less than a top two finish was going to be a disappointment. It has given a talented group of kids another season in senior cricket with some wise older heads which will have them better prepared for Grade 2 next season, minor premiership is well and truly on the cards and the locals will be loving a couple of home finals.
ATCO: Plenty of talent getting around the Hut B Grade camp, they will be a huge challenge for Eastern Park if they are to meet in the GF, the Huts will have to overcome the Units this week though who have dropped off slightly on the back 7.
Units: Two matches left to try and bridge the gap set up by the Huts, a win this week will make a huge difference and see them marching into the finals full of beans.
Smitty: A bit of a hiccup on the weekend as they took the foot off the pedal and under-estimated their opponents, they tried to knock up some quick runs and failed miserably. A chance to re-group this week with a trip up Uley Road to face off against Craigmore in a battle that will pretty much seal the 4th spot honours.
Craigmore: Two loical derbies for the last two rounds with this weeks clash against Smithfield to be their most crucial for the season, as stated previously, the winner will make the finals.
Gardens: After a promising start they have dropped off dramatically, no chance of finals and no chance of relegation, just need to play out for some pride.
Vale: Looking through their line up on the weekend I was stunned that they have performed so poorly this season, with M.Townley, Fry, Wharton, Kelly and M.Anders in there they should've strung a few wins together. don't be surprised if they knock the Parkies off this week and end on a high note.

[Grahaml]

Westies: Despite having only moderate success so far this season

Gee, we've only lost to Virginia this season. Can't be going that badly.

[Lightning McQueen]

Westies: Despite having only moderate success so far this season

Gee, we've only lost to Virginia this season. Can't be going that badly.

Compared to previous seasons, you are sitting 4th mate, sorry to upset you, you aren't exactly flying.

[whufc]

[quote="Lightning McQueen"]GRADE 3 LADDER
Parkies 108.07: Vale(A), Craigmore(H).
ATCO 105.78: Units(A), Gardens(H).
Units 96.91: ATCO(H), Smithfield(A).
Smithfield 70.91: Craigmore(A), Units(H).
Craigmore 70.11: Smithfield(H), Parkies(A).
Gardens 63.23: BYE, ATCO(A).
Vale 43.90: Parkies(H), BYE.

Parkies: Given that they are the only A Grade side left in this grade anything less than a top two finish was going to be a disappointment. It has given a talented group of kids another season in senior cricket with some wise older heads which will have them better prepared for Grade 2 next season, minor premiership is well and truly on the cards and the locals will be loving a couple of home finals.
ATCO: Plenty of talent getting around the Hut B Grade camp, they will be a huge challenge for Eastern Park if they are to meet in the GF, the Huts will have to overcome the Units this week though who have dropped off slightly on the back 7.
Units: Two matches left to try and bridge the gap set up by the Huts, a win this week will make a huge difference and see them marching into the finals full of beans.
Smitty: A bit of a hiccup on the weekend as they took the foot off the pedal and under-estimated their opponents, they tried to knock up some quick runs and failed miserably. A chance to re-group this week with a trip up Uley Road to face off against Craigmore in a battle that will pretty much seal the 4th spot honours.
Craigmore: Two loical derbies for the last two rounds with this weeks clash against Smithfield to be their most crucial for the season, as stated previously, the winner will make the finals.
Gardens: After a promising start they have dropped off dramatically, no chance of finals and no chance of relegation, just need to play out for some pride.
Vale: Looking through their line up on the weekend I was stunned that they have performed so poorly this season, with M.Townley, Fry, Wharton, Kelly and M.Anders in there they should've strung a few wins together. don't be surprised if they knock the Parkies off this week and end on a high note.[/quote]

thanks alot mate, it will be very very disapointing if we lose to the bottom placed side especially considering they lost first innings to 4th placed side last week. Though i wouldnt be surprised if Clint Pearce plays for their b grade again this week.

Atco are definatly a big chance in this comp especially considering their 'b' grade would probably beat their 'a' grade at present.

What is the qualification rule for playing b grade finals in the case of Atco, Smithfield and the Units.

[Lightning McQueen]

GRADE 4 LADDER
Rosies 141.96: West(H), Pines(A).
Westies 140.88: R&C(A), Teachers(H).
Pines 124.81: TW(A), R&C(H).
Virginia 81.11: Teachers(A), North(H).
Teachers 69.20: Virginia(H), West(A).
Two Wells 68.35: Pines(H), Wasleys(A).
S.North 63.91: Wasleys(H), Virginia(A).
Wasleys 38.52: North(A), TW(H).

Rosies: Not an overly impressive batting display last week in the absence of their captain, will need to be on top of their game to knock the West off, will we see Feltus steaming in??
Westies: An important match for them, can consolidate top spot, seems more than likely to finish minor premiers regardless of this games result given that they play the Teachers at home in the final round.
Pines: The only apparent threat to the top two teams, will be interseting to see how they fare against Rosies in round 14.
Virginia: A win will cement 4th spot after an admirable loss to Rosies, they would've gained some confidence from that.
Teachers: Gave their finals aspirations a fair slap with their shock loss to Wasleys, i think the horse has bolted.
Two Wells A small glimmer of hope to polay finals, need a solid performance this week followed by an outright next match.
North: Need an outright for any sort of hope, could happen at home against Wasleys.
Wasleys: A win for the PDCA last week, I think everyone except for Para Teachers was excited for the boys from Drovers Run.

[Lightning McQueen]

thanks alot mate, it will be very very disapointing if we lose to the bottom placed side especially considering they lost first innings to 4th placed side last week. Though i wouldnt be surprised if Clint Pearce plays for their b grade again this week.

Atco are definatly a big chance in this comp especially considering their 'b' grade would probably beat their 'a' grade at present.

What is the qualification rule for playing b grade finals in the case of Atco, Smithfield and the Units.

You need to play more games in the lower grade to qualify for the finals.
EG: 3 A grade, 0 B grade and 4 C grade for the year would qualify for B grade finals.

[Lightning McQueen]

thanks alot mate, it will be very very disapointing if we lose to the bottom placed side especially considering they lost first innings to 4th placed side last week. Though i wouldnt be surprised if Clint Pearce plays for their b grade again this week.

Atco are definatly a big chance in this comp especially considering their 'b' grade would probably beat their 'a' grade at present.

What is the qualification rule for playing b grade finals in the case of Atco, Smithfield and the Units.

Yeah mate, they have some tsalented players in their group, I've always rated Fry with the bat, Kelly with the ball and Townley is a very capable all-rounder, mind you, our batting was woeful though apparently, they heard "quick runs" and went stupid.