ATCA

[Trader]

Haha, yup, never went into the match on that one, just looked at Hanson's stats and assumed from there!
Agreed, he'll slide down the votes for that game.

[Lightning McQueen]

Haha, yup, never went into the match on that one, just looked at Hanson's stats and assumed from there!
Agreed, he'll slide down the votes for that game.

An emotional charged day.

[Port Pirie Power]

55 and 5fa is impressive, but surely Bailey gets the 3 votes in round 4. Also a good case for Marks to get the 2, leaving Hanson with 1. Will be fascinating to see the round by round voting. I'm sure the umpires will come with a few strange ones.

Hanson with 5fa in the first innings surely gets the votes, majority of Bailey, Marks & even Hanson’s runs are made when the result was already determined.

[Senor Moto Gadili]

55 and 5fa is impressive, but surely Bailey gets the 3 votes in round 4. Also a good case for Marks to get the 2, leaving Hanson with 1. Will be fascinating to see the round by round voting. I'm sure the umpires will come with a few strange ones.

Hanson with 5fa in the first innings surely gets the votes, majority of Bailey, Marks & even Hanson’s runs are made when the result was already determined.

Pooraka, J Bailey, 3 votes

[bloods08]

Any reason why Old Ignatians v SHOC in A3 are playing at SHOC at Sacred Heart. Old Iggies finished top, SHOC 3rd. Dinan-Gillman should win medal tonight but after last year, who knows.

[helicopterking]

Any reason why Old Ignatians v SHOC in A3 are playing at SHOC at Sacred Heart. Old Iggies finished top, SHOC 3rd. Dinan-Gillman should win medal tonight but after last year, who knows.

Football has taken Iggies oval I think.
SHOC trying desperately to borrow covers.

[Sonofbrowny25]

Any reason why Old Ignatians v SHOC in A3 are playing at SHOC at Sacred Heart. Old Iggies finished top, SHOC 3rd. Dinan-Gillman should win medal tonight but after last year, who knows.

Football has taken Iggies oval I think.
SHOC trying desperately to borrow covers.

not much rain coming is there?

[threestars]

Any reason why Old Ignatians v SHOC in A3 are playing at SHOC at Sacred Heart. Old Iggies finished top, SHOC 3rd. Dinan-Gillman should win medal tonight but after last year, who knows.

Football has taken Iggies oval I think.
SHOC trying desperately to borrow covers.

Unfortunately for Old Igs, the College has scheduled the College Fair for this weekend and they are unable to host any cricket Grand Finals. Both their A3 and LO3 teams are set to play away (SHOC Senior School in A3 and West Beach #3 in LO3).

On a side note, Dinan-Gillman to win the A3 Medal with Shaw a close second. Salter to win WK Trophy.

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Any reason why Old Ignatians v SHOC in A3 are playing at SHOC at Sacred Heart. Old Iggies finished top, SHOC 3rd. Dinan-Gillman should win medal tonight but after last year, who knows.

Football has taken Iggies oval I think.
SHOC trying desperately to borrow covers.

not much rain coming is there?

1-4 mm forecast for Friday. If we get 4mm, you would want to have your pitch covered or your game may be decided on the toss. 18 degrees on Saturday ..... bit cold

[The Dark Knight]

Any reason why Old Ignatians v SHOC in A3 are playing at SHOC at Sacred Heart. Old Iggies finished top, SHOC 3rd. Dinan-Gillman should win medal tonight but after last year, who knows.

Football has taken Iggies oval I think.
SHOC trying desperately to borrow covers.

Unfortunately for Old Igs, the College has scheduled the College Fair for this weekend and they are unable to host any cricket Grand Finals. Both their A3 and LO3 teams are set to play away (SHOC Senior School in A3 and West Beach #3 in LO3).

On a side note, Dinan-Gillman to win the A3 Medal with Shaw a close second. Salter to win WK Trophy.

Just out of interest- what does Jake bowl (spin)? And how did he end up at Pembroke?
I played all my juniors at Port and Districts and went to school with him and haven't seen him in years. Just wondering how he ends up out that way after being a Port local, he also played a bit at Belair.

[threestars]

Any reason why Old Ignatians v SHOC in A3 are playing at SHOC at Sacred Heart. Old Iggies finished top, SHOC 3rd. Dinan-Gillman should win medal tonight but after last year, who knows.

Football has taken Iggies oval I think.
SHOC trying desperately to borrow covers.

Unfortunately for Old Igs, the College has scheduled the College Fair for this weekend and they are unable to host any cricket Grand Finals. Both their A3 and LO3 teams are set to play away (SHOC Senior School in A3 and West Beach #3 in LO3).

On a side note, Dinan-Gillman to win the A3 Medal with Shaw a close second. Salter to win WK Trophy.

Just out of interest- what does Jake bowl (spin)? And how did he end up at Pembroke?
I played all my juniors at Port and Districts and went to school with him and haven't seen him in years. Just wondering how he ends up out that way after being a Port local, he also played a bit at Belair.

He opens the bowling - fairly sharp for A3 and fairly handy with the bat too. Arguably the main reason why Pembroke stayed up in A3 were on the back of his efforts across the season.

[The Dark Knight]

[quote="bloods08"]Any reason why Old Ignatians v SHOC in A3 are playing at SHOC at Sacred Heart. Old Iggies finished top, SHOC 3rd. Dinan-Gillman should win medal tonight but after last year, who knows.

Football has taken Iggies oval I think.
SHOC trying desperately to borrow covers.

Unfortunately for Old Igs, the College has scheduled the College Fair for this weekend and they are unable to host any cricket Grand Finals. Both their A3 and LO3 teams are set to play away (SHOC Senior School in A3 and West Beach #3 in LO3).

On a side note, Dinan-Gillman to win the A3 Medal with Shaw a close second. Salter to win WK Trophy.

Just out of interest- what does Jake bowl (spin)? And how did he end up at Pembroke?
I played all my juniors at Port and Districts and went to school with him and haven't seen him in years. Just wondering how he ends up out that way after being a Port local, he also played a bit at Belair.

He opens the bowling - fairly sharp for A3 and fairly handy with the bat too. Arguably the main reason why Pembroke stayed up in A3 were on the back of his efforts across the season.[/quote]Wow, I would of never seen him as an opening bowler!

[Browny25]

Did bowl 106 overs more than anyone else in that side..

[Sonofbrowny25]

Did bowl 106 overs more than anyone else in that side..

no issues with that... still needs to take the wickets. you have played in sides that this has happened

[Trader]

A1 - Grand Final Preview

Looking at the likely teams, there are some interesting match ups and different styles used by the two teams.

PAOC has a weak middle order and rely on their lower order with the bat, while for Pooraka, it's all about Hanson at #4.
With the ball, PAOC rely on the openers, while Pooraka gets the work done with the change bowlers.

Batting

Top Order
PAOC: English (388 @ 32.33), Latchford (445 @ 37.08), Hurburgh (408 @ 37.09)
Pooraka: Bailey (583 @ 53), Marks (467 @ 38.92), Nuske (119 @ 9.92)

Bailey the standout here, though Nuske would be a concern for the bulls. Overall, not a lot between these top orders.

Middle
PAOC: Clayfield (238 @ 26.44), Tyler (127 @ 21.17), Griffiths (112 @ 22.4)
Pooraka: Hanson (786 @ 78.6), Pocock (227 @ 22.7), Jarrett (210 @ 23.33)

Hanson clearly gives the win to Pooraka, thought they also win at numbers 5 and 6 too. Pooraka will be confident their middle order has PAOC covered easily.

Lower
PAOC: Richardson (228 @ 22.8 ), Dent (266 @ 38), Clayfield (84 @ 28)
Pooraka: Duval (155 @ 22.14), Virgens (48 @ 8 ), Travis (97 @ 16.17)

PAOC comes back here, mainly on the back of Dent and Richardson. These old-timers have dug PAOC out of the depths many times before, and will likely need to do the same again.

Tail
Nothing to write home about, though Jack Jarrett’s average of 24.75 clearly has Burford (7.67) and Ramakrishn (9.33) covered.


Bowling

Openers
PAOC: Dent (26 @ 13.46), Clayfield (30 @ 12.03)
Pooraka: Virgens (25 @ 12.84), Travis (8 @ 22.88)

A big difference in style at play here, PAOC taking plenty of wickets with the new rock, while Pooraka seem to settle into a game and then rely on their change bowlers to get the job done.

Change
PAOC: Tyler (13 @ 22.38), Burford (6 @ 25.33)
Pooraka: Hanson (22 @ 17.77), James (16 @ 24.5)

As mentioned above, Pooraka do a lot of damage with their change bowlers. Hanson leading the way with 22 at a tidy average.

Spinners
PAOC: Ramakrishna (17 @ 16.35), Latchford (19 @ 11.16)
Pooraka: Jarrett (15 @ 33.07)

Big win for PAOC here.

Batting:
Top
Middle
Lower

Bowling:
Openers
Change
Spinners

So based on the above, you'd say PAOC needs to use their advantage with the spinners to win this game, however, with showers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you'd have to suggest their might not be a lot of overs bowled by the tweakers.

Looking back on their last 6 contests, Pooraka have won 5, with the 6th being last year's washed out Semi Final.
During that time, Mark Hanson has dominated, making 443 runs @ 147.7. If PAOC can't work out a way to remove Mark, Pooraka will be lifting the shield for the 4th time in a row.

[Sonofbrowny25]

A1 - Grand Final Preview

Looking at the likely teams, there are some interesting match ups and different styles used by the two teams.

PAOC has a weak middle order and rely on their lower order with the bat, while for Pooraka, it's all about Hanson at #4.
With the ball, PAOC rely on the openers, while Pooraka gets the work done with the change bowlers.

Batting

Top Order
PAOC: English (388 @ 32.33), Latchford (445 @ 37.08), Hurburgh (408 @ 37.09)
Pooraka: Bailey (583 @ 53), Marks (467 @ 38.92), Nuske (119 @ 9.92)

Bailey the standout here, though Nuske would be a concern for the bulls. Overall, not a lot between these top orders.

Middle
PAOC: Clayfield (238 @ 26.44), Tyler (127 @ 21.17), Griffiths (112 @ 22.4)
Pooraka: Hanson (786 @ 78.6), Pocock (227 @ 22.7), Jarrett (210 @ 23.33)

Hanson clearly gives the win to Pooraka, thought they also win at numbers 5 and 6 too. Pooraka will be confident their middle order has PAOC covered easily.

Lower
PAOC: Richardson (228 @ 22.8 ), Dent (266 @ 38), Clayfield (84 @ 28)
Pooraka: Duval (155 @ 22.14), Virgens (48 @ 8 ), Travis (97 @ 16.17)

PAOC comes back here, mainly on the back of Dent and Richardson. These old-timers have dug PAOC out of the depths many times before, and will likely need to do the same again.

Tail
Nothing to write home about, though Jack Jarrett’s average of 24.75 clearly has Burford (7.67) and Ramakrishn (9.33) covered.


Bowling

Openers
PAOC: Dent (26 @ 13.46), Clayfield (30 @ 12.03)
Pooraka: Virgens (14 @ 12.84), Travis (8 @ 22.88)

A big difference in style at play here, PAOC taking plenty of wickets with the new rock, while Pooraka seem to settle into a game and then rely on their change bowlers to get the job done.

Change
PAOC: Tyler (13 @ 22.38), Burford (6 @ 25.33)
Pooraka: Hanson (22 @ 17.77), James (16 @ 24.5)

As mentioned above, Pooraka do a lot of damage with their change bowlers. Hanson leading the way with 22 at a tidy average.

Spinners
PAOC: Ramakrishna (17 @ 16.35), Latchford (19 @ 11.16)
Pooraka: Jarrett (15 @ 33.07)

Big win for PAOC here.

Batting:
Top
Middle
Lower

Bowling:
Openers
Change
Spinners

So based on the above, you'd say PAOC needs to use their advantage with the spinners to win this game, however, with showers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you'd have to suggest their might not be a lot of overs bowled by the tweakers.

Looking back on their last 6 contests, Pooraka have won 5, with the 6th being last year's washed out Semi Final.
During that time, Mark Hanson has dominated, making 443 runs @ 147.7. If PAOC can't work out a way to remove Mark, Pooraka will be lifting the shield for the 4th time in a row.

serious write up this.

[Down the Hill]

Outstanding Trader.

[Senor Moto Gadili]

I reckon Duvall will open the bowling

[Sonofbrowny25]

A3 medal went the way we thought
A2 went to alex Higgins from golden grove
A1 3 way tie

[Senor Moto Gadili]

ATCA team of year
Duffett
Bailey
Hanson
Sykes
Roberts
Fox
Leveroc
Higgins
Richardson
Harvey
Stanborough
Latchford