Para Districts Cricket Association 2010-11

[MadMax]

Anyone interested in the game Salisbury West v Wasleys in grade 4, Salisbury West won outright by nearly 500 runs and an innings. F. Costanzo 232 D Haythorpe 223 in a 417 run partnership.

holy F**K!!!!!

Wasleys are a nice bunch of blokes. (Apart from their departed former captain Ponton)
Check out some of the bowling figures Old Man Hockey: 4/139 and McCarthy 2/223 here>>>
Its a sad day when teams get beaten by that much... definately playing out of their depth in Grade 4

[duck-mann]

Anyone interested in the game Salisbury West v Wasleys in grade 4, Salisbury West won outright by nearly 500 runs and an innings. F. Costanzo 232 D Haythorpe 223 in a 417 run partnership.

holy F**K!!!!!

Wasleys are a nice bunch of blokes. (Apart from their departed former captain Ponton)
Check out some of the bowling figures Old Man Hockey: 4/139 and McCarthy 2/223 here>>>
Its a sad day when teams get beaten by that much... definately playing out of their depth in Grade 4

I just hope they keep fielding 11 blokes each week regardless of the scores... No matter what their ability level is, just showing up week after week will show a lot of heart - something which gains more respect than being a great player

[MadMax]

See there were 3 hat tricks taken this round!

[Phantom Gossiper]

Surprised to see Brenton Jenner playing div4 b grade, he has a been a very important part of R and C team for many years.

Whats the go there.

Was only available 2nd week of the match and the A grade didnt want to change a side halfway through the game, dont read too much into it he will be straight back into the A grade

[Phantom Gossiper]

I just hope they keep fielding 11 blokes each week regardless of the scores... No matter what their ability level is, just showing up week after week will show a lot of heart - something which gains more respect than being a great player

Agreed and your soo right! But will they continue to field a side each week? Would be so tough to get yourself up each week to be punished from pillar to post.

[bothamsfearnley]

I just hope they keep fielding 11 blokes each week regardless of the scores... No matter what their ability level is, just showing up week after week will show a lot of heart - something which gains more respect than being a great player

Agreed and your soo right! But will they continue to field a side each week? Would be so tough to get yourself up each week to be punished from pillar to post.

It must be really hard for the association to pick gradings but I have to say that the guys who played grade three against them last year called this early on here. The team last year was a grade five team with Ponton and with out him they belong in grade six or seven. They play with great spirit but are totally out of their depth in the two day competition. Its seriously not fair. I dont say this to detract from the westies boys, because you still have to take the wickets or make the runs but its not good for them or cricket.

[cricket4life]

what is happenin with some of the big teams in div 1??!! I see salisbury West battin line up fell apart in dramatic fashion only just managin to amass 200 in two innings, and one tree hill not even passin 100 in either innings. with some of the players clubs have picked up like Ozolins, Rogers and Cree to name a few on top of what were already two quality cricket sides you would think these 2 teams would stand up in a big way.

perhaps complacency? not taking things seriously? or is the gulf between the top 4 and the bottom 4 beginning to narrow?

[Lightning McQueen]

what is happenin with some of the big teams in div 1??!! I see salisbury West battin line up fell apart in dramatic fashion only just managin to amass 200 in two innings, and one tree hill not even passin 100 in either innings. with some of the players clubs have picked up like Ozolins, Rogers and Cree to name a few on top of what were already two quality cricket sides you would think these 2 teams would stand up in a big way.

perhaps complacency? not taking things seriously? or is the gulf between the top 4 and the bottom 4 beginning to narrow?

Conditions have hardly suited the batsmen so far this season, the 3 players you named all played turf cricket last season, I'm sure they'll adjust before too long. It's early on in the season so I'd expect the cream to rise to the top over time.
I don't think there would be any complacency, I do think the gulf is beginning to narrow but there's plenty of talent around in the big 4 clubs, any team from the lower 4 ranked clubs that pinch wins from the big 4 are worth double.
Well done to Virginia, they would've been stoked, their on and off field demeanour against us was excellent.

[Lightning McQueen]

Premiership Table
Brahma Lodge 29.75
Angle Vale 24.32
Virginia 22.90
One Tree Hill 16.21
Rose & Crown 15.27
Smithfield 15.07
Salisbury West 14.88
Parafield Gardens 7.65

Round 3 Matches
Brahma Lodge vs Angle Vale
Salisbury West vs Smithfield
Virginia vs Rose & Crown
Parafield Gardens vs One Tree Hill

[catchit]

by the sounds of it jim will get put onto the clubrooms in the 1 dayer??, not sure about the send off mate, the only ones who were getting abit of a sledge were the young fellas that had plenty to say, i just wanted to see them back it up thats all.. all in good fun.

i wouldnt attempt to put jim onto the clubrooms cos the end result would be me at the surgery getting another set of stitches . just cant wear a lid n jims to quick for that but a more aggressive approach is guaranteed. on the other hand raed mite have a go, signature shot and hes got a great eye. personally i thought the atmosphere was good this week like it was against virginia (the way cricket should be played) and the young guys in our team will learn alot about grade 1 cricket. gotta learn to deal with the chirp n not be too sensitive.

ps. well batted catchit[/quote]

Yep I agree it was played in good spirit, the umpire was very thankful for that Raed def has a good eye and we will have to pitch the ball up to him so he cant get under it, I thought if you got out we would have ripped through you guys, thats where a solid head was required and I am sure you will be more attacking next time around, unless you guy are 5 for 50

[Lightning McQueen]

Tipping Leaderboard
24: Groover.
23: Phantom Gossiper, sports follower.
22: Executive Member, unknown source.
21: whufc, Bigshow82, carey, Masha.
20: Lightning McQueen, MadMax.
19: fineleg2fineleg, broca, Iwasthere84.
18: duck-man.
17: Papas.
16: Red Magpie.
15: SS Minnow.
14: OKC.

broca was the tipster of the round with 12.

[catchit]

Premiership Table
Brahma Lodge 29.75
Angle Vale 24.32
Virginia 22.90
One Tree Hill 16.21
Rose & Crown 15.27
Smithfield 15.07
Salisbury West 14.88
Parafield Gardens 7.65

Round 3 Matches
Brahma Lodge vs Angle Vale
Salisbury West vs Smithfield
Virginia vs Rose & Crown
Parafield Gardens vs One Tree Hill

Money well spent brahma....well done

[catchit]

It seems the no ball rule for the short pitched delivery has even confused the umpires, after jim pushed the grill of raeds helmot against his nose, the umpire called no ball to only later say he stuffed it up.. getting to complicated for the umpires who should be concentrating on more if the batsmen is out or not..

[Lightning McQueen]

It seems the no ball rule for the short pitched delivery has even confused the umpires, after jim pushed the grill of raeds helmot against his nose, the umpire called no ball to only later say he stuffed it up.. getting to complicated for the umpires who should be concentrating on more if the batsmen is out or not..

Yeah, I couldn't wrap my head around what the new interpretation was, keep it simple, over the head (wide), anything else is game on. A good short ball is sometimes a bowlers only answer.

[sports follower]

See there were 3 hat tricks taken this round!

I wonder if this is a record for PDCA, 3 hat tricks in 1 round.

Good to see my old mate P Gent finally get a hat trick and on his birthday, a great day for him. Not the best he has bowled by all accounts.

[Executive Member]

Looks like the Source could get a call up to The Lodge's 1's after his fine batting in the 2's

Someone needs to replace Browny

Also congrats to Groover on his first ton for the club - took him 2 games - Browny still waiting to get his name on the bat

[fineleg2fineleg]

See there were 3 hat tricks taken this round!

I wonder if this is a record for PDCA, 3 hat tricks in 1 round.

Good to see my old mate P Gent finally get a hat trick and on his birthday, a great day for him. Not the best he has bowled by all accounts.

Shannon Jackson took one for OTH against Atco in div 2. he had the wind behind him, he was fired up and bowling quick. but the special thing about his hattrick was that they were all bowled. this must be a rare thing, as hattricks dont come along too often as it is. it was the first hattrick ive had the pleasure to witness...... has anyone seen a hattrick all bowled out?

[Phantom Gossiper]

I was on a hat trick but wasnt good enough to get it on the weekend
Closest i've ever come was back in primary school when the keeper dropped my hatty ball

[Lightning McQueen]

I've seen an 8/20, all bowled.

[Merki the God]

what is happenin with some of the big teams in div 1??!! I see salisbury West battin line up fell apart in dramatic fashion only just managin to amass 200 in two innings, and one tree hill not even passin 100 in either innings. with some of the players clubs have picked up like Ozolins, Rogers and Cree to name a few on top of what were already two quality cricket sides you would think these 2 teams would stand up in a big way.

perhaps complacency? not taking things seriously? or is the gulf between the top 4 and the bottom 4 beginning to narrow?

Conditions have hardly suited the batsmen so far this season, the 3 players you named all played turf cricket last season, I'm sure they'll adjust before too long. It's early on in the season so I'd expect the cream to rise to the top over time.
I don't think there would be any complacency, I do think the gulf is beginning to narrow but there's plenty of talent around in the big 4 clubs, any team from the lower 4 ranked clubs that pinch wins from the big 4 are worth double.
Well done to Virginia, they would've been stoked, their on and off field demeanour against us was excellent.

Obviously the weather has not been great this season, but batsmen get the same deck every week on concrete!! I think the wet conditions hamper the bowlers more by having to run in on wet grass and bowling with a slippery ball!