SA vs TAS Sheffield Shield

[mighty_tiger_79]

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/red ... 5962674078


PACE duo Peter George and Rob Cassell have bowled South Australia to an incredible 43-run victory over Tasmania in Hobart.

The Redbacks' first innings total of 55 was the lowest by a side that went on to win a first-class clash.

George claimed 5/28 as the Redbacks skittled the Tigers for 177, chasing 221 for victory, in a pivotal Sheffield Shield clash.

The Tigers needed 77 runs with five wickets in hand but Cassell (4/48) locked skipper George Bailey lbw (77) with the first ball of the day - triggering a game-changing collapse.

George wiped away allrounder Luke Butterworth (20) and tailenders Jason Krejza (14) Brady Jones (7), Brendan Drew (2) to deliver a miraculous triumph and match-figures of 9/93.

The Redbacks had rebounded from a first innings capitulation for 55 that saw Tasmania take a 196-run lead into their second dig.

Aiden Blizzard (115), Dan Christian (93) and keeper Graham Manou (77) launched SA's 416 second innings counter attack on Sunday.

Redbacks coach Mark Sorell said it was a fantastic victory.

"We worked hard to put ourselves in a winning position and it was great to be able to execute our plans," Sorell said.

"All credit goes to our bowlers this morning we knew we had to strike early and its a great victory and great to have our first Shield win.

"The Redbacks will remain in Hobart for Wednesdays one-day clash with Tasmania."

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The Redbacks' first innings total of 55 was the lowest by a side that went on to win a first-class clash.

It may be an Australian record (or Shield record), but it's not a first class record. This is:
http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/S ... 10456.html

A few thoughts shared in this thread already I will echo:

Yeah, we shouldn't have been bowled out for 55.
Ok, I will give credit where it's due - a great fightback, well done.
It does put masking tape over the problems still.
This match could very well be a launchpad for the season.

But, it's hard not to be cynical when you see so many promising signs snuffed out the next match.

I thought we were going places after 2005/06 (2nd in the ING Cup, 3rd in the Pura Cup)
I thought we were going places after 2008/09 (3rd in each of those two)

But look what happened the following year each time. How can you be optimistic when this side has won nothing for 14 years?

[overloaded]

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But look what happened the following year each time. How can you be optimistic when this side has won nothing for 14 years?

Hit the nail on the head there

[mal]

SA GREAT
Savour the win
Might just be the 2nd most amazing win involving SA of the last 25 years
The other time was that famous chase of about 500+ when nobody should have been aSLEEP that day

Out for 55 and win
Also out for 29 in SS game vrs NSW not so long ago, and then beat NSW in a o/day game that tour

[Killa]

problem in this state is grade cricket is they are not professional enough as it leaves a big gap when playing adelaide grade cricket then jumping to state cricket. Time SACA spend money in development starting from country areas looking for the best talent and making sure all areas have suitable turf decks then ensuring the grade cricket get professional as possible like the sanfl clubs.

[mickey]

problem in this state is grade cricket is they are not professional enough as it leaves a big gap when playing adelaide grade cricket then jumping to state cricket. Time SACA spend money in development starting from country areas looking for the best talent and making sure all areas have suitable turf decks then ensuring the grade cricket get professional as possible like the sanfl clubs.

Would be great in a perfect world. BUT unless companies are willing to offer sponsorship packages of more than 3 figures, i cant see any grade club being able to pay their players to be semi professional in their training and playing.

[Aerie]

Great form from Blizzard! Georgie continues to step up. Hopefully Gingernuts is on the money and the Redbacks, under Klinger, can turn everything around.

The top order is a major concern at the minute though!

[heater31]

problem in this state is grade cricket is they are not professional enough as it leaves a big gap when playing adelaide grade cricket then jumping to state cricket. Time SACA spend money in development starting from country areas looking for the best talent and making sure all areas have suitable turf decks then ensuring the grade cricket get professional as possible like the sanfl clubs.

things are moving forward. Adelaide CC despite not having a State Contracted player on their books train 3 times a week like SANFL clubs. Not sure if it is helping in any way because the Buffalos are currently hold up the table along with Prospect and East Torrens


Good to see the 'backs dig deep and put some pride on the line after the horror 1st dig.

[stan]

That game was histertical. How the hell do you knock over a team for 55 in there first dig and end getting done?
That first dig, I thought for god sakes the Jellybacks are back! Then well, who knows, Tassie probably shoudlnt have gone out and got pissed Saturday night.

[Media Park]

SS only:

Blizzard- 7 innings, 374 runs at 62 (second behind D. Hussey, who has had three more digs)
Ferg-177 runs in 3 innings (only getting better)
Christian- 196 runs at 28, 11 wickets at 35
Manou-253 runs (9th in SS this year, a hundred and a fifty in his last two games)
O'Brien- 162 runs at 27, seven wickets at 42 (workmanlike for my new cult hero)
Cassell- 14 wickets at 28 (equal fifth with George)
George- 14 wickets at 15 (equal fifth with Cassell)

All doing their bit... We know that Harris and Klinger can bat, the issue I see is that the OTHER guys in the side aren't doing enough.

PUTLAND 5 wickets in one game, and not seen again- needs to get out on the park.
SMITH averaging 15 at the top of the order.
KLINGER averaging 22 with just one fifty
DUVAL good batting efforts, but couldn't bowl someone out aiming at three sets of stumps.


I can hear WCP warming up that oft-used line... Re-pot the Plant.

[heater31]

I can hear WCP warming up that oft-used line... Re-pot the Plant.

not exactly setting the world on fire either, but the Grade comp haven't played much cricket this season.

184 runs @ 30.7 from 6 hits

[Adelaide Hawk]

I just wonder if Cossie enjoyed the match.

[Jim05]

Cossie will have last laugh when redbacks get spoon and tasmania have a crack at final perhaps

[GWW]

Anyone got Cosgroves batting average for Tasmania in the Shield this year so far?

[Killa]

problem in this state is grade cricket is they are not professional enough as it leaves a big gap when playing adelaide grade cricket then jumping to state cricket. Time SACA spend money in development starting from country areas looking for the best talent and making sure all areas have suitable turf decks then ensuring the grade cricket get professional as possible like the sanfl clubs.

things are moving forward. Adelaide CC despite not having a State Contracted player on their books train 3 times a week like SANFL clubs. Not sure if it is helping in any way because the Buffalos are currently hold up the table along with Prospect and East Torrens

You can understand why clubs do not want contracted players so there can be a balance side for the year. May be the SACA invest in a pro hitter like they got in queensland at the academy. SACA need grade cricket as i said professional as possible which can happen with out spending big money instead of amateur standard cricket.

[Media Park]

Anyone got Cosgroves batting average for Tasmania in the Shield this year so far?

324 runs at 40.50 (6th in Competition)

The man who took his place in the line-up (Blizzard), is second.

[drifter]

I agree, Great win by the SACA boys, but it does just paper over the cracks. The gap between our best and worst is like the grand canyon. You'll get more wins over a longer period with Consistent performances 90% of the time, rather than the odd spectacular one 10% of the time.
Mind you we are not the only team to be bowled out in double figures this year. Seem to Remember Qld getting rolled in under 2 days on their own home deck. Even the Vics are battling to make over 200 at the moment. I would like to see the stats from other teams this year on below par batting.

[Bulls forever]

problem in this state is grade cricket is they are not professional enough as it leaves a big gap when playing adelaide grade cricket then jumping to state cricket. Time SACA spend money in development starting from country areas looking for the best talent and making sure all areas have suitable turf decks then ensuring the grade cricket get professional as possible like the sanfl clubs.

things are moving forward. Adelaide CC despite not having a State Contracted player on their books train 3 times a week like SANFL clubs. Not sure if it is helping in any way because the Buffalos are currently hold up the table along with Prospect and East Torrens


Good to see the 'backs dig deep and put some pride on the line after the horror 1st dig.

How can you expect and demand professionalism when you have your A Grade players paying 3-400 bucks in subs, not getting paid, and your gun recruit in A4 SAAFL gets 200 per game. Compare the level and tell me how that equality exists, I could still get a kick in A4 (only 1 though). That is why there is such a gap between SACA and Grade and High Performance has a very tenious link to Grade. Even the Futures League being a U23 comp has a big gap between it and first class, think that needs revisiting, all our contracted players not able to play.

More importantly how is Deano down at Buffalo Land.
And Media - agree entirely, constant bagging doesn't help, support where we can.

[Killa]

problem in this state is grade cricket is they are not professional enough as it leaves a big gap when playing adelaide grade cricket then jumping to state cricket. Time SACA spend money in development starting from country areas looking for the best talent and making sure all areas have suitable turf decks then ensuring the grade cricket get professional as possible like the sanfl clubs.

things are moving forward. Adelaide CC despite not having a State Contracted player on their books train 3 times a week like SANFL clubs. Not sure if it is helping in any way because the Buffalos are currently hold up the table along with Prospect and East Torrens


Good to see the 'backs dig deep and put some pride on the line after the horror 1st dig.

How can you expect and demand professionalism when you have your A Grade players paying 3-400 bucks in subs, not getting paid, and your gun recruit in A4 SAAFL gets 200 per game. Compare the level and tell me how that equality exists, I could still get a kick in A4 (only 1 though). That is why there is such a gap between SACA and Grade and High Performance has a very tenious link to Grade. Even the Futures League being a U23 comp has a big gap between it and first class, think that needs revisiting, all our contracted players not able to play.

More importantly how is Deano down at Buffalo Land.
And Media - agree entirely, constant bagging doesn't help, support where we can.

Wow i think we hitting the issue of what it costs to play grade cricket. wonder what its like in other states?

[Dutchy]

Remember when I was playing at Glenelg, Andrew Hilditch's name was on the "subs due" wall of shame, when he was playing for Australia!