Australian Domestic Season 2023/2024

[The Dark Knight]

WA win by 5 wickets

3 in a row

They were, 3/30, 4/79 then 5/102 so NSW had their chance to win it despite only making 169.

WA are an incredible cricket organisation.

[Armchair expert]

One of these players was named player of the tournament

Can you guess who?

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[Brodlach]

It’s his crowning glory

[The Dark Knight]

One of these players was named player of the tournament

Can you guess who?

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Spoiler alert yet? I've already seen it, interesting decision.

[am Bays]

According to a SACA Fb post, Nielsen stepping down at the end of the year in a "mutually agreed decision"

[Booney]

FINALLY!

The South Australian Cricket Association has announced General Manager, Cricket Tim Nielsen, will finish in the role at the end of the 2023/24 season, coming to the decision to mutually part ways following a disappointing season for the Redbacks.

Making the announcement, SACA President William Rayner paid tribute to Nielsen, saying his love of South Australian cricket was unquestionable and that SACA had been fortunate to have had his involvement for such a long period of time.

“Tim is widely respected, not just for his years of service, but for the passion and energy he has brought to his position and to the game of cricket,” Mr Rayner said.

“Tim transitioned from a Sheffield Shield winning player with South Australia to state and national coaching roles, and the management of our High-Performance Program. He has been a key figure in the emergence of players such as Travis Head, Darcie Brown, Alex Carey and Tahlia McGrath, on top of three Big Bash titles and some famous victories.”

Nielsen was appointed to the role of General Manager of High Performance in 2014, following three years developing young talent as the head of the Emerging Redbacks program.

During his tenure the Adelaide Strikers secured the BBL|07, WBBL|08 and WBBL|09 titles, the SA Scorpions delivered a maiden WNCL Championship in 2015 and South Australia made back-to-back Sheffield Shield Finals in 2015-16 and 2016-17 and back-to-back WNCL Finals in 2021-22 and 2022-23, as well as One-Day Cup Finals in 2015-16, 2017-18 and 2022-23.

Before that, Nielsen was Head Coach of the Australian Men’s Team for four years, a tenure that reinvigorated the national setup following the retirement of several all-time greats of the game. His achievements during this time included a Test Series win against India, a Champions Trophy triumph, and a consistent ranking as the top One Day team in the world.

Nielsen’s career encompasses more than 30 years as a highly respected player, coach, and administrator within South Australian and Australian cricket.

“Tim’s remarkable service as a player, coach and administrator speaks for itself and we wish him the very best in the next chapter of what’s been an impressive career,” Mr Rayner said.

Nielsen says that while his departure from the role signals the end of an era, it feels like the right time for a change.

“Ten years is a long time and I’m especially grateful for the many highs I have been fortunate to experience along the way. We always want to win more, but I am comfortable that I have given everything I can with my staff in the pursuit of consistently competitive teams at the domestic level and producing players that contribute to our National teams on the International stage," Nielsen said.

“I will always be proud of the achievements shared with the playing group and I am grateful for the support I have enjoyed over the years.

“While you’d always prefer to end on a high, it feels like the right time for renewal, both for the SACA and for me personally. The SACA has been a significant part of my life for a long period and will be always part of my me. I will forever be grateful for the playing, coaching and administrative opportunities I have been afforded, and I hope that South Australian cricket can develop to the stage where we dominate the male and female game for a period of consistent success.”

SACA has announced it will undertake a global search process to appoint a replacement for Nielsen, who will continue in the role until the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

[amber_fluid]

Hopefully the start of a new and successful era for SACA

[gadj1976]

WA win by 5 wickets

3 in a row

They were, 3/30, 4/79 then 5/102 so NSW had their chance to win it despite only making 169.

WA are an incredible cricket organisation.

We should be mimicking their structure and if we are, then looking into what makes them so well organised - culture, resourcing (all the non-descripts)

[Booney]

I have nothing against Nielsen himself, more what he represents.

On one level for too long we've been an under performing boys club that hasn't been willing to make tough decisions.

On another level we've been incredibly poor at developing elite talent, who ever was in charge of that role needed to be move on.

Hanging our hat on 3 BBL titles....

[Dinglinga75]

jeez... that shows a lot of confidence in Tim if SACA & Rebacks FB Page has turned off comment..

[The Bedge]

jeez... that shows a lot of confidence in Tim if SACA & Rebacks FB Page has turned off comment..

I was looking forward to reading the comments.. then saw it was turned off

[The Bedge]

One of these players was named player of the tournament

Can you guess who?

Who?

[Eagles2014]

jeez... that shows a lot of confidence in Tim if SACA & Rebacks FB Page has turned off comment..

Absolutely - would have copped a hammering!

[Brodlach]

Some on here just blew their load.

[Brodlach]

One of these players was named player of the tournament

Can you guess who?

Who?

Jewel.

[Minimum Chips]

A wonderful day for SA cricket - hopefully onwards and upwards!!

[RustyCage]

jeez... that shows a lot of confidence in Tim if SACA & Rebacks FB Page has turned off comment..

I was looking forward to reading the comments.. then saw it was turned off

The cricket.com.au fb page has commenting, so that’s something at least

[amber_fluid]

The SACA has announced cricket general manager Tim Nielsen will finish the role at the end of the Shield campaign following a disappointing season for South Australia.



Coz the previous 10 seasons were heaps better!

[Armchair expert]

Dizzy can go with him

blow up the joint and start over

[Armchair expert]

I have nothing against Nielsen himself, more what he represents.

On one level for too long we've been an under performing boys club that hasn't been willing to make tough decisions.

On another level we've been incredibly poor at developing elite talent, who ever was in charge of that role needed to be move on.

Hanging our hat on 3 BBL titles.... :YMSICK:

Teams filled with players not developed under the SACA system....