South Australian Churches and Community Cricket Association

[Goat Herder]

Ahhh, the Phantom's back in the hoooouse!

Where were these bowlers who liked to bowl short when I was playing..?!?!?? Playing hard wicket, the pull and hook is an integral part of the attacking batsman's arsenal. It was a huge run-producer for me and others from that era who loved facing short-pitched garbage. Young 'bored' doesn't play it too shabbily most of the time..

[bored]

just a pity all the other teams in the comp know this too herder!

thanks phantom, just wish i could have gone on with a couple more innings.

[Phantom Gossiper]

just a pity all the other teams in the comp know this too herder!

thanks phantom, just wish i could have gone on with a couple more innings.

Im sure you will have the chance again, i think your trip away will only serve to make you a greater cricketer in the future and perhaps a carnival 100 is not far away.. As long as what you learnt during the week you take back to club level and put into action, dont fall back into the lazy void that is social club cricket.. i look forward to seeing your performances over the coming weeks with great interest

[locky801]

Ahhh, the Phantom's back in the hoooouse!

Where were these bowlers who liked to bowl short when I was playing..?!?!?? Playing hard wicket, the pull and hook is an integral part of the attacking batsman's arsenal. It was a huge run-producer for me and others from that era who loved facing short-pitched garbage. Young 'bored' doesn't play it too shabbily most of the time..

Always faced plenty of short stuff back in my playing days, loved it as I was a compulsive hooker, no helmets back then either

[Phantom Gossiper]

Ahhh, the Phantom's back in the hoooouse!

Where were these bowlers who liked to bowl short when I was playing..?!?!?? Playing hard wicket, the pull and hook is an integral part of the attacking batsman's arsenal. It was a huge run-producer for me and others from that era who loved facing short-pitched garbage. Young 'bored' doesn't play it too shabbily most of the time..

Ah Mr Herder, a player of your calibre need not worry about short pitched garbage! With shot selection as finely tuned as yours, the pull and hook is merely a small minisule part of your well adapted arsenal!

[carey18]

Used to love playing the hook and pull shots back when i could him them ok. Was always good to watch people try to hook tonks back in the croydon days. He used to love bowling the short stuff. Corey Mclean was also a good hooker for us

[playon]

great news all austrailan team just named wicketkeeper batsmen of the carnival marc cussons and all rounder of the carnival shaun holland could'nt be prouder boys 2 green caps fantastic news for the team and our comp.

Well done boys our Comp should be proud of your efforts this week.

Too right mate, the guys gave it their all and should be proud of their efforts. In the end, it was a steep learning curve for the majority of the playing group, who have played very little turf cricket in their careers. The standard of the competition was much higher than the previous Carnival in Adelaide, with all of the teams pretty much evenly matched, apart from the NSW 2 side who weren't quite up to scratch. Give them credit though, they battled their butts off all week and were a good bunch of blokes on the whole.

Congratulations to Marc Cossens for his selection as the All-Australian wicket-keeper. He was by far the best performed 'keeper during the course of the week, and his glovework standing up to the stumps to every bowler except for Vines had to be seen to be believed. His leg-side catch standing up to the pegs off Holland on Day 4 was nothing short of magnificent. Congratulations also to our vice-captain Shaun Holland, who showed great leadership batting at 3 for the last 4 days and bowled 1st or 2nd change with the heart of a lion. He accumulated 95 runs at the #3 spot and took 12 wickets, including an inspired 5/21 against NSW 2, and thoroughly deserved his A-A selection and baggy green cap.

Last but not least, special mention must be made to the skipper, Richard Marshall, for the way he led the troops over the course of 5 days, particularly after being dismissed for nought on both of the first 2 days. He led the way with the bat from there on, and with luck, could've turned his scores into big ones. Primarily, his mental application across the full 5 days, despite his own personal doubts after 2 days of competition speaks volumes for the man. The boys found out how hard it is mentally and physically to play 5 days of representative level cricket and will be better prepared in those aspects in Sydney in 2010.

Happy New Year everyone and all the best in your Club matches during 2009.

Just got back after being away for the last week and just read how you guys did in Vic, good work to all. So where do you think SA needs to improve to go one better a win next time (or come 2nd), what were we missing in these championships that might have made a difference? You think the guys that went away, will all be keen in 2010?

[playon]

Well my good friends, we have another week before proceedings begin once again, how do you think the sides will go when they come back? It is shaping up to be a cracker of a finish to the already suberb season.

Very important games on the 10th, Paralowie meet Para Vista in a crucial game for Paralowie, will be interesting to see if they can scrape together a full side.. Para Vista expected to announce the return of champion quick Oldman back from the states..

Fitzroy vs Rose Park is easily the match of the round, this result could determine how the seasons end up, expect Fitzroy to be back to full strength and tough to beat, but never doubt the underdog a big game from R.P big guns could see it sneak another upset.

Morialta vs N.E.K is another which could go either way, tough to pick but i think N.E.K is a far better one day outfit with its
big hitters..

My tips

Para Vista in a very close game
Fitzroy easy
N.E.K in the game of the round

Para Vista should smash Paralowrie going by the last game before the breaks results
Fitzroy easy? why do you say that, arent they bottom and have won one game?
NEK should easily take care of Morialta - again going by last game results!

[auto]

I might be on the wrong track here but was the national championships a recruiting ground for this forum?

[Phantom Gossiper]

Just got back after being away for the last week and just read how you guys did in Vic, good work to all. So where do you think SA needs to improve to go one better a win next time (or come 2nd), what were we missing in these championships that might have made a difference? You think the guys that went away, will all be keen in 2010?

dont think much was missing in regards to the squad, perhaps experience is all that was required? Come 2010 if a core number of the squad are retained the results i think you will see will improve quite alot.

AW nat champs is not a recruiting ground for this forum, merely since the break there is no other cricket to talk about, nats are taking priority..

[auto]

I just noticed that since the nats. theres been a few new people onto this forum. Cant wait to get back into it though.

[Goat Herder]

Just got back after being away for the last week and just read how you guys did in Vic, good work to all. So where do you think SA needs to improve to go one better a win next time (or come 2nd), what were we missing in these championships that might have made a difference? You think the guys that went away, will all be keen in 2010?

A quality spinner these days is hard to find, but one of those in the squad would be gold. Who knows, we might be able to coax Scooter into one last hurrah if we can organise ice baths, a physio and a masseuse..?? A good swing bowler is also required, as Chris Nutt from NSW showed how potent swing bowling is at this level, particularly when most of the bowlers were 'bang-it-in, hit-the-seam' types, especially on bastman-tailored decks.

The major factor in my opinion was inexperience on turf I think and the guys learnt a lot about batting and bowling on it. The decks were batsman-friendly, so the batsman now know that 20's and 30's aren't good enough at Championship level and we need at least 1 player to go on with it per innings. Our top 6 (Hodson, A.Frith, Holland, Marshall, Graham-Vanderbyl & Cossens) was as good as any others going around, but only Hodson and Graham-Vanderbyl progressed past 50 during the week, and each of the other 4 got 20's and 30's at various stages of the week.

Apart from Muir (39) and Graham-Vanderbyl (38), the rest of the side is still quite young, so the experience was invaluable and will stand us in good stead in 2yrs time. We also look forward to seeing more people put their hands up at this level in future, even if they feel they aren't quite up to it (eg; Pidge). The coaching panel will continue to work with those who want to learn and improve and specialist coaches will be sought out if required.

It's all looking pretty positive for our Association's future at National level.

[playon]

Just got back after being away for the last week and just read how you guys did in Vic, good work to all. So where do you think SA needs to improve to go one better a win next time (or come 2nd), what were we missing in these championships that might have made a difference? You think the guys that went away, will all be keen in 2010?

A quality spinner these days is hard to find, but one of those in the squad would be gold. Who knows, we might be able to coax Scooter into one last hurrah if we can organise ice baths, a physio and a masseuse..?? A good swing bowler is also required, as Chris Nutt from NSW showed how potent swing bowling is at this level, particularly when most of the bowlers were 'bang-it-in, hit-the-seam' types, especially on bastman-tailored decks.

The major factor in my opinion was inexperience on turf I think and the guys learnt a lot about batting and bowling on it. The decks were batsman-friendly, so the batsman now know that 20's and 30's aren't good enough at Championship level and we need at least 1 player to go on with it per innings. Our top 6 (Hodson, A.Frith, Holland, Marshall, Graham-Vanderbyl & Cossens) was as good as any others going around, but only Hodson and Graham-Vanderbyl progressed past 50 during the week, and each of the other 4 got 20's and 30's at various stages of the week.

Apart from Muir (39) and Graham-Vanderbyl (38), the rest of the side is still quite young, so the experience was invaluable and will stand us in good stead in 2yrs time. We also look forward to seeing more people put their hands up at this level in future, even if they feel they aren't quite up to it (eg; Pidge). The coaching panel will continue to work with those who want to learn and improve and specialist coaches will be sought out if required.

It's all looking pretty positive for our Association's future at National level.

Not many if any would have much experience on turf from the churches league? maybe the older guys you mentioned (Muir and Graham-Vanderbyl), they may have played turf, but i assume most the other guys havent played turf, bit hard when our league is hard wicket. any others have turf experience that didnt go to NATS

[Phantom Gossiper]

I just noticed that since the nats. theres been a few new people onto this forum. Cant wait to get back into it though.

Your right on that one, i dont believe its a bad thing though, the more publicity and exposure the competition gets will only help to strengthen the comp..

[carey18]

Just got back after being away for the last week and just read how you guys did in Vic, good work to all. So where do you think SA needs to improve to go one better a win next time (or come 2nd), what were we missing in these championships that might have made a difference? You think the guys that went away, will all be keen in 2010?

A quality spinner these days is hard to find, but one of those in the squad would be gold. Who knows, we might be able to coax Scooter into one last hurrah if we can organise ice baths, a physio and a masseuse..?? A good swing bowler is also required, as Chris Nutt from NSW showed how potent swing bowling is at this level, particularly when most of the bowlers were 'bang-it-in, hit-the-seam' types, especially on bastman-tailored decks.

The major factor in my opinion was inexperience on turf I think and the guys learnt a lot about batting and bowling on it. The decks were batsman-friendly, so the batsman now know that 20's and 30's aren't good enough at Championship level and we need at least 1 player to go on with it per innings. Our top 6 (Hodson, A.Frith, Holland, Marshall, Graham-Vanderbyl & Cossens) was as good as any others going around, but only Hodson and Graham-Vanderbyl progressed past 50 during the week, and each of the other 4 got 20's and 30's at various stages of the week.

Apart from Muir (39) and Graham-Vanderbyl (38), the rest of the side is still quite young, so the experience was invaluable and will stand us in good stead in 2yrs time. We also look forward to seeing more people put their hands up at this level in future, even if they feel they aren't quite up to it (eg; Pidge). The coaching panel will continue to work with those who want to learn and improve and specialist coaches will be sought out if required.

It's all looking pretty positive for our Association's future at National level.

Not many if any would have much experience on turf from the churches league? maybe the older guys you mentioned (Muir and Graham-Vanderbyl), they may have played turf, but i assume most the other guys havent played turf, bit hard when our league is hard wicket. any others have turf experience that didnt go to NATS

Ive played a fair bit on turf. Always found batting easier and bowling harder. especially at my pie pace lol

[Pidge]

Just got back after being away for the last week and just read how you guys did in Vic, good work to all. So where do you think SA needs to improve to go one better a win next time (or come 2nd), what were we missing in these championships that might have made a difference? You think the guys that went away, will all be keen in 2010?

A quality spinner these days is hard to find, but one of those in the squad would be gold. Who knows, we might be able to coax Scooter into one last hurrah if we can organise ice baths, a physio and a masseuse..?? A good swing bowler is also required, as Chris Nutt from NSW showed how potent swing bowling is at this level, particularly when most of the bowlers were 'bang-it-in, hit-the-seam' types, especially on bastman-tailored decks.

The major factor in my opinion was inexperience on turf I think and the guys learnt a lot about batting and bowling on it. The decks were batsman-friendly, so the batsman now know that 20's and 30's aren't good enough at Championship level and we need at least 1 player to go on with it per innings. Our top 6 (Hodson, A.Frith, Holland, Marshall, Graham-Vanderbyl & Cossens) was as good as any others going around, but only Hodson and Graham-Vanderbyl progressed past 50 during the week, and each of the other 4 got 20's and 30's at various stages of the week.

Apart from Muir (39) and Graham-Vanderbyl (38), the rest of the side is still quite young, so the experience was invaluable and will stand us in good stead in 2yrs time. We also look forward to seeing more people put their hands up at this level in future, even if they feel they aren't quite up to it (eg; Pidge). The coaching panel will continue to work with those who want to learn and improve and specialist coaches will be sought out if required.

It's all looking pretty positive for our Association's future at National level.

Not many if any would have much experience on turf from the churches league? maybe the older guys you mentioned (Muir and Graham-Vanderbyl), they may have played turf, but i assume most the other guys havent played turf, bit hard when our league is hard wicket. any others have turf experience that didnt go to NATS

I played all of my Junior Cricket on turf out at Modbury.

[playon]

Just got back after being away for the last week and just read how you guys did in Vic, good work to all. So where do you think SA needs to improve to go one better a win next time (or come 2nd), what were we missing in these championships that might have made a difference? You think the guys that went away, will all be keen in 2010?

A quality spinner these days is hard to find, but one of those in the squad would be gold. Who knows, we might be able to coax Scooter into one last hurrah if we can organise ice baths, a physio and a masseuse..?? A good swing bowler is also required, as Chris Nutt from NSW showed how potent swing bowling is at this level, particularly when most of the bowlers were 'bang-it-in, hit-the-seam' types, especially on bastman-tailored decks.

The major factor in my opinion was inexperience on turf I think and the guys learnt a lot about batting and bowling on it. The decks were batsman-friendly, so the batsman now know that 20's and 30's aren't good enough at Championship level and we need at least 1 player to go on with it per innings. Our top 6 (Hodson, A.Frith, Holland, Marshall, Graham-Vanderbyl & Cossens) was as good as any others going around, but only Hodson and Graham-Vanderbyl progressed past 50 during the week, and each of the other 4 got 20's and 30's at various stages of the week.

Apart from Muir (39) and Graham-Vanderbyl (38), the rest of the side is still quite young, so the experience was invaluable and will stand us in good stead in 2yrs time. We also look forward to seeing more people put their hands up at this level in future, even if they feel they aren't quite up to it (eg; Pidge). The coaching panel will continue to work with those who want to learn and improve and specialist coaches will be sought out if required.

It's all looking pretty positive for our Association's future at National level.

Not many if any would have much experience on turf from the churches league? maybe the older guys you mentioned (Muir and Graham-Vanderbyl), they may have played turf, but i assume most the other guys havent played turf, bit hard when our league is hard wicket. any others have turf experience that didnt go to NATS

I played all of my Junior Cricket on turf out at Modbury.

pidge, you bowler or batter, where you play now, what div?

[Pidge]

I am a bowler. Currently playing at Fitzroy. In the A's at the moment. What about you. Where are you from playon?

[playon]

I am a bowler. Currently playing at Fitzroy. In the A's at the moment. What about you. Where are you from playon?

retired a few yrs ago, played at ross smith tigers when they were in the independent assoc many years ago

how you been going in the A's? who you got coming up next game?

[Pidge]

I am a bowler. Currently playing at Fitzroy. In the A's at the moment. What about you. Where are you from playon?

retired a few yrs ago, played at ross smith tigers when they were in the independent assoc many years ago

how you been going in the A's? who you got coming up next game?

Well we are on the bottom, so that means not too good. Hopefully with a few inclusions we can now start to get a settled team and play some better cricket. We play Rose Park next game.