Duck-mans Charity Cricket Match (Qld fundraiser)

[auto]

What about a poker run type thing. After each game you can buy a card for a dollar until everyone has thier 5 cards....the winner gets a bottle of spirits or something that has been donated

with all these creative juices of yours flowing Auto , me thinks you should be on some sort of committee driving this day !!!

And most people think im just fantastically good looking without the substance to back it up.

[auto]

Hitting the ball is definetely a fine....for batter and bowler

[broca011]

So confirmation on date and time. Are we settling with the 23rd of Jan?
Ill start getting the word out

Confirming the date is Jan 23rd... Duckman will provide more details tomorrow

[Dogmatic]

I am happy to help out on the day. Selling drinks would be good.
My playing days should be past me so I won't attempt it.

[auto]

Hitting the ball is definetely a fine....for batter and bowler

What i meant to write was hitting the ball into the jail is a fine....for batter and bowler

[Grahaml]

If the current venue turns out to be unavailable due to weather on the turf pitch, Salisbury West should be able to cater with 2 grounds if necessary at late notice.

All these plans are great, but I think what would be ideal is if we just get the thing organised with people turning up. Teams, booze, BBQ can be sorted at late notice. Teams and rules can be agreed to and made up on the day 10 minutes before the game. Get people there and you can start to get creative after that.

[brod]

Safooty posters with a username A-L versus safooty posters with a username M-Z.....Would be able to mix it up and put some faces to some names...

Why would you want to be in a team that could feature "carey"???

Great ideas guys. I would be willing and hopefully able to help organise anything if you need any more hands Duckie

[JS SPORTS]

Aceman (who is undergoing psycho analysis) would be happy to assist in umpiring if needed. Did a bit of SACA Grade in his time, in fact Simon Fry who did the Aust v England 20/20 last night had a great mentor, he did his first ever grade game with aceman at Unley Oval a few years ago. Have a look where he is now compared to aceman, something's not quite right! He might even bring some goodies along too!

[Phantom Gossiper]

Have a look where he is now compared to aceman, something's not quite right!

Matter of "do as i say, not as i do"?

[JS SPORTS]

Sounds like an ideal bar. Liqour at the front, poker in the rear.[/quote]



What a great idea that would be at $10 a pop! That would fill the coffers...or fill something at least

[duck-mann]

How many associations are getting involved in this day?

I have sent Duck Mann a message about trying to make it inter association games of Under 21, Seniors and Over 35's.

What are peoples thought on this concept?

Duckmann has gone off to earn some $$$ and will have a look at responses later.

I was working on the theory that members from ANY association could put their hand up to play in one of the opening games... we can mix'n'match the sides as needed to try and create "balanced" teams but the 'feature game' would be played as PDCA 'bestXI' vs C&CCA 'bestXI' (term "best XI" meaning best AVAILABLE XI) I have started chasing up opinions from 'senior members' from both PDCA and C&CCA to get a list of players to fill these teams.

If the Southern Boomerangs (SA indigenous imparja cup side) are interested in playing we will need 36 more players. Was thinking we could do 12 man teams using the super-sub type rule. When you field you take an extra bowler, and when you bat you drop one of the bowlers and bring in an extra batter??? thoughts????

[duck-mann]

Is there anyways we can sell booze and drinks on the day...dont know how licker licenses operate but we could make a squillion if we could.....oh oh and a golf cart to take drinks out to the players.....imagine that 40-60 players will drink 3 cans per 20 overs in the field + 3-5 cans per batting 20 overs and times that by 5 games.....not sure what that all equals but im sure its a heap of cans.

not exactly sure what the terms of the liquor license are at the oval we're using, I am meeting with O.T tmw (at the pub ) to discuss these things and see exactly where we stand.

[duck-mann]

So confirmation on date and time. Are we settling with the 23rd of Jan?
Ill start getting the word out

23rd is go! O.T has already booked the ground and with the offer from S.West to change venue at short notice if the weather turns bad and prevents the use of the turf pitch we shouldnt have an issue with this side of things!

is an 11o'clock start for the first game about right for everyone? if the full 40 overs are bowled the game should take about 3 hours??? then the main game can start at 3?? We have volunteer face-painters for the kids, a DJ lined up (if logistics allow for him to set up) and are in the process of chasing a bouncy castle and petting farm as well. so the cricket will be there to occupy the dads (and the odd drink or 2) and hopefully we can get the above mentioned things organised so the rest of the family comes for the day too!

[duck-mann]

I would love to be involved in any way i can and i am sure the boys from Para Vi$ta will all get behind this. I have just bought 2 cartons of beers and a bottle of Johny walker for the day i will donate these to be used hower ever you see fit. If hearder picks me i would love to represent C&CCA in a game. Well done to everyone for getting behind this good cause

we are trying to rustle a few things together for a raffle or auction so these would be perfect! Much appreciated!!

[duck-mann]

If the current venue turns out to be unavailable due to weather on the turf pitch, Salisbury West should be able to cater with 2 grounds if necessary at late notice.

All these plans are great, but I think what would be ideal is if we just get the thing organised with people turning up. Teams, booze, BBQ can be sorted at late notice. Teams and rules can be agreed to and made up on the day 10 minutes before the game. Get people there and you can start to get creative after that.

I have spoken to someone from 'The Messenger' newspaper already, they will be calling back tmw for more details. I will also be contacting some radio stations (SAFM and 5AA for a start) to see if we can build some interest from the local community. I will also email the advertiser and channel 9 and see if they will give us a mention too. Hopefully we can get a large crowd...

[duck-mann]

Consider this a "sign up" post - Just quote and add your name if you are committed to PLAYING on the 23rd in the 11am fixture. Add names of anyone from your club (in any association) that is 110% committed and WILL SHOW UP on the day! If we get more than the required numbers the good old 'name from a hat' system will be put into place to make selections fair!

[Phantom Gossiper]

I was working on the theory that members from ANY association could put their hand up to play in one of the opening games... we can mix'n'match the sides as needed to try and create "balanced" teams but the 'feature game' would be played as PDCA 'bestXI' vs C&CCA 'bestXI' (term "best XI" meaning best AVAILABLE XI) I have started chasing up opinions from 'senior members' from both PDCA and C&CCA to get a list of players to fill these teams.

If the Southern Boomerangs (SA indigenous imparja cup side) are interested in playing we will need 36 more players. Was thinking we could do 12 man teams using the super-sub type rule. When you field you take an extra bowler, and when you bat you drop one of the bowlers and bring in an extra batter??? thoughts????

Sounds pretty good, the response i got back from the imparja side seems pretty positive at this stage - worst case if the side doesnt compete, plenty of the lads are interested in a hit. 12 player sides with a super sub is good

[Phantom Gossiper]

Consider this a "sign up" post - Just quote and add your name if you are committed to PLAYING on the 23rd in the 11am fixture. Add names of anyone from your club (in any association) that is 110% committed and WILL SHOW UP on the day! If we get more than the required numbers the good old 'name from a hat' system will be put into place to make selections fair!

Prob best if they PM you - privacy issues etc

But several lads from R&C are keen..

[duck-mann]

Consider this a "sign up" post - Just quote and add your name if you are committed to PLAYING on the 23rd in the 11am fixture. Add names of anyone from your club (in any association) that is 110% committed and WILL SHOW UP on the day! If we get more than the required numbers the good old 'name from a hat' system will be put into place to make selections fair!

Prob best if they PM you - privacy issues etc

But several lads from R&C are keen..

ah yes, gotta stay 'behind the masks' on here Guess I can manage that The GREAT P.G has spoken gentlemen, send your 'registration of interest' as a PM...

[duck-mann]

we have got snags and bread covered for the BBQ (Oxygen Thief does it again) but are still looking for donations of onions and Sauce, if anyone can help with this it would be much appreciated