Great Southern Cricket Association

[Dave Warner Jr]

Playing in the Top of the table clash this week Chee Quee????

One would think that young TJ Kovaleff has earned his stripes to play his debut A grade match, he is an absolute JET... He made an outstanding 32 after controversially getting out on a no-ball wich was not called by the umpire!! Definatley had his sights on that elusive ton, the kid certainly has the potential if given the opportunity. If he gets looked over selection yet again, I would be packing my bags straight to P.E or Goolwa to lift the sides batting stocks, and without a doubt bring one of these teams to its once former Glory within the GSCA.

On other news, must have been one hell of a 21st boys....

[Faramir]

Playing in the Top of the table clash this week Chee Quee????

One would think that young TJ Kovaleff has earned his stripes to play his debut A grade match, he is an absolute JET... He made an outstanding 32 after controversially getting out on a no-ball wich was not called by the umpire!! Definatley had his sights on that elusive ton, the kid certainly has the potential if given the opportunity. If he gets looked over selection yet again, I would be packing my bags straight to P.E or Goolwa to lift the sides batting stocks, and without a doubt bring one of these teams to its once former Glory within the GSCA.

On other news, must have been one hell of a 21st boys....

having done the club stats over the offseason, would be a second stint for him in the red and black if it were so!

[Richard Chee Quee]

Playing in the Top of the table clash this week Chee Quee????

I will be seeing you next week. I've got my cousins, step dads, brothers, daughters, friends 21st to go to this weekend in two wells so I can't play week 1.

[The Neck Breather]

Very quiet on here of late. Some interesting scores from the weekend. Compass only notching up 140 off 70 overs and also Encounter Bay rolled McLaren and are only 7 runs short of their score at the end of the day.

[Jimmy Recard]

Very quiet on here of late. Some interesting scores from the weekend. Compass only notching up 140 off 70 overs and also Encounter Bay rolled McLaren and are only 7 runs short of their score at the end of the day.

It was a slow day at Willunga. Willunga bowled well all day, despite not being able to bowl Compass out, bowling a combined total of 30 maidens. Compass were patient with their batting and even toward the latter stages of their innings never looked to lift the run rate. Encounter Bay almost already sown up first innings points will be interesting to see if they are able to extract anymore than the 6 points.

For the first time in a long time we are seeing outright victories... These will play a massive part come finals time. Is it a case of the strong teams continually getting stronger or are the weaker teams just sliding further away?

[a.chucka]

phwaahaahahahahhahaaaaa!!!!!! 1/85 haaaahahahahaaaahaha!!!!!!!!

sum sorta record there hack!!!!!

[The Ferret]

phwaahaahahahahhahaaaaa!!!!!! 1/85 haaaahahahahaaaahaha!!!!!!!!

sum sorta record there hack!!!!!

our mate bloods must have had a bad day. has got to be carrying an injury to put up number like this. if he was getting smacked around a bit im surprised he didnt get mum to come pick him up again.

look for him to turn it around with the bat this week. im expecting big things!

[Faramir]

phwaahaahahahahhahaaaaa!!!!!! 1/85 haaaahahahahaaaahaha!!!!!!!!

sum sorta record there hack!!!!!

our mate bloods must have had a bad day. has got to be carrying an injury to put up number like this. if he was getting smacked around a bit im surprised he didnt get mum to come pick him up again.

look for him to turn it around with the bat this week. im expecting big things!

which would be exactly what he did!

[Jimmy Recard]

Heard today Pt Elliot got the runs... This makes Rapid Bay's declaration last week look a bit silly..

[hamish]

So the mug got lucky !!!

[WestIndiesWonder24]

Good to see elliot get a win on the weekend,
big effort to make 200 runs, would certainly like to see them now progress and beat some top 4 sides, nether the less great effort.
The Top 4 at the moment looks pretty solid and will have to be some big shocks to change this around one would think.
Some good efforts this year by some new Guns of the Comp in ALTUS and HOFFMAN making tonns.

[Hugh Dalloway]

Good to see elliot get a win on the weekend,
big effort to make 200 runs, would certainly like to see them now progress and beat some top 4 sides, nether the less great effort.
The Top 4 at the moment looks pretty solid and will have to be some big shocks to change this around one would think.
Some good efforts this year by some new Guns of the Comp in ALTUS and HOFFMAN making tonns.

The term "Guns" is a bit premature for both Altus and Hoffman. Hoffman is a quality bat, made 88 before his 133 which is quality, but it was against Rapid Bay and Aldinga respectively and neither of the sides are premiership contenders. Take nothing away you can only play against the attack given but the real test is against the top four clubs; McLaren, Mt Compass, Enc Bay and Willunga. In rd 1 Hoffman only managed 15 against Willunga and last round, although Enc Bay having already won the game, he managed 8. Altus is a young talent no doubt but scored a duck against Mt Compass in rd 1 and only managed 22 against Enc Bay. Keep in mind he scored his 127* against Goolwa whose bowling attack and overal game play is really struggling without Evans leading them. It will be a big test for Altus this week coming up against Willunga, who IMO have one of the strongest if not the strongest bowling attack in the comp. I will be keeping a close eye on the results as they come up on MyCricket to see how he goes.

[The Neck Breather]

Good to see elliot get a win on the weekend,
big effort to make 200 runs, would certainly like to see them now progress and beat some top 4 sides, nether the less great effort.
The Top 4 at the moment looks pretty solid and will have to be some big shocks to change this around one would think.
Some good efforts this year by some new Guns of the Comp in ALTUS and HOFFMAN making tonns.

The term "Guns" is a bit premature for both Altus and Hoffman. Hoffman is a quality bat, made 88 before his 133 which is quality, but it was against Rapid Bay and Aldinga respectively and neither of the sides are premiership contenders. Take nothing away you can only play against the attack given but the real test is against the top four clubs; McLaren, Mt Compass, Enc Bay and Willunga. In rd 1 Hoffman only managed 15 against Willunga and last round, although Enc Bay having already won the game, he managed 8. Altus is a young talent no doubt but scored a duck against Mt Compass in rd 1 and only managed 22 against Enc Bay. Keep in mind he scored his 127* against Goolwa whose bowling attack and overal game play is really struggling without Evans leading them. It will be a big test for Altus this week coming up against Willunga, who IMO have one of the strongest if not the strongest bowling attack in the comp. I will be keeping a close eye on the results as they come up on MyCricket to see how he goes.

The word "Gun" is not prematurity used on Hoffmann. He is a gun. Hoffmann is from the Riverland & he has scored massive hundreds down there on a regular basis over the past couple of years. The 15 that Hoffmann scored in round 1 was the first game of the year and he had not even touched a cricket bat yet... & last week Enc Bay were looking for quick runs so his 8 can also be excused. As for Altus, he is a very quality batter, he made 60 combined from 2 digs against the Bays so thats pretty solid. IMO, Willunga do not have the strongest bowling line up in the comp, I would say 5th strongest. Don't stray on the pads of Altus this week or you may be in for a long day. Kid can bat!

[WestIndiesWonder24]

yeah agreed TNB

Willunga's Bowling attack is no-where near as potent as Encounter Bay or Port Elliot, in which I feel are the best attacks in the league, Not sure what you are Smoking there Hugh?????Bit of Bias maybe

[Richard Chee Quee]

Good to see elliot get a win on the weekend,
big effort to make 200 runs, would certainly like to see them now progress and beat some top 4 sides, nether the less great effort.
The Top 4 at the moment looks pretty solid and will have to be some big shocks to change this around one would think.
Some good efforts this year by some new Guns of the Comp in ALTUS and HOFFMAN making tonns.

The term "Guns" is a bit premature for both Altus and Hoffman. Hoffman is a quality bat, made 88 before his 133 which is quality, but it was against Rapid Bay and Aldinga respectively and neither of the sides are premiership contenders. Take nothing away you can only play against the attack given but the real test is against the top four clubs; McLaren, Mt Compass, Enc Bay and Willunga. In rd 1 Hoffman only managed 15 against Willunga and last round, although Enc Bay having already won the game, he managed 8. Altus is a young talent no doubt but scored a duck against Mt Compass in rd 1 and only managed 22 against Enc Bay. Keep in mind he scored his 127* against Goolwa whose bowling attack and overal game play is really struggling without Evans leading them. It will be a big test for Altus this week coming up against Willunga, who IMO have one of the strongest if not the strongest bowling attack in the comp. I will be keeping a close eye on the results as they come up on MyCricket to see how he goes.

hoffmann is a star, has made big hundreds in the past for his previous club and has made big scores here against all sorts of attacks. has played in the country carnival multiple times as a batsman and scored well in that too. enough said i would have thought.

altus can bat. stray on the pads and you may go and fetch it from the fence. hit the ball well on the weekend making 40 odd without breaking a sweat.

Havent been to many more ridiculous posts on here than this one from you hugh. sour grapes maybe?

[Tony]

Hey fans, ...um...Guns guns guns..bang bang bang!!!! I say well done to both players, im getting old though cause i really dont mind Altus for his cheek but he could buy some new shoes and zinc cream, pink ...PLEASE!!!!

Special mention to Aaron Bennett whos is really batting well and does,nt seem to get the credits for his consistancy!!!?? Rapid Bay minus Bennett = issues!!!

I think everyone needs to just relax and play each other in 70 over cricket then talk about whos got the best bowling attack...Willunga has good variety and are pretty good i think, bit short and wide with their fast bowlers but its still early in the season, and they can only get better!!!

Encounter bay when they all decide too play... are a great combo yes!!!!

Stay solid folks!!!

Ps.. well done to Elliot and their run chase, only one game though... Im sure Mum waz very proud

[Hugh Dalloway]

Obviously can only go on the stats and what I've seen and I'll admit I may have been wrong on Hoffman, but as an older player who has been around this league for many years, I've seen a lot of younger players been "tagged" as guns prematurely. Like I said I believe Altus is a real talent (saw him from a young age when I played against his dad) he dominated at junior level and know is starting to make runs at senior level. I hope he does well and have no doubt he want's to prove himself against the best, and as much as no one likes to say it, Willunga are the best (you can't argue with back to back premiers).

Willunga do not have the strongest bowling line up in the comp, I would say 5th strongest.

In terms of best bowling attack this comment really staggers me, I struggle to see how you have placed Willunga as 5th best bowling attack. The only other side I see with as much all round potency is Encounter Bay. Pt Elliot only have Donaldson (who IMO is the best bowler in the comp but he can't do it on his own. A good side will negate an attack if they only have one bowler as a threat) and has only taken 8 wickets thus far. I believe Enc Bay have great experience,Butler, Lintern, Hoffman, Overall, Moller, Moules where Willunga have a predominately young attack Franceschini, Williamson, Minot, Majoras, Elliott, Harding and according to MyCricket Willunga has taken the most wickets so something has to be said for that.

I believe most teams rely on too few, lets have a look at each team:

McLaren: Ifould, Fechner (I'm not sure who this bloke is but he has taken 10 wickets so can't be too bad!), Duncombe
Mt Compass: Tucker, Nash, Num
Enc Bay: Moules, Butler, Lintern, Hoffman, Overall, Moller
Willunga: Franceschini, Williamson, Minot, Majoras, Elliott, Harding

Aldinga: Launder, B. Garrard
Pt Elliot: Donaldson
Rapid Bay: Trapolino
Goolwa: Kuss

It's very early on in the season and we will know a lot more once all teams have played more two day cricket. It's great to see young players hitting tons and taking 5 wicket hauls, I want to see more of it because they are the future of our association.

[Richard Chee Quee]

IMO stats are one thing but context is another. a bloke takes 4 wickets in an innings, all 4 are low order batsmen in the tail, is this a better bowler/better performance than the bloke who takes 3 early wickets and knocks over top order. which is more important to their team. same with first innings and second innings wickets. fechner took 4 i think on the weekend, all were trying to clout him for 6 in the pursuit of quick runs after his team had already lost. is that equal to an opening bowler rolling the top 4 batsmen early in the first innings of a match. wouldnt have thought so. its the same with runs. stats arent all they are cracked up to be. you need to look a lot deeper than just numbers!

[WestIndiesWonder24]

McLaren: Ifould, Fechner (I'm not sure who this bloke is but he has taken 10 wickets so can't be too bad!), Duncombe
Mt Compass: Tucker, Nash, Num
Enc Bay: Moules, Butler, Lintern, Hoffman, Overall, Moller
Willunga: Franceschini, Williamson, Minot, Majoras, Elliott, Harding
Aldinga: Launder, B. Garrard
Pt Elliot: Donaldson
Rapid Bay: Trapolino
Goolwa: Kuss

It's very early on in the season and we will know a lot more once all teams have played more two day cricket. It's great to see young players hitting tons and taking 5 wicket hauls, I want to see more of it because they are the future of our association.[/quote]


Jeez if these guys are "GUNS" then im miles davis.......

[Jimmy Recard]

McLaren: Ifould, Fechner (I'm not sure who this bloke is but he has taken 10 wickets so can't be too bad!), Duncombe
Mt Compass: Tucker, Nash, Num
Enc Bay: Moules, Butler, Lintern, Hoffman, Overall, Moller
Willunga: Franceschini, Williamson, Minot, Majoras, Elliott, Harding
Aldinga: Launder, B. Garrard
Pt Elliot: Donaldson
Rapid Bay: Trapolino
Goolwa: Kuss

It's very early on in the season and we will know a lot more once all teams have played more two day cricket. It's great to see young players hitting tons and taking 5 wicket hauls, I want to see more of it because they are the future of our association.

Jeez if these guys are "GUNS" then im miles davis....... [/quote]

Harding... that's generous! Just love to bowl straight tweakers!!! But to be fair I don't think Hugh called any bowlers apart from I think Donaldson a gun. You can't argue with stats but I totally agree with RCQ stats aren't everything and often it's the bloke at the other end building pressure that causes wickets for others.

All this talk of guns has got me singing "You shot me down Bang! Bang!" Tony u'd be a fan of Nancy Sinatra no doubt!

Big game this week for us.. Playing McLaren is always tough so looking forward to the battle!!!