Roxy the Rat Girl wrote:Season openers today with Strath V Langhorne Creek and Nairne V Wistow. My money is on Creeks to get up over the Stallions and Nairne to knock off Wistow. I think Creeks might give the top four a shake this season.
Creeks gave the Top 4 a shake last year
Strath too good. PERFECT conditions at Strath. Good pitch, lightning fast outfield. Wouldn't it be great for every oval to have access to a Caravan Park Gold Mine enabling NO EXPENSE to be spared on it to have it in top notch nick. Good luck to them. Creeks 9/177 (45 overs) Strath 4/181 (38.3 overs) were 4/84 b4 the Abbott brothers took charge with the bat.
predicting the Top 4 to likely stay the same as last year. Nairne Strath Woodside Creeks
Some interesting results from the first games of the season under the new structure. Interestingly it appears some of the more vocal opponents of the change "lowered" themselves to play anyway...... Be interested to hear how the "players" enjoyed the first hit out.
Yes I saw that, wonder if they will lower themselves further to play at the 'worst facilities in Australia' later in the season?
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Dutchy wrote:Lofty and Meadows tie in the season opener
Two ties in the one round
What are the odds!
Based on a detailed analyses of historical results of A Grade HCA one day results over the past 37 years, plus adding in a variation factor of 0.675% ive calculated the odds being 5783.84/1 rounded of to 2 decimal points.
Ok then, 2nd round coming up, for some their first run out, what's the predictions? FWIW i can't see either Wistow or Ashbourne getting anything from their respective games against Strath and Nairne so for me game of the round will be reigning premiers Woodside against Lobey in their derby, with Woodside running out winners in a close one.
Buffet bowler wrote:Ok then, 2nd round coming up, for some their first run out, what's the predictions? FWIW i can't see either Wistow or Ashbourne getting anything from their respective games against Strath and Nairne so for me game of the round will be reigning premiers Woodside against Lobey in their derby, with Woodside running out winners in a close one.
Wistow can beat Strath if they get the Abbotts and Cuzzy out cheaply, in fact any one can beat Strath if they can knock off those three cheaply. Ashbourne have a tough gig but have recruited well and are primed for the first game of the season. Lets just see what tomorrow brings. All the best to all teams and clubs.
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Buffet bowler wrote:Ok then, 2nd round coming up, for some their first run out, what's the predictions? FWIW i can't see either Wistow or Ashbourne getting anything from their respective games against Strath and Nairne so for me game of the round will be reigning premiers Woodside against Lobey in their derby, with Woodside running out winners in a close one.
Wistow can beat Strath if they get the Abbotts and Cuzzy out cheaply, in fact any one can beat Strath if they can knock off those three cheaply. Ashbourne have a tough gig but have recruited well and are primed for the first game of the season. Lets just see what tomorrow brings. All the best to all teams and clubs.
How many Poms have the Bulls got playing this year? Any of them gonna produce anything significant unlike most of the previous guys who have disappointed apart from when playing in the Carnival
As for Lobey, can they fill a team? Heard they heard they have about 15 players in Bali on a footy trip and have already Forfeited their C Grade match.
Buffet bowler wrote:Ok then, 2nd round coming up, for some their first run out, what's the predictions? FWIW i can't see either Wistow or Ashbourne getting anything from their respective games against Strath and Nairne so for me game of the round will be reigning premiers Woodside against Lobey in their derby, with Woodside running out winners in a close one.
Wistow can beat Strath if they get the Abbotts and Cuzzy out cheaply, in fact any one can beat Strath if they can knock off those three cheaply. Ashbourne have a tough gig but have recruited well and are primed for the first game of the season. Lets just see what tomorrow brings. All the best to all teams and clubs.
How many Poms have the Bulls got playing this year? Any of them gonna produce anything significant unlike most of the previous guys who have disappointed apart from when playing in the Carnival
As for Lobey, can they fill a team? Heard they heard they have about 15 players in Bali on a footy trip and have already Forfeited their C Grade match.
I reakon our Englishmen did alright last season with Chris winning the association bowling trophy and Ben finishing in the top 10 of A Grade Batsmen.
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Fair call i guess Roxy. Im probably more generalizing over the years they havent lived up to their potential imo.
I see the Great man, Willy Fowlston is back at the Bulls. For the whole season? Good pick up if he is.
So 2 rounds and 5 matches of A Grade are down with all 5 favorites winning comfortably. I know its only early but it looks like not a lot will change from last season ?
With the double chance format this season, its very hard to see Nairne NOT finishing Top 2 and playing in the Grand Final with their opponent Woodside or Strath with an outside chance to the Creeks who have lost a little in the bowling department this year with Golding going to Jervois and Clements having a year off.
jackpot jim wrote:Fair call i guess Roxy. Im probably more generalizing over the years they havent lived up to their potential imo.
I see the Great man, Willy Fowlston is back at the Bulls. For the whole season? Good pick up if he is.
So 2 rounds and 5 matches of A Grade are down with all 5 favorites winning comfortably. I know its only early but it looks like not a lot will change from last season ?
With the double chance format this season, its very hard to see Nairne NOT finishing Top 2 and playing in the Grand Final with their opponent Woodside or Strath with an outside chance to the Creeks who have lost a little in the bowling department this year with Golding going to Jervois and Clements having a year off.
The great man is back, and back for the season. We also have a couple of other great men who will play a bit more than in the past few years so we have a bit more depth for the A Grade.
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Hows the Bullring looking? Drying out yet? Any chance of the A Grade v Creek being played there Saturday ?
Bull Park is as wet as a shag and with rain forecast for tomorrow evening there is about a bugger all chance on playing there this weekend. The centre wickets aren't too bad but the outfield is sodden and boggy. Any chance of playing at your place?
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Hows the Bullring looking? Drying out yet? Any chance of the A Grade v Creek being played there Saturday ?
Bull Park is as wet as a shag and with rain forecast for tomorrow evening there is about a bugger all chance on playing there this weekend. The centre wickets aren't too bad but the outfield is sodden and boggy. Any chance of playing at your place?
My Place? Ummmm Got a reasobale size backyard but not that big
Creek oval will be fine for Saturday weather permitting and if anyone can be bothered putting the covers on if needed.
How about tranferring to Strath Primary or Davenport Square at Maccy? Quality venues befitting of an A Grade match
Hows the Bullring looking? Drying out yet? Any chance of the A Grade v Creek being played there Saturday ?
Bull Park is as wet as a shag and with rain forecast for tomorrow evening there is about a bugger all chance on playing there this weekend. The centre wickets aren't too bad but the outfield is sodden and boggy. Any chance of playing at your place?
My Place? Ummmm Got a reasobale size backyard but not that big
Creek oval will be fine for Saturday weather permitting and if anyone can be bothered putting the covers on if needed.
How about tranferring to Strath Primary or Davenport Square at Maccy? Quality venues befitting of an A Grade match
Both teams made over 500, didn't finish until 10pm
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Hows the Bullring looking? Drying out yet? Any chance of the A Grade v Creek being played there Saturday ?
Bull Park is as wet as a shag and with rain forecast for tomorrow evening there is about a bugger all chance on playing there this weekend. The centre wickets aren't too bad but the outfield is sodden and boggy. Any chance of playing at your place?
My Place? Ummmm Got a reasobale size backyard but not that big
Creek oval will be fine for Saturday weather permitting and if anyone can be bothered putting the covers on if needed.
How about tranferring to Strath Primary or Davenport Square at Maccy? Quality venues befitting of an A Grade match
Both teams made over 500, didn't finish until 10pm
Could you imagine the whinging if our old mate Inside Word had to play on a primary school ground!!!
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Had a look at Bull Park Oval for myself this evening. Pitch square looked in very good nick. Had a good walk around all over the oval and it's certainly soft in places tho not too bad. Bit like walking on plasticine One patch in particular which was very wet was near the boundary near the Hut. Seemed like the cause was a leaking sprinkler or something ? If thats the case it will never dry out. Guess the biggest problem is that any further rain that falls, basically cant drain away as its still so wet under the surface.
3 rounds down and still no upsets. Early days i know but cant see much changing from last season.
Suggested A Grade Premiership Odds Nairne $1.70 Strath $6.00 Woodside $6.00 L Creek $8.50 Lobethal $26.00 Ashbourne $51.00 Wistow $67.00
jackpot jim wrote:Had a look at Bull Park Oval for myself this evening. Pitch square looked in very good nick. Had a good walk around all over the oval and it's certainly soft in places tho not too bad. Bit like walking on plasticine One patch in particular which was very wet was near the boundary near the Hut. Seemed like the cause was a leaking sprinkler or something ? If thats the case it will never dry out. Guess the biggest problem is that any further rain that falls, basically cant drain away as its still so wet under the surface.
3 rounds down and still no upsets. Early days i know but cant see much changing from last season.
Suggested A Grade Premiership Odds Nairne $1.70 Strath $6.00 Woodside $6.00 L Creek $8.50 Lobethal $26.00 Ashbourne $51.00 Wistow $67.00
Ill take Woodside at $6.00 thanks Jackpot. And a bonus bet on the Bulls of course.
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Round 4 done & Dusted in A&EHCA A Grade and still no upsets.
Woodside Thrashing Wistow
Strath playing around with their batting order in their moderate run chase against Ashbourne got themselves in a little trouble b4 the Abbott brothers rescued them again to run out relatively comfortable winners as they did against the Creeks in round 1.
Lobey v Creeks was the tightest looking contest of the round and it turned out that way. Plenty of batsmen from both teams getting starts with no one going on with it to get a big score. Creeks eventually easing to a win with 6 overs and 4 wickets in hand.
Some interesting scores in the lower grades. Mark Wimberly hitting up 140 for Lobey in a B grade 40 over game and still played on the losing team
jackpot jim wrote: Some interesting scores in the lower grades. Mark Wimberly hitting up 140 for Lobey in a B grade 40 over game and still played on the losing team
Thats cause Ashbourne won with a great all round team performance with everyone contributing in some way to the win. It was a very good knock though.
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Half way mark of the season in A&EHCA what do we make of it? The A Grade change to all 1 day cricket seems to have been well accepted. Have yet to hear of any negatives as yet. Nairne are on top and are destined to stay there and almost impossible seeing them not play in the Grand Final under the new "Double Chance" format for the top 2 teams Race for 2nd spot is wide open, Strath currently a game clear but as usual still rely on too few in the team to get the job done which always leaves them vulnerable. Creek after a slow and frustrating start to the season through little fault of their own, (Had 2 byes and 2 abandoned matches against the 2 bottom teams) have got their act together with consecutive wins over Woodside, Strath and Ashbourne to sit in 3rd spot and appear to be a genuine contender when at full strength. Should be a cracking match 1st up after the break against Nairne. Woodside have been the disappointment sitting 4th with a 4 & 4 record. Their batting has failed them badly in recent games but you certainly cant write the reining premiers off. Lobethal are sitting about where many thought they'd be. in 5th spot on the same points as Woodside but with an inferior NRR. They have a slight chance of sneaking into the 4 but will have to continue to win their remaining games against Wistow & Ashbourne whilst upsetting a few of the higher rank teams along the way. Ashbourne and Wistow make up the rear as expected although they have certainly been competitive at times against the higher ranked teams.
Revised suggested market Nairne $1.58 (in from $1.70) Strath $6.00 (steady) L Creek $6.00 (in from $8.50) Woodside $7.00 (out from $6.00) Lobethal $31 (out from $26) Ashbourne $751 (out from $51) Wistow $2501 (Out from $67)
