Para Districts Cricket Association

[james07]

LM there was a rumour going aroung a couple of years back that smithfield had signed former SA quick shane george what happened there or was it just that a rumour

[Grahaml]

I know exactly why they decided to leave. There were 2 stories floating around about why, the "opportunity" story and the "unprofessionalism" story. As it went on is became apparent the latter was the greater contributor. No doubt this is/was an area of weakness, and their grievances were valid. However, there is no question it was resolved poorly. If they felt so strongly about it then why did they participate in the pre-season work that was being done? There are better ways of resolving problems like that. The best way would have been to come to training and tell the committee, and perhaps some of the other senior A grade players the whole story, shake hands and wish each other the best for the next season, and say he'd happily come back if/when he was satisfied his grievances were adequetly resolved if that was the case. Pre-season doesn't normally start so late that Thursday selection happens after drawing straws to pick A grade captain. The overall problem is created by the lack of enthusiasm from anyone to take training and take control. Too much is already done by too few so for mine there has to be more done by others. Yes I am one who needs to do more.

[Rolls Royce]

I know exactly why they decided to leave. There were 2 stories floating around about why, the "opportunity" story and the "unprofessionalism" story. As it went on is became apparent the latter was the greater contributor. No doubt this is/was an area of weakness, and their grievances were valid. However, there is no question it was resolved poorly. If they felt so strongly about it then why did they participate in the pre-season work that was being done? There are better ways of resolving problems like that. The best way would have been to come to training and tell the committee, and perhaps some of the other senior A grade players the whole story, shake hands and wish each other the best for the next season, and say he'd happily come back if/when he was satisfied his grievances were adequetly resolved if that was the case. Pre-season doesn't normally start so late that Thursday selection happens after drawing straws to pick A grade captain. The overall problem is created by the lack of enthusiasm from anyone to take training and take control. Too much is already done by too few so for mine there has to be more done by others. Yes I am one who needs to do more.

They rolled up for 2 trainings and saw it was a joke. Believe me, their annoyance was 'aired' and as a matter of fact, it was a senior player who helped make up their minds on leaving after a pretty big talk. Something along the lines of "you're still young, go and give turf one more crack, the club will always be here". I notice the tone of your emails toward this topic show you are annoyed over the whole situation.....If you knew the whole story, you might have a different perception of everything. Your main gripe seems to be them leaving a week prior to the season after doing a 'pre season' with the club. Well, they trained twice, and Adam hadn't nominated for the captaincy.....hardly a pre season.

If you want to know more feel free to PM me.

[Grahaml]

I'm satisfied I know the whole story, because I've heard both sides and was actually around the place to see the aftermath. And trust me, I'm not blaming Adam entirely. I think the club was certainly the instigator in the scenario, but only because there wasn't abybody willing and able to take control. I know all about training last season because I saw it. It sounds suspiciously like you've heard one side. Both sides did wrong, no question.

Anyway, I think it was good that Adam and Parky played a season of turf. It was a good time for them to try it out, even if Adam was a little disappointed with the comp in the end. It was a challenge he needed, and a break as well. I think some others of our A and B grade give turf or disctrict a crack at some point. Hopefully not all at once though! I only hope that Adam and Parky feel welcome to come back whenever they want. And I hope that a few more people can be found with the time and commitment to help out the few blokes who probably already do too much.

[Rolls Royce]

Nothing suspicious about it. I've heard the real reason he left straight from the horses mouth. Yes, its obvious I am very good mates with him, but I too have played a lot of cricket for Salisbry West, and have been on the receiving end of many unorganised pre seasons. And here's something you probably weren't aware of which was the icing on the cake.....an outsider rang the club enquiring about coaching, a position the club desparately needed, and nobody could give this person details of who to speak to, nor could they take down any details and have somebody get back to them.....now that is exceptionally poor, and just another contributing factor to those departures. I cant believe how crucified Adam was for leaving.....after everything he's done for that club and how loyal he remained.

[Lightning McQueen]

LM there was a rumour going aroung a couple of years back that smithfield had signed former SA quick shane george what happened there or was it just that a rumour

He never signed, he worked in the factory where I worked, we had a few discussions and he wanted to play but without the expectations of having to bowl all of the time, he thought his batting could be good enough for PDCA level. He wanted a bit of coin as he lived near the city.

I thought that if he copped a few short ones or made a few low scores he would fire up and have a bowl, in the end, he met up with a girl and I wasn't convinced of how reliable he would be, it simmered out.

He recently quit his job, therefore I don't see him anymore, he's a good bloke who likes a beer, I think that along with the amount of hours he had to work squashed any chances of him playing anywhere, who knows now.

[Lightning McQueen]

Nothing suspicious about it. I've heard the real reason he left straight from the horses mouth. Yes, its obvious I am very good mates with him, but I too have played a lot of cricket for Salisbry West, and have been on the receiving end of many unorganised pre seasons. And here's something you probably weren't aware of which was the icing on the cake.....an outsider rang the club enquiring about coaching, a position the club desparately needed, and nobody could give this person details of who to speak to, nor could they take down any details and have somebody get back to them.....now that is exceptionally poor, and just another contributing factor to those departures. I cant believe how crucified Adam was for leaving.....after everything he's done for that club and how loyal he remained.

Do you guys have a coach for the forthcoming season, does he play or a non-player, do they get paid.

[james07]

LM there was a rumour going aroung a couple of years back that smithfield had signed former SA quick shane george what happened there or was it just that a rumour

He never signed, he worked in the factory where I worked, we had a few discussions and he wanted to play but without the expectations of having to bowl all of the time, he thought his batting could be good enough for PDCA level. He wanted a bit of coin as he lived near the city.

I thought that if he copped a few short ones or made a few low scores he would fire up and have a bowl, in the end, he met up with a girl and I wasn't convinced of how reliable he would be, it simmered out.

He recently quit his job, therefore I don't see him anymore, he's a good bloke who likes a beer, I think that along with the amount of hours he had to work squashed any chances of him playing anywhere, who knows now.

Must say when i heard that i wasnt too keen on coming up against you guys with him bowling on hard wicket OUCH

[norm11]

Are u getting soft james?

[Lightning McQueen]

LM there was a rumour going aroung a couple of years back that smithfield had signed former SA quick shane george what happened there or was it just that a rumour

He never signed, he worked in the factory where I worked, we had a few discussions and he wanted to play but without the expectations of having to bowl all of the time, he thought his batting could be good enough for PDCA level. He wanted a bit of coin as he lived near the city.

I thought that if he copped a few short ones or made a few low scores he would fire up and have a bowl, in the end, he met up with a girl and I wasn't convinced of how reliable he would be, it simmered out.

He recently quit his job, therefore I don't see him anymore, he's a good bloke who likes a beer, I think that along with the amount of hours he had to work squashed any chances of him playing anywhere, who knows now.

Must say when i heard that i wasnt too keen on coming up against you guys with him bowling on hard wicket OUCH

We had a work social game on hard wicket, he was waiting to bowl to someone he didn't like who couldn't bat either, it wasn't much fun for the poor bugger, he stopped giving Georgie sh!t at work after that. It was great to watch though

[norm11]

people prob like u james bat middle order and prob wouldnt face him anyway

[james07]

people prob like u james bat middle order and prob wouldnt face him anyway

yeah only the dumb ones go out early

[norm11]

people prob like u james bat middle order and prob wouldnt face him anyway

yeah only the dumb ones go out early

lol. Oh well i never said i was smart

[Lightning McQueen]

people prob like u james bat middle order and prob wouldnt face him anyway

yeah only the dumb ones go out early

lol. Oh well i never said i was smart

The earlier you get in and out, the earlier you can have a couple of cold ones

[norm11]

people prob like u james bat middle order and prob wouldnt face him anyway

yeah only the dumb ones go out early

lol. Oh well i never said i was smart

The earlier you get in and out, the earlier you can have a couple of cold ones

We are a little bit profesional than that

[Lightning McQueen]

I guess that's why I play B's now

[norm11]

I guess that's why I play B's now

Guess so

[Lightning McQueen]

I guess that's why I play B's now

Guess so

I play to kick back and enjoy myself nowadays, although I've had two premierships in a row, last seasons one, my 14 year old lad also played. I'm pretty crap now aswell, that makes it easier to determine where I fit in.

[james07]

Hey norm i see that there's a vacant coaching position offered by LM on other post you might fit the bill, or is your paypacket at sandy more then 750, ive heard some blokes are on more then that.

[Lightning McQueen]

Hey norm i see that there's a vacant coaching position offered by LM on other post you might fit the bill, or is your paypacket at sandy more then 750, ive heard some blokes are on more then that.

He's got a bigger role where he is, he wouldn't get out of bed for that , we wont go to turf either, we have a hard enough time getting the council to give us a water, apparently we'll have an underground bore before this season starts.