***Official*** Australian Domestic Thread 2012/13 - Page 89

Prince EWS · 13-11-2012, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Spikey

#followseveryone

You probably follow Brockley's stalking account tbf.

Spikey · 13-11-2012, 03:47 AM

no comment

Eloquentia · 13-11-2012, 04:40 AM

Just noticed the relative ease of Kelvin Smith's knock. The kid's 17 or 18 I think and made a good 170 off 260 balls against an attack of Abbott, Bills, Sandhu, Zampa and Doran - all of whom I think are pretty good bowlers.

Good to see some actual South Australians coming through the ranks.

Eloquentia · 13-11-2012, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Eloquentia

Just noticed the relative ease of Kelvin Smith's knock. The kid's 17 or 18 I think and made a good 170 off 260 balls against an attack of Abbott, Bills, Sandhu, Zampa and Doran - all of whom I think are pretty good bowlers.

Good to see some actual South Australians coming through the ranks.

Is it bad that our futures lineup isn't much worse than our Shield lineup.

Ugh South Australia in general.

Dan · 13-11-2012, 03:53 PM

Lol at George not being able to crack the Future's League squad.

Hard to believe he played a Test, looking at him now.

robelinda · 13-11-2012, 04:17 PM

jesus, really? Thats sad, what does go on in SA......

Top_Cat · 13-11-2012, 04:55 PM

The system as it stands does not promote excellence. Or even solid, consistent cricket. What I find incredible is that I haven't played grade cricket since about 2000 yet from my mates still playing and other guys I know still in the system, still hearing all the same old stories.

This is why I was sceptical when Chuck Berry was saying he wanted to see SA cricketers go back to play grade cricket, head out to training, etc. Not of his motives but what they actually stood to gain out of it i.e. not much. I notice he's not said anything along those lines for a while and I can't blame the guy. It's a complicated mix of club politics, old mentalities from **** coaches and easy runs/wickets against **** teams which results in a system producing teams full of downhill skiers. If you show some flash and talent when you're 14, you'll be picked in higher grades no matter what else you do until you're dead/a club legend. Late bloomers or even the slight possibility of being one, go play footy. One or two good performances, write your ticket for the rest of the season.

SACA basically gave up on club cricket years ago and it's not hard to see why. SA cricket is basically what the Australian Test side would have been like if Greg Chappell was in charge of selection. I'm pretty keen to hear anything from Eloquentia or Riggins, etc. or anyone closer to the action which contradicts the above because, like I said, I'm not in a club any more.

EDIT: It's hard to enumerate the exact problems, of course, but I think a great barometer of the level of coaching these guys get at grade level is in the standard of fielding and their non-specialist skill from locals picked to play for SA. When was the last time an SA quick could hold a bat or field? Gillespie?

Top_Cat · 13-11-2012, 05:09 PM

haha, pretty sure if you look in every domestic thread for the past 5 or so seasons, you'll see a similar post from me. How boring.

robelinda · 13-11-2012, 05:12 PM

Hey is that a Wa Wa Nee record??? lol.

NUFAN · 13-11-2012, 06:53 PM

First world problem, but any idea why when I watch the live streams of domestic cricket on my TV through HDMI, every 5 minutes or so I get a no signal, but that doesn't happen if I watch a TV show or movie.

I hope Finch makes a big score today, he is well over due.

chaminda_00 · 13-11-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Top_Cat

EDIT: It's hard to enumerate the exact problems, of course, but I think a great barometer of the level of coaching these guys get at grade level is in the standard of fielding and their non-specialist skill from locals picked to play for SA. When was the last time an SA quick could hold a bat or field? Gillespie?

Ryan Harris, Mitch Cleary, Kade Richardson were too bad with their lesser skills.

Burgey · 13-11-2012, 08:10 PM

Henriques bowling beautifully here.

chaminda_00 · 13-11-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Burgey

Henriques bowling beautifully here.

Bowling too good if you ask me. Should tone it down so there no chance him getting selected for Australia and missing games for NSW and Sixers, playing for those retards.

Top_Cat · 13-11-2012, 08:57 PM

Mennie destroying WA, 2/1 so far. Clearly a dodgy deck given SA just collapsed on it.

EDIT: WA 3/3.

chaminda_00 · 13-11-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Top_Cat

Mennie destroying WA, 2/1 so far. Clearly a dodgy deck given SA just collapsed on it.

EDIT: WA 3/3.

Or maybe they are just playing the UACA (Under-performing Aussies Cricketers Association).

13-11-2012, 03:47 AM	#1322 (permalink)
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13-11-2012, 04:55 PM	#1327 (permalink)
Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,187	The system as it stands does not promote excellence. Or even solid, consistent cricket. What I find incredible is that I haven't played grade cricket since about 2000 yet from my mates still playing and other guys I know still in the system, still hearing all the same old stories. This is why I was sceptical when Chuck Berry was saying he wanted to see SA cricketers go back to play grade cricket, head out to training, etc. Not of his motives but what they actually stood to gain out of it i.e. not much. I notice he's not said anything along those lines for a while and I can't blame the guy. It's a complicated mix of club politics, old mentalities from ** coaches and easy runs/wickets against teams which results in a system producing teams full of downhill skiers. If you show some flash and talent when you're 14, you'll be picked in higher grades no matter what else you do until you're dead/a club legend. Late bloomers or even the slight possibility of being one, go play footy. One or two good performances, write your ticket for the rest of the season. SACA basically gave up on club cricket years ago and it's not hard to see why. SA cricket is basically what the Australian Test side would have been like if Greg Chappell was in charge of selection. I'm pretty keen to hear anything from Eloquentia or Riggins, etc. or anyone closer to the action which contradicts the above because, like I said, I'm not in a club any more. EDIT: It's hard to enumerate the exact problems, of course, but I think a great barometer of the level of coaching these guys get at grade level is in the standard of fielding and their non-specialist skill from locals picked to play for SA. When was the last time an SA quick could hold a bat or field? Gillespie? __________________ Check out my bands! The Colourphonics http://www.youtube.com/user/TheColourphonics http://twitter.com/colourphonics Candice and The Arcade Villains** http://triplejunearthed.com.au/Candi...ArcadeVillains Last edited by Top_Cat; 13-11-2012 at 05:05 PM.

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13-11-2012, 04:40 AM	#1323 (permalink)
Eloquentia School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 111	Just noticed the relative ease of Kelvin Smith's knock. The kid's 17 or 18 I think and made a good 170 off 260 balls against an attack of Abbott, Bills, Sandhu, Zampa and Doran - all of whom I think are pretty good bowlers. Good to see some actual South Australians coming through the ranks.

13-11-2012, 05:09 PM	#1328 (permalink)
Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,187	haha, pretty sure if you look in every domestic thread for the past 5 or so seasons, you'll see a similar post from me. How boring.

13-11-2012, 05:12 PM	#1329 (permalink)
robelinda International Vice-Captain Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: at home Posts: 4,049	Hey is that a Wa Wa Nee record??? lol.

13-11-2012, 06:53 PM	#1330 (permalink)
NUFAN International Coach Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW Posts: 13,743	First world problem, but any idea why when I watch the live streams of domestic cricket on my TV through HDMI, every 5 minutes or so I get a no signal, but that doesn't happen if I watch a TV show or movie. I hope Finch makes a big score today, he is well over due.

13-11-2012, 08:57 PM	#1334 (permalink)
Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,187	Mennie destroying WA, 2/1 so far. Clearly a dodgy deck given SA just collapsed on it. EDIT: WA 3/3. Last edited by Top_Cat; 13-11-2012 at 09:01 PM.

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