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Re: Shepparton Cricket Association Well we got called off for 43 degrees but the over 35s played in 41 degrees on Sunday?

Re: Heat policy? The Shepparton comp was called off Jnrs and seniors. It got up to 43 degrees. Any other comps get called off? I noticed a veterans game between Shepp and Albury still went ahead on Sunday in 41 degrees, this seeed odd to me surely if veterans can play in 41 degrees...

Re: Heat policy? I dont think you can put a number on it 35 degrees in Northern Victoria is different to 35 degrees in Darwin. I think play should go ahead unless the temp is abnormally high for the region you are in. Say for example historical records indicate that the highest temp in...

Re: Heat policy? I just reckon it can be managed, we have played in similar conditions before. Every season we have at least 1 or 2 days over 40. It is just a case of having more drinks breaks, a longer afternoon tea and captains and players being smart in regards to bowling changes...

Heat policy? Whats everyones thoughts on a heat policy? Up my way, Shepparton, it is supposed to be 43 degrees tomorrow and from what I can tell it will just as hot if not hotter everywhere else. There are several clubs pushing to get all games cancelled due to the heat. I dont agree...

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association Well its certainly hot, 43 predicted for tomorrow. The big question is will we play. I understand a couple of Shepp clubs are pushing to call it off. I can understand the reasoning behind it but I just wonder where this leaves us. If from now on we...

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association Yep the rain has greened up the outfield nicely, its a pity that the council wouldnt/couldnt water our grounds up until a couple of weeks ago. Our B grade guys nearly had a stroke when they played at Morropna and saw how green your grounds were when ours...

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association Sounds like a reasonable policy, just surprised me to see Gringo in B Grade after he had such a good season last year, from memory he had the most wickets or best average for the league. yep I am affiliated with a club, Tatura

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association No surprises from the weekends round of A Grade scores. I see Gringo has played the last two games in B Grade whats going on there Cat?

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association I think you are a bit quick off the mark. For starters Students arent in the four as yet and have only won 1 game! Wait and see for a few more rounds yet, Numurkah and SYC are the only 2 clubs that I would be willing to write off as far as the top 4...

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association Yes that is a big loss for Katandra but Karra are a genuine contender, I think Katandra will bounce back. Mooroopna did have a big win but it is only their 1st win, as you say it was only SSYC and their B Grade also lost outright. Old Students only...

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association No I think Central Park/St Brendans are still the team to beat. Karra would be the main challenger at this stage. I tipped them at the start of last season to go close, this was based on their semi final finish the year before plus the inclusion of kane...

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association Tats wickets are pretty good. With an attack of McCallum and Stevens, I would think they would be making them as hard and as fast as possible.

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association Yes I dont think Greg and Gino are the best of mates.

Re: Shepparton Cricket Association No not this season