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How much do you think that Plenty, Mernda, Bundoora United, Mill Park, Camrea and Hurstbridge collectively spent on players this season? All 6 clubs were relegated regardless. We're not hanging our hat on anything. The club has reset and made a choice to build from within. The situation the club...

What money was thrown at the problem this season? Clubs need to be very careful accusing other clubs of throwing money at problems. There are plenty of clubs out there with big cheque books trying to buy success. Just for the record, Greensborough didn't pay a single player in the 2015/2016...

45+ kids enrolled in Milo Cricket. 60+ Kids enrolled in T20 Blast. One of only 4 T20 Blast centres in the Diamond Valley. Tripled Junior numbers year on year. U16's lost their semi final by 14 runs to the top side. Healthy finances off the field and a profit for the 2015/2016 season. If that...

Greensborough are playing in their second Grand Final in a row since switching from the HDCA two years ago. They lost to Camrea Taipans in the Money Shield Grand Final last year. Interesting to note that they beat the hot favourites Lower Plenty in the Semi last year as well. Both...

You make some good points Goliath. I think it's time for a lot of people to pull their heads out of the sand and start thinking outside the box. I must admit to being a traditional tragic when it comes to cricket. I love Test cricket and it has taken me years to warm to the 20/20 concept. But...

I don't believe there will be a vote. This is a directive from Cricket Victoria, not a suggestion. I can understand all points of view but if there were a conference type system in place where clubs will play other clubs in their area and then play off in a final series, I don't see how that...

It's not crap, it's called both teams playing on an even playing field. You cannot have a game of cricket where one team uses a different ball to the other team! I would have thought that was just common sense?!? 2 Piece and 4 Piece balls do behave differently and in my personal experience, the...

A change in the rules like that cannot be made halfway through a season and cannot be ratified without being voted on by all clubs. To make this change, a rule change proposal would have to be put forward and voted on by all clubs. As this has not happened, the rule cannot be changed...

Re: DVCA Money Shield 09/10 What impact will the 4 piece Kookaburra have this season? There are a lot of average bowlers out there that have been taking wickets thanks to the 2 piece platypus balls. The new 4 piece will be a different situation all together. Should sort the men from the...

Re: WTF? DVCA change the rules, who knew!!! I couldn't agree with you more Goliath! If the sole purpose of Junior Cricket is not to prepare kids to play Senior Cricket, then why do we bother? Playing Junior Cricket on the same day as Senior Cricket is a conflict of interest. If talented...

Re: WTF? DVCA change the rules, who knew!!! The top 4 grades (BS, MS, B Grade, C Grade) will all use the mid-range Kookaburra 4 piece. I believe the cost is approx $45 per ball All other senior and junior grades will use the Kookaburra 2 piece ball. The cost is around the $30-$35 mark. All...

Re: DVCA One Day Competition Great call! Just because you don't want to enter a Team doesn't mean it isn't a good idea. It doesn't detract from the competition, it only adds to it. There are many cricketers, old and young, that one day cricket will suit better than two day cricket. Why...

Re: DVCA - How do we make it better - A BigCricket going forward forum This must get through. It is only for the top grades, so it won't effect anyone in the lower grades. But playing with a two piece Platypus ball in our top grades is embarrassing. If we want to be a "Premier Competition"...

Re: WTF? DVCA change the rules, who knew!!! I hate to buck the trend on this thread, but what exactly have the DVCA done that has elicited such a response? In my mind EC went to the DVCA and asked if they had to turn up on Day 2. The DVCA said yes you do. EC ignored it and copped their...

Re: DVCA: Player movements and rumours Whispers out of Greensborough are that they have been busy in the off season and have recruited very well. New Captain/Coach for the coming season. Added to the current group of young talented players can Greensborough go one step further in 2010/2011?

Re: WTF? DVCA change the rules, who knew!!! Fair enough on the pricing aspect. I don't advocate 4 pice balls at all levels. I think that 4 piece balls should be used in the top 4 grades: Barclay Shield, Money Shield, A Grade and B Grade. 2 piece balls should remain in the lower grades. The...

Re: WTF? DVCA change the rules, who knew!!! Have you factored into these costs that the DVCA get a bulk discount for the Platypus balls and you are comparing that price with the full retail price of a Kookaburra ball? You are not really comparing apples with apples. If the DVCA decide to...

Re: WTF? DVCA change the rules, who knew!!! Have you factored into these costs that the DVCA get a bulk discount for the Platypus balls and you are comparing that price with the full retail price of a Kookaburra ball? You are not really comparing apples with apples. If the DVCA decide to...

Re: WTF? DVCA change the rules, who knew!!! Having used the Kookaburra ball extensively in the past, they are of a superior quality to the Platypus ball. They stay harder for much longer and hold their shape much better. The difference in quality is large. The Kookaburra will still swing...

Re: WTF? DVCA change the rules, who knew!!! I don't have a problem with the concept, in fact, I think it's quite a good idea in principle. However, I do have a few issues: 1. Why call, what is effectively the first reserve side, "A" Grade? In my eyes, "A" Grade is "A" Grade! "A" Grade at any...