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So where do people think Rosanna will sit in this mix? While everyone in Money shield says they were by far the best team last year, they don't seem to have too many stars. The word is they are very disciplined and always have 11 blokes contributing. I think they may sneak into the top 4.
Bowling/ Fielding
Pretty trundley medium pace attack. Very disciplined. Play on a strange pitch at their home ground that is inconsistent. I think where they have an advantage over other sides is that they have two very serviceable spinners. Left arm and right arm offies (if memory serves). Fielding is top notch.
As for batting, they try to bat the 80, but I didn't see any really good batsmen amongst them, but most guys were reasonably solid.
I think they'll have more depth than a lot of sides, but I'd be surprised if they were anywhere near as good as Diamond Creek. Play a good 2 day brand of cricket. Might make finals, otherwise would probably fall midtable.
I liken them to fremantle, whilst they may not be the most exciting team whereby they blast 350, or tear through sides. They play pretty simple, smart cricket. They play the percentages. Bat all day, and you're going to have a pretty good target. Set strong fields and bowl to them, chances are the batsmen will make the mistake. You may not win every game, but chances are you will be in front more often than not.
I see them at middle to upper half of the ladder, but won't make the top 4 in their first year. But they will take a few scalps along the way. Once they get a better understanding of the other sides and players, they will be a force in the next season or two up there.
Next Saturday 21st. Practice match Research Eltham Collegians v Echuca South @ Research Park. 10am start.
Next Saturday 21st. Practice match Research Eltham Collegians v Echuca South @ Research Park. 10am start.
I'd imagine they'd be ok. Mark Peterson Capt-Coaches them I think. The boys will be staying at the motel across the road, so I'm sure they will be having a few bevvies as well. Also have another match on the Sunday for our 2's guys against a Montmorency side.Lucky it's a home game for your boys Brutal. What standard will the Echuca boys be?
Research boys had a couple of hit outs over the weekend. As mentioned the Echuca Sth boys travelled down on Friday, spent the evening at the rooms watching to football and having a drink, then fronted up Saturday morning for one day game. Obviously not the greatest of standards but far better than a 10 minute hit in the nets. Research ECCC 5/184 v Echuca Sth all out 126. On Sunday more of a seconds game v the same from Mont with probably the highlight being Shannon Malones little 55 ret off 22 cameo. For the record the new coach didn't play either game due to the flu and Shannon was not available for the Saturday game. And boy can those Echuca boys drink!Lucky it's a home game for your boys Brutal. What standard will the Echuca boys be?
Can you confirm opener2?Heard a whisper that salvatore has left plenty, anyone else heard that?
I'd find that very hard to believe,from what I've heard he hates the pres,capt and a few others so no chance of heading back there.Heard a whisper that salvatore has left plenty, anyone else heard that?
Can you confirm opener2?
I'd find that very hard to believe,from what I've heard he hates the pres,capt and a few others so no chance of heading back there.
Not for me to say. I did notice Jarrod and Trent Carlson have both been cleared to Mernda though. Good signings if long-term.