Underarm28
Active Member
No wonder I couldn’t sleep last night.
oldmanofthedv
New Member
Rumour going around that M Chrimes is captaining Eltham, few big games at Kieran Sheehan Reserve coming up
_Blackhawk_
Well-Known Member
I wish you didn't. I reckon I've been there every season for the last few, either on the slow, wet ground dodging roopoo or dodging roopoo and snakes on the ground with a hump in the pitch. Good times....at least the beers are cold though.
Since the merge 12 years ago Research Park has always been the main ground, except when ground and pavilion were getting works completed.
I hear you on that
. I’d hate to see what the water bill is at the College, because it could rain for a week and you could guarantee the sprinklers would be flat out.Was like playing in 100 percent humidity once the sun came out
cricket master
Active Member
So have to comp confirmed any new rules for the upcoming season?
hackbowler
Member
Or have they confirmed anything else?
Lol I don't even know if it's confirmed 45 overs or not yet.
Artie Bucco
Active Member
Email was sent out this morning confirming Eltham are a shit club but not much beyond that.
One-Day Matches – Overs
- In Shield Grades only, each team can bat for a total of 45 overs. Bowlers will be restricted to a maximum of 9 overs each.
- The Tea Interval will be taken at the conclusion of the innings of the team batting first, or at the conclusion of 45 overs.
- There will be no changes to current conditions which apply to Grades B and below.
One-Day Matches – Start Time
- In Shield Grades only, matches will start at 12.00pm. In all other Grades matches will start at 12.30pm.
One-Day Matches – Fielding restrictions
In Shield Grades only, fielding restrictions will apply as follows,
- For the first 9 overs two players only will be allowed outside the restriction ring. o For overs 10-18 three players only will be allowed outside the ring
-For overs 19-27 four players only will be allowed outside the ring
- From overs 28 onwards five players only will be allowed outside the ring
- No fielding restrictions will apply in Grades B and below.
- In Shield Grades only, each team can bat for a total of 45 overs. Bowlers will be restricted to a maximum of 9 overs each.
- The Tea Interval will be taken at the conclusion of the innings of the team batting first, or at the conclusion of 45 overs.
- There will be no changes to current conditions which apply to Grades B and below.
One-Day Matches – Start Time
- In Shield Grades only, matches will start at 12.00pm. In all other Grades matches will start at 12.30pm.
One-Day Matches – Fielding restrictions
In Shield Grades only, fielding restrictions will apply as follows,
- For the first 9 overs two players only will be allowed outside the restriction ring. o For overs 10-18 three players only will be allowed outside the ring
-For overs 19-27 four players only will be allowed outside the ring
- From overs 28 onwards five players only will be allowed outside the ring
- No fielding restrictions will apply in Grades B and below.
Punter’s Pullshot
Member
Hearing that T20’s will remain in that god awful Tuesday night time slot after some talk over the off season that they would be moved to Thursday’s. Can anyone give me a logical reason as to why they wouldn’t be played on a Thursday night? Just an absolute no brainer for mine.
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cricket master
Active Member
Tuesday is good, never had an issue with it. would be way worse Thursday night . Teams wouldn't be picked untill the Friday?
Punter’s Pullshot
Member
Tuesday’s are grim. No one wants to be there as it’s nowhere near the end of the working week. If you played on a Thursday night, the entire vibe would be different given you’re only a day out from the weekend. Clubs would also be able to cash in over the bar.
Name the teams after the game/online? Non issue.
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cricket master
Active Member
If you care about clubs making money shouldn't it be Tuesday so clubs still make money Tuesday and then again Thursday for selections? I enjoy playing in them Tuesday as it does breaks up the week.
Hey mate you've played all year in the twos but you're now in the threes, finding that out online. Now that's grim
I reckon there is merit in the Thursday fixture. The club can still train in the nets at most grounds without intruding on the match, stay around for a meal and once the game is done, opposition can come up, spend some money and have a meal at another club for a change. Selection to follow.
With regards to finding out where you are playing, it's probably more onus on the coach to make the time to chat during the week to the player if they're in the gun and potentially going to be dropped, well a good coach at least would do that rather than dropping it in selection. I agree it's a missed opportunity to play these games on a Thursday.
What's everyone's thoughts on the comp calling the game off before Saturday? I know there has been instances in the past where this has happened, and the day turned out fine for cricket (which to happen in round 1 would simply be diabolical) however it's pretty obvious looking at the radar we are pushing shi% up hill this week.
Would love the comp to do so, but even if it doesn’t I’ll be playing the rain card on Friday night!
_Blackhawk_
Well-Known Member
I think you have to wait until Saturday morning, 10am at the latest to call it off otherwise report to grounds. If you find yourself in the situation where you are happy not to play then it's probably time to hang the pads up and sit at the bar.