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THE INSIDER
I'm back again and many questions are being asked if I'm the same person as in previous years. I can
confirm that this is my third consecutive season in the role and I am looking forward to my long service
leave in seven more seasons. Now back onto the cricket.
I gave the great man Downsy one of the better wraps you could imagine last week and he goes and gets a
duck and 0 wickets. Thanks mate. Last week the weather played a part in only one game in Trollope and the
same in Wilkins. The forecast for this week is similar and looking at my radar I think play may proceed till
tea and then everyone can watch the races from there on.
One of the questions the Insider received during the week was what I thought of renaming the top division
Trollope and all the other grades under a certain name, tough question but here goes. I think it is a nice
idea by the RDCA but what is the criteria? so many great people have given so many great years of service,
how do you decide who takes the top grade. Here is my idea, a points system should be in place on the
following basis: each post on the forum between April and August when cricket is quiet gets awarded 1 point
per post, any person who posts and you can still make sense of it, after 2am on a Thursday night after
staying back at the club smashing beers and playing poker gets 2 points per post, any person who has a
crack at Eddies posts gets awarded 1 point (so all of us rack up points here), any person who posts their
own teams results and includes their own stats (Walter system) gets 3 points, any person who posts about
every topic and thinks they know everything about that topic gets 1 point, any person who talks about the
possibility of rain on a Monday leading up to the game and asks for it to be called off gets 1 point. Now I
have gone back through the records from April last year until now and I am pleased to announce the top
grade in the RDCA has been renamed "MAGS" (lucky there is no deduction for lack of commitment to
cricket).
Wilkins
Chirnside Park V Olinda
Looking at this game, I can only see one result, Chirnside had their pants pulled down last week by STA and
didn't even claim a wicket. Olinda has won the first two matches, albeit only against Mooroolbark and
Eastfield. Olinda have a big chance here to start the season off really well at 3-0 and I can't see why this
won’t happen.
TIP: Olinda in a one dayer next week as the Chirnside oval is terrible
Nth Ringwood V Kilsyth
Nth Ringwood’s 1st X1 has been very poor and this is hurting the 2nd X1 badly. So far this year they are
winless and I can't see things changing too much this week. Kilsyth haven't opened their account yet but
surely even they can beat Nth (but I hear they are nervous). I don't really know what to write about this
game as I think Nth will struggle all year and Kilsyth will only win 4 games for the year.
TIP: Kilsyth
Montrose V Ainslie Park
Both teams are sitting undefeated on top of the table. Montrose have been fortunate that both games have
been 1 dayers as this is their best style. I think the boys on the bottom of the mountain will be doing a rain
dance for this weekend as this is their only chance of beating Ainslie. To me, Ainslie look to be the team to
beat this year. So far Robbie Arbuckle hasn't fired which means he is getting closer to really hurting some
team. Looking at the Montrose bowling attack, this could be the week where he touches them up.
TIP: Ainslie
Lilydale V Warrandyte
Warrandyte has started with a soft draw but you still have to win them. Not sure if Toohey and Walker are
playing for Lilydale and this be a huge factor in not only this game, but for their season hopes. In all
honesty, I don't really give a stuff about this game as I don't think either team will be around when the real
thing happens in March.
TIP: Warrandyte unless Toohey plays
St Andrews V Eastfield
Looking at the results to date this year it looks as if Eastfield can't bat and STA can. Not sure if STA batted
that well last week to finish up 0/114 or if Chirnside’s bowling is that bad. Eastfield will need to make more
than 113 this week if they are to be a chance here. One thing I will do is acknowledge Eastfield’s
commitment to make the jump this year without taking home the flag in Newey last season, but
unfortunately I think a lot of teams will feast on them.
TIP: St Paisley
Warranwood V Mooroolbark
Looking at this game it just reminded me of what a joke this grading system is. Out of the 6 games
happening this weekend, only 2 of them are worthwhile or competitive. I will go early and say only Ainslie or
Warranwood can win the flag and the rest are wasting their time.
TIP: Warranwood
MAGS (Trollope)
East Ringwood V Nth Ringwood
This is an early preview of the wooden spoon match up. East are up for the first year and looking to get the
kids playing this level of cricket consistently whilst Nth are just stinky. Not too sure what will happen here
but for Nth Ringwood’s sake they must win otherwise they could be back in Wilkins by season’s end.
TIP: East Ringwood
Croydon Nth V Sth Warrandyte
Croydon Nth came out last week and went Bang against Templeton. On the other hand, Sth Warrandyte’s
batting was fickle which tends to be the case away from the postage stamp. This week I'm not sure if Nth
can produce the same effort but Sth are batting away from the postage stamp so anything is possible.
TIP: Sth Warrandyte
Templeton V Wantirna Sth
On paper this should be a belter. So far this year, Sth are 2-0 but there are a couple of names in that line
up like Stow and Webb that don't look up to being Trollope premiership players. Sth do have the top class
cattle to cover these blokes but in the crunch games weak links get found out and that can be the
difference. In saying that, Templeton put in an absolute shocker last week and were belted against a team
who I think are bottom four material.
TIP: When in doubt stick with Templeton
Mooroolbark V Bayswater Park
Interesting game coming up here. Mooroolbark did a number on the fancied Norwood whilst the Sharks
somehow came from the clouds and knocked over Ranges. Mooroolbark still have Ricci in the line up along
with Ross and Grigg and to me that is some class. Looking at the Sharks, I notice a few of blokes like Ben (I
can't add up %) Beech, Garoni and Eagles who I doubt are good enough to compete against the better
teams.
TIP: Mooroolbark
Norwood V Ranges
The Ranges folded like a pack of cards last week against the Sharks and blew a chance to be 2-0 early. I did
mention last week that Boshier back in the team will cause conflict and the word out of the Ranges is unless
he earns his place, he could be in the twos. Unfortunately, he is Spencer's little pet and he is no chance of
getting dropped. Norwood on the other hand got comprehensively hammered by the Barkers last week. I
have had a good look at the Norwood batting lineup and like years gone by, the top order just doesn't do it
for me.
TIP: Norwood, as Boshier is selected
Sth Croydon V Wonga Park
Wonga look to be one of the teams which will play deep into March this season. Sth on the other I am not so
sure about. I notice this game is being played at Glen Park Reserve and to my knowledge this ground is
generally very fast and conducive to large scores. I know Wonga enjoy batting on fast decks and this will be
the difference this week.
TIP: Wonga Park
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Junior Cricket Tonight 29th Jan
Submitted: Fri 29th Jan 2016
Junior cricket tonight will go ahead. Players are to report to grounds. Should the weather become an issue,
team managers/coaches are to make decision if game is to continue or not
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Junior Cricket cancelled Saturday morning 19/12
Submitted: Fri 18th Dec 2015
After a lot of discussion we have decided to cancel tomorrow's games.
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Junior Cricket Cancelled Tonight 18/12
Submitted: Fri 18th Dec 2015
Due to the forecasted 38 degrees today all Friday night Jr Cricket is cancelled.
We have been monitoring the temperature over the past 48 hrs and believe it will be too hot for kids to play
tonight.
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Saxon Sports
Submitted: Wed 2nd Dec 2015
Saxon Sport are offering a 20% discount.
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VMCU Junior Practice Games this Sunday 6th Dec.
Submitted: Tue 1st Dec 2015
Venues and details for practice games this Sunday. Note there are different start times for some games.
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VMCU U/18 - Final Team
Submitted: Thu 19th Nov 2015
Congratulations on the following boys for being selected to play in the RDCA Phillip Arnold Shield team.
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VMCU U/16 - Final Teams
Submitted: Tue 17th Nov 2015
Final teams selected to play in Jim Beitzel Shield and Keith Mackay Shield. Details of practice matches on
Sunday 29th November
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VMCU Carnival -U/14 Final Teams
Submitted: Tue 17th Nov 2015
Teams selected to play in Russell Allen Shield and Des Nolan Cup. Also details of our next practice game
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VMCU U/12 – Final Teams
Submitted: Mon 16th Nov 2015
Finals teams for Mitchell Shield and Browne Plate. Also details of the next practice game.
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VMCU Carnival U/18 Squad
Submitted: Thu 12th Nov 2015
Update on final team and details of a further training session.
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VMCU Junior Carnival – Clothing
Submitted: Thu 12th Nov 2015
Clothing requirements for practice games and the carnival
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VMCU Carnival Under 16s Squad
Submitted: Wed 11th Nov 2015
Squad of 26 players and teams for this Sunday's practice game against SECA are listed below.
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VMCU Carnival Under 14s Final Squad
Submitted: Mon 9th Nov 2015
Congratulations on the following boys for making the final 24. Also listed are the teams for this Sunday's
practice match against SECA.
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VMCU Carnival U/12 Teams 15/11.
Submitted: Mon 9th Nov 2015
Teams for this Sunday's (15/11) practice games.
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VMCU Carnival U/16s
Submitted: Thu 5th Nov 2015
Following our first two indoor sessions and final announcements by Outer East Eagles and Croydon GJ Craig
teams we congratulate the following boys on making it through to the next session.
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VMCU Carnival Under 18s
Submitted: Tue 3rd Nov 2015
Just a reminder that the next training session is on this Sunday at Alan Smith Oval (Pinks Reserve) Kilsyth
on Sunday 8th November from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
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VMCU Under 16- Update
Submitted: Fri 30th Oct 2015
We have delayed listing a reduced squad for our VMCU U/16 teams as we have been waiting for Outer East
Eagles and Croydon GJ Craig listing their final squads.
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VMCU Carnival Under 14s
Submitted: Sat 31st Oct 2015
An update on our next session at Montrose Reserve on Sunday 8th November.
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VMCU Carnival U/12 –Final 24
Submitted: Mon 26th Oct 2015
Congratulations to the following boys on making the final cut. Mitchell Shield and Josh Browne teams will be
selected from these players.
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VMCU Carnival Under 12 Squad
Submitted: Mon 19th Oct 2015
Congratulations to the following 33 boys who have been selected to make it through to the next round.
Players making this cut come from 15 different clubs
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VMCU Carnival Under 14 Squad
Submitted: Mon 19th Oct 2015
Congratulations to the following 28 boys who have been selected to make it through to the next round.
There are also a further 10 boys list who have made the final 21 for Outer East Eagles. If they don’t make
the final cut they will come back into an RDCA representative side
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Junior Girls Information Night
Submitted: Tue 13th Oct 2015
The RDCA are entering in a girls 13 years and younger team into a tri series against Ferntree Gully and
Yarra Valley Cricket Association. Dates of games/carnival are detailed below. Skye Nelson from Ringwood CC
has been appointed as coach
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CHANGES TO VMCU CARNIVAL SELECTION AND TRAINING SCHEDULE
Submitted: Wed 7th Oct 2015
Unfortunately we have had to make some changes to our schedule. Four of our coaches/selectors play
Premier Cricket for Ringwood and at the last moment Premier Cricket have changed their fixture, scheduling
games on Sunday 11th October. This made it necessary to change dates for other sessions. Also please note
that we have extended the outdoor session to give more time to assess players. The revised schedule is
listed in full below ...
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