Australian Domestic Season 2007/2008

PURA CUP 2007-08

Oct 12 - 15, 2007 XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls Tasmanian Tigers Gabba, 10:00AM
Oct 14 - 17, 2007 West End Redbacks VB Victorian Bushrangers Adelaide Oval, 10:00AM
Oct 14 - 17, 2007 Retravision Warriors SpeedBlitz Blues WACA, 10:00AM
Oct 26 - 29, 2007 SpeedBlitz Blues XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls SCG, 10:00AM
Oct 26 - 29, 2007 VB Victorian Bushrangers Retravision Warriors MCG, 10:00AM
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2007 Tasmanian Tigers West End Redbacks Bellerive Oval, 10:30AM
Nov 9 - 12, 2007 West End Redbacks SpeedBlitz Blues Adelaide Oval, 10:30AM
Nov 9 - 12, 2007 VB Victorian Bushrangers Tasmanian Tigers MCG, 11:00AM
Nov 9 - 12, 2007 Retravision Warriors XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls WACA, 10:30AM
Nov 18 - 21, 2007 XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls VB Victorian Bushrangers Gabba, 10:00AM
Nov 20 - 23, 2007 SpeedBlitz Blues Tasmanian Tigers SCG, 11:00AM
Nov 23 - 26, 2007 West End Redbacks Retravision Warriors Adelaide Oval, 10:30AM
Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2007 XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls West End Redbacks Gabba, 10:00AM
Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2007 VB Victorian Bushrangers SpeedBlitz Blues MCG, 11:00AM
Dec 3 - 6, 2007 Tasmanian Tigers Retravision Warriors Bellerive Oval, 10:30AM
Dec 10 - 13, 2007 Tasmanian Tigers VB Victorian Bushrangers Bellerive Oval, 10:30AM
Dec 14 - 17, 2007 XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls SpeedBlitz Blues Gabba, 10:00AM
Dec 14 - 17, 2007 Retravision Warriors West End Redbacks WACA, 10:30AM
Jan 21 - 24, 2008 Tasmanian Tigers XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls Bellerive Oval, 10:30AM
Jan 21 - 24, 2008 VB Victorian Bushrangers West End Redbacks TBC, 11:00AM
Jan 25 - 28, 2008 SpeedBlitz Blues Retravision Warriors SCG, 11:00AM
Feb 8 - 11, 2008 West End Redbacks Tasmanian Tigers Adelaide Oval, 10:30AM
Feb 11 - 14, 2008 XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls Retravision Warriors Gabba, 10:00AM
Feb 15 - 18, 2008 SpeedBlitz Blues VB Victorian Bushrangers SCG, 11:00AM
Feb 29 - Mar 3, 2008 Tasmanian Tigers SpeedBlitz Blues Bellerive Oval, 10:30AM
Feb 29 - Mar 3, 2008 West End Redbacks XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls Adelaide Oval, 10:30AM
Feb 29 - Mar 3, 2008 Retravision Warriors VB Victorian Bushrangers WACA, 10:30AM
Mar 7 - 10, 2008 SpeedBlitz Blues West End Redbacks SCG, 11:00AM
Mar 7 - 10, 2008 VB Victorian Bushrangers XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls MCG, 11:00AM
Mar 7 - 10, 2008 Retravision Warriors Tasmanian Tigers WACA, 10:30AM
Mar 16 - 20, 2008 Finalist 1 Finalist 2 TBC

(how's this for size - Warden)

That was farked

LOL, whata crap thread

They're all sponsored by alcomohol, aside from NSW and WA. Spoilsports!

But the blues are sponsored by a major drug supplier . . .

bump, for the timetable

Not real impressed with the Qld v Tas game starting on the Friday. I was hoping to watch one of the days but will be busy on the Saturday & Sunday. Now a friend has asked me to help him on either Thursday or Friday. Hopefully, it will be Thursday so I can get to the Gabba on Friday. A lot of Gabba matches are over by the 4th day so I can't rely on Monday.

Last season, I was hoping to watch a day from every Pura Cup match there but was unable to get to any. I hope this season isn't the same.

I will be trying to make most games at the WACA this summer, but will miss the Test as will be at Rotto...bummer...

Warrior Watch ...From the first round of WACA comp

Eddo 2/57 off 20 overs
Wates 2/83 off 24 and 48
Rogers 67
T Kelly 2 wickets
Heal 77 and 2/66 off 28
Bog 0
Ervine 127 and got some wickets
M Johnston 4/44 and 58
Wortho 4/69 and 12
Mueleman 87
Gillies 38 and 3/13 off 13.4
Magoffin 2* and 3/26 off 16
Ronchi got a 160+
Mangan got 4 wickets

Other scores to come ....

Going to the match on Friday?

Invader Zim wrote:Going to the match on Friday?

Will try to ...looking after my nephew for the week ...

Will probably head down at lunch time so may see you there...

Tozzie teams for the opening games

Tasmanian Tigers - Ford Ranger Cup Team
Daniel Marsh (Captain), George Bailey (Vice-Captain), Dane Anderson, Michael Dighton, Travis Birt, Michael Di Venuto, Mark Divin (Debut match for Tigers), Xavier Doherty, Brendan Drew, Brett Geeves, Adam Griffith, Tim Paine

Tasmanian Tigers - Pura Cup Team
Daniel Marsh (Captain), George Bailey (Vice-Captain), Travis Birt, Sean Clingeleffer, Michael Dighton, Michael Di Venuto, Mark Divin, Brendan Drew, Chris Duval (Debut first-class match), Brett Geeves, Adam Griffith, Tim Paine

Who's Divin? I'll let MB come up with a funny nickname for him.

Isn't Duval a sozzie reject?

Is Muff too obvious?

Where's Butters?

Nonuto?

Butters is injured.

embee wrote:Warrior Watch ...From the first round of WACA comp

Eddo 2/57 off 20 overs
Wates 2/83 off 24 and 48
Rogers 67
T Kelly 2 wickets
Heal 77 and 2/66 off 28
Bog 0
Ervine 127 and got some wickets
M Johnston 4/44 and 58
Wortho 4/69 and 12
Mueleman 87
Gillies 38 and 3/13 off 13.4
Magoffin 2* and 3/26 off 16
Ronchi got a 160+
Mangan got 4 wickets

Other scores to come ....

Pombasher 83 and 116* and 2/2 of Sorbent bowling

the retro's look like they are going to endure yet another vor season

Dorey has injured a calf and didnt play
Mclaughlin injured a groin bowling on Sunday

Ross wrote:Butters is injured.

well my Fantasy team is crocked before it even starts.

embee wrote:Dorey has injured a calf and didnt play
Mclaughlin injured a groin bowling on Sunday

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i rest my case about the retro prospects being vor

From baggygreen -

Maher stands down as Pura Cup opener

Peter English
October 8, 2007

Queensland have given Shane Watson a boost in his bid to be an international top-order batsman with Jimmy Maher dropping from opener to No. 4 in the first-class arena this season. Maher is in his final campaign as the Bulls captain and has reduced his duties further to encourage the state's emerging talent and Watson, who has signalled his desire to replace Justin Langer in the Test team.

"It will be a tremendous opportunity for Shane to state a case for international honours," Maher said of the move. "It also gives the young guys in the squad - Ryan Broad, Greg Moller, Chris Simpson etc - better opportunities."

However, Watson will have to wait for his first match of the home season as he recovers from a hamstring injury sustained during the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa. He is expected to be available for the games against New South Wales starting on October 24.

Watson's unavailability means Maher will open with Broad in Wednesday's season-opening FR Cup fixture against Tasmania at the Gabba. Maher, who intends to continue as a batsman for a couple of years, wants to ensure a smooth transition when the squad's large group of experienced players starts to stand down.

"When I came into the squad I knew what was wanted of me and the Mahers and the Loves may not be around for a long time," he said. "It's best while we're still here that we're able to offer advice."

Martin Love is due to come back in November following two knee operations while Michael Kasprowicz experienced a setback on his return when he hurt his calf during a grade match on Sunday. "I had a scan this morning and it doesn't seem to be a tear," he said. Kasprowicz was named to play Tasmania and faces a fitness test on Tuesday.

One player who will benefit from Maher's move is Broad, who impressed when posting 111 against Stuart MacGill on a final-day SCG pitch at the end of last season. Broad will play his third one-day match against the Tigers and was relieved Maher was dropping down the Pura Cup order.

"I'd heard the rumours," he said, "but it's great that it's official." The Bulls will announce the side for Friday's Pura Cup match against the Tigers on Wednesday.

Tasmania's bowling attack has been struck by injuries to Damien Wright and Luke Butterworth while Ben Hilfenhaus is on national duty. "They have stitched us up a few times in the last few years and the boys aren't happy," Maher said. "Now with Hilfenhaus out, let's see how good their depth is."

Mark Divin, the allrounder, is in line to make his one-day debut two seasons after moving from the ACT. Chris Duval, who is originally from South Australia, is eyeing a first-class debut on Friday as he joins Brendan Drew, Brett Geeves and Adam Griffith in providing cover for Hilfenhaus.

Queensland FR Cup squad Ryan Broad, Jimmy Maher (capt), Clinton Perren, Aaron Nye, Michael Buchanan, Craig Philipson, Chris Hartley (wk), Nathan Reardon, Chris Simpson, Ashley Noffke, Michael Kasprowicz, Andy Bichel.

Kaspa and Birchgrove. Man, what a pair of evergreens.

embee wrote:Is Muff too obvious?

We have an winner (although I was thinking Dida myself).