The Black Thread

[KennyD]

I once heard that Stedman was standing in the middle of the road whilst a semi-trailer came roaring towards him. The collision was immense, and supposedly the driver's last words were, "I wish I could have crashed into a concrete wall 100m thick instead".

 

[Matteh]

I once heard that Stedman was standing in the middle of the road whilst a semi-trailer came roaring towards him. The collision was immense, and supposedly the driver's last words were, "I wish I could have crashed into a concrete wall 100m thick instead".

Better point out that Stedman wasn't scratched at all and after it was clear the driver was finished, just shrugged and walked off.

 

[Slats4ever]

Hi guys. My name's Ian! I'm new to your team. Nice to meet you all. I'm a batsman who can bowl sometimes and field at slips.

 

[Cloete]

Hi guys. My name's Ian! I'm new to your team. Nice to meet you all. I'm a batsman who can bowl sometimes and field at slips.

Absolute legend. Awesome to have you in mate.

Looks like Black's final batting spot has gone. What a hero

Our OD team looks sensational and Markus is no mug in FC. Can't wait for the season to start. Hopefully we have Borcich and Blackman for it too. Exciting times at Black! Congrats to Daniel on getting the captaincy too. Well deserved Smitty. Gun bloke.

 

[pasag]

Massive news.

 

[NZTailender]

Everyone piling in to CW Black. Really will be tough to beat (again) with these new players!

 

[Hoggy31]

Hugggggggge.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Welcome to Black, Ian (Y)

Team's pretty much set in stone now. I know I won't be playing OD's much this season

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Black announce leadership team for next year's new Dev League season

It was announced today at a press conference by new CW Black captain Dan Smith that former One Day International Wicketkeeper/Batsman Ash Chaulk would be taking over from Dave Richards as vice-captain of Black.

"Ash's had diciplinary problems, yeah." Stated Smith, "but he's cleaned up his act of late and has shown some real leadership qualities, and I'm hoping that he can use his vast experience to help guide us to a defence of both our titles in Season XII"

Smith also announced a Selection and Leadership panel, which has the former skipper and vice-captains in Neil Pickup and Dave Richards at the head, who'll be supported by experienced new recruit Andrew Cloete and the fresh-faced opening batsman James Stedman.

 

[pasag]

Gun press conference tbh. Congrats to Chaulk, Stedman and Cloete.

 

[Cloete]

Black announce leadership team for next year's new Dev League season

It was announced today at a press conference by new CW Black captain Dan Smith that former One Day International Wicketkeeper/Batsman Ash Chaulk would be taking over from Dave Richards as vice-captain of Black.

"Ash's had diciplinary problems, yeah." Stated Smith, "but he's cleaned up his act of late and has shown some real leadership qualities, and I'm hoping that he can use his vast experience to help guide us to a defence of both our titles in Season XII"

Smith also announced a Selection and Leadership panel, which has the former skipper and vice-captains in Neil Pickup and Dave Richards at the head, who'll be supported by experienced new recruit Andrew Cloete and the fresh-faced opening batsman James Stedman.

Honoured mate.

Congrats to Ash, well deserved, I'm certain he'll do a good job. Will be good working with James, Neil and Dav as well.

 

[Nate]

Massive team, so many others throwing hissy fits. Will be great to play alongside Markus, legend.

Potential FC and OD line-ups?

 

[James90]

Black likely to be a real force. Funny that I guaranteed Armstrong that he'd play virtually every game whereas now he'll be fighting for a place. Thankfully he's going to Korea tomorrow and won't have time to dwell on it. Looking forward to be involved with Season XII.

EDIT: He's in the thread...get ready guys

 

[Buddhmaster]

Even if Borcich and myself don't play much next season, it's looking bloody good. Huge names coming in from all corners, and our own captain might have to work hard to even keep his spot, with so many guns hanging around.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Even if Borcich and myself don't play much next season, it's looking bloody good. Huge names coming in from all corners, and our own captain might have to work hard to even keep his spot, with so many guns hanging around.

In the OD version I'll be struggling, will probably bat at six and hope to knock up a few scores.

 

[chaminda_00]

Just wondering BTW who will open the batting, will make a pretty big difference to Cloete and Stedman ODI chances, as well as Chaulk probably?

 

[Nate]

What do you reckon the line-ups will be? Guess a lot of things can change, but any early views?

 

[Hoggy31]

Congrats guys.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

OD
Markus 
Cloete
Stedman
Chaulk+
Armstrong
Smith* 
Thompson
Gelman
Goughy
Pickup
Patrick

12th: Law
13th: Richards

Cloete specifically asked if he could open, and after consulting Stedman he was fine to bat @ 3. Problems arise if Blackman returns, but I'd imagine I'd just drop out.

FC
Smith*
Stedman
Cloete
Markus
Chaulk+
Gelman
Thompson
Richards
Goughy
Pickup
Patrick

12th: Roberts
13th: Armstrong

Stedman will get a good run in the opener spot, hopefully he can repay the faith. Armstrong very unlucky but he will definately get games when the tests come around. Borcich coming back will make competition fierce, especially if Goughy can come good in the longer form.

Note: 10 & 11 are still under scrutiny

 

[Nate]

Looks a very solid batting line-up, with depth when our Internationals are away. Awesome.