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[boncer34]

cats2rise in your draft pool you have eth-dog and Jabba73 in the bowlers but player type as bowling A/R.

Which are they?

 

[MP_]

I've seen his graffiti work somewhere else before in an image

My graffiti, your phone number, I miss the good ol days of rating toilets

 

[cats2rise]

List of players in draft pool as of 17/11 (ie not tied to one of the 6 foundation teams)

Total Players: 80
Players in Teams: 33
Players in Pool: 47

L = Left
R = Right

Mono = Mono
Rail = Rail

F = Fast
MF = Medium - Fast
M = Medium
OS = Off Spin
LS = Leg Spin / Leg Break
LAS = Left Arm Spin

Keeper (2)

#	Username	Player Type	Hand	Type	Arm
18	Tadpole	Keeper	R	F	R
27	Robertio	Keeper	L	M	L

Batter (18)

#	Username	Player Type	Hand	Type	Arm
6	Raz	Batter	R	MF	L
8	croweater 41	Batter	L	M	L
9	hotchilli	Batter	R	M	R
13	DemurePrincess	Batter	L	F	L
14	TheGoatBaron	Batter	R	OS	R
17	sante	Batter	L	M	L
20	Ant Bear	Batter	R	F	R
25	moginie	Batter	R	OS	R
27	Hatchy1992	Batter	R	OS	R
34	GreyCrow	Batter	R	LS	R
38	Jatz	Batter	L	M	R
41	Frothies Mcveigh	Batter	R	M	R
51	Van_Dyke	Batter	R	LS	R
52	Jackster83	Batter	R	LAS	L
62	Dogs105	Batter	R	M	R
63	mcgrath_truther	Batter	R	OS	R
65	DERRINALPHIL	Batter	R	OS	R
76	judge judy	Batter	L	MF	L

Bowler (17)

#	Username	Player Type	Hand	Type	Arm
1	ClarkeM	Bowler	R	OS	R
3	cooney	Bowler	R	LS	R
7	Barrybran	Bowler	R	M	R
12	akkaps	Bowler	L	M	L
19	Cap	Bowler	L	F	R
29	Jabba73	Bowler	R	M	R
31	Smartys Power	Bowler	R	F	R
32	Ljp86	Bowler	R	F	R
43	Elton Johns Wig	Bowler	L	F	L
49	damicky	Bowler	R	LS	R
54	TY24	Bowler	R	F	R
58	GremioPower	Bowler	R	OS	R
64	eth-dog	Bowler	L	MF	L
67	Pie 4 Life	Bowler	R	LS	R
68	HinkleysHeroes	Bowler	R	F	R
72	Roonescape	Bowler	R	LS	R
75	cats2rise	Bowler	R	M	R

Batting All Rounder (5)

#	Username	Player Type	Hand	Type	Arm
10	Pugsley	Bat A/R	L	M	L
21	philreich	Bat A/R	R	M	R
28	serial_thrilla	Bat A/R	R	M	R
30	Purple7x08_24	Bat A/R	R	OS	R
59	DenieD	Bat A/R	R	F	R

Pure All Rounder (2)

#	Username	Player Type	Hand	Type	Arm
22	BLUEALLTHRU	Pure A/R	R	LS	R
80	sabso	Pure A/R	R	MF	R

Bowling All-Rounder (3)

#	Username	Player Type	Hand	Type	Arm
3	Test Tickle	Bowl A/R	R	LAS	L
70	thewizardmelon	Bowl A/R	L	F	L
81	KBLT	Bowl A/R	L	MF	R

 

[cats2rise]

cats2rise in your draft pool you have eth-dog and Jabba73 in the bowlers but player type as bowling A/R.

Which are they?

Bowlers - all fixed.

 

[cats2rise]

Draft Order Announced

The order of Monday 25th November's much anticipated Inaugural Draft has been announced.

The snake draft order mirrors the order that the teams made their formal bid to join the Sweet CA.

Compensation Picks:

0.01	Darkness Eternal
0.02	Western Stars
0.03	Darkness Eternal

Sweet CA Inaugral Draft

R1.P01	Qoalas QC
1.02	Western Stars
1.03	Keptin Mafia
1.04	Fulmina
1.05	West Gate Trolls
1.06	Darkness Eternal
2.07	Darkness Eternal
2.08	West Gate Trolls
2.09	Fulmina
2.10	Keptin Mafia
2.11	Western Stars
2.12	Qoalas QC

Player Swap Type Rules

Upon completion of the draft, each team will be allowed to make up to two player type banding changes with player consent up until the completion of Season 01.

Player Type Banding

1. Wicketkeeper
2. Pure Batter
3. Batting All-Rounder
4. Pure All-Rounder
5. Bowling All-Rounder
6. Pure Bowler

For example, a Batting All Rounder (Band 3) can use one of the teams player banding changes to become a Pure Batter (Band 2) or a Pure All Rounder (Band 5).

Upon completion of the draft, each team will be allowed to make bowling type changes with player consent up until the completion of Season 01.

Right Arm Bowler	Left Arm Bowler
Right Arm Fast	Left Arm Fast
Right Arm Medium Fast	Left Arm Medium Fast
Right Arm Medium	Left Arm Medium
Right Arm Leg Break	Left Arm Spin
Right Arm Off Spin

Wosh TheInjuryFactory HARPSichord BigChippa52 Chipmunk FootyGuy13 tgrs boncer34 akkaps

 

[boncer34]

**** yeah. I know what Richmond feels like.

 

[tgrs]

I demand a re-sim

 

[cats2rise]

WELCOME TO THE DRAFT

Welcome to the draft! Well, not the actual draft.. that commences at 8:00AM tomorrow - Monday 25th November.

Nevertheless, akkaps and I welcome you!

Our six captains have been preparing draft strategies for weeks, calling on some of the finest minds to assist.

You will find the draft order, player pool and official selection records in post 2 of this thread which is also threadmarked. Updates will be posted periodically.

Formal selections will be made by leaders of the clubs in draft order with the following:

Pick XX - Team Name - Player Number Player Name​

Any player who signs up to the Sweet CA after 8:00AM Monday 25 November will become a free agent.

 

[akkaps]

Aiming to update this spreadsheet on a constant basis.

 

[boncer34]

Pick 01 - Darkness Eternal - #8 croweater 41


Sweet Cricket Association Draft Profile: Croweater41


At the 2024 Sweet Cricket Association (SCA) Draft, Darkness Eternal made waves by selecting Croweater41, a flamboyant top-order batsman, with the coveted first overall pick. Known for his audacious stroke play, fiery temperament, and penchant for thriving in high-pressure scenarios, Croweater41 is already being hailed as the future of Darkness Eternal's batting lineup.


This is the meteoric rise of a cricketer who has inspired strong opinions from coaches, teammates, and opponents alike. From his unorthodox beginnings in suburban South Australia to the grand stage of the SCA, Croweater41 has left a trail of broken records and baffled bowlers in his wake.

Early Beginnings in the Backyard​

Born Jacob McPherson in Adelaide, Croweater41 grew up in a cricket-obsessed family. His father, Martin McPherson, remembers a boy who couldn’t stay away from his bat and tennis ball.

"He was relentless. Every afternoon, we’d have to drag him inside after hours of backyard cricket," Martin says. "His older brother would bowl quick bouncers at him, and Jacob would whack them over the fence, pretending to be Ricky Ponting. By the time he was 10, I had to reinforce the garden beds."

From those humble beginnings, Jacob earned his nickname—Croweater41—when he famously scored 41 not out in a junior intra-school match at age 8, carrying his team to an improbable victory.

Junior Cricket Sensation​

Croweater41’s talents soon caught the attention of Janet Jones, President of the Adelaide North Strikers Cricket Club, where he spent his formative years. Jones recalls being stunned by the youngster's raw talent when she first saw him bat.

"He was only 12, playing against 16-year-olds, and he made them look like amateurs," Jones says. "He had this fearless approach to batting; no bowler could intimidate him. His drives through cover and pull shots were already first-class quality at that age."

The young prodigy’s aggression wasn’t confined to batting. According to Jones, Croweater41 wasn’t afraid to make his presence felt in the field and in the dressing room.

"He wasn’t rude, but he was incredibly vocal," Jones adds with a chuckle. "You knew he was on the field, whether he was chirping the batsman or celebrating a wicket like it was the Ashes."

Teenage Years: A Steady Climb to Stardom​

As Croweater41 progressed through age groups, his reputation as a match-winner solidified. Under the tutelage of former South Australia batsman Dean Campbell, he transitioned from being a promising youngster to a standout star in the state’s under-19 competitions.


Campbell was particularly impressed with his protégé’s adaptability.

"The kid could walk out at 0 for 2 and stabilize the innings, or come in at 200 for 2 and accelerate like a freight train," Campbell says. "He played the situation better than some professional cricketers I’ve coached."

Croweater41’s defining performance as a teenager came in the final of the U19 National Championships, where he scored a blistering 157 off 120 balls, including 10 sixes, to lead South Australia to victory.

"That innings made me think, 'This boy isn’t just talented—he’s destined for something big,'" Campbell recalls. "It was like watching a combination of Kevin Pietersen and Adam Gilchrist in full flight."

A Fiery Competitor​

Croweater41’s temperament hasn’t always endeared him to everyone. During his stint in Adelaide grade cricket, he became infamous for his fiery attitude, which some critics interpreted as arrogance. His former club coach, Terry Rogers, believes that his competitiveness is both a strength and a challenge.

"He’s got a short fuse, no doubt about it," Rogers says. "He wants to win so badly that he sometimes pushes boundaries, whether that’s having a go at umpires or chirping at bowlers who get under his skin."

But Rogers insists that Croweater41’s passion is ultimately an asset.

"You don’t pick up a guy like him expecting him to be quiet and polite. You pick him because he’ll fight to the last ball. He’s the guy you want batting when the chips are down."

Darkness Eternal’s Visionary Pick​

When Darkness Eternal shocked the SCA world by taking Croweater41 with the first overall pick, many fans were intrigued but skeptical. Was he too volatile? Could he adapt to the professional game? But Boncer34, the enigmatic captain of Darkness Eternal, had no doubts.

"We’ve been watching him for years," Boncer34 said in the post-draft press conference. "He’s got the X-factor. Sure, there are risks with a player like Croweater, but his ability to take apart any attack in the world? That’s priceless. We’re backing him to win us games for the next decade."

Boncer34 also hinted at plans to refine the young star’s game.

"He’s raw, but that’s what excites us. We want him to keep that fearless edge while learning to channel it more constructively. I can’t wait to have him in our middle order this season."

The Road Ahead​

Croweater41 is stepping into the professional arena with massive expectations on his shoulders. He’ll need to adapt to a higher level of competition and fine-tune his temperament, but those close to him believe he’s ready for the challenge.

"I think he thrives on proving people wrong," says Martin McPherson. "Every time someone says he can’t do something, he goes out there and does it twice as well."

His junior club president, Janet Jones, believes his fearless mentality will serve him well in the SCA.

"Darkness Eternal fans are in for a treat. He’s going to light up the league with his batting."

And his former coach, Dean Campbell, has no doubts about his ability to succeed.

"Croweater41 doesn’t just want to play cricket; he wants to dominate it. If he carries that hunger into the SCA, the sky’s the limit."

As for Croweater41 himself, he’s ready to embrace the spotlight. In his first interview after being drafted, he summed up his ambitions with characteristic confidence.

"I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a kid. Darkness Eternal believed in me, and I’m going to repay that faith. Let’s bring home some silverware."

Final Thoughts​

Darkness Eternal’s bold decision to take Croweater41 with the No. 1 pick signals their intent to build a dynasty around young, fearless talent. While he may have his critics, there’s no denying Croweater41’s potential to become one of the most electrifying players in the league.


Whether he flourishes or falters will depend on his ability to channel his passion and adapt to the professional game, but one thing is certain—Croweater41 is a name that will keep fans and bowlers talking for years to come.

 

[croweater 41]

I am thrilled and a little worried about such an accurate ChatGPT recollection of my cricket life so far.

 

[boncer34]

I am thrilled and a little worried about such an accurate ChatGPT recollection of my cricket life so far.

Whats ChatGPT mate

 

[akkaps]

Can we please make sure we also tag the following captain/s to let them know they need to pick

BigChippa52 HARPSichord

 

[Tarkyn_24]

Pick 01 - Darkness Eternal - #8 croweater 41


Sweet Cricket Association Draft Profile: Croweater41


At the 2024 Sweet Cricket Association (SCA) Draft, Darkness Eternal made waves by selecting Croweater41, a flamboyant top-order batsman, with the coveted first overall pick. Known for his audacious stroke play, fiery temperament, and penchant for thriving in high-pressure scenarios, Croweater41 is already being hailed as the future of Darkness Eternal's batting lineup.


This is the meteoric rise of a cricketer who has inspired strong opinions from coaches, teammates, and opponents alike. From his unorthodox beginnings in suburban South Australia to the grand stage of the SCA, Croweater41 has left a trail of broken records and baffled bowlers in his wake.

Early Beginnings in the Backyard​

Born Jacob McPherson in Adelaide, Croweater41 grew up in a cricket-obsessed family. His father, Martin McPherson, remembers a boy who couldn’t stay away from his bat and tennis ball.




From those humble beginnings, Jacob earned his nickname—Croweater41—when he famously scored 41 not out in a junior intra-school match at age 8, carrying his team to an improbable victory.

Junior Cricket Sensation​

Croweater41’s talents soon caught the attention of Janet Jones, President of the Adelaide North Strikers Cricket Club, where he spent his formative years. Jones recalls being stunned by the youngster's raw talent when she first saw him bat.




The young prodigy’s aggression wasn’t confined to batting. According to Jones, Croweater41 wasn’t afraid to make his presence felt in the field and in the dressing room.

Teenage Years: A Steady Climb to Stardom​

As Croweater41 progressed through age groups, his reputation as a match-winner solidified. Under the tutelage of former South Australia batsman Dean Campbell, he transitioned from being a promising youngster to a standout star in the state’s under-19 competitions.


Campbell was particularly impressed with his protégé’s adaptability.




Croweater41’s defining performance as a teenager came in the final of the U19 National Championships, where he scored a blistering 157 off 120 balls, including 10 sixes, to lead South Australia to victory.

A Fiery Competitor​

Croweater41’s temperament hasn’t always endeared him to everyone. During his stint in Adelaide grade cricket, he became infamous for his fiery attitude, which some critics interpreted as arrogance. His former club coach, Terry Rogers, believes that his competitiveness is both a strength and a challenge.




But Rogers insists that Croweater41’s passion is ultimately an asset.

Darkness Eternal’s Visionary Pick​

When Darkness Eternal shocked the SCA world by taking Croweater41 with the first overall pick, many fans were intrigued but skeptical. Was he too volatile? Could he adapt to the professional game? But Boncer34, the enigmatic captain of Darkness Eternal, had no doubts.




Boncer34 also hinted at plans to refine the young star’s game.

The Road Ahead​

Croweater41 is stepping into the professional arena with massive expectations on his shoulders. He’ll need to adapt to a higher level of competition and fine-tune his temperament, but those close to him believe he’s ready for the challenge.




His junior club president, Janet Jones, believes his fearless mentality will serve him well in the SCA.




And his former coach, Dean Campbell, has no doubts about his ability to succeed.




As for Croweater41 himself, he’s ready to embrace the spotlight. In his first interview after being drafted, he summed up his ambitions with characteristic confidence.

Final Thoughts​

Darkness Eternal’s bold decision to take Croweater41 with the No. 1 pick signals their intent to build a dynasty around young, fearless talent. While he may have his critics, there’s no denying Croweater41’s potential to become one of the most electrifying players in the league.


Whether he flourishes or falters will depend on his ability to channel his passion and adapt to the professional game, but one thing is certain—Croweater41 is a name that will keep fans and bowlers talking for years to come.

Thank ****

 

[boncer34]

Thank ****

You're next.

 

[Tarkyn_24]

You're next.

I’m first choice or nothing mate.

 

[boncer34]

I’m first choice or nothing mate.

I haven't received confirmation your last ditch attempt at relevance has actually seen you in the draft pool. akkaps did it work?

 

[akkaps]

I haven't received confirmation your last ditch attempt at relevance has actually seen you in the draft pool. akkaps did it work?

No comment.

 

[Tarkyn_24]

I haven't received confirmation your last ditch attempt at relevance has actually seen you in the draft pool. akkaps did it work?

I rescinded it because I’ve decided to captain the seventh team.

 

[DenieD]

Is the draft over already?

 

[TheInjuryFactory]

So we're waiting on the Western Stars here are we?

 

[serial_thrilla]

Aiming to update this spreadsheet on a constant basis.

Hold up. When did I join Darkness Eternal???

And Tarkyn_24 is a Troll? Now that's less surprising.

 

[serial_thrilla]

Don't sad react me Tarkyn_24.

 

[FootyBot13]

Is the draft over already?

So we're waiting on the Western Stars here are we?

It appears that cats2rise and akkaps forgot that mobile phones are banned in Victorian schools so we probably won't see BigChippa52 or HARPSichord until 4pm.

 

[BigChippa52]

nah got called in for some work and ive been crook im here now