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Law 43 December, 2016 Law 43 December, 2016 The Aboriginal cricket team which toured Victoria and New South Wales in 1866-67. (LR): King Cole, Jim Jallachmurrimin, Tarboe (or Tiger), Peter, Tom Wills (capt), Red Cap, Harry Rose (or Mosquito), Johnny Mullagh, Bullocky, Cuzens, Dick-a-Dick. (See Editorial on page 3 and Article on page 7.) In This Issue: From the Editor …And the Vice-President From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager ICC to Probe Use of ‘Lollied’ Saliva on Ball When Cricket was Relief from Indigenous Misery Thoughts from the Matador Cup Planning for the 2017 Crockett Shield – The Mission Continues Macca’s Book Review On-field Confrontation Leads to Lengthy Bans VCAUSA Calendar VCA Umpires’ & Scorers’ Association Newsletter Vol. 23 No. 4, 2016-2017 season Page 1 Law 43 Magazine of the Victorian Cricket Association Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association Incorporated. Cricket Victoria (CV) is acknowledged for the printing of hard copies as well as the electronic distribution to the CV Panel Members. CONTENTS From the Editor..……………………………………………… 3 …. And the Vice-President – Vice-Presidential Musings... 4 From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager………………….. 5 ICC to Probe Use of ‘Lollied’ Saliva on Ball……….………. 6 When Cricket was a Relief from Indigenous Misery……… 7 What would be Your Decision?.....……………...……….…. 8 Thoughts on the Matador Cup……………………………….9 Recent Significant Milestones…………………………........ 10 Planning for the 2017 Crockett Shield – The Mission Continues…………..11 Macca’s Book Review……………………………………….. 13 On-field Confrontation Leads to Lengthy Bans…………….14 VCAUSA Theatre Night……………………………….…….. 15 VCAUSA Calendar……………………………………………16 VCAUSA COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT PRESIDENT: ALAN MCCARTHY IMMEDIATE PP & VICE-PRESIDENT: GERRY SCHEMBRI SECRETARY: DAN BOMFORD TREASURER: TREVOR FINLAYSON COMMITTEE MEMBERS: JOHN COLLINS, LUKE EDWARDS, JOHN RICHARDS, GLENN SCHACHE, ROB STURGEON & TONY VENTURA OTHER OFFICE HOLDERS AND CO-ORDINATORS BADGES & ACCESSORIES: GLENN CUMMING LAW 43 EDITOR: TREVOR FINLAYSON SOCIAL ORGANISER: GERRY SCHEMBRI HISTORIAN: BILL ELLEMOR MISCELLANEOUS APPOINTMENTS: DARRELL HOLT CURRENT LIFE MEMBERS J.R. Collins (1976) W.H. Howieson (1979) K. Allday (1980) G.M. Thies (1981) D.N. Bomford (1989) C. Andrews (1990) R.C. Bailhache (1994) D.W. Holt (1995) N.J. Grant (1997) D.L. Byrne (2000) R.F. Francione (2001) L.J. King (2002) W.R. Ellemor (2003) P. Hooper (2005) A.L. Eldridge (2006) J.L. Collins (2010) J.A. Howard (2011) P.J. Shanahan (2016) CORRESPONDENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS: ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE SECRETARY DAN BOMFORD, PO BOX 2692, MOUNT WAVERLEY 3149 VCAUSA WEBSITE: http://vcausa.vic.cricket.com.au Volume 23 Number 4 2016-2017 Page 2 FROM THE EDITOR It is again the turn of Vice-President to bring you the “Musings” and he has taken the opportunity to remind you of the various VCAUSA items for your diary, during the coming months. As usual, the column “From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager” is most thought provoking, and his brief critique of James Kerr’s Legacy, What the All Blacks can teach us about the business of life, could be equally applied to aspects of cricket umpiring. Given that the Boxing Day Test will be dedicated to the memory of Australia’s first Aboriginal Cricketers, as has been announced by Cricket Australia recently, it seemed most appropriate to publish an article by “The Age” sports writer, Tony Wright, and I am most grateful to Tony for permission to publish his article in this issue. Thanks are due to Phil Gillespie for his article on the Matador Cup in which Phil has shared some of his experiences during that one-day, interstate carnival. Readers will note the continuing column, “Planning for the 2017 Crockett Shield – The Mission Continues,” and this issue features a report (thanks to Alan McCarthy) on the recent Practice Cricket Match against the Australian Cricket Society. In Macca’s Book Review for this month, which I am sure you will enjoy reading, Alan has given you his thoughts on a non-cricket book, Beyond Band of Brothers, from which, according to Alan’s review, you will learn the 10 principles for success as a leader. Speaking of “non-cricket books”, I should be very pleased to publish book reviews from any other “Law 43” reader, as part of “Macca’s” ongoing column. I cannot believe that “Law 43”, the Newspapers and that little “blue book”, are the only pieces of literature which you read each month. So why not put “pen to paper” or “fingers to the keyboard” and share your thoughts on a book you are reading or have read recently? I hope you will find the two items from “Playing the Game” of some interest, namely, ICC to Probe Use of ‘Lollied’ Saliva on Ball and On-field Confrontation Leads to Lengthy Bans, of some topical interest. In the previous issue, you were offered a Crossword which I had received from John Collins and for which I suggested that the answers would be provided in this issue. In response to a couple of requests I have received from readers who are still “researching” the clues, I am happy to delay releasing the answers until the next issue. And speaking of the next issue, given that there will be no CV Training and Development Night in January, 2017, it has been agreed that the next issue will be published just prior to the February T & D, details of which, according to a most reliable information source, will be advised to all CV Panel Members when they are known. Meanwhile, may I wish all readers and their families a pleasant festive season. Trevor Finlayson ----------------------------------------------------- Volume 23 Number 4 2016-2017 Page 3 … AND THE VICE-PRESIDENT – VICE-PRESIDENTIAL MUSINGS Your committee of management is very aware of the need to listen to members and to take on board any worthwhile suggestion as to how our association can provide better value to members. Last year we received a request to purchase off-field spray jackets that members could wear to matches and other events. After consultation with Richard Patterson, the committee recently agreed to purchase a number of VCAUSA embroidered jackets on a member order basis. These are now available to those who have ordered them and should any other members wish to order one, please notify the Secretary. Also, see the advertisement on Pge 15 of this issue. If any member has any other suggestion or idea we would be very pleased to hear from you. Also a reminder that the Association meets twice yearly with Richard as part of our advocacy role with Cricket Victoria and as a means of providing a collective voice on behalf of our umpire and scorer members. I should like to encourage all members to consider attending the various social events organised by the VCAUSA over the coming weeks and months. These include: Thai restaurant night on Thursday, 19th January, 2017 Umpires’ & Scorers’ table at the MUCC Business Breakfast on Friday, 17th February, 2017 Social Cricket Match v Mt Waverley Vets on Sunday, 5th March, 2017 Easter Exchange in Adelaide 14th to 17th April, 2017 VCAUSA Annual Dinner and Presentation Night on Friday, 19th May, 2017 Theatre Night, “My Fair Lady” on Wednesday, 21st June, 2017 Easter in Adelaide offers those attending a unique and enjoyable experience as well as the opportunity to meet like-minded people and have a holiday at the same time. Shortly, the Association will be sending out full details of costs and activities so if you are thinking about attending Easter, get your expression of interest in now. From someone who regularly officiates in January Pathways matches, I can only encourage those of you considering taking some time off work to do so. These matches offer you the opportunity to stand with senior and experienced colleagues in a more relaxed setting and most matches are played on main ovals. Finally, on behalf of the VCAUSA Committee of Management, I should like to wish all readers and their families a happy and safe festive season with best wishes for the New Year. Gerry Schembri ----------------------------------------------------------- Volume 23 Number 4 2016-2017 Page 4 FROM THE DESK OF THE UMPIRING MANAGER Welcome to this month’s “From the Desk of the Umpiring Manager.” It is half way through the season with men’s T20’s finished and only one 50-over game remaining. Four two-day matches will remain after Christmas. How quickly does a season go? We have collectively been involved in over 200 days of cricket which have included CV, AGS, Cricket Southern Bayside (CSB) and underage matches. I should like to thank all those who have made themselves available to officiate on both Saturdays and Sundays. It is greatly appreciated and it certainly makes both Alan’s and my job easier. Special mention goes to Jeff Diamond-Smith who has “volunteered” on a regular basis to umpire with CSB and has assisted with the training of new umpires to that group. In regards to Premier Cricket we have had 100% coverage of all games for the first half of the season. This time last year I mentioned that the on-line accreditation program had approx. 200 participants complete the Community Officiating Program (Level 1) and some 20 complete Representative Officiating. Many of the Community Officiating participants have been forwarded to several umpiring associations within Melbourne for them to begin their umpiring careers. This year alone (since April 2016) there have been 503 participants complete the on-line Community Accreditation and some 127 have attended face-to-face training sessions with myself. Darrell Holt and Bill Sheahan have also conducted face-to-face meetings with their umpiring groups. Along with other umpiring groups who have completed this training, there have been 246 participants having their accreditation status amended to Community Official.
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