Sunday, February 05, 2006

Formal and Informal Retro Cricket Wear Options






We've had a bit of trouble posting these images, it's taken a couple of days. I don't think the server likes moustaches... but they are finally up...

Hope you can all find some inspiration in these retrospective photos...

We've decided that, due to excessive numbers at the party and the large number of eager cricket participants, priority will be given to those who are appropriately attired. This means if you want to be in the first round draft pick, get dressed up in your best vintage cricket gear and slap on the biggest fricken mo that fun fur from Spotlight can provide. Good Luck and may the man or woman who has the biggest open shirt, the loudest bling, and the most beer in their esky be person be picked first....

Friday, February 03, 2006

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE GRRCC



The Player’s Spirit of Red Rock Cricket

As Serious Cricketers and Honorable Members of the Greater Red Rock Cricket Club (GRRCC), we acknowledge and embrace the Spirit of Cricket and the Laws of our Game.

We play our Cricket hard but fair and accept all umpiring decisions as a mark of respect for our opponents, the umpires, ourselves and the Game.
However, in cases where you have been given a completely dud decision by the umpire, chucking of wobblies, throwing of tantrums and under breath cursing will be considered acceptable.

We view positive play, pressure, body language and other banter between opponents and ourselves as legitimate tactics and integral parts of the competitive nature of Cricket. We do not condone or engage in sledging or any other conduct that constitutes personal abuse.
However incases where the batsman , bowler or other players are really giving you the shits a verbal blast of the humorous type is considered part and parcel of the game. Abuse that does not receive laughter will not be tolerated.

It is acknowledged that we have a private life to lead but understand that our off field conduct has the potential to reflect either positively or adversely on us as individuals and also on the Game of Cricket.
However getting blind drunk at the bowlo, having a spew and passing out in the corner is considered natural behavior after a game of this magnitude.

We take pride in our sense of the importance of the team and acknowledge the importance of the team captain and our direct support staff. We value honesty and accept that each member of the team has a role to play in shaping and abiding by our shared standards and expectations.
However if the beer wenches are late with the Amber Nectar or the Captain is a dickhead or player is dragging their ass, they can expect the full wrath of the offended player to come down upon them.

We acknowledge that our opponents may hold different cultural values and beliefs from our own and value the diversity and richness that this adds to the game.
However if opposing team members are found to be drinking light beer or shandies, or start prancing around the field like a Pommie bastard, or are found to have had intimate relations with barnyard animals, or pronounce Africa like Efrica, feel free to cover them in lashings of scorn and ridicule until they hang their heads in shame.

We value our supporters and acknowledge those who support our opponents and the Game of Cricket.
However, those supporters who use the game time to gossip, chatter, catch up, socialize and compare hair do’s and children will not be tolerated. Supporters are expected to pay full attention to the game in it’s entirety, regardless of it’s six hour playing time.

Finally we value the contribution and sacrifices of our families that enable us to meet these expectations. This allows us to spend six hours sinking piss, talking shit, tossing balls, and having a Great Bloody Time.

GRRCC Code of Conduct

In addition to the Spirit of Cricket Agreement, the GRRCC is bound by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct. Traditionally, cricket requires "gentlemanly" conduct from all players.
Under the ICC regulations, players may be fined a percentage of the salary, banned for number of matches, or even banned for a number of years or life. Penalties will be at the discretion of the GRRCC Match Committee and handed down at the end of the days play.
The following are serious offences, carrying the highest penalties:
Gambling on matches, except in case where it’s a sure thing.
Failing to perform in a match in return for a benefit, such as money or goods, unless the offer is too good to refuse.
Abuse of equipment clothing, or any part of the ground. If you break my bat I’ll kill you.
Showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or by action. Even if he doesn’t know the rules.
Using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting. Nobody wants to hear your potty mouth.
Excessive appealing or crying. Build a bridge and Get Over It.
Aggressive pointing towards the pavilion by a member of the fielding side upon the dismissal of a batsman. Unless you are calling for another coldie.
Public criticism of a match related incident or match official. You lost because you sucked, it’s no one’s fault but your own.
Inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players during play. Unless he/she looks totally hot in uniform. Then go for it.
Aggressively charging towards an umpire while appealing and crying.. Cut out the crying and it’s totally acceptable.
Deliberate distraction or obstruction on the field. Unless you are a stark naked streaker.
Throwing the cricket ball at a player, umpire, official or child in a dangerous manner. Ben.
Threat of assault on an umpire or referee. Don’t just talk about it, do it.
Physical assault of another player, umpire, referee, official or spectator. Now we’re talking.
Any act of violence during play. Bring back the Biff!
Using language or gestures that seriously offends race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. Except when it involves Pommies.
Using the name of David Boon (aka Boonie) in vain
Any physical or verbal reference to the Great Under Arm Incident of 1981.