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Another flawed argument. Australia A is a stepping stone into the Australian Team. Many players have gone on to represent Australia after an outing in the Australia A team. It is effectively a practice squad for the National Team. WDV Isn't! For your argument to have any validity, Australia A...

It was only a guess, not an exact figure. It's probably more like 98 percent but I have no proof to back me up so I aimed low. There have probably been a couple of special exemptions granted over the years due to overseas commitments or extreme circumstances but predominantly, most if not all...

Oh Goody, now we have 3 threads going on essentially the same subject. Maybe you can have an individual thread for each of the splinter groups that's going to form. :cool: Your argument is flawed. This would only hold sway if we were talking about a handicap/restricted Australian Team. It is...

If you don't know, then it probably doesn't really concern you! Jan

The DeVeer Trophy was a great idea at the time of implementation but it just didn't work. I remember back when I went straight from juniors to seniors and it was a really tough transition and one that made a lot of people quit. I wish Youth had've been around in my day. It was a good idea to try...

I have a question for you all. What is up with giving way to 2 or more lanes either side during tournaments? What's wrong with 1 lane courtesy? Are all of you so easily distracted that you can't bowl unless there is no movement within 30 feet of you? When I bowled in PBA events, they had...

Actually I have. I was bowling against him when he ripped his shirt off down in Tassie. (And just for the record, he should never do that again He might frighten the children) :-) Seriously though, I didn't say he didn't have a passion for it, I just said that I find him horrible to watch. I've...

Hello to our US contributor. Amletto was a great bowler, but he was pretty clueless if someone wasn't sitting behind him telling him which ball to use and where to throw it. Lots of talent, No bowling sense. Same deal with "Mr 900" Jeremy Sonnenfeld. I guess my idea of an idol were people...

A lot to choose from. When I was growing up definitely Marshall Holman and Mark Roth. Junior idols were Shane Woods and Kevin Richardson and later on Warren Stewart. Later on the local scene, lots of greats over the years, but the only one I would ever get mesmerised watching was...

Eric Jang I think. No idea who the other bloke is though! :-)

I've heard that QBN will be making some changes. Any changes they make, will surely be for the better. I'll reserve judgement on how much better until it's all completed. I'm glad they are finally doing something out there and I wish Goochy all the best with his plans. No worries Jeff, even...

Colin, First weekend of December is still Brunswick, and second weekend is Brunswick Youth. Why don't they make it Mid-November? Or June or any other weekend that doesn't clash with a Nationally Ranked and/or local tournament. It can't be that hard to figure out a date, surely. Then again...

OK, thanks for that Jeff. well, call me old fashioned, but even if that is the case, then I think a nationally ranked event takes precedence over local championships. QBN should look to move to another date that doesn't clash with Brunswick if they want any of the Open bowlers in the area to...

Interesting poll Porto. As one of the "offenders" from Hobart, I have pretty strong views on this subject. Everyone is different and have varying comfort levels. Personally, I feel the heat once it gets over 16 degrees. I know I'm a bit of a polar bear in that sense and I don't expect...

It's not really surprising that the attendance is down when you choose to hold this event at the same time as a Nationally ranked tournament at Tuggeranong. Even Chris is going to bowl Brunswick this year. Maybe with a bit of better planning next year to eliminate the scheduling conflicts, some...

Well it doesn't really count for anything. He is left handed afterall. Only worth about a 240 by our standards. :cool: Ok, OK, good game Matty! Keep that form going for the weekend!!! Cheers Jan

That depends on when your local association schedules it. I wouldn't hold your breath on there being a De Veer tournament next year though. :cool:

Well, my gut tells me that it will be a lefty that wins, so George, Andrew Mc, Matty Francis have got to be a show but it's hard to pick past Belmo if he gets lined up. I'm going for Belmo 223.5 average. Cheers Jan

Well Done Mike, Glad I was there to see it! I still reckon you bowled one 1000 years ago!!! Cheers Jan