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Jo, Sorry to hear about our resignation. Having done a bit of work behind the scenes with you, I realised what good hands TBA SA was in. It's a real shame to see you go, although a pleasure to hear the good news about a little one on the way. There are a lot of people in our sport who just...

I had no intention of posting on here but feel that I can no longer stand idly by and let this debate continue without putting in some contribution. I expect to be howled down for my comments but please at least read them before yelling. I am about a 190 average bowler, not bad, not...

Some really great ideas in this post, it would be fantastic to see some of them come to fruition. I think that encouraging the characters would certainly increase ratings, just look at American Chopper. Imagine Mr B Davy in his freshly painted gold shoes doing a slide on the first day of...

You little beauties, unbelievable bowling in the toughest environment. Well done.

Great idea, Jase is a bot of an enigma to those of us who aren't deeply involved in bowling.

At least Rob we can pack down a pretty decent front row when bowling gets too hard. Congrats to Tony, another great effort. Cheers, beers and no banananananananas Des

Way to go Dion, you are an absolute star. The way you prepare yourself, your demeanour on and off the lanes and the contribution you give back to the sport are simply outstanding. Keep it up mate, we need more people like you everywhere in life (not just in bowling). Congratulations...

She's quick - Tash Billing is our winner and new quiz queen. Atticus is the lawyer in "To kill a Mocking bird" who showed amazing strength and integrity throughout the book. Well done Tash

Just for fun: The first correct answer wins a prize (not quite sure what yet). Can you guess why I used Atticus in the company name? Des Wragg Atticus Management Solutions

If it is not too late, Atticus Management Solutions will pay for one bowler to enter the tournament. Simmo, got anyone in mind who could use this support? Des Wragg

David, No backlash, just some concerns. If staff turnover has been so high, I wonder why? What is causing so much turnover, including three managers in the last three months? There is one common demoniator..... If this common denominator doesn't fix their problems, then the standard of the...

How about you have to bowl with your other hand for every imported drink, or backwards if you use their loos, or with your feet if you don't buy the balls from them. How about a minimum purchase of TBA memorabilia. For every $100 you spend, you are allowed to bowl one game. This is...

I have just started in two new leagues. In the first week, I bowled well in one and had a Barry Crocker in the other. The end result was that I had a 171 average in one league and a 222 in the other for a difference of 51 pins. It's only the first week, I know but it still looks silly and got...

Tony, Appreciate your comments and I understand the difficulty in the past. Jo and I have been talking today and will carry it further. Sponsors need to be looked after and in the past that hasn't been the case. I have some ideas about sponsoring that may benefit both State teams...

Jo, Put Atticus Management Pty Ltd down for sponsoring of one race. Des Wragg

One area that has not been covered in this interesting and well debated topic is sponsorship. A few years ago, I rounded up a dozen or so sponsors for the Rauchig team. What did they get for it? NOTHING, no recognition, no thankyous, no letter - NOTHING. No follow up meant they were not...

How about a complete change in tack. Try a documentary type film based on the inspirational stories found amongst the bowlers in the country. Belmo for sheer brilliance, the disabled bowlers who compete on the world stage, even just those who bowl to avoid lonelinss and gambling etc. I am...

Thanks mate, it is annual pleasure to read about the lunacy of our fellow man. For those that don't know, the Darwin awards celebrate Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Basically anyone who removes themselves from the human gene pool in a stupid manner can get an award. Normally this...

I think that morally the right decision was made but am astounded that the AFL has gotten away unscathed from this fiasco (some reporters are actually saying they have done very well and improved their standing in the community). Here are a few points to consider: 1. Freo 14 points up with...

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Tony, I know you didn't attack anyone personally, I was just pointing out some may feel when reading your post. I agree with you on making the system work for everyone, young or vintage. My main point is that bowling is at a cross roads in this state right now. We need everyone to be as...

Clearly there are a lot of passionate bowlers within SA. Passion can be used as a very positive motivating factor or as terribly negative factor. We have been blessed in SA with some of the most successful bowlers in Australias history. It must be difficult for those bowlers to see SA bowling...

The way it works is generally by adding some pins onto the score of a bowler. For example, if someone with an avergae of 120 is bolwing against a bowler with an average of 200, then the "120" bowler may get 80 pins handicap and the "200" bowler none. If the "120" bowler bowls a 130 game...

Hi George, Almost all leagues use a handicap system which is aimed at giving all bowlers a chance at winning. In every league, there are a range of bowlers from the very good to maybe not so. Don't worry abour your level, as all leagues have fun. What is the point of doing something if...

Congrats to Dion for getting his mug in today's paper (page 12) promoting safe driving. We have a great bunch of youngsters bowling in this state and Dion is showing this yet again. I hope everyone picks up on his positive message and let's all get home safely each time. Good on ya mate...