Tiger Bottomley
"Lord of the jungle"
After just returning from the SA Cup I have a couple of questions re the idea of this selection process
Firstly I would say not knowing to much about the Kegel machine and with an explanation from George I now see the advantages of using this machine but that being said.
1. If this is the best machine and the one used world wide for all FIQ patterns why dont we bowl on this all the time at every major event. I was under the understanding that all events needed to meet FIQ standard to be rated and surely the Kegel IS the FIQ standard
2. Please correct me if I've been mis informed that a Rep from Kegel will be setting the pattern. WHY? The machine is a computer which can be programmed from anywhere so why the expense of paying an overseas person? We can control a machine on Mars from earth but we cant control an oiling machine without someone standing over it?
3. Again tell me if this is wrong but I was told that each day at the AO the pattern will be different and if this is to be the case I would again ask why? What will be the pattern for mathplay and who would decide that? I understand that you have to be able to adjust etc, but you'll get your most consistent bowlers and not the ones that perform best on the pattern set at that FIQ. FIQ is a showpeace of the best and the best in any sport always get the opportunity to play on a surface to perpare for the main event. Surely each FIQ should be announced and at the same to the lane surface, oil, machine and pattern can be released allowing every country the opportunity to prepare their best talent ON THAT PATTERN for this showpeace event? All FIQ's I played were played on the same pattern from the start to the end of the event and unless this has changed, why is the need for Australia to play on different patterns
and finally 4. I have not seen on the advance entry form or on this post that it has been announced about the different pattern for each day? If this is the case shouldn't it be widely publicised allowing people who choose not to partake in the rolloff the opportunity to decide whether they wish to bowl on a different pattern each day or save their money and wait till they can go and bowl with the chance to practice on the tournament condition beforehand?
Oh and one more. What is the benefit to AMF given that there is no point in practising leading up to the event as no advantage can be gained if the pattern isnt put down till the day so no money from people the day before and will there be a spinner per bowler in each squad so equipment can be prepared in that 15 mins oh and will each group of 6 players be given a coach and manager who can handle the ball preperation while the bowlers continue to practice as these are all things available at FIQ except the spinners nad lastly will all balls be checked for legality as with FIQ prior to the commencement of the event? Surely if you want to replicate FIQ as best you can these all have to followed.
Firstly I would say not knowing to much about the Kegel machine and with an explanation from George I now see the advantages of using this machine but that being said.
1. If this is the best machine and the one used world wide for all FIQ patterns why dont we bowl on this all the time at every major event. I was under the understanding that all events needed to meet FIQ standard to be rated and surely the Kegel IS the FIQ standard
2. Please correct me if I've been mis informed that a Rep from Kegel will be setting the pattern. WHY? The machine is a computer which can be programmed from anywhere so why the expense of paying an overseas person? We can control a machine on Mars from earth but we cant control an oiling machine without someone standing over it?
3. Again tell me if this is wrong but I was told that each day at the AO the pattern will be different and if this is to be the case I would again ask why? What will be the pattern for mathplay and who would decide that? I understand that you have to be able to adjust etc, but you'll get your most consistent bowlers and not the ones that perform best on the pattern set at that FIQ. FIQ is a showpeace of the best and the best in any sport always get the opportunity to play on a surface to perpare for the main event. Surely each FIQ should be announced and at the same to the lane surface, oil, machine and pattern can be released allowing every country the opportunity to prepare their best talent ON THAT PATTERN for this showpeace event? All FIQ's I played were played on the same pattern from the start to the end of the event and unless this has changed, why is the need for Australia to play on different patterns
and finally 4. I have not seen on the advance entry form or on this post that it has been announced about the different pattern for each day? If this is the case shouldn't it be widely publicised allowing people who choose not to partake in the rolloff the opportunity to decide whether they wish to bowl on a different pattern each day or save their money and wait till they can go and bowl with the chance to practice on the tournament condition beforehand?
Oh and one more. What is the benefit to AMF given that there is no point in practising leading up to the event as no advantage can be gained if the pattern isnt put down till the day so no money from people the day before and will there be a spinner per bowler in each squad so equipment can be prepared in that 15 mins oh and will each group of 6 players be given a coach and manager who can handle the ball preperation while the bowlers continue to practice as these are all things available at FIQ except the spinners nad lastly will all balls be checked for legality as with FIQ prior to the commencement of the event? Surely if you want to replicate FIQ as best you can these all have to followed.
