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25.01.2022 We have grown the Cricket Bat Willow; Now we need to train Bat Makers. All on line and just $3750 *** Register at www.callencricket.com.au
24.01.2022 It is with terrible sadness, the Hawks Cricket Club have today lost one of our own. We wish to send our condolences to Marilyn, Loren, Narelle, Tamela & the en...tire Smith family on the passing of Gary. Gary was a former player in both A and B grade. Gary played 58 A grade games for the club, scoring 828 runs with a high score of 57 not out. He took 6 wickets and 25 catches. In the B grade, Gary played 49 games, scored 1357 runs @ 33.93 and took 18 wickets @ 14.78. He also took 25 catches. He was also named as the B grade opening batsman in our team of the era in our 30th year. A fantastic clubman, (and club poet!), and cricket tragic, Smithy will be sorely missed by all who knew him. RIP Gary
23.01.2022 WANTED - YOU! Male and female cricketers wanted. FIFO workers and families welcomed. All experiences welcomed... Reigning A grade premiers The oldest social t20 competition in Australia Some of the best facilities in the south west One of the best grounds in the state A bunch of the best blokes going around Awesome supporters and sponsors In the middle of wine and beer! Why not! Regos open now! - https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details
21.01.2022 WA has the fastest growth rate of Girls and Ladies cricket in Australia! Ladies if you've thought about taking up cricket, now is the time to let us know ready ...for the 2020/21 season. Register your interest through your club or send a PM to this page and we will put you in touch with your local club. See more
18.01.2022 Grade 2 bat marked and shaping has begun
11.01.2022 The Evolution of Cricket Bats: The difference between bats in the 20's and 30's and in more recent times. One of the most frequent questions asked by people in...terested in cricket bat history is how bats have evolved since Bradman's era. This usually leads to the practical implications of the changes in bats - how the style of batting has changed as the bats have changed. Bats used by Sir Donald Bradman & Sir Jack Hobbs were much lighter than those used by most contemporary internationals. The weight was in the region of 2lbs2ozs - 2lbs4ozs. The shape constituted a very slim profile with thin edges - no more than 1/2 an inch thick. The meat of the bat was also much higher up the blade to get the feather light balance desired in this era. Having the meat of the bat much higher meant the toe was often very thin as well. The handle was also narrow and round, which helps the batsman with smaller hands. The length of the bat would have also been a bit shorter than a standard short handle - a super short handle by today's standards. Bats used by International cricketers today are much heavier. A classic example is the bat used by Aravinda De Silva. His bats weighed in the region of 3lbs and have a longer blade with a very short handle. Many wonder how he could use such a long and heavy bat when he is not a tall man. De Silva has incredibly strong forearms and wrists, which allows him to use such a heavy bat with ease. Sachin Tendulkar is another batsman who has a bat that is 3lbs+ in weight. Tendulkar's bats are standard short handle size and have a very large profile with extremely thick edges. This shape can only be achieved with a bat that weighs over 3lbs. Tendulkar can cope with this weight due to his strong and powerful build. Players that use the heavier weights are powerful hitters of the ball. Another name that springs to mind is Lance Klusener. Klusener goes after the ball and tries to hit it as hard. Consequently when he makes contact the ball flies a long way. On the other end of the scale there is Steve Waugh - he uses a bat that is a standard short handle and weighs in at about 2lbs8ozs. He is a player that is very disciplined in his style of play and does not need the hitting power of the larger and heavier bat. Justin Langer uses a bat closest to that of Sir Don Bradman. Langer's bats were in the region of 2lbs5ozs. Many cricketers playing high level cricket today would choose to use a bat of larger mass purely to make the ball travel further when hit. Those who use lighter bats generally deflect the ball or stroke it, rather than hit it hard. It is not uncommon for a player to have a selection of light bats for test matches and a couple of heavier and chunkier ones for one dayers. How the Bat Weight Influences Playing Styles As bats have evolved the playing styles have also evolved. A heavier bat has a slower bat speed reducing the range of shots that can be played, while a lighter bat does not hit the ball as far. Modern viewers often comment that Bradman had the full range of shots, but it was his ability to deflect the ball that was really impressive. While it is unfair to attribute this ability entirely to his bat, the lighter bat meant faster bat speed, and a wider range of shots - especially the subtle shots that few batsmen seem to have these days. Batsmen in Bradman's era were in no real rush to score, so hitting the ball a long way was not considered as meritorious as in today's one day rapid scoring environment. Deflections, timing and sound technique was crucial with such light bats. The advantage of the light bat was the bat speed was considerably faster than the bat speed seen today. As well as making subtle deflections easier to make, the faster bat speed made shots like the hook easier to play, as well as adjusting misjudged shots as they were being made. The modern player with the heavier bat hits the ball further and harder than his predecessor. The extra weight in the bat gives it a bigger middle so the ball will travel further. This is an advantage when trying to hit the ball to or over the boundary, but does not permit the fast bat speed that is required to consistently deflect the ball as effectively as batsmen in Bradman's era did. It also means shots that require great bat speed, like the hook, are not used as often as they were in previous years. Something less certain is the effect the heavier modern bat has in playing spinners. While a combination of factors keeps many modern batsmen anchored on the crease, the heavier bat and slower bat speed prevent adjusting a misjudged shot. For those who are interested in the practical implications of a lighter bat, try using one in the nets and see if you can make any additional shots. Note 1: The 'dead weight' of the bat is not necessarily a good reflection of the bats 'pick up' or 'playing weight'. A 3lb bat that is well made and well balanced can pick up better (feel lighter) than a 2 lb 12 oz bat that is poorly made with bad balance. Note 2: If you use a lighter bat it is not sensible to try to hit the ball too hard as it reduces the life of the bat. This applies to bats that are in the region of 2lbs5-6ozs. In bats this light there is not enough wood in the bat to consistently and repeatedly hit the ball hard. The bats in this weight range are often very skinny in profile and so do not have the composition to withstand the shock of trying to hit the cover off the ball. If you have a light bat and hit the ball rather than time or stroke it, expect your bat to last a season but not much more. James Laver Bat Maker - Laver & Wood
11.01.2022 List of Cricketers who Need to Tidy Their Cricket Bags 1. Michael 2. Jacob... 3. Dale 4. The Captain of the Women’s Team 5. Sarah 6. The Leg Spinner 7. Chris 8. The One who Fields at 1st Slip 9. Jarred 10. The Plumber...untidy buggers. 11. Peter 12. Lachlan
10.01.2022 HUGE NEWS AT THE NEST!!!! This year the Hawks are excited to be including junior cricket in its ranks. Junior cricketers from Margaret River and Southern distri...cts are welcomed to register now. We cater for all age groups and experience levels, boys and girls. "Come and Try" days will be announced very shortly. Your friendly coaches from last year will be back, and with the support of the senior Hawks club, this season will be like no other! The season is almost here, with only 6 weeks before the first game, so sign up as soon as possible. Enquiries to Shane Joyce Registrations are now open at https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details
09.01.2022 Finished product of a weight reduction and refurb
08.01.2022 Had some fun yesterday crafting a 1985 retro Callen complete with its hollowed centre. I am taking bids starting at $275. The highest bid at the end of the day wins...
08.01.2022 Trained by Ian Callen from Callen Cricket
06.01.2022 Dean Jones has passed away at the age of 59. RIP to a man who left an indelible mark on cricket worldwide
03.01.2022 Re-handle and refurb of a Kookaburra Surge, new Bubble stickers to make it stand out
