Story The Cricketer 2009 (ABC)
- Thread starter MacWorld
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ABC announce promo date
The Cricketer 2009 premiers this feburary on ABC and tonight the world was told that on the 15th of feburary 2009 the first episode would be released. ABC plan to end the series in march and if successful another series may be created. The show is currently recording and still the producers are asking for more people to volunteer to be contestants on the show. If you would like to be in the show then sign up here.
The Cricketer 2009
Premieres 15/02/09
7/8c
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Jaztheman
Chairman of Selectors
Looking forward to this starting, Dean. Looking even more forward to winning the competition. 
Dr. Pepper
Chairman of Selectors
This is season 2 . Good stuff mate, looking good.
. Good stuff mate, looking good.
shefellover93
Club Cricketer
name: Kevin Galvin
Skill: all rounder
Bowl: Left hand fast-medium
Bat: Right hander
Other: Slip fielder but can go outfield
Skill: all rounder
Bowl: Left hand fast-medium
Bat: Right hander
Other: Slip fielder but can go outfield
Looking forward to this starting, Dean. Looking even more forward to winning the competition.
I really should remove dean from my AKA, Dean Moriaty was the alius of Ben Linus on the tv show Lost.
Season 2 mate, plus dont blame because you didnt win.
The song is the cricket song. Found it on youtube.
The Cricketer 2009
Episode 1
ABC
Welcome to the Cricketer 2009, This is the game show on ABC where 8 people try to prove they are the best for a contract with Guyana A team and a cash prize of ?100,000. Over 5,000 applicants tried out for a spot but only 8 people managed to convince the judges that they were worthy to win the prize. Lets meet the judges!
MacWorld- A presenter for Channel 5?s live cricket matches. This guy knows his cricket.
Mike Gatting- Former England captain, he led England to many wins so he definitely knows who is worth of a prize like this.
Andrew Caddick- Former England fast bowler, Andrew defiantly knows which of these guys to get out early
Lets meet the team:
Matt fb
Hayden Sumner
Zohaib Ikram
James Edmonds
Ben Smithshon
Vik Rocket
Doc Pepper
Kevin Galvin
LETS GET STARTED....
Ring Ring: Macworld will meet you at Hampshire Cricket ground. A car will meet you outside. Make sure you are prompt.
MacWorld: Good Morning, welcome to the cricketer 2009 this show requires skill and patience if you want to win. I am guessing all of you are here because you want to win. if you are not then you will be voted off this week. I would like everyone for the first task to write a 200 word essay (or more) on why they signed up for the show and why they should win. I also want a essay on a good rolemodel you look up to.
You must complete the task by Friday or you will be out, good luck!
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shefellover93
Club Cricketer
Why I Should Win
There are a number of reasons why I should win the Cricketer. The first is that I’m Irish, cricket isn’t a big sport over here, and if I win the Cricketer it would draw massive attention in the Emerald Isle, and so it would highlight the game of cricket in Ireland, helping it develop. After the amazing exploits of Ireland in the World Cup in the Caribbean during 2007 massive publicity was attained for the sport of cricket. Kids tried to emulate the breathtaking exploits of Trent Johnson, Boyd Rankin, Niall O’Brien amongst others and the summer of 2007 saw cricket thriving in these lands.
But since the game has become stagnant and numbers have dropped away in dribs and drabs. Dwindling attendances means wasted potential talent and the sport’s reputation has returned to it’s lowly position. The sport still remains the symbol of all things British, and therefore evil in the public eye. If I won the Cricketer 2009 it would re-awaken the country to the magic of cricket, and we’d see kids once again playing cricket on the street, in schools and most importantly with clubs. Hopefully I could be a good role model and the sport could return as mainstream in Ireland and that would mean more to me then any competition.
The second reason why I should win the Cricketer is because I’m an honest, hard working guy, and instead of waste my money gambling or pulling girls, I’d not only save it, I’d also invest it back into the sport of cricket in Ireland. I don’t need women or fast cars, I have a girlfriend that loves me and my Fiat Punto will do just fine, I just need to pay the bills and afford some improved equipment. I understand the merits of team in cricket. Sure, many of the game’s aspects rely on individual performances but by relying solely on individuals you are cutting the team’s head from its body. I understand the importance of every single one of the XI and I’ll make sure my decisions are for the benefit of the team, not just for myself.
As for the reason why I signed up in the first place? I think it’s a dynamic show and a fresh idea, it’s good to highlight cricket and I want to be a part of it. I think I can win if I give it my all, and hopefully the public will admire my work ethic.
There are a number of reasons why I should win the Cricketer. The first is that I’m Irish, cricket isn’t a big sport over here, and if I win the Cricketer it would draw massive attention in the Emerald Isle, and so it would highlight the game of cricket in Ireland, helping it develop. After the amazing exploits of Ireland in the World Cup in the Caribbean during 2007 massive publicity was attained for the sport of cricket. Kids tried to emulate the breathtaking exploits of Trent Johnson, Boyd Rankin, Niall O’Brien amongst others and the summer of 2007 saw cricket thriving in these lands.
But since the game has become stagnant and numbers have dropped away in dribs and drabs. Dwindling attendances means wasted potential talent and the sport’s reputation has returned to it’s lowly position. The sport still remains the symbol of all things British, and therefore evil in the public eye. If I won the Cricketer 2009 it would re-awaken the country to the magic of cricket, and we’d see kids once again playing cricket on the street, in schools and most importantly with clubs. Hopefully I could be a good role model and the sport could return as mainstream in Ireland and that would mean more to me then any competition.
The second reason why I should win the Cricketer is because I’m an honest, hard working guy, and instead of waste my money gambling or pulling girls, I’d not only save it, I’d also invest it back into the sport of cricket in Ireland. I don’t need women or fast cars, I have a girlfriend that loves me and my Fiat Punto will do just fine, I just need to pay the bills and afford some improved equipment. I understand the merits of team in cricket. Sure, many of the game’s aspects rely on individual performances but by relying solely on individuals you are cutting the team’s head from its body. I understand the importance of every single one of the XI and I’ll make sure my decisions are for the benefit of the team, not just for myself.
As for the reason why I signed up in the first place? I think it’s a dynamic show and a fresh idea, it’s good to highlight cricket and I want to be a part of it. I think I can win if I give it my all, and hopefully the public will admire my work ethic.
just_cricket
Associate Captain
WHY SHOULD I WIN?
I believe I should win the Cricketer 2009, as I have all the qualities needed to be a great cricketer on the mental front.
I know the game inside out, not only the history side of things, but also as a captain, I have explored a wide range of ideas to bring into the cricket I play in, so I know what works and what doesn?t. I think I have a good tactical brain, but also a good idea of how to get the best out of my teammates and colleagues. I have experience in coaching, from beginners of cricket to elite high performance cricketers. As well, I write about cricket for a friend?s magazine, so I have views on the game of cricket and know how to convey them to others.
Also, I believe I play cricket for the right reasons- to be part of a team that thrives on each others? successes, to be the best I can for myself and my team, and ultimately, to win. A big part of cricket is the relationships you build with teammates, but for me, there is little point playing competitively unless you strive to win. I always use the prospect of playing for my district and playing with its spirit to drive me on to score runs, take wickets, captain my team well, and to win.
As for why I signed up, I want to again do the best I can at something, be part of what I believe to be a great competition, and to be a bigger part of the Planet Cricket Community. Obviously, like all great games, there is also that incentive to win!
THE ROLE MODEL
Brett Lee is a great cricketer and role model. I do not generally admire Aussies, but he truly shows great love and enthusiasm for the game. He is always there to take wickets for his team, to do well for his fellow players. He almost always is found on the field with a smile on his face, and characterizes what a player of cricket should be like- one who plays for enjoyment, passion and motivation to do well for his teammates. Although not a particularly modest man, he always looks thrilled to do well, as though he can?t believe it is happening to him. This attitude is uncommon from the Australians, whose body language tends to suggest that they expect to do well and if they don?t, it is because they had a bad day, rather than acknowledging their opponents skill. Lee always respects the players he plays against, and is a great person for anyone in the world to look up to, as a man, not just as a cricketer.
I believe I should win the Cricketer 2009, as I have all the qualities needed to be a great cricketer on the mental front.
I know the game inside out, not only the history side of things, but also as a captain, I have explored a wide range of ideas to bring into the cricket I play in, so I know what works and what doesn?t. I think I have a good tactical brain, but also a good idea of how to get the best out of my teammates and colleagues. I have experience in coaching, from beginners of cricket to elite high performance cricketers. As well, I write about cricket for a friend?s magazine, so I have views on the game of cricket and know how to convey them to others.
Also, I believe I play cricket for the right reasons- to be part of a team that thrives on each others? successes, to be the best I can for myself and my team, and ultimately, to win. A big part of cricket is the relationships you build with teammates, but for me, there is little point playing competitively unless you strive to win. I always use the prospect of playing for my district and playing with its spirit to drive me on to score runs, take wickets, captain my team well, and to win.
As for why I signed up, I want to again do the best I can at something, be part of what I believe to be a great competition, and to be a bigger part of the Planet Cricket Community. Obviously, like all great games, there is also that incentive to win!
THE ROLE MODEL
Brett Lee is a great cricketer and role model. I do not generally admire Aussies, but he truly shows great love and enthusiasm for the game. He is always there to take wickets for his team, to do well for his fellow players. He almost always is found on the field with a smile on his face, and characterizes what a player of cricket should be like- one who plays for enjoyment, passion and motivation to do well for his teammates. Although not a particularly modest man, he always looks thrilled to do well, as though he can?t believe it is happening to him. This attitude is uncommon from the Australians, whose body language tends to suggest that they expect to do well and if they don?t, it is because they had a bad day, rather than acknowledging their opponents skill. Lee always respects the players he plays against, and is a great person for anyone in the world to look up to, as a man, not just as a cricketer.
The reason i should be the winner of this, is because well im from Australia/Victoria, and we always win things. I think it's just in my nature to win something like this, and all signs lead to me winning. I mean first of all, i'm good looking, i know how to play the game, and it's always been a big part of my life. To be honest i am a bigger supporter of AFL football, but cricket isn't so bad. I wouldn't be dissapointed if i loose this contest (guess i am being honest their, which is something you guys would be looking for)...
I am a pretty good batsmen and all, but my bowling is craphouse. I only figured that out the other day haha.
Not to sure why you guys would pick me, but i ain't a shy bloke, can always have a good conversations with, and would make a huge difference in this competition if i did advance or go through to win the whole thing.
Thankyou
I am a pretty good batsmen and all, but my bowling is craphouse. I only figured that out the other day haha.
Not to sure why you guys would pick me, but i ain't a shy bloke, can always have a good conversations with, and would make a huge difference in this competition if i did advance or go through to win the whole thing.
Thankyou
mattfb
Chairman of Selectors
Why I should win
I think I should win because I'm an Aussie, and we are having a bad patch so we need to get back to our winning ways. But firstly, I'm a New South Welshman. Now everyone knows NSW is the greatest state in the earth. We have a million players play for Australia, because we are great. I have great taste in players from a variety of countries: Michael Clarke, Dale Steyn, AB Devilliers etc so I am very multi-cultural, something needed in the cricketer. I play guitar and am a huge Rugby League fan so I can persuade everyone that looks up to me to think AFL sucks which is a bonus. I will convince everyone Michael Clarke is the greatest batsmen in the world, and will lead the group that will make match fixing legal only if it is in Michael Clarke or Dale Steyns best interest. I'm alright at ICC, just really bad with Zimbabwe... Not my fault though, freaking middle order sucks eggs. I am awesome in chasing large totals at Worcestershire which is the most important thing for the cricketer. ICC is a major cricket game and if you suck at it then theres no point even trying out for this. Whats that? We are meant to be good at real cricket!??!
Role Model
I think Michael Clarke is a good role model, because firstly he is Aussie but more importantly he is a New South Welshman. We can all learn a thing or two from NSW people, because we are awesome. He has a slazenger bat with is cool, because I have one. He has a good range of strokes and a killer cover drive. He is great against the spinners too. If you hung out with him for a week you can learn a lot. He has a hot girlfriend and that inspires everyone. So that makes him a good role model, because we can all look up to him and try and achieve the same things he has, on and off the field. He has a good car and awesome fashion sense, and can really help those fashionably challenged, whilst at the same time teaching them to play a good knock... on and off the field. By now you should have a hot girlfriend, so knowing how to play a good knock is important.
I think I should win because I'm an Aussie, and we are having a bad patch so we need to get back to our winning ways. But firstly, I'm a New South Welshman. Now everyone knows NSW is the greatest state in the earth. We have a million players play for Australia, because we are great. I have great taste in players from a variety of countries: Michael Clarke, Dale Steyn, AB Devilliers etc so I am very multi-cultural, something needed in the cricketer. I play guitar and am a huge Rugby League fan so I can persuade everyone that looks up to me to think AFL sucks which is a bonus. I will convince everyone Michael Clarke is the greatest batsmen in the world, and will lead the group that will make match fixing legal only if it is in Michael Clarke or Dale Steyns best interest. I'm alright at ICC, just really bad with Zimbabwe... Not my fault though, freaking middle order sucks eggs. I am awesome in chasing large totals at Worcestershire which is the most important thing for the cricketer. ICC is a major cricket game and if you suck at it then theres no point even trying out for this. Whats that? We are meant to be good at real cricket!??!
Role Model
I think Michael Clarke is a good role model, because firstly he is Aussie but more importantly he is a New South Welshman. We can all learn a thing or two from NSW people, because we are awesome. He has a slazenger bat with is cool, because I have one. He has a good range of strokes and a killer cover drive. He is great against the spinners too. If you hung out with him for a week you can learn a lot. He has a hot girlfriend and that inspires everyone. So that makes him a good role model, because we can all look up to him and try and achieve the same things he has, on and off the field. He has a good car and awesome fashion sense, and can really help those fashionably challenged, whilst at the same time teaching them to play a good knock... on and off the field. By now you should have a hot girlfriend, so knowing how to play a good knock is important.
Zohaib
Club Cricketer
Why I Should Win
I think i should win because im a South African , and we having the time of our lifes winning. I should be Cricketer 2009 because i know the history of cricket and I am a good cricketer who knows how to play all the strokes and I am useful with the ball bowling fast outswingers , I am one of the best fielders in my school. Im from Durban who produced alot of good cricketers like Hashim Amla , Shaun Pollock etc im going to be a cricketer when i grown up and hopefully play for South Africa like them. My hobbie is cricket , soccer , tennis and alot more i am very sporty. My favourite batsman is AB Devilliers as he is one of the most consistent batsmans nowadays scoring runs against all countries including Australia. My favourite bowler is Dale Steyn i think is going to be one of the best fast bowlers. I play cricket 2005 on my playstation i think its to easy , Iv scored 1000 runs in a ODI match. Im determind i dont like quitting. If i lose i'll accept it. Im a very friendly person and a little shy . I would like to advance to the next round or even better win it.
Role Model
I think Makhaya Ntini is a good role model because he takes wickets and he has won matches for South Africa. Ntini is one of the fittest players playing cricket and he 31 turning 32. Ntini's best bowling figures is 7/37 in tests and 6/22 in ODI's best by any South African , he's got 378 wickets in test and 265 wickets in ODI's. Ntini supports his family , for example Ntini had to miss the 5th ODI against Australia to come down to South Africa because his wife had a car accident. Ntini always has a smile on his face , if he has a bad day he will still have a smile on his face and even when gets out for duck he stills smiles thats what crickets about enjoyment , passion and determination. Ntini has respect for his opposition and teammates. He has the characteristics to be everyones role model. Thats why i think Makhaya Ntini is a good role model and good cricketer.
I think i should win because im a South African , and we having the time of our lifes winning. I should be Cricketer 2009 because i know the history of cricket and I am a good cricketer who knows how to play all the strokes and I am useful with the ball bowling fast outswingers , I am one of the best fielders in my school. Im from Durban who produced alot of good cricketers like Hashim Amla , Shaun Pollock etc im going to be a cricketer when i grown up and hopefully play for South Africa like them. My hobbie is cricket , soccer , tennis and alot more i am very sporty. My favourite batsman is AB Devilliers as he is one of the most consistent batsmans nowadays scoring runs against all countries including Australia. My favourite bowler is Dale Steyn i think is going to be one of the best fast bowlers. I play cricket 2005 on my playstation i think its to easy , Iv scored 1000 runs in a ODI match. Im determind i dont like quitting. If i lose i'll accept it. Im a very friendly person and a little shy . I would like to advance to the next round or even better win it.
Role Model
I think Makhaya Ntini is a good role model because he takes wickets and he has won matches for South Africa. Ntini is one of the fittest players playing cricket and he 31 turning 32. Ntini's best bowling figures is 7/37 in tests and 6/22 in ODI's best by any South African , he's got 378 wickets in test and 265 wickets in ODI's. Ntini supports his family , for example Ntini had to miss the 5th ODI against Australia to come down to South Africa because his wife had a car accident. Ntini always has a smile on his face , if he has a bad day he will still have a smile on his face and even when gets out for duck he stills smiles thats what crickets about enjoyment , passion and determination. Ntini has respect for his opposition and teammates. He has the characteristics to be everyones role model. Thats why i think Makhaya Ntini is a good role model and good cricketer.
