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Doubles Pairings
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| Golden |
Posted on 11-08-2008 04:01
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I've had this conversation with someone (to protect his anonymity we'll call him Steve Field) a couple of times now and we have decided to agree to disagree on the matter but it's now time to hear your thoughts:
Should two people from different teams be allowed to pair up in the league doubles competiton?
Answers on a postcard . .
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| Lils |
Posted on 11-08-2008 04:02
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Yes. |
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| Lils |
Posted on 11-08-2008 04:09
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Apparently, I've given the wrong answer. My husband says 'That's bollocks' and refuses to elaborate. . . 
Why shouldn't you be able to choose your partner? You could have a good mate playing for another team that you'd want to play alongside.
I don't see a negative side to allowing players the opportunity to partnering whoever they wish. |
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| Golden |
Posted on 11-08-2008 04:14
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It's one of the perks that come with playing for a decent team . .
. . not only that but it would then have all manner of people begging to play with the good players resulting in having to hold trials and all sorts!
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| Lils |
Posted on 11-08-2008 04:18
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Trials . . You cock!
Do you hold trials within your team to see who goes with who? No. You simply decide or ask amongst your team if anyone wants to partner you. It'd be the same.
Strangely enough, I can't actually remember ever playing in a League apart from Croydon that has the ruling that your Doubles partner must be of the same team as you. . . |
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| Golden |
Posted on 11-08-2008 04:20
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No . . Kyle and I pair up because we run the show and leave the rest to do their thing . . Last season they drew straws . .
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| Lils |
Posted on 11-08-2008 04:29
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That's quite noble of you, I must admit.
After seeing the pair of you play today, it's nice to leave all the good players in your team chance to pair up and actually have a chance of winning something.
You're not even the best players in your respective houses. |
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| Triple C |
Posted on 11-08-2008 16:13
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Would there be an issue about where the home or away venue would be if you had a pairing from two completely different places... |
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| Lils |
Posted on 11-08-2008 17:31
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Good point Paul, although I guess Mr Halsey could make the call as to who's venue from the 'home' team the match would be played at. Then alternate if that pairing gets picked as home team again.
Simply put the player from the venue it's to be played at as the first name in that pairing. |
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| EmDee |
Posted on 11-08-2008 17:44
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If it ain't broken, don't fix it!
I don't see any issues with the way it's currently set up.
Besides, I'd end up having to partner with the missus!
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| Golden |
Posted on 11-08-2008 18:12
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It's just complicating things for the sake of it IMO . .
I'm all for change but only if there is a specific purpose to it . .
World Rules - We're all playing the currently EPA recognised ruleset
New Match Format - More frames & Less teams turning up short
Scotch Doubles - Much more entertaining format and prevents the 'puppet' situation
Doubles Pairings from Different Teams - Rubbish
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| Billy |
Posted on 11-08-2008 18:28
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I think doubles pairings from different teams is all good. Dont see a problem. Is it sponsored by Rileys? Play all the games at Purley Way. There is enough tables! |
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| andye |
Posted on 11-08-2008 18:46
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Golden wrote:
No . . Kyle and I pair up because we run the show and leave the rest to do their thing . . Last season they drew straws . .
we drew straws last year... kyle got the shortest...!!!
maybe you should have 2 different comps...
normal doubles, same team and scotch doubles, any team |
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| Fat-Dart |
Posted on 11-08-2008 19:26
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Billy wrote:
I think doubles pairings from different teams is all good. Dont see a problem. Is it sponsored by Rileys? Play all the games at Purley Way. There is enough tables!
No wonder you're up for changing Doubles partners, yours is rubbish!
That reminds me... don't forget we've got a doubles match tonight.
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| Lils |
Posted on 11-08-2008 19:59
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This was only a hypothetical question from what I understand - though there is nothing stopping anyone from putting it in as a proposal.
They either get in if Secretaries think it a good thing or they don't if they dont!
Personally I don't like doubles, but scotch doubles is fun!
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