Author Topic: Australia Veteran Open Championship 2011, Adelaide Etsa Stadium (Read 2387 times)

jixiaolan · « **Reply #30 on:** October 19, 2011, 08:50:02 AM »

As the centre of the quake was at Upper Sturt, quite close to Etsa, it might affect the stadium!? Only 3.3 degree. Perhaps a few tables got moved from their positions!?

JT · « **Reply #31 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:00:13 PM »

Looks like Bryce has knocked out the number one seed in the singles, I knew he was better than he performed in the teams. He's got to get over Greg Letts now, lets see what he's figured out about the trickery in the past couple of days.

pingpongrob · « **Reply #32 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:32:06 PM »

Quote from: JT on October 21, 2011, 08:00:13 PM

Looks like Bryce has knocked out the number one seed in the singles, I knew he was better than he performed in the teams. He's got to get over Greg Letts now, lets see what he's figured out about the trickery in the past couple of days.

Unfortunetly he lost to Greg in 3 sets. 11-7, 11-4, 11-4. Brian got knocked out by Bill Robson in a close 5 setter. I wonder if Greg can go all the way this year. Greg has to play Wayne higinbothom next. I copped him in the first round. He's just come back from the Malaysian Vets Open, he got to the last 16 and was knocked out by the no.1 seed, who got to the final but forfeited.

pingpongrob · « **Reply #33 on:** October 21, 2011, 09:00:08 PM »

Greg Letts v Wayne Heginbothan not sure who'll win this one,
Anthony Jeffries v Bill Robson, my prediction is Bill in 3.

big ears · « **Reply #34 on:** October 22, 2011, 06:25:43 AM »

You've posted a clip of this Hegingbotham guy before, he's a lefty looper/ chopper, looks to me like he's in my ball park though. I wonder if in passing conversation with Greg you mentioned playing Me Rob?

pingpongrob · « **Reply #35 on:** October 22, 2011, 06:47:30 AM »

No heginbotham is a right handed looper. About 5 foot 5.. Has won the event in the past. Plays in Paul Pinkewich team and gets lots of combo practice. It will be an interesting match.

big ears · « **Reply #36 on:** October 22, 2011, 07:02:51 AM »

Quote from: pingpongrob on October 22, 2011, 06:47:30 AM

No heginbotham is a right handed looper. About 5 foot 5.. Has won the event in the past. Plays in Paul Pinkewich team and gets lots of combo practice. It will be an interesting match.

OOps sorry Rob. But DID you mention with Greg playing me?

JT · « **Reply #37 on:** October 22, 2011, 02:11:37 PM »

Greg snuck into the final winning that match in 5, he then lost the final in 3. Still it's hard to complain with runner up at such a big event, I'm sure he's fairly happy. The guy that won was from the over 50's.

RebornTTEvnglist · « **Reply #38 on:** October 22, 2011, 02:22:46 PM »

The winner was 8th seed and toppled some big names to make the final and win. Must have been on fire!!

But then he lost the O50's to W Heganbotham. Go figure! Thats TT!

RebornTTEvnglist · « **Reply #39 on:** October 22, 2011, 02:28:55 PM »

I like the prominence of the Victorians in the O65 and above!

Shows we must be a hardy bunch with staying power!

blue_smartie68 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 22, 2011, 03:13:17 PM »

Finally back home after a big week!
It's sure nicer to check in & post from my laptop, rather than my mobile!!

One of the many things that dawned on me over the course of the championships... there is no substitute for long term playing experience!!
I was thinking the over 40s group would be by far the strongest and then each group would trail off respectively in strength as the players get older.
Whilst this may be true with outright hitting power and agility, it is not really the truth when comparing basic winners & losers!!
I think the O/50s & maybe some O/60s would be generally far tougher competitors than many of the younger brigade!

Of course, when your in the O/40s and have as little as 10 years experience (really only 2 or 3 years in tournaments)... then what hope did I have!!

Great fun all the same! I'll be nominating again next year without a doubt

jixiaolan · « **Reply #41 on:** October 22, 2011, 04:56:14 PM »

Final day of the tournament, and fantastic games. Only one thing not in order. My camera focusing became defective and my hands are unstable as I just recover from a fever that daunted me for three days. So do not attempt to enlarge the vid clips. Just watch at small frame.

The first recoding was the men semi final +50 between Paul Pinkewich and Paul Robson. Great match but recording failed due to camera fault. I rectified the fault and managed to do the other men 40+ and 50+ single matches recording.

Men 50+ single final game 1


Aust Veteran 2011 Championship Final single men 50+.AVI

Men 50+ single final game 2


Aust Veteran 2011 Championship Fianl men 50+ single game2.AVI

Same match game 3


Aust Veteran 2011 Championship Fianl men 50+ single game3.AVI

Game 4


Aust Veteran 2011 Championship Fianl men 50+ single game 4.AVI

and the decider,


Aust Veteran 2011 Championship Fianl men 50+ single game5.AVI

jixiaolan · « **Reply #42 on:** October 22, 2011, 05:13:54 PM »

The 40+ men single final match between Creg Letts and Bill Robson.

Game 1:


Aust Veteran 2011 Championship Fianl men 40+ game1.AVI

Game 2:


final 40+ game2

Game 3:


Aust Veteran 2011 Championship Fianl men 40+ game3.AVI

jixiaolan · « **Reply #43 on:** October 22, 2011, 07:05:52 PM »

Yup, the match between Creg Letts and Wayne Heginbotham is beyond expectation. I only recorded two games:

Game 1


Aust Veteran 2011 Championship Fianal men 40+ single semi game 1 .AVI

Game 2


Aust Veteran 2011 Championship semi final game2.AVI

JT · « **Reply #44 on:** October 23, 2011, 08:24:18 AM »

This guy Wayne is the punisher, impressive stuff from both of them.

RebornTTEvnglist · « **Reply #45 on:** October 23, 2011, 03:45:54 PM »

Quote from: JT on October 23, 2011, 08:24:18 AM

This guy Wayne is the punisher, impressive stuff from both of them.

And Greg is one of those annoying retrievers that just keeps getting those punisher shots back. Very annoying to play against his style, cos you think you've hit a winner and it comes back with such awkward flight, spin and bounce, your next shot can make you feel very stupid!

pingpongrob · « **Reply #46 on:** October 23, 2011, 07:08:28 PM »

Quote from: JT on October 23, 2011, 08:24:18 AM

This guy Wayne is the punisher, impressive stuff from both of them.

Wayne had a tough draw in the 40's - he had me in the first round

RebornTTEvnglist · « **Reply #47 on:** October 23, 2011, 08:46:02 PM »

Quote from: pingpongrob on October 23, 2011, 07:08:28 PM

Wayne had a tough draw in the 40's - he had me in the first round

So when did it get tough, 2nd round???

pingpongrob · « **Reply #48 on:** October 23, 2011, 09:39:20 PM »

Quote from: RebornTTEvnglist on October 23, 2011, 08:46:02 PM

So when did it get tough, 2nd round???

I think for him it actually got tough when he met Greg.

pingpongrob · « **Reply #49 on:** October 23, 2011, 10:29:51 PM »

Also if you have a close look at Bill Robson - he's the infamous Blocker.

blue_smartie68 · « **Reply #50 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:19:25 AM »

I have to say I was totally amazed at these guy's abilities to read the play, the ball and their opposition! The tactics and sheer tenacity of these guys is incredible to watch. But it needs to be seen live!!
Thanks heaps jixiaolan for making the effort to record and post these clips.... but really, they don't show the quality of the games that is evident when you are there and marvel at their abilities.... not even close!
Then to actually play them in person is quite humbling.. at least for me it was!

jixiaolan · « **Reply #51 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:27:37 PM »

You are absolutely right, blue_smartie68. The difference between watching the games live and on video is huge. The spin, speed and the exploding surge of the ball generated can be only experienced there.

big ears · « **Reply #52 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:07:47 AM »

Quote from: pingpongrob on October 23, 2011, 10:29:51 PM

Also if you have a close look at Bill Robson - he's the infamous Blocker.

Is HE?

DTopSpirit · « **Reply #53 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:56:14 PM »

Here's the full O/40 Men's Singles semifinal between myself and Wayne. It was a lot of fun to play, and there are some nice rallies in there. This was the first time we have actually played each other.


2011 Australian Veterans Table Tennis Championships - Greg Letts vs Wayne Heginbotham

big ears · « **Reply #54 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:51:19 PM »

I just love the twiddling on receipt of serve, bang on the point of delivery, very difficult to achieve competently, but pays huge dividends in curtailing a big third ball.

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