Far from the MCC fines 30.08.16 v Astons CC (a) lost by 48 runs
Recorded
Fines
25p
unless otherwise stated.
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In a departure from the
normal method of typing out recorded fines, herewith the actual pages from
the ‘Fines Book’ that was used by Skipper Turner to transcribe transgressions
at Aston Tirrold. One can only admire Russ’ handwriting at speed, perhaps
condescendingly, as one expects more of a… scribble. |
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Special
Rates
|
Indiscretion |
Cost |
|
Duck |
£0.50 |
|
Golden Duck |
£1.00 |
|
Diamond or Platinum Duck |
£2.00 |
|
Out Playing Reverse-sweep / Switch-hit |
£1.00 |
|
Dropped Catch |
£0.50 |
|
Opening Bowler No Wicket |
£0.50 |
|
Opening Partnership < 25 Avoidance |
£0.50 |
|
Smoking on the Pitch |
£0.50 |
|
Drinking on the Pitch |
£0.50 |
|
Missed Stumping |
£0.50 |
|
Missed Run-Out |
£0.50 |
|
Fines' Folder Abuse |
£0.50 |
|
Impersonating Billy Liar |
£0.50 |
|
Having a Major Cob |
£0.50 |
|
Having a Parkinson’s Cob (utter meltdown) |
£1.00 |
|
Uber (anything) – particularly arrogant, smug
or condescending |
£0.50 |
|
Extreme (anything) – particularly Frowning |
£0.50 |
|
Insulting the Fines Committee Chairman |
£1.00 |
|
Insolvency / Unemployment (maximum limit) Known as the “Dobner Clause” |
£1.00 |
|
Swearing in Front of Kids |
£2.50 |
|
Bringing the Club into Disrepute* (* - Ruled on by the Captain) |
£5.00* |
|
Dissent (to On-field Umpires) |
£5.00 |
|
Mongoose Multiplier (out using Goose) |
x2 |