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Post by joe on Jan 8, 2020 9:19:36 GMT
Sussex sign fast bowler Stuart Meaker from Surrey.
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Post by flashblade on Jan 8, 2020 10:38:42 GMT
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mickm
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Post by mickm on Jan 8, 2020 11:57:19 GMT
Cover for CJ I should imagine now he has a few T20 gigs again. Nice to see Keith Greenfield and Jason Gillespie acting swiftly with their signings so far, good cover across all 3 formats now.
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Post by joe on Jan 8, 2020 13:05:58 GMT
Decent signing as long as he can stay fit.
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Post by mickm on Jan 8, 2020 13:09:32 GMT
Like so many of our signings in recent years!
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Jan 8, 2020 13:47:26 GMT
This tweet cracked me up given the average age of a fast bowler retiring is 33 years-old. Ali Martin cricket _Ali Really good move. Sussex have a very strong record of producing/improving fast bowlers.
Still just 30.
Meaker may have a few more years left in the tank, but fitness could well be a problem. As for fulfilling his potential, spinners are better at improving with age. Meaker has passed his best and why Surrey are happy to let him go. Another one, perhaps, to help the youngsters alongside Mitchell Claydon. (Click on Tweet for video) |
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Post by liquidskin on Jan 14, 2020 20:18:01 GMT
It's a better signing than Claydon that's for sure. What a ridiculous waste that is. What a statement. What a joke. But Meaker, I liked him on rent-a-ghost so yeah, welcome.
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Post by Bazpan on Jan 14, 2020 21:16:35 GMT
But Meaker, I liked him on rent-a-ghost so yeah, welcome.
You weren't far off having Mr Claypole as well (and surely no one liked him).
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Post by mickm on Jan 16, 2020 14:09:58 GMT
It's a better signing than Claydon that's for sure. What a ridiculous waste that is. What a statement. What a joke. But Meaker, I liked him on rent-a-ghost so yeah, welcome. Claydon's decent across all 3 formats so for me it's a sensible signing as he will provide adequate back up to the bowling attack whilst also having several years experience to pass on to the younger members of the team. We look like weve a more balanced squad this year. |
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Post by liquidskin on Jan 16, 2020 15:33:42 GMT
Is that several years experience, or 70 years? Any club that signs a 37 year old is a desperate one.
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Post by lovelyboy on Jan 16, 2020 22:27:48 GMT
It's a better signing than Claydon that's for sure. What a ridiculous waste that is. What a statement. What a joke. But Meaker, I liked him on rent-a-ghost so yeah, welcome. Claydon's decent across all 3 formats so for me it's a sensible signing as he will provide adequate back up to the bowling attack whilst also having several years experience to pass on to the younger members of the team. We look like weve a more balanced squad this year. What younger members of the team? Do we have any young bowlers left? Garton and Sheffield and that’s it isn’t it? |
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Post by liquidskin on Jan 17, 2020 13:39:08 GMT
Thomason? It's hard to know what the Sussex Secret Service CC squad is these days. Or how long each player is with us. If they're still with us. If they were ever with us. SSSCC's own website doesn't have Claydon or Bopara in the squad. BBC's does but that also has Barton, Oxley, Hooper & Jenner, who ain't on the SSSCC one. Annoying club these days.
Seems we have Robinson, Garton, Jordan, Archer, Wiese, Thomason, Claydon, Sheffield, Meaker & Mills. You can pretty much rule out two of them, for the best form at least. So probably seven to pick from in April with Jordan to return.
We'd be much better placed if we did have Barton, Hooper, Jenner and Oxley rather than feeling the need to sign old journeymen, as far as I'm concerned. Not exactly the best kept secret though. I just don't wanna see Claydon playing ahead of Garton, Sheffield or Thomason - what's the point in having young players if you have past their best old men keeping them out? No point.
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Post by mickm on Jan 20, 2020 13:28:20 GMT
Claydon's decent across all 3 formats so for me it's a sensible signing as he will provide adequate back up to the bowling attack whilst also having several years experience to pass on to the younger members of the team. We look like weve a more balanced squad this year. What younger members of the team? Do we have any young bowlers left? Garton and Sheffield and that’s it isn’t it? He has coaching experience as well. Whilst i agree signing a 37 year old isn't ideal I just dont think you can say its a bad signing because hes 37. |
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Post by mickm on Jan 20, 2020 13:29:33 GMT
Thomason? It's hard to know what the Sussex Secret Service CC squad is these days. Or how long each player is with us. If they're still with us. If they were ever with us. SSSCC's own website doesn't have Claydon or Bopara in the squad. BBC's does but that also has Barton, Oxley, Hooper & Jenner, who ain't on the SSSCC one. Annoying club these days. Seems we have Robinson, Garton, Jordan, Archer, Wiese, Thomason, Claydon, Sheffield, Meaker & Mills. You can pretty much rule out two of them, for the best form at least. So probably seven to pick from in April with Jordan to return. We'd be much better placed if we did have Barton, Hooper, Jenner and Oxley rather than feeling the need to sign old journeymen, as far as I'm concerned. Not exactly the best kept secret though. I just don't wanna see Claydon playing ahead of Garton, Sheffield or Thomason - what's the point in having young players if you have past their best old men keeping them out? No point. I think you pick your best players regardless of age. |
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Post by jonboy on Feb 7, 2020 9:18:46 GMT
What of this younger quick bowler that Dizzy suggested was incoming after we signed Claydon? Do you think he meant Meaker, who is after all, younger than Claydon
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