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Post by joe on Oct 16, 2023 12:32:30 GMT
I see Jake Ball has gone to Somerset, I was hoping he’d come here.
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Post by therealab1 on Oct 16, 2023 12:37:02 GMT
Yeah i know what you mean but i think weve been bitten too many times and i think with our budget we need to be a little more certain the players we sign have a good chance of being fir to play more often than not.
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Post by joe on Oct 16, 2023 13:28:09 GMT
Finn, Bopara and Garton going will have released a lot of funds, Jake Ball is the kind of player I hope we are going for.
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Post by therealab1 on Oct 16, 2023 13:54:16 GMT
Yeah more money around but i think with his injury record its a too bigger risk .
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Post by coverpoint on Oct 16, 2023 21:37:42 GMT
Finn, Bopara and Garton going will have released a lot of funds, Jake Ball is the kind of player I hope we are going for. Garton hasn't been released yet. Based on past history I am expecting a load of over 30s seam bowling crocks in the mould of Ball, Brooks and Gleeson who won't play 10 games between them next season. |
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Post by joe on Oct 17, 2023 6:29:54 GMT
Was told Garton asked to be released, wouldn’t be surprised if he signs for a Div 1 county. When he goes our most senior player in the CC would be Haines (FHP is older but obviously not been here as long as Haines) Just shows how much we need more senior players.
Most deals are done during the season these days as players can be approached from June 1st in their last year of contract so can’t see us picking up anyone of note domestically now. Hopefully we are going after a marquee overseas player or two.
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Post by therealab1 on Oct 17, 2023 10:10:37 GMT
Was told Garton asked to be released, wouldn’t be surprised if he signs for a Div 1 county. When he goes our most senior player in the CC would be Haines (FHP is older but obviously not been here as long as Haines) Just shows how much we need more senior players. Most deals are done during the season these days as players can be approached from June 1st in their last year of contract so can’t see us picking up anyone of note domestically now. Hopefully we are going after a marquee overseas player or two. Not convinced thats entirely true, Browne and Carlson yet to sign contacts anywhere and weve spoken to both. Ive no reason to disbelieve we will make at least 4 more signings. |
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Post by joe on Oct 17, 2023 11:14:19 GMT
Apologies, both those players would be better than we’ve currently got. Carlson would be a good option as club captain as he plays all formats. I wouldn’t be against signing either or both.
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Post by therealab1 on Oct 17, 2023 11:20:35 GMT
If you do sign both, you then have the option to have 2 overseas bowlers and your best XI looks like.
Browne
Haines
Orr
Carlson
Coles
Carter
FHP
Carson
Karvelas
Overseas
Overseas
and the not playing list becomes
Hunt
Currie
Alsop
Ward
Crocombe
Clark
Ibrahim
Robinson
Yes i understand this may not happen but when you see that team you fully understand the need for 4 or 5 new players which will keep the competition for places of a higher standard.
Weirdly FHP causes the biggest problem when it comes to balancing the side.
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Post by sixandout on Oct 17, 2023 11:39:00 GMT
That does look stronger on paper, therealab1. My concern with the two overseas bowlers is whether there are any overseas bowlers available for the whole season. I've not looked at next season's international fixtures, but overseas players are better suited to the short and sweet T20 format as the games take place in one block. I think it's more difficult when players come to England for three or four games; sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Fingers crossed, though. |
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Post by therealab1 on Oct 17, 2023 11:44:18 GMT
That does look stronger on paper, therealab1 . My concern with the two overseas bowlers is whether there are any overseas bowlers available for the whole season. I've not looked at next season's international fixtures, but overseas players are better suited to the short and sweet T20 format as the games take place in one block. I think it's more difficult when players come to England for three or four games; sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Fingers crossed, though. Yep very true! Either way we need 2 batters and 2 bowlers from wherever. |
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Post by lovelyboy on Oct 17, 2023 11:55:45 GMT
That does look stronger on paper, therealab1. My concern with the two overseas bowlers is whether there are any overseas bowlers available for the whole season. I've not looked at next season's international fixtures, but overseas players are better suited to the short and sweet T20 format as the games take place in one block. I think it's more difficult when players come to England for three or four games; sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Fingers crossed, though. Surely McAndrew is a banker? Unlikely to play IPL or play for Australia and is currently ripping up the Sheffield Shield and well for us last season |
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Post by lovelyboy on Oct 17, 2023 11:56:39 GMT
Was told Garton asked to be released, wouldn’t be surprised if he signs for a Div 1 county. When he goes our most senior player in the CC would be Haines (FHP is older but obviously not been here as long as Haines) Just shows how much we need more senior players. Most deals are done during the season these days as players can be approached from June 1st in their last year of contract so can’t see us picking up anyone of note domestically now. Hopefully we are going after a marquee overseas player or two. Not convinced thats entirely true, Browne and Carlson yet to sign contacts anywhere and weve spoken to both. Ive no reason to disbelieve we will make at least 4 more signings. Love this optimism AB. Brown and Carlson really would be a massive statement of intent from the club. Exactly the type of signings we need |
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Post by therealab1 on Oct 17, 2023 11:58:09 GMT
Not convinced thats entirely true, Browne and Carlson yet to sign contacts anywhere and weve spoken to both. Ive no reason to disbelieve we will make at least 4 more signings. Love this optimism AB. Brown and Carlson really would be a massive statement of intent from the club. Exactly the type of signings we need More out of hope than expectation but if it comes off theres a whole load of reasons to be excited for next season and beyond. |
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Post by lovelyboy on Oct 17, 2023 11:59:21 GMT
If you do sign both, you then have the option to have 2 overseas bowlers and your best XI looks like. Browne Haines Orr Carlson Coles Carter FHP Carson Karvelas Overseas Overseas and the not playing list becomes Hunt Currie Alsop Ward Crocombe Clark Ibrahim Robinson Yes i understand this may not happen but when you see that team you fully understand the need for 4 or 5 new players which will keep the competition for places of a higher standard. Weirdly FHP causes the biggest problem when it comes to balancing the side. And Lamb not playing either. Actually looks like a bit of strength in depth |
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