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Post by coverpoint on Jul 27, 2016 21:08:34 GMT
With Ellen Burt, Daniel Doram, Jonty Jenner, Tara Norris, Delray Rawlins due to finish in the Academy and assuming that Joe Billings, Tom Gordon, Tom Haines, Nick Oxley, Nick Smith, Ben Twine and Harrison Ward are retained in the Academy my Academy squad for 2017 would be:
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Joe Billings Keeper
Tom Gordon Seamer
Tom Haines Batsman
Nick Oxley Spinner
Nick Smith Seamer
Ben Twine Seamer
Harrison Ward Batsman
Girls
Flora Bertwistle Spinner
Ella Bourne Seamer
Ariana Dowse Keeper
Ella McCaughan Batsman
Hollie Young Seamer
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Post by jonboy on Jul 27, 2016 21:23:42 GMT
Of those graduating from the academy, probably Rawlins has made the most progress. Maybe all three could be given academy plus contracts
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Post by jonboy on Aug 18, 2016 10:16:36 GMT
Of those graduating from the academy, probably Rawlins has made the most progress. Maybe all three could be given academy plus contracts Does anyone know what's happening with these lads yet. It's hard to see that we can find any spaces in the squad at present, with at least two places earmarked for a couple of quality batsman. If Hatchett is forced to retire, I would imagine Sakande would get a contract. The options would be, if Sussex didn't want to lose them, either University, or try and get them on some sort of Academy Plus contract. We have just completed an encouraging season as far as the seconds go, so it would be good to make sure there is some sort of pathway open when players graduate |
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Post by band on Aug 18, 2016 11:20:59 GMT
Can anyone explain why cream of young Sussex cricket performs so bad in Sussex Premier league. Very poor last season and have lost 6 out of 7 this. This was a Sussex idea but maybe they are out of depth and should play in a lower Div
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Post by coverpoint on Aug 18, 2016 12:48:58 GMT
Can anyone explain why cream of young Sussex cricket performs so bad in Sussex Premier league. Very poor last season and have lost 6 out of 7 this. This was a Sussex idea but maybe they are out of depth and should play in a lower Div The balance of the team selected is often very poor with two many bowlers and too few batsmen. |
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Post by joe on Aug 18, 2016 15:34:57 GMT
What's happened to Dan Doram?
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band
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Post by band on Aug 18, 2016 16:27:44 GMT
I have watched them twice this year and they were terrible. The county should be ashamed that the best youngsters in county cant compete with the best club sides. It is not about lack of ability but poor attitude. This is down to Sussex. So many play for themselves and others think they are far better then they are. It wont happen but should be relagated to Div 1.
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Post by flashblade on Aug 18, 2016 16:41:24 GMT
I have watched them twice this year and they were terrible. The county should be ashamed that the best youngsters in county cant compete with the best club sides. It is not about lack of ability but poor attitude. This is down to Sussex. So many play for themselves and others think they are far better then they are. It wont happen but should be relagated to Div 1. Does anyone know who at SCCC is responsible for managing these youngsters? |
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Post by joe on Aug 18, 2016 16:50:12 GMT
I have watched them twice this year and they were terrible. The county should be ashamed that the best youngsters in county cant compete with the best club sides. It is not about lack of ability but poor attitude. This is down to Sussex. So many play for themselves and others think they are far better then they are. It wont happen but should be relagated to Div 1. Does anyone know who at SCCC is responsible for managing these youngsters? Isn't Carl Hopkinson in charge of the academy now since the recent re-shuffle? |
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Post by joe on Aug 18, 2016 17:07:01 GMT
Looking back on games won over the last 6 years by the Academy/Development XI:
2010- won 4 games
2011-won 2 games
2012-won 1 game
2013-won 4 games
2014-won 3 games
2015-won 0 games
2016 won 1 game.
I don't think it's the winning that's important in these matches more the development of the players. The premier league is of a high enough standard of cricket to test the youngsters. Moving down a division wouldn't help to push them on and get them ready for the next step up which would be 2nd XI. Most of the academy boys play for premier league clubs anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 17:24:11 GMT
Does anyone know who at SCCC is responsible for managing these youngsters? Isn't Carl Hopkinson in charge of the academy now since the recent re-shuffle? All part of you-know-who's "rich legacy", I'm sure. (Some seem to think that the "rich legacy" phrase was invented by a cynical poster on here. But it was genuinely used - several times - by a senior Sussex grandee to describe Mark 'Lucky' Davis's inheritance. Honest...) |
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Post by joe on Aug 18, 2016 18:37:58 GMT
Robbo deserted a sinking ship and left Davis to try to plug the holes when half the crew were injured. Luckily the new recruits have started to climb the ranks and steady the ship but it will be a while before the SS Sussex can rejoin the main flotilla.
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Post by flashblade on Aug 18, 2016 18:51:48 GMT
Isn't Carl Hopkinson in charge of the academy now since the recent re-shuffle? All part of you-know-who's "rich legacy", I'm sure. (Some seem to think that the "rich legacy" phrase was invented by a cynical poster on here. But it was genuinely used - several times - by a senior Sussex grandee to describe Mark 'Lucky' Davis's inheritance. Honest...) IIRC, the phrase 'Robbo's Legacy' originated from the name of a celebratory pamphlet produced by an in-house grandee - limited edition, of course. Time is a great healer, but I still faintly recall the legacy being celebrated at a select dinner - 'by invitation only', which I can only assume meant that gate crashers were not welcome.  |
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Post by band on Aug 18, 2016 20:18:57 GMT
I do agree winning is not a priority. However to not be able to compete so often is not acceptable.
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Post by joe on Aug 18, 2016 20:25:16 GMT
All part of you-know-who's "rich legacy", I'm sure. (Some seem to think that the "rich legacy" phrase was invented by a cynical poster on here. But it was genuinely used - several times - by a senior Sussex grandee to describe Mark 'Lucky' Davis's inheritance. Honest...) IIRC, the phrase 'Robbo's Legacy' originated from the name of a celebratory pamphlet produced by an in-house grandee - limited edition, of course. Time is a great healer, but I still faintly recall the legacy being celebrated at a select dinner - 'by invitation only', which I can only assume meant that gate crashers were not welcome. JF? |
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