backoftheroom wrote:Pretty interesting case at Northerns. Over the next few weeks I'll post what I believe each club needs, some more specific than others, and I'd love some feedback.
Northern Districts
Finaihed 12th, 7th, 10th & 13th across the Seniors. U14's finsihed 4th in the Red and 6th in Whites. 16's teams were last or second last.
Need
Good young players, as well as some good games from their underperforming older players who are going around again. Also need to sort out their coaching situation because it's a different story every time you ask.
Have Spoken/Should Speak To
Tate Robins (ET) knocked them back, this was around the last game of the year. Tim Oakley (TTG) is probably the next best bet in the area from a young quick standpoint. Given their location they'd need to draw from surrounding clubs. They have spoken to Tyrell Sinclair (TTG) and he's going somewhere, just could be ND or Pros depending on who you ask.
Key Next Season
Easy to say, but win some games. Talent retention is obviously a big talking point with the Jets and if they can bring across a couple guys from other clubs it may sway those guys who want to go back and play Turf cricket. Likely to be at the bottom for a while, particularly if the Giniotis not playing rumours are true.
Totally agree with all of the above. Looking through MyCricket this afternoon they have a group of 27+ year olds that didn't perform as well as they should, those of which (Pascoe K & T, Gogoll, Burge) have had a few lean seasons of late. Maybe they need to move on to really expose the youth? Maybe not?
Tim Oakley bowled really well against the Jets when they played this season and while I'm unsure he would leave the Gullies he would be a good addition to their side and if Thompson decided to stay they would have two young quality bowlers that could provide a lot of good seasons for the Jets.
Does anyone know what Ben Turley is doing? I heard a whisper that he was putting his name out there? He'd be a handy pick up at any club and definitely his batting, bowling and experience at the Jets would help!
Cosgrove (30), Thompson (18) and Marks (28 but moving elsewhere) were this seasons best players at the Jets and when you add Bray (19) to that they do have a balance of young and old. They just need to retain the youth and provide them a place to get better. Whilst getting every good but they can while Cossie is still there!
Whilst Pooraka are so strong it will be difficult to keep players from not wanting to play there, especially those of which have mates at the club. Pooraka not only have some older Jets (Hanson, Bailey, Amundsen) but also some young jets that left and followed their fathers. But definitely some success should see Salisbury Oval back strong and healthy how it was years ago and how it should be for years to come!