North Eastern Nuffy wrote:Interesting view Eagles2014. I would strongly suggest that some of these kids that have been leaving have been 'directed/pushed' by overpowering parents to do so. This may be due to the fact they their children actually have to work hard to earn a First Grade spot and not just given to them like it might be at a less competitive club.
Sadly, Kids these days seem to want everything on a platter for them without being willing to actually 'do the yards' to earn a spot. From what I have seen, the TTG First grade has been a pretty stable team for a number of years and a pretty tough nut to crack. Of the 3 kids that have left, they have been exposed to A grade cricket of some sort within the past few seasons but were unable to hold down a regular position. Mum and dad probably not happy about this I suppose and seek opportunity elsewhere?
I can't recall too many situations where a change of club has been really successful for those that move? happy to be wrong though.
Whilst there has been some retirements and some of the other guys are aging, I'm sure they will continue to put a competitive side on the park each week.
reckon TTG would still be a strong club. Even with a couple of those younger lads leaving and Page moving, there's always going to be an opportunity for another younger player or two to come in (Pannell?).
I know still a bit early, but any thoughts from anyone about likely contenders for next season ? Seems like Adelaide have recruited heavily? however doesn't always guarantee success - team needs to gel.
I see East Torrens have picked up Cormack and Dall (wonder why he got pushed out of Kensington - maybe because Hunt has gone there?). Suspect Kensington will be strong again. WT if their bowlers stay healthy although losing Smith would hurt. Don't know about Sturt - look to be still quite a young team and you never know what Uni will cough up. The Bays with Winter still there should go OK again.
Haven't heard too much else around the traps yet.