News this morning that Tim Groenewald, Ian Hunter and Tom Lungley have all re-signed for 2010, according to the BBC.
While not news of new players, fans must surely be pleased that we have secured three bowlers who, on their day, can bowl well. It will put an end to conjecture about their futures on the various message boards and is another step towards next season for the club.
The signing of Groenewald will be the most pleasing, after an excellent 2009 in which he took over 50 wickets after forcing his way into the side. He also showed ability with the bat and could become an increasing force as an all rounder if he continues to work on his game.
Hunter bowled well in the early season, though got few opportunities as the year progressed after the signing of Steffan Jones. The team needs experienced bowlers to get through an extensive fixture list and Hunter will rarely let the side down.
As for Lungley, he went to Lancashire for some cricket in mid/late season and did well, but he has an opportunity to cement a place in the side and must hope for better performances in 2010.
I'm sure that there will be different opinions on these signings, but at least we now have enough seamers - add Jones, Wagg and Clare to the names above - to be able to rotate the attack and keep them all fairly fresh.
Let me know your thoughts when you can. More from me later.
Peakfan, any news on what Sadler is doing next season as there has been some speculation over his future.
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I understand he is still to sign at this stage, though there is an offer on the table.
ReplyDeleteGone is any thought of fully complying with the ECB youth incentive methinks.
ReplyDeleteMorris's comments regarding Lungley were hardly overwhelming. A big year for him in 2010. Another poor showing and I think he is history - to quote Devon.
The other two are worth keeping, although I am a little surprised Hunter got a 2 year deal.
Nice to have cemented some more players in for next term. However, I can't say I feel at all excited. Sorry, but that is how it is.
There needs to be a significant uplift in a lot of individual performances in the bowling department.
Perhaps a spinner will come in, maybe another bat. The 1st team squad of 17 (plus a couple of summer contracts) still looks light.
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