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General Cricket => Your Cricket => Topic started by: LEACHY48 on May 07, 2019, 06:43:02 PM
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Hi mate sounds as though nothing ventured nothing gained - go do the trial, meet the people and get to know more about the club, ethos etc
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Depends what your aims are I suppose, if you really want to play at a higher level then you owe it to yourself to go along and check it out.
If you just want to play cricket and have fun then there's still no harm in going trialling and see what the facilities and players are like.
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I concur with the above posts tbh. Go do the trial and see how it goes.
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@LEACHY48 , take into consideration your age, your life goals, and your current responsibilities. Added travel time on a weekend, this throw off other weekend tasks/activities that keep rest of the week moving along smoothly. Basically change in routine will have a domino effect on rest of your life, could be great but could also lead to unnecessary complications.
What are your long term cricket goals? Where do you want to be? Etc. Etc.
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If you're good enough, and you want to see how far you can get, you should go to the trial and move clubs. Your current club will understand, as long as you break it to them openly and honestly, and if it doesn't work out will welcome you back. I remember a former clubmate in a similar situation went to try out at Ealing, who were miles above us. It didn't work for him but he was always happy he gave it a go. Best of luck!
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Give it a go, if your not good enough or it’s not for you then you can always move back and all you’ll have ‘lost’ is a season. And even then you’ll likely be a better player for it.
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@LEACHY48 , take into consideration your age, your life goals, and your current responsibilities. Added travel time on a weekend, this throw off other weekend tasks/activities that keep rest of the week moving along smoothly. Basically change in routine will have a domino effect on rest of your life, could be great but could also lead to unnecessary complications.
What are your long term cricket goals? Where do you want to be? Etc. Etc.
As I said to my coach, I just want to play at the highest level I can, if that means I play prem cricket and nothing else, or if it means I play major county cricket, or anything in between I'll be happy as long as I'm playing cricket. Part of me thinks that because I spread myself so thin (playing regional hockey, county cricket and regional rugby) all throughout school I owe it to m by self to give cricket a real crack, and I think I'm good enough to play at a decent level. I think realistically I have 1 season left to give this a real crack at the age of 21 - very unlikely anyone gets picked up past 22/23. So I guess that pretty much answers my question.
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You should give it a go, your old team mates will welcome you back if it doesn't work out.
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You will most likely regret not going. Don’t die wondering...
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We know this club they played and won division 1 for quite a few years and have some seriously good players.only facilities held them back and after consistently winning the division finally the Middlesex league helped them in some way to get to the required standard to get promoted out of the Championship(my league) and into the County league-which is a considerable step up in standard.
I'm going to offer a different view to the rest, perhaps because the earliest I can play or practice is August after surgery. So for the first time the team starts a season without me(since I was 14).
So don't underestimate the value of playing with your friends and people you like.Good times win or lose with mates is a vital part of why we play.
Osterley probably will get to the premier league in Middlesex, a lot of ex pro's play in that division and the standard is as good as it gets in Middlesex.,they are an ambitious club backed by money for overseas players.
But ultimately the choice is yours, you could have a trial and then take some thinking time.Theres no harm in that.
Good luck.
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As I said to my coach, I just want to play at the highest level I can, if that means I play prem cricket and nothing else, or if it means I play major county cricket, or anything in between I'll be happy as long as I'm playing cricket. Part of me thinks that because I spread myself so thin (playing regional hockey, county cricket and regional rugby) all throughout school I owe it to m by self to give cricket a real crack, and I think I'm good enough to play at a decent level. I think realistically I have 1 season left to give this a real crack at the age of 21 - very unlikely anyone gets picked up past 22/23. So I guess that pretty much answers my question.
There is a big difference between 2nd devision and Premier devision and I've seen them playing, think best way to get an idea is to watch YouTube videos of Premier league games.
You coach must know of your qualities, so yes, go for trials, should be fine
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The difference between prem and the rest is there, but it isn't as big as it used to be.
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There is a big difference between 2nd devision and Premier devision and I've seen them playing, think best way to get an idea is to watch YouTube videos of Premier league games.
You coach must know of your qualities, so yes, go for trials, should be fine
I have watched many a game at Premier division on YouTube and in person, lots of my mates play prem or have played prem. I personally, think the main different the higher you go is the quality of spin that you face, I've seen so many good seamers bowling high 70s low 80s across the top 4 divisions but what I haven't seen much of is real quality spin, until you reach div 1 and prem levels. Generally the fielding is better the further up you go too. Definitely going along tomorrow to see what it's like tho, and agree with some of the comments that osterly are an ambitious club, uzi has played for middlesex and Sussex and is a gun cricketer and he's being paid to play there so it wouldn't surprise me if they have a very good overseas player too
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Think surrey league is the toughest, very pacy bowlers 🙂
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Think surrey league is the toughest, very pacy bowlers 🙂
I personally (from my admittedly limited experience) think Surrey, home counties, and middlesex prem leagues are very good standards. I don't think there is a massive difference in terms of exceptional pace bowling across the board. I thi k they are all pretty sharp tbh
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Jake - you may feel that you love your current club. But in 5 years time, you will regret not giving it a go, if you pass it up mate!
Opportunities like that are few and far between. So when you get one, take it and run with it!! If it doesn't work out or if you don't enjoy it, then you can always go back to your old club.
You will always have the opportunity to play at the same level you are now, and there are likely to be loads of clubs at that level. But being invited to try at a higher level whilst you're young enough to play at that level is a one-time chance mate! Go for it. If you don't then I will have to give you a clip round the ear and send you to bed without any tea! May even ground you for a Month!!
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Echo what's been said before - give it a go as (and I'm sure this won't be the case) there may not even be a decision to make. Plus I've always found that I only truly know whether I want a job is once I've been successful at interview, not before. It turns a possibility into a reality.
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Hey guys, season has taken a bit of an unexpected turn today.
I've been asked to go for a trial at Osterly CC, which is one division below Premiership this year.
I currently play division 2 in the TVL which isn't a bad standard at all.
My coach (who plays at osterly and may be skippering the 1s) said that if I have any aspirations of playing minor or major county cricket, then playing at a higher level on a Saturday will only strengthen my case.
There is also the added benefit of playing alongside my coach.
However, I am massively torn as my current club is brilliant and I love it, we've got a great team and a great bunch of guys. I love spending Saturday with my mates and playing good cricket.
I guess there is no harm in trialling and seeing what happens, but it's a lot more travelling than I currently do.
What would you guys do?
1) be honest with yourself.. are you actually good enough to make it professionally ?? The answer to this dictates what you do ImO. There is no point leaving somewhere you enjoy to chase a dream you know isn’t realistic. Only you know
Bare in mind your age, level of current and or future commitments.. travel costs or even just time ..
I still say the main point is whether you actually think you can make it professionally .. if not then forget level of amateur stuff as it’s about enjoyment. Many will think they can but few do so just be honest with yourself
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You gotta give it a go Jake - your a good player with a good attitude so i think your do well.
Like others have said - you will regret it if you dont give it a go. If it doesnt work out then you havent really lost anything - Your old club will no doubt welcome you back with open arms and you will be better for the experience
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I'm massively envious.
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Dip your toe go for the trials and then assess if you decide to proceed leave your club on good terms and then if it does not work out you will be welcomed back.
Personally never had a problem leaving a club to play the cricket I want.
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Go for it if you enjoy the trial - you might enjoy an even more competitive, focused on cricket environment and if you dont then at least you have given it a go.
I left my club at 15 to play a higher standard, I still play at my latest club but my old club have t20s in the week and sunday games which im invited and like getting involved with when I can and life isnt in the way. 24 now and most likely moving out of the area in a few years, not going to make it any further in the game, im looking forward to going back and giving it another season before moving away :D