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[ProCricketer1982]

Look at it like this mate, every team in wepl 1 2nd xi would smash every team in div 2 of the feeder system! Therefore by deduction the prem 1 2nd xi is far stronger than the feeder system into the wepl. In fact almost every team in prem 1 2nd xi would be too strong for the teams in the somerset league if the wepl. Leave it as it is. It is less if a step up then to go up to the 1st team, knowing what sort of wickets to play on etc. professionalism is higher as well. Leave it! I would rather be playing prem 2nd cricket than in any of the feeder leagues!

So he'll win that league and get into proper WEPL rather than 2nd xi. Just removes a needless extra system and makes it easier for the organisers when teams move up and down

[Nickauger]

But it doesn't mate because teams in the 2nd xi system can move up and down regardless of where their first team is (as long as they don't drop out of the wepl).

[ProCricketer1982]

But it doesn't mate because teams in the 2nd xi system can move up and down regardless of where their first team is (as long as they don't drop out of the wepl).

It's up and downtown heir own little league. Why be totally separate ?? Makes no sense. Stick them in the normal leagues like everyone else. When someone is relegated from WEPL the county leagues then need to fine two spots rather than one. Just seems stupid and if they had just the one system it's clear, simple and no separate little leagues that don't really mean much

[Nickauger]

You make a good point, but I still disagree, as you do with me so let's amicably agree to disagree lol 

[Bulldog Cricket]

My team finished 3rd bottom in the Somerset div of wepl. Standard is average but we still managed to beat 2 WEPL prem 1 second x1 teams on the way to a cup final.

Prem 1 and 2 is being merged soon I think.

[ProCricketer1982]

You make a good point, but I still disagree, as you do with me so let's amicably agree to disagree lol 

Lol

Quite agree

[ianbuchanan]

I'm with Nick on this one! Having played a lot of 2nd xi and 1st xi cricket in the wepl, prem 2 and Bristol & Somerset.

When I was playing 2nd we couldn't bare the thought of getting relegated and playing on crap grounds, crap changing rooms and awful wickets! With the system the way that is it, 2nd xi sides can bat and bowl on good wickets, field on a true outfield, and benefit from the luxuries of sight screens, covers, etc.

As for the standard, the step up from Bristol & Somerset to Prem 2 wasn't as big as I expected, however 2nd xi to 1st xi is a massive gap!

I hope WEPL keep it the same, would be a shame if it was merged with shrubbery league for 2nd teams....