I've not a clue mate; I'd say 2nds just as a new face that's normally how things work. I know we did that at Ripley pretty much (if someone had just moved to the area and we didn't know them). I know a lad at Saltaire so possibilities!
That's the thing, I'd want to know the team first before committing, as I don't want to end up somewhere where it's a bunch of cocks. Done that before in Nidderdale League with Killinghall, and was the worst year I've had.
I'm currently at Ripley, but it's a bit hit and miss (i.e. can play all over). Seemingly people have a habit there of saying "No you're not good enough to open" as you're about to walk out. Arguably I should have just go you know what, I am, so f**k off! But made me go into my shell a bit and score a rather slow 20(ish).
I like the idea of good competition and a bit more pace on the ball! I'm not a big hitter, and prefer to just work the ball, so the more pace, the better for me!
I think our average pitches will trump yours: There's Thornton Watlass (
http://s3.spanglefish.com/s/6983/pictures/big/thornton%20watlass%202%20(bedale).jpg) see photo.
In that photo, just behind the 3rd man, there is a road... this is part of the pitch. The boundary is actually the pub wall behind! There is also a tree bang in the middle of the pitch, fence posts in the pitch etc. The track also has a massive slope! So not ideal. Proper village cricket!
I looked at the new system (from the link above), and it looks like a decent system and if it's strong, should provide a good way of moving on up if you're good enough.
In experience, does the 1st team and 2nd team being a separate competition cause any issues with togetherness as a club? Nidderdale league doesn't have this, just has 9 divisions of 10?11? and you play wherever on merit, so you can have a 2nd team playing an ordinary first team.
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