I’m the opposite, I think Essex will struggle. They have an ageing team
Yeah that 7 months since September has ruined them all!
Essex are, however, a couple of injuries away from a problem. They've got decent back up in Wheater & Chopra, but really very, very little after that... Bowling looks a lot strounger this year, so hopefully won't have to rely on Porter & Harmer as much. Coles looks a good signing, Walter could be something special, and then you've got to add in Sam Cook, Beard, Quinn & Dixon. Overseas - Siddle isn't as good as Amir, but still a serious threat.
Essex to win, probably won't be at a canter, Hants look good this year and Morkel will make a huge difference at Surrey. Somerset to struggle, Not sure who else will go down though, Worcs looked decent last year and should be mid-table I feel.
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