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Hi guys, i play U15 redcliffe city and im ment to b in U16, i am an all rounder and ive been with the same group of playes for 3 seasons now and i feel like im getting nowhere:( , and i would like to start taking my cricket a bit more seriously, ive decided this is my last year of junior for this club, should i change clubs and play U16 or go straight to the mens team???
 
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I suppose it depends on how close you are to other clubs geographically and what their set up is like. If they're a small club without a 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI team option and there's loads of blokes all scratching around for a game every week and it depends in part on whether your mates with the captain and all that old crap you might be making a bad move? I suppose you'll have to research the options or go along and see what the other clubs are like?
 
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You have to weigh up the pros and cons to be honest. What are the options open to you in terms of clubs, coaching and opportunities.

No point in leaving for the sake of leaving, although a change can do you good sometimes. However, you could well be going from a place where you're well known to a place where you'll work to fit in and find your place in the sqaud.
 
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yes i know all that im just sick of being in a team that isn't fully committed and not taking things seriously. It seems the other team are there to play and my team are just joking round having a laugh.
 
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It probably seems that way to you as you're part of the team, on the inside. The other teams would probably be the same, once you got to know them.
 
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no trust me no one puts effort in at training and cricket is their last priority and i want to go to a more recognizable club in the comp.
 
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Not sure what sort of clearence you'd need but why not go and watch a training sessions at one of the other clubs or better still, have a try out. It'll give you a better insight into what goes on.
 
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I think you'll find that the transition to senior cricket will be an eye-opener for you if you find the right club, where they have structured training sessions. That's not to say that it's planned out before training, but the drills they do are designed to serve a purpose, not just hit catches because you 'haven't done fielding for a while' type thing.

However there are many clubs you'll find that train with the same sort of enthusiasm as your present one.
 
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Yeah thats what i what training sessions that actually have a purpose. by the way rampant is that u in that picture
 
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bboy0001;378530 said:
Yeah thats what i what training sessions that actually have a purpose. by the way rampant is that u in that picture
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Well I don't really know the structure of the QLD system, however I would look for a club with 3 or 4 senior sides, generally they will be fairly well organised from my experience.

The avatar unfortunately is just one I found when I was sifting through scores one day. If I could play the pull shot that well I would be a happy man.
 
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well after todays game, im leaving immediately, my whole team i against giving the top bowler more overs than everyone else, half out team are gumbies who cant even lift there own bat, the same player today dropped 3 sitters!!!!. I am so over it:(
 
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bboy0001;378962 said:
well after todays game, im leaving immediately, my whole team i against giving the top bowler more overs than everyone else, half out team are gumbies who cant even lift there own bat, the same player today dropped 3 sitters!!!!. I am so over it:(
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It's juniors, it's designed to give everyone a go. However if they don't train, they shouldn't expect to be given a good opportunity, if they do, then shouldn't realistically have a problem with everyone having an equal opportunity.

As for the changing clubs, could you go to grade/district or sub-grade/sub-district cricket?
 
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umm no i dont think so, but my mate is captain of U16s and they only have 10 players, so ive decided to play there.
 
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trust me, senior cricket is a change, but a good one if you are serious about your cricket.

for example, our assistant coach is somewhat of a sadist when it comes to hitting catches, he really whacks them hard and/or high and far away, so you really have to earn the catch. recently i got a bruise about the size of a 20c coin on the joint of my thumb (not the knuckle) from taking a catch slightly wrong.

Batting in the nets, they are trying to get you. If the ball isn't on the stumps its either a bouncer or a rib tickler. And there are many decent quicks, both left and right arm.

And if you bowl just a little bit too short or too full, they capitalise on it fully. And if you think you can get away with a full toss or a leg stump half volley, think again.

But its still fun.
 
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yes, i am very serious about my cricket, sounds a little hard and challenging, but far better than the team im stuck in:(
 
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bboy0001;380338 said:
yes, i am very serious about my cricket, sounds a little hard and challenging, but far better than the team im stuck in:(
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Shop around, ask questions and study the comp tables to see where the alternative club sides are heading and try and predict next season grades.

Almost impossible to change clubs mid season though do you reckon ? unless for exceptional circumstances, it is like a cartel the way the clubs operate.
 
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