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Charles Brain - Captain |
| Charles is the club captain. An accurate change bowler and middle order batsman Charles will be hoping to score more runs this season. Last season he took the most wickets (16) which included an incredible spell of 3-3 off 5 overs. |
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Chris Baker |
| Chris
is a big hitting batsman and excellent fielder. Second top scorer a few
seasons back in his only full season but with the new addition to the family is unlikely to be a regular. |
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Ashley Chedzoy |
| Fast bowler who gets lots of bounce Ashley is one of the most
enthusiastic players in the team. His performances in 2008 didn't quite live up to the previous season when he topped the bowling charts and the fantasy cricket but he still made some valuable runs, took 10 wickets and took the most catches. |
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Brett
Clarke |
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recognisable player in the club. A bowler who can deliver some
deceiving seam bowling he'll either
get wickets or concede a bag full. Always first to volunteer to umpire
and solid in his role of number 11 batsman. Hinted at retirement 2 seasons but relented and had his best season in years in the unfamiliar role of opening bowler. |
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Danny Gerrard |
| Spin bowler and useful batsman 'Chinky' hasn't played much recently but would be welcomed back as he's our only recognised spinner. |
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Andy Gill |
| Andy
can be guaranteed to put in 100% effort. Not the best technique in the world but can put bat on ball and score quick runs. That's RUNS Andy, not POINTS. |
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Steve
Hood |
| Northerns
best player over the last few years Steve missed most of the previous 2 seasons
due to cricketing commitments with his "proper" club but last season returned with a bang and a new found confidence with the bat. Smashed every batting record the club had and walked away with the fantasy cricket. Ruined his chance of a 100 average with a duck in the last game. |
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Ben Horlock |
| Like Steve above 'Pro' plays weekend cricket and is a good batsman, bowler and excellent fielder. He's played one game this season and already scored more runs than he did in 6 last season. |
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Dan
Jones |
| Dan
was the perennial winner of the coveted duck cup until last season. Left handed and bats around 5 Dan is the longest
serving player outside of the hardcore originals. |
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Gareth
Jones |
| Fastest bowler in the team and more than useful with the bat 'Gaz' is a key player. Doesn't get the wickets he deserves but you can't fault his economy rates. Second highest batting average behind Steve last season and was voted bowler of the year by his team mates. Needs the club to sign a slip catcher. |
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Ryan Lailvaux |
Ryan joined last season and while only managing 4 games clinched the duck cup with an awesome 100% duck ratio. Yup, Ryan got a duck in every game he played. We still don't know how as he often batted for several overs but just couldn't get off the mark.
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Carl
Manley |
| Carl
played a few years back and following a series of knee operations doesn't play that often any more. Capable of scoring
runs quickly and with a Malinga-esque bowling action Northern will benefit from his presence. |
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Dave
Manley |
| Dave was the first choice in the role as wicketkeeper last season. Capable of making good stops but
also prone to putting down chances. Following a top score of 31 a few years back he's probably not scored that many in the last 3 seasons - firmly entrenched above Brett at number 10. |
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Rhodri Morgan |
| Northern's other recognised keeper Rhodri is a decent batsman capable of making a contribution in the middle order. |
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Liam
Palmer |
| Alongside Ben one of the young player in the team Liam is a useful bowler and fielder whose batting came on in leaps and bounds the season before last but he didn't make an appearance at all last year. |
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Russell
Palmer |
| Russell has been Northern's top bowler
in the past but while his pace has detiorated his batting has come on
in leaps and bounds. Can always be relied upon to take wickets though
and his slower ball accounts for many victims. Missed the whole of last season due to some knee surgery. |
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Dan Perkins |
| Known variously as 'Perky', 'Perks', 'The Perkolator' Dan joined just as last season began and leapt straight in to a position as opening bowler. Often too harsh on himself if he makes a mistake he's a popular member of the team and is always up for the match. |
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Neil Thomas |
| Neil had a bit part role last season scoring 11 in 4 innings and bowling a single over which went for 15 runs resulting in him being the only player in the team on negative bowling points in the fantasy league charts. Always available though and the kind of player all captains need in their squad. |
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Barrie
Willacott |
| Baz
was the teams highest scoring batsman the season before last but will admit he was poor last season with an everage of 3 and a best score of 7. A top order left hander
Baz can score good runs when he's not getting himself out to 'that'
shot. Question marks exist over the fielder formerly knows as "the wall" - possibly now "the broken fence". |
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Jimmy Vaile |
| Ginger haired opening batsman and one of Northern's keenest fielders. Jimmy must blame Steve's awesome batting record for the fact that he didn't pick up any awards. Made some great scores and with Steve put on several match winning partnerships. |
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