At last common sense has prevailed, well done to these clubs.

The next round of decisions must be made for the long term success of cricket in SA. The U/19 proposal would not seem to be the long term solution here.

Long term a new team in Mt Barker, Northerns to the Barossa or at least Gawler, no D grade, and no U16 whites, as these players can continue their development at their community clubs

Not sure the person delegated the responsibility for recruiting needs to disclose who he is talking with. At the end of the day those in charge of recruiting should be judged on their performance and outcomes. Recruiting at ND has probably not been great/successful. Recruit key players (a gun batter and a gun fast bowler) that have the ability to put back into the club and develop your own at the same time. Paying for anyone else, outside of coaches, is a poor use of funds IMO.