The club have been in discussions with Phil throughout this process. We understand and are happy with the situation.

We need to block and tackle well, that's been a lot of our focus. We always execute on offense and defense, the bottom line is it's just blocking and tackling. We're very optimistic about this year. I think the Ocean will be on a real upswing this year. There's not weeks off for anybody.

Stephen quite understandably wants to be playing first-team cricket. If he wants to talk to other people, that is OK.

He's a very smart player. He's been throwing well this summer. (His biggest hurdle) is trusting himself he can do it. He's shown great leadership qualities. He just needs to get out there and do it.

We'll still be out-weighed 75 pounds a man, (but) at the very least we have a quick offensive line.

We were decent in the Bay. 5-5 wasn't bad, but it was disappointing.