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The all-rounder was, for instance, able to
pick the brains of a number of overseas
players; Australian internationals Ben
Hilfenhaus and Dan Christian,West Indian
superstar all-rounder Darren Sammy and
South African world rankings high-flyer
Vernon Philander. It’s an opportunity that
will arise again in 2016 after the recapture
of Peter Siddle.
The youngster’s partnership with
Hilfenhaus in particular looked to
be flourishing, as the duo shared a
monumental workload after injuries
to Luke Fletcher and Andy Carter
in the against-the-odds victory over
Worcestershire.
The experienced Aussie, however, saw
the after-effects of his herculean efforts
rule him out for the rest of the season, but
not before leaving his mark on a grateful
Hutton, who will be picking the brains of
Siddle for the next two county campaigns.
“Sidds has a lot of experience at
international and domestic level and he
will be a calming influence to the side,”
said Hutton.
“He will work well with Ready because of
how long they have both been in the game.
“Throughout 2015 we had a number of
overseas players staying for a short period
that helped me with my game.
“Sometimes I could be running up and
just focusing on myself rather than taking
into account the big picture and bowling
to a plan, a skill the guys coming in have
mastered and have been able to pass their
expertise on to me.
“That experience is crucial for us younger
lads. It is brilliant to have come through
the system with Bally andWoody; we are
all similar ages and know each other quite
well from our time in the second team.
“It provides a great example to others in
the seconds that if you put in consistently
good performances, like us three bowlers
and Jake Libby have done, there is an
opportunity for progression into the
firsts.”
The winter of 2016 will follow a similar
pattern to that of last year for Hutton,
working hard with the Nottinghamshire
coaching staff as he aims to become an
ever-present in all three formats for years
to come.
“I will be focusing on improving my
own game with the likes of Ross (Herridge,
Strength & Conditioning Coach), Noony
and Picky over the coming winter,” he said.
“Obviously everyone has aspirations to go
on England tours and move on to higher
honours, but first I have to get to the level
of consistency required to be considered a
regular Nottinghamshire first teamer.
“I want to be one of those players teams
expect to be in the side week in week out
and are shocked if that is not the case.”
“It is brilliant to have
come through the
systemwith Bally and
Woody; we are all
similar ages and know
each other quite well
from our time in the
second team.”