After four years as captain of the Jung Tigers A Grade side in the Horsham Cricket Association, Tyler Neville relinquished the playing duty prior to the season and stepped into the committee as the club's president.
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While the new role has provided challenges, with the game-day duty off his back, Neville has been a key factor with the bat this season as the Tigers look certain to cement themselves a place in the finals.
"I absolutely loved being captain but four years was probably enough, and Angus Adams was definitely ready to take on the role," Neville said.
"It allows me to be a bit more relaxed come game day - there's a lot of other stuff during the week but on Saturday I can just focus on the cricket."
It has seemingly worked for Neville who found some decent batting form after a shaky start to the season.
He fell just short of a century against the Horsham Saints in round seven when he was dismissed in heartbreaking fashion, run out for 96.
He has since gone on to post two 70s in the following weeks, but Neville talked down his own form after being dismissed for 12 last weekend.
"I've been a bit inconsistent," Neville said.
"Honestly I've just had three knocks where I've had a bit of luck. You've got to have a bit of luck in cricket."
Neville is one of several younger players dedicated to the Jung Cricket Club.
Generally in the Horsham Cricket Association, players tend range between under-18 and over-35.
But the Tigers have been able to maintain a solid core of players who have stuck with cricket into their 20s. Neville said it was something the club was proud of.
"We do obviously have Dave Puls, Marty Knight, Simon Mock who are more experienced," Neville said.
"But with guys like Brett Jensz, Angus Adams, Jake McLean, Sam Leith, Tyler Puls and myself, we've got a really good core of guys that are a bit younger.
"It's definitely good for the club."
The younger core has propelled the Tigers into premiership contention this season. They need just 52 more runs on day two against Laharum on Saturday to guarantee themselves a place in the finals.
The league's powerhouse team Homers meanwhile face a tough battle against the Horsham Saints.
Homers need to chase down the Saints day-one total of 223 to avoid their first loss of the season after Gary Davidson made a century last weekend.
Homers top order of Simon and Chris Hopper, Jarred Combe and Adam Atwood hold the key to this contest.
Meanwhile Rup-Minyip should seal victory on day two, needing just five more wickets against the West Wimmera Warriors.