Qld Bulls axe five veteran cricketers

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QUEENSLAND have plumped for youth by axing five seasoned players from their contract list for the 2010-11 domestic cricket season.

Batsmen Glen Batticciotto, Nick Kruger, Greg Moller, leg-spinner Daniel Doran and paceman Grant Sullivan were all delisted on Wednesday with Queensland Cricket looking further towards the next generation.

Rising batsman Chris Lynn, allrounder Jason Floros, leg-spinner Cameron Boyce and wicketkeeper Ben Dunk were all promoted from last season's rookie list to gain full contracts for the first time.

Policeman Luke Feldman, a former Australian Country representative, was also added to the full squad after a superb debut season in which he took 33 first-class wickets at 27.

The Bulls' 21-man group includes 12 players under 23 and the average age is 23.7, down from 24.6 last season when they lost to Victoria in Sheffield Shield final.

Former Australian coach John Buchanan's son, Nicholas, a 19-year-old fast bowler, was one of the four new rookies the Bulls named.

Andrew Symonds has also been included as a contracted player in Queensland's list but only as a Twenty20 specialist.

"We've got a pretty young squad and having players like Andrew along will certainly assist our T20 preparations," said QC boss Graham Dixon.

"Andrew has been contracted as a T20 player only but no doubt he will provide some valuable advice across the season for the Bulls and QAS squad members."

Bulls squad: Ryan Harris, James Hopes, Cameron Boyce, Ryan Broad, Lee Carseldine, Ben Cutting, Ben Dunk, Luke Feldman, Jason Floros, Chris Hartley, Ben Laughlin, Chris Lynn, Alister McDermott, Craig Philipson, Nathan Reardon, Nathan Rimmington, Chris Simpson, Chris Swan, Wade Townsend, Scott Walter.