KFC SuperCoach BBL trade guide: Best Renegades, Sixers to buy for round 5 of BBL12
The Renegades and Sixers both play twice in round 5. Who are the best options, and where is the value? Check out all the top targets.
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The trickiest factor about the Round 5 double is the Renegades and Sixers play twice, but both times against each other.
It would be wise not to go too heavy on players from these two teams — a maximum of six or seven would likely be enough.
That balancing act will be crucial for KFC SuperCoach teams as they plan their trades for a vital round with the midway point of BBL12 not far away — yes, that’s how quickly KFC SuperCoach BBL moves.
One player to avoid is Renegades superstar Andre Russell, who has fulfilled his BBL12 contract. He’s about to be replaced by New Zealand slugger Martin Guptill.
Don’t fall into the trap of picking the West Indian star thinking he’ll play in round 5.
See our list of the best KFC SuperCoach picks from the Renegades and Sixers, including some bargains who might be too cheap to ignore.
TRADE TARGETS
Akeal Hosein $207,600 BWL
The West Indian spinner has been a revelation in the early games of BBL12, opening the tournament with scores of 116 and 55 to send his price skyrocketing from $105k. He followed that up with a whopping 139-point total against the Heat where he shone with the ball and produced a late cameo with the blade. Hosein has a dream role for KFC SuperCoach opening the bowling and batting at No.7 and he has been one of the top scorers across the first four rounds. Worth the extra price, regardless of whether he gets DPP or not.
Sean Abbott $168,000 BWL
Put simply, there’s never a bad time to have Abbott in your KFC SuperCoach team. He showed why in Round 1 when he took three 20th-over wickets to boost his score to 86 KFC SuperCoach points. And you will be able to get the No.1 wicket-taker in BBL history at a discount after three modest scores. Don’t be worried about him conceding plenty of runs in his last few outings, he’s a must-have.
Tom Rogers $178,600 BWL
Rogers claimed a stunning four-wicket haul in round 3, and he backed it up with 57 points against his former side the Hurricanes. He is fairly expensive but he looms as a promising POD play given he will likely get eight overs at the Sixers in their double.
Hayden Kerr $180,300 BAT-BWL
Kerr hadn’t delivered the same bowling results early in BBL12 as during his breakout campaign last summer, until he took 2-36 against the Hurricanes in their most recent outing. This backed up his 32 off 20 deliveries as the finisher, a role he has thrived the first few matches. His 42 from 35 balls against Perth Scorchers was an indication of Kerr’s batting talent which is largely untapped in the BBL.
Martin Guptill $160,000 BAT
The experienced Kiwi opener is due to replace Andre Russell at the Gades in round 5 in a move which will likely cause Sam Harper to shuffle down the order. The 36-year-old isn’t cheap at $160k but has scored more than 8000 career T20 runs at an average of 31.7 and strike rate of 130.8. If he replicates his career numbers he will score well in Round 5.
Josh Philippe $129,100 WKP-BAT
Philippe has been the most selected wicketkeeper since the start of BBL12, featuring in more than 40 per cent of KFC SuperCoach teams. If you stayed patient, you will be rewarded with a cut-price Round 5 gloveman. Anything less than $130k is an absolute steal for one of the BBL’s most damaging batters.
Nic Maddinson $139,800 BAT
The Melbourne Renegades captain made a blazing start to BBL12, producing his best BBL score of 87 from 49 balls back in Round 1 against Brisbane Heat. But he has struggled with scores of 2 and 0 since, which will make him much more affordable ahead of round 5. However, his role with the ball has decreased since the arrival of Hosein and Mujeeb ur Rahman which has caused his KFC SuperCoach scoring to be very volatile.
Kane Richardson $146,600 BWL
One of the leading seamers in BBL history is likely to be available for a lot less than his starting price of $189k. Richardson’s price has been heading south since an opening-round score of 21, potentially presenting another great value selection for round 5. He averages 58.6 KFC SuperCoach points a game against the Sixers, who the Renegades meet twice in Round 5. He should be a priority buy and has a perfect role for KFC SuperCoach scoring. Has been managed for their Christmas Eve clash so he should be fresh for their double.
Mujeeb ur Rahman $106,300 BWL
While Hosein has stolen the headlines early in their spin partnership, Mujeeb has a more proven KFC SuperCoach background. He averaged 38.5 last year and 66.6 two seasons ago, underlining his pointscoring potential. Hosein’s price might be heading toward unattainable heights but Mujeeb has so far remained affordable. He started BBL12 at $111k and will be around that for round 5. That’s serious value considering he was $208k at the start of BBL11.
Sam Harper $83,000 WKP-BAT
The point-of-difference gloveman for Round 5. You can make a case for picking both Harper and Philippe, especially as they will give you trade flexibility after the double. The main reason to wait for Harper is the impact Guptill’s arrival is likely to have on the Renegades’ batting line-up. Guptill is likely to open with Nic Maddinson. That could mean Harper slides as low as No.6.
Aaron Finch $146,700 BAT
Those who were burned by the former Aussie T20 skipper a few summers ago in KFC SuperCoach will find it tough to commit again. But Finch showed his potential as a KFC SuperCoach scorer when he blasted as unbeaten 70 in Round 2 to lead the Renegades to victory over Sydney Thunder. He can be hit-and-miss like most batsmen — the game before that innings he scored four. But, an on-song Finch could provide a real lift for your Round 5 score.
Izharulhaq Naveed $99,000 BWL
SuperCoaches who brought in Naveed early were thrown a curve ball when the young Afghan spinner was dropped despite four wickets in his first two matches. He was replaced by rising Aussie youngster Todd Murphy, but Naveed was back in the Sixers line-up for their win over the Stars. Watch to see if he is named for their clash with the Renegades to get a better gauge on whether he will play both matches in their double. Sadly, he doesn’t have much cash left to make after scoring zero in round 4.
Will Sutherland $55,400 BAT-BWL
Sutherland looms as the major beneficiary of Andre Russell’s departure. The Victorian all-rounder only bowled three overs in the opening two games of BBL12, compared to Russell’s seven. And he could also move up the batting order after an imposing 40 to keep the Renegades in the match against the Hurricanes. Russell will leave a void in the Gades’ line-up which will become even greater when Hosein and Mujeeb depart at about Round 8. Sutherland’s price has stayed cheap and for the first time in his BBL career he looks set to have an opportunity to be a leading part of the Renegades attack during the run home.
Moises Henriques $99,800 BAT
The Sixers captain returned to form just in time for the round 5 double with a knock of 52 from 32 balls against the Stars. A score of 87 points still wasn’t enough to pass his break even of 111 after successive scores of zero in the previous two rounds, though. The Sixers’ top-order hasn’t found its groove yet in BBL12 and that could present Henriques with an opportunity to cash in during round 5. He scored 64 KFC SuperCoach points in his last outing against the Renegades.
James Vince $76,200 BAT
If you like to play the bench loophole in KFC SuperCoach, Vince is the perfect round 5 pick. You can start him on the bench as an emergency in the first game of the round, then use a player with a bye such as Shadab Khan to bank his score if he performs. Vince hasn’t hit his straps yet in BBL12 but with scores of 19 not out and 33 in his last two matches, a big innings appears just around the corner. At this price, he’s worth the risk.
WHO TO SELL
Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes have the bye, so ideally you would trade players from these teams. But if you can, try to hold at least one Hobart player on your bench through round 5, as the Hurricanes have a double in Round 8.
The Strikers’ next double is in Round 9, so you have three or four extra trades to bring Adelaide players back. Try to keep someone who can perform strongly in single game rounds such as Shadab Khan.
Your other option is trading out players who have peaked in price or are set to lose value. You can find out full break evens and price protections by using SuperCoach Plus — if you’re a subscriber.
SHOULD I BOOST?
Trade boost will likely be a popular option come Round 5. They’re in the game to use strategically and this appears a perfect round to use a fourth trade.
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