Big Bash watch: See how Gold Coast Dolphins perform this WBBL and BBL season

See how the Gold Coast’s top cricketers are faring in the 2022-23 Women’s and Men’s Big Bash League this summer.

The Gold Coast has no shortage of top cricketing talent set to represent the region in the men’s and women’s Big Bash League over the summer.

The Gold Coast Dolphins have become a breeding ground for the Brisbane Heat and other teams since the club began asserting its dominance in Queensland Premier Cricket in recent years.

Big name Michael Neser will return to the Heat after coming back in the 2021-22 season, while a new face has emerged in Dolphin’s Grace Parsons, and two young guns are still on the cards to play BBL for 2022-23.

The Women’s BBL has already kicked off with three rounds underway while the Men’s BBL will begin on December 13.

Meet the Gold Coast’s Big Bash League stars and stay up to date with their performances here:

Georgia Redmayne of the Heat plays a shot during the Women's Big Bash League. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images.

Georgia Redmayne – Heat – WBBL

Round 2: Redmayne backed it up even stronger with a score of 49 from 39 balls in the team’s second game against the Sydney Sixers, but it wasn’t enough to get the win, going down by four wickets.

Round 1: The left-handed top-order batter and wicketkeeper has begun strong for the Heat scoring 33 from 30 balls in her first appearance of the season, helping the team to a win against the Melbourne Stars.

Player bio: Redmayne played junior cricket in Alstonville and repped NSW at a junior level before coming over to Queensland following stints in Tasmania. Redmayne joined the Dolphins in 2018 and was swiftly elevated to the WBBL for the 2019-20 season.

Courtney Sippel of Australia celebrates the wicket of Mady Villiers of England during the Australia A v England A one day international tour match at EPC Solar Park, on February 02, 2022, in Canberra, Australia. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images.

Courtney Sippel, WBBL

Round 2: As a bottom order batter, Sippel scored one not out before taking no wickets in the loss to Sydney. Not the Heat’s best.

Round 1: Sippel took 1/37 from four overs at a rate of 9.25, dismissing Tess Flintoff, and took one catch from Annabel Sutherland.

Player bio: 21-year-old all rounder Sippel stems comes all the way from Murgon where she played junior cricket with the boys. Sippel joined the Dolphins last season after playing for Wests since she was 15.

Grace Parsons of Queensland tosses the ball before bowling during the WNCL match between Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory at Bill Pippen Oval, on October 03, 2022, in Gold Coast, Australia. Picture: Albert Perez/Getty Images

Grace Parsons, WBBL

Yet to debut

Player bio: Grace Parsons is the Gold Coast’s newest addition to the WBBL after impressing with the Queensland Fire late last season. The 18-year-old leg spin bowler comes from Lismore and is yet to make her debut for the side but fans should expect to see her do so soon.

Michael Neser of the Bulls celebrates after taking the wicket of Daniel Hughes of the Blues during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Queensland at Drummoyne Oval on October 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Michael Neser, BBL

One of the state’s most accomplished fast bowlers, Michael Neser will return to the Heat again after coming from the Adelaide Strikers for the 2021-22 season.

Neser is a three-time Queensland Bulls Player of the Year and achieved a rare feat in 2017-18 when he won both the Sheffield Shield with the Bulls and the Big Bash with the Strikers.

Neser has made various appearances for the Dolphins over the years but is predominantly tied up with Bulls duties.

Matt Kuhnemann of the Queensland Bulls celebrates after catching the wicket of Jake Carder of the Redbacks. Photo: Mark Brake/Getty Images.

Matt Kuhnemann, BBL

Gold Coast Dolphins skipper Matt Kuhnemann has bene with the Brisbane Heat since making his debut in 2019.

The left-arm spinner plays for the Queensland Bulls and made his Australian ODI debut this year.

Max Bryant of the Heat bats during the Men's Big Bash League match. Photo: Mike Owen/Getty Images.

Max Bryant, BBL

Max Bryant joined the Dolphins as a 16-year-old and has become a club favourite ever since.

The 23-year-old is a member of the Queensland Bulls squad and returns to the Big Bash for his fifth season in the teal.

Xavier Bartlett of the Heat fields the ball during a Men's Big Bash League match. Photo: Steve Bell/Getty Images.

Xavier Bartlett, BBL

23-year-old Dolphins bowler Xavier Bartlett signed on to the Heat in 2017 as an injury replacement player for Luke Feldman.

While he didn’t make his debut that season, Bartlett trained on with the squad until he debuted in 2019 against the Stars.

Bartlett began his junior cricket with Surfers Paradise and is now a member of the Queensland Bulls squad.

Hugo Burdon signed with the Brisbane Heat. Picture credit: Getty Images, Brisbane Heat

Josh Kann of the Hurricanes celebrates a wicket during a Men's Big Bash League match. Photo: Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images.

Possible appearances

Gold Coast Dolphins batter Hugo Burdon was contracted to the Heat as a replacement player for leg-spinner Mitch Swepson during Covid last year. He has not been re-signed as yet but could appear at some stage after it’s believed he received his first Queensland Bulls contract this season as a rookie.

Hard hitting all-rounder Josh Kann signed with the Hobart Hurricanes for season 2021-22 but has not re-signed for 2022-23 as of yet. The Gold Coast Dolphin played three matches for the Hurricanes and has represented Australia at U19 and U23 level.