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The Bulletin takes a look at what a Gold Coast Big Bash League team could look like

WITH the Gold Coast set to break new ground with the hosting of three Big Bash League matches this summer, the Bulletin explores what a side from the Glitter Strip could look like.

WITH the Gold Coast set to break new ground with the hosting of three Big Bash League matches this summer, the Bulletin explores what a side from the Glitter Strip could look like.

DOLPHINS SACK HEAD COACH

Max Bryant

Blazing young opener who has busted through the Dolphins system and is destined for higher honours.

Max Bryant. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Peled
Max Bryant. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Peled

Tom Cooper

Northern Rivers product has proven one of domestic cricket’s most solid servants for the past decade.

Tom Cooper. Picture: AAP Image/James Ross
Tom Cooper. Picture: AAP Image/James Ross

WORLD NO.1 EYES BIGGER PRIZE

Ben McDermott (wk)

Former Dolphins player who is these days lining up in Australia’s limited overs squads.

Ben McDermott. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Peled
Ben McDermott. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Peled

Nathan Reardon

Former Bulls batsman remains a force at BBL level while also giving back to the game on the Coast.

Nathan Reardon. Picture: Robert Prezioso/Getty Images
Nathan Reardon. Picture: Robert Prezioso/Getty Images

TEEN TYROS DRIVING DOLPHINS’ TITLE TILT

Nick Stevens

Talented former Bulls batsman switched to Valleys this season in order to reignite his game after a stop-start career.

Nick Stevens.
Nick Stevens.

Simon Milenko

Played 106 games across the grades for Dolphins including hitting 78 in a 2009-10 final win.

Simon Milenko. Picture: Luke Bowden
Simon Milenko. Picture: Luke Bowden

Michael Neser

The Dolphins star is these days entrenched in the Queensland line-up and fringes of the Aussie side.

HUNGRY CROCS CONTINUE CHARGE

Nick Buchanan

The former Dolphins quick has somewhat fallen from the scene in recent seasons but remains a genuine talent.

Nick Buchanan (centre). Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Nick Buchanan (centre). Picture: Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Matt Kuhnemann

Spinner this week picked up a Brisbane Heat deal and looks set for state honours across all formats.

Matt Kuhnemann. Picture: Brisbane Heat
Matt Kuhnemann. Picture: Brisbane Heat

Xavier Bartlett

Injury-hit paceman powered through the Dolphins to be a big part of Queensland’s JLT Cup campaign.

Xavier Bartlett.
Xavier Bartlett.

Billy Stanlake

Towering quick has established himself as an Aussie player in the shorter forms of the game.

Billy Stanlake. Picture: GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP
Billy Stanlake. Picture: GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP

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