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Sports content producer for News Corp’s national network team and CODE Sports, specialising in KFC SuperCoach and AFL.

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Tim Michell

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Cricket

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Nathan Ellis of the Hurricanes bowls during the BBL match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena, on January 05, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: All aboard the Cane train for crucial double

The last two rounds of SuperCoach BBL for the summer are almost here and it’s time to load up on Hobart Hurricanes. We rate the best options to bring in ahead of round 8.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Marcus Stoinis of the Stars celebrates after taking the wicket of Moises Henriques of the Sixers during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 09, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

BBL run home: Could Stars really make finals after 0-5 start?

Melbourne Stars have kept their faint finals hopes alive with three straight wins after a 0-5 start to BBL14. What do they need to earn an improbable top-four finish? Plus, the five key games that will decide the finals spots examined.

AnalysisSport

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Jhye Richardson of the Scorchers bduring the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium, on January 07, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Five years on, who are the BBL’s power surge dominators?

The power surge makes the BBL different to T20 leagues across the world, and the man behind the unique rule says he loves that, after five years, teams are none the wiser about how to use it.

Big Bash

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Cooper Connolly of the Scorchers plays his shot during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, on December 26, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

BBL Agenda: Could breakout star be a Sri Lankan tour bolter?

Cooper Connolly’s rise from BBL final hero to Perth Scorchers top-order star has been swift. Now, there’s a call for him to be fast-tracked to the Test side.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 10: Michael Neser of the Heat takes to the field during the BBL match between the Brisbane Heat and the Perth Scorchers at The Gabba, on January 10, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: Best trade targets to dominate run home

One SuperCoach will be $25,000 richer in less than two weeks as the race for the SuperCoach BBL grand prize heats up. Here are our expert tips on who you must target for round 7.

Sport

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: Jamie Overton of the Strikers plays a shot during the BBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval, on December 27, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/Getty Images)

BBL Agenda: The ‘angry’ Strikers star in middle of biggest blow-ups

The race for the finals is heating up and tensions are rising – with a Strikers star at the centre of BBL14’s biggest blow-ups. TIM MICHELL wraps up the key talking points in BBL Agenda.

SuperCoach BBL

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: Lockie Ferguson of the Thunder celebrates taking the wicket of James Bazley of the Strikers during the BBL match between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers at Manuka Oval, on December 17, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: The players you need for round 6

Sydney Thunder is the only team that plays twice in SuperCoach BBL round 6. David Warner is one of the best trade targets, but who else should you bring in?

Cricket

The demise and rise of Lloyd Pope: Australia’s next white-ball spinner?

Lloyd Pope wasn’t the first spinner to be touted the next Shane Warne. But as quickly as his star rose, it faded. TIM MICHELL finds out how he rebuilt his career to become a BBL star.

Cricket

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams of the Thunder collide while attempting to catch the ball during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder at Optus Stadium, on January 03, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

BBL stars hospitalised after horror collision

Sydney Thunder stars Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft were taken to hospital after a horrific collision during their side’s BBL clash with the Scorchers in Perth.

Big Bash

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars looks on during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval, on December 28, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Melbourne Scars: How it all went wrong for BBL battlers

A franchise once billed as Australia’s answer to the LA Lakers is facing another failed BBL season. Here’s how the Melbourne Stars unravelled – and where they go from here.

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