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SuperCoach 5 players you must pick for BBL

The five players you can’t start SuperCoach BBL without

Here are the five players to build your SuperCoach BBL team around – including a late bolter who could be this summer’s biggest bargain.

Cricket

BBL top 50: Stars, shock bolters and sliders ranked

Glenn Maxwell has long been the BBL’s top dog – until now. Check out where the Aussie T20 star ranks, and the full top 50 from our experts, ahead of BBL14.

Big Bash

Double run-outs? Deso hitters? BBL’s long-term field of dreams

As BBL14 gets closer, the original trailblazers of the firework format have opened up on how much the game has changed cricket. Plus the league’s field of dream plans for the future of T20.

SuperCoach BBL

New rankings: Every SuperCoach BBL cheapie under $100k

There are more than 60 players under $100k in SuperCoach BBL this year. How do you sort the genuine cash cows from the fringe dwellers? We’ve done the hard work for you.

SuperCoach BBL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Kane Richardson of the Renegades celebrates the wicket of Zak Crawley of the Hurricanes during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Hobart Hurricanes at Marvel Stadium, on January 07, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: This season’s best cheapies and value picks

Welcome to the year of the veteran. While the Cheapie Bible often highlights young talent, BBL14 shifts to these seasoned stars offering incredible value for your fantasy cricket XI.

SuperCoach BBL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars looks on during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 15, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL guru Tim Michell’s team revealed

Tim Michell is taking a huge risk with his starting SuperCoach BBL team for BBL14. Will it be a gamble that pays off or leaves him chasing the pack? SEE HIS TEAM HERE

AFLW

Every player rated: Who starred, flopped on AFLW’s biggest stage

Who stood up in the decider and who struggled to have an impact? We rate every Kangaroo and Lion from the 2024 AFLW grand final.

SuperCoach BBL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Joe Clarke of the Stars bats during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Sydney Sixers and the Melbourne Stars at Sydney Cricket Ground, on December 26, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Six unique BBL guns to set your SuperCoach team apart

Nobody ever won SuperCoach by playing it safe. Swing for the fences with these top scorers being overlooked by most fantasy coaches.

SuperCoach BBL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Aaron Hardie of the Scorchers prepares to bowl during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, on January 13, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Five all-rounders to turbo charge your SuperCoach team

Stack your SuperCoach BBL team with players who can score with the bat and ball and watch the points roll in. Here are the double threats you need to know.

SuperCoach BBL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Spencer Johnson of the Heat celebrates dismissing D'Arcy Short of the Strikers during the BBL The Challenger Final match between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers at Heritage Bank Stadium, on January 22, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Five bowlers to target for your SuperCoach team

A wicket is worth 20 points in SuperCoach BBL, and even dot ball add to your total. Here are the bowlers who can deliver for your fantasy team this summer.

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