BBL free agency window: Every club’s out-of-contract players, list rules

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Tim David, D’Arcy Short, Matt Renshaw, Mitch Marsh and Beau Webster headline a bumper list of BBL free agents eligible to be signed in the competition’s first player movement window.

There are 52 players on the free agency market who can be signed during the next 10 days.

The list also includes BBL14’s leading wicket-taker Mitch Marsh, Hayden Kerr and Jason Sangha, who reminded teams of his quality with 67 from 42 balls in Monday’s BBL decider.

Pat Cummins, Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood are also free agents but the Test trio have not played BBL for several years.

Clubs can also trade players and draft picks during the window, which closes on February 6 at 5pm.

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Tim David is out of contract at the Hurricanes. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Overseas and local replacement players whose contracts have inspired cannot be re-signed during the window.

“Introducing Player Movement Windows has added another strategic dimension to both the WBBL and BBL this season,” BBL boss Alastair Dobson said.

“Trade activity immediately after the WBBL Final created strong discussion among our fans, broadcasters and the media, while also adding certainty and stability for those players who did sign for a new club.

“The BBL window has been highly anticipated, and the calibre of names among the 52 Eligible Free Agents ensures clubs, players and fans alike will have plenty to consider over the next 10 days.”

Liam Hatcher is back at the Stars. Picture: Steve Bell/Getty Images

HATCHER ON MOVE AS STARS TARGET ‘MCG FORTRESS’

Liam Hatcher has re-joined Melbourne Stars in the second move of the BBL’s free agency period.

Hatcher, who has spent two previous seasons with the Stars, did not feature for Sydney Thunder this tournament.

The 28-year-old, who took 24 wickets in 17 games for the Stars, praised the “inroads” made by the franchise this summer as they recovered from 0-5 to play finals.

“It’s great to be back at the Stars and have the chance to play at the MCG again,” Hatcher said.

“The team made some great inroads this year hopefully we can all go deep into finals in BBL15.”

Stars general manager Blair Crouch said the club was confident Hatcher could recapture the form he showed during his previous stints as a Star.

“We saw what Liam produced for the Stars in his 2 tournaments with the club and we believe he’s capable of that cricket again in BBL15 and BBL16,” he said.

“We won 3 out of our 4 matches in BBL|14 at the MCG and we want to make it a fortress again and Liam’s skillset will only enhance that ambition.”

BEHRENDORFF JOINS GADES IN FIRST FREE AGENCY MOVE

One of the most prolific quicks in BBL history has become the first player to move in the BBL’s free agency window.

Jason Behrendorff has signed with Melbourne Renegades after taking 140 wickets in 106 matches for Perth Scorchers.

The 34-year-old’s switch was confirmed in Tuesday, the opening day of the BBL’s inaugural player movement period.

“To continue my career and play cricket in a city we both love is a blessing,” Behrendorff said.

“I am really excited for what the next chapter holds with the Melbourne Renegades but just as importantly for my family too.”

Behrendorff was the leading wicket-taker in BBL14, finishing one ahead of his new teammate Tom Rogers and Hobart’s Riley Meredith with 17 scalps.

“Jason is a world-class bowler and proven match-winner, so we’re delighted to have him on board,” Renegades general manager James Rosengarten said.

“His performances in BBL14 and over a long period of time shows why he’s one of the most dangerous bowlers in the competition.

“Jason’s experience and leadership qualities will also be invaluable as we continue to develop our squad and strive for sustained success.”

Behrendorff is sure to be a handful at Marvel Stadium, which is regarded as one of the toughest batting pitches in the BBL.

WHERE EVERY CLUB SITS

STRIKERS

AVAILABLE LIST SPOTS: 3

LINKED WITH: Mitch Owen (has since re-signed)

Contracted for BBL15: Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen, Lloyd Pope, Alex Ross, Matt Short, Henry Thorton

Eligible Free Agents: James Bazley, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Chris Lynn, D’Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald

Uncontracted: Fabian Allen, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Liam Haskett, Harry Manenti, Liam Scott

DREAM FREE AGENCY SIGNING: Hayden Kerr

HEAT

AVAILABLE LIST SPOTS: 2

LINKED WITH:

Contracted for BBL15: Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Callum Vidler

Eligible Free Agents: Marnus Labuschagne, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Jack Wildermuth, Jack Wood

Uncontracted: Tom Alsop, Tom Banton, Paul Walter, Daniel Drew, Tom Straker, Tom Whitney

DREAM FREE AGENCY SIGNING: Tim David

Rival clubs have shown interest in the out-of-contract Matt Renshaw. Picture: Mike Owen/Getty Images

HOBART

AVAILABLE LIST SPOTS: 2

LINKED WITH: Beau Webster

Contracted for BBL15: Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Nathan Ellis, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Matthew Wade, Mac Wright

Eligible Free Agents: Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Jake Doran, Peter Hatzoglou, Billy Stanlake, Charlie Wakim

Uncontracted: Shai Hope, Waqar Salamkheil, Marcus Bean, Cameron Gannon, Tim Ward

DREAM FREE AGENCY SIGNING: Jason Behrendorff

The Renegades are keen to secure Jason Behrendorff. Picture: Jeremy Ng/Getty Images

RENEGADES

AVAILABLE LIST SPOTS: 2

FREE AGENCY SIGNINGS: Jason Behrendorff

LINKED WITH: Brendan Doggett, Matt Renshaw

Contracted for BBL15: Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O’Neill, Tom Rogers, Tim Seifert, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa

Eligible Free Agents: Xavier Crone, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Jon Wells

Uncontracted: Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Hassan Khan, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Elliott, Ollie Peake, Callum Stow

DREAM FREE AGENCY SIGNING: Matt Renshaw

STARS

AVAILABLE LIST SPOTS: 3

LINKED WITH: Tim David, Mitch Marsh

Contracted for BBL15: Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis

Eligible Free Agents: Brody Couch, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Jon Merlo, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren, Beau Webster

Uncontracted: Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Adam Milne, Usama Mir, Austin Anlezark, Peter Handscomb, Blake Macdonald

DREAM FREE AGENCY SIGNING: Mitch Marsh

The Stars have been linked with Mitch Marsh. Picture: Mike Owen/Getty Images

SCORCHERS

AVAILABLE LIST SPOTS: 2

LINKED WITH:

Contracted for BBL15: Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner

Eligible Free Agents: Jason Behrendorff, Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Mitch Marsh, Matthew Spoors, Andrew Tye

Uncontracted: Matthew Hurst, Keaton Jennings, Bryce Jackson

DREAM FREE AGENCY SIGNING: Chris Lynn

SIXERS

AVAILABLE LIST SPOTS: 2

LINKED WITH:

Contracted for BBL15: Sean Abbott, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Todd Murphy, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith

Eligible Free Agents: Jackson Bird, Josh Hazlewood, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Kurtis Patterson, Mitchell Starc

Uncontracted: Akeal Hosein, Jafer Chohan, James Vince, Lachlan Hearne, Hanno Jacobs, Lachlan Shaw

DREAM FREE AGENCY SIGNING: Jason Sangha

Finals hero Jason Sangha is one of the out-of-contract Thunder players.

THUNDER

AVAILABLE LIST SPOTS: 2

LINKED WITH:

Contracted for BBL15: Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Chris Green, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner

Eligible Free Agents: Pat Cummins, Matt Gilkes, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Nic Maddinson, Will Salzmann, Jason Sangha

Uncontracted: Lockie Ferguson, George Garton, Muhammad Hasnain, Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Andrews, Dan Christian, Toby Gray, Blake Nikitaras, Hugh Weibgen

DREAM FREE AGENCY SIGNING: Matt Renshaw

*NOTE: Clubs can only have a maximum of 12 players signed for BBL15 at the closure of the player movement window.

Originally published as BBL free agency window: Every club’s out-of-contract players, list rules