Except there are examples where it’s happening in other sports (NFL, NRL, Soccer) where the sport isn’t their own host broadcaster
My only issue is how does that work for breaks? Do you expect Sydney yo play on Saturday and fly to Melbourne to play the next day? Is this allowed?
That level of travel is standard in competitions such as the NBA so I can’t see why not.*Apart from Perth, all capitals can be reached within a few hours.
I do think the competition needs to be shortened to at least six weeks, preferably 4-5. Boxing Day to the end of Jan would be ideal.
*(In the NBA, a ‘road trip’ to the opposite coast is common, with east coast teams travelling to play several west coast teams and vice versa).
Depends on the terms they have agreed to with the players association. I’m not doubting it might happen in other sports. For some reason I think there might be agreed to day breaks.
Dean Jones, Billy Murdoch and Cathryn Fitzpatrick will be inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame during this evening’s Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne.
Australia will return to United Arab Emirates in March to play five ODI matches against Pakistan.
22 March - 1st ODI, Sharjah (d/n)
24 March - 2nd ODI, Sharjah (d/n)
27 March - 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi (d/n)
29 March - 4th ODI, Dubai (d/n)
31 March - 5th ODI, Dubai (d/n)
The fourth ODI is held on the first day Steve Smith and David Warner become available again after their suspensions from last year’s ball tampering scandal finish.
As widely predicted, Patrick Cummins was awarded the Allan Border Medal for his bowling performance over the past 12 months. Hot favourite Alyssa Healy was awarded the Belinda Clark Medal.
Hobart hurricanes chances of a maiden title have came to An end following a six wicket defeat to the melbourne stars at Blundstone arena. The final will either be played at Marvel Stadium or Scg on Friday.
Sunday - the venue will be decided on Friday.
And it looks like my Sunday afternoon has now cleared itself up. Reckon it would have been different if Hurricanes had been chasing, they’re shocking batting first. George Bailey looks to have dislocated his shoulder too, hopefully that’s alright.
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My apologies for wrong date. (Cuz Ive had a slightly tough week)
All good, thought it was just a brain fart/typo thing. Hope things aren’t too bad for you and the week/weekend improves.
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The minor premiers curse continues in the BBL. Hobart became the sixth team to finish first on the ladder but failed to reach the final.
For his first appearance on Seven’s BBL telecast this season, Tim Paine did a good job providing analysis.
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BBL02 - Melbourne Renegades finished on top, beaten by Brisbane Heat in semis at Docklands.
BBL03 - Melbourne Stars finished on top (being unbeaten after 8 games), beaten by Hurricanes in the semis at MCG.
BBL04 - Adelaide Strikers finished on top, lost to Sydney Sixers in the Semis at Adelaide Oval.
BBL05 - Adelaide Strikers finished on top, lost to Sydney Thunder in the semis at Adelaide Oval.
BBL07 - Perth Scorchers finished on top, lost to Hobart Hurricanes in the semis. (I was at that game at the new stadium last year, and some people have left the game).
BBL08 - Hobart Hurricanes finished on top, lost to Melbourne Stars in the semis in Blundstone Arena.
The Hobart Hurricanes were in blistering form during this season but during the last few games, they started to lose a bit of form.
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I would hope they have left the game. It’s been over a year now 
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But you see, if they stay at the ground, they can see every AFL and cricket match without having to buy extra tickets to get back in 
Come to think of it, tbey’d effectively be living there, so they save on rent too!
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Stars are in the final? Hooray. Might start watching again and turn up.
Might be a derby
I really got into the past couple of years particularly, but really became alienated by the exclusivity and prolonged season and found it very hard to stay connected this summer, in all honesty
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Pity its played at the Marvel (not the MCG) or the SCG
Great ideas - fully agree - although keep the Strikers at home on Dec 31.
Not sure about the week’s break - this seems to run counter to tightening up the season timeline… plus I’m not sure of the value of jettisoning the Internationals in - as Tim Payne said last night - that doesn’t seem fair to the guys who have played all season to get them there.
I would still like to know the rules and agreement from the players association on the required breaks CA must give each team between games.
I have been hearing that the game might be moved to the MCG if the renegades win
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That’s good to hear. I would go if I didn’t have an exam the next day.
Better let the MCC know in that case.
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