BBL SuperCoach Team Preview - Hobart Hurricanes
PREDICTED LINE UP
1-Darcy Short
2-Matthew Wade
3-Ben McDermott
4-George Bailey
5-Caleb Jewell
6-James Faulkner
7-Simon Milenko
8-Jofra Archer
9-Johan Botha
10-Clive Rose
11-Tymal Mills
TOP PREMIUM PLAYER
DARCY SHORT (BAT/BWL $258,900)
The highest
priced player in SuperCoach following a dominant BBL07, where he averaged 56
with a strike rate of 142, as well as picking up 3 wickets. He has somewhat
struggled since then however, especially in the IPL and in his last seven T20s
for Australia (only scoring over 14 once). This has seen Short suddenly leave
many SuperCoach teams. However he has found some runs lately, including a quick
fire 74 against India in the visitor’s only tour match. A record breaking 257
off 148 balls in the JLT One Day Cup can’t be ignored either. An explosive
opener who bowls handy overs is a rarity in SuperCoach. His is extremely
valuable, and an important player to have for his round 3 double game week.
With possibly the highest SuperCoach points ceiling of any player, overlook him
at your own risk.
TOP MID PRICED PLAYER
MATTHEW WADE (BAT/WKP $106,900)
Wade has been
outstanding in the Sheffield Shield, where he has consistently been in the runs.
Hopefully, the former Australian keeper
should be able to convert his Shield form into BBL runs. Moving up and down the
order in BBL07, Wade had a frustrating campaign. However, this season Wade will
probably have a more consistent spot in the order, most likely opening up
alongside Short. In the three games he opened the batting last BBL he had
scores of 31, 17 and 71. Wade is a good option if you are looking at starting
with a cheaper wicket keeper combination as his price could steadily rise.
TOP CHEAP PLAYER
CALEB JEWELL (BAT $42,000)
A promising
youngster who might get his chance to make a name for himself this BBL in the
Hurricanes middle order. A breakout year at club level which saw him score 935
runs at an average of 49 and earn the Emerson Rodwell Medal has seen the
youngster score a contract with the Hurricanes. He showed positive signs
recently in the Abu Dhabi T20 tournament, with scores of 38 and 12. He might
struggle to get much of a bat at times batting at number 5, but he will look to
take his opportunities with both hands. A basement price player getting a
regular game is always nice and it will only take a good score or two to see
his price start to rise very quickly.
POINT OF DIFFERENCE
JAMES FAULKNER (BAT/BWL $136,700)
A new signing
from the Stars, the often forgotten man of Australian cricket can still offer
plenty of SuperCoach value due to his ability with both bat and ball. He picked
up 20 wickets in the UK Vitality Blast and is a useful lower order hitter. The
potential to be elevated up the batting order in BBL08 will also increase his SuperCoach
value. With multiple ways of scoring SuperCoach points, the all-rounder is an
interesting option, especially if he starts the season well.
PREDICTED FINISH – 4TH
As it stands,
they have a good mix of players that are able to adapt to a variety of game
situations, which could see them return to the finals. Their success might come
down to how affected they are by international selection, especially if Jofra
Archer skips the BBL in the hope of playing for England, and players like Darcy
Short and Ben McDermott get called up again for Australia in the ODIs and T20s.
Their veteran players will then need to step up even more and guide them
through the competition, but I still think there is enough talent within the
Hurricanes to sneak into the finals.
By Mathew Broom
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