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The order of selections has been confirmed for both the Weber WBBL|09 and KFC BBL|13 Overseas Player Drafts, to be held on Sunday, September 3, and broadcast on Fox Cricket.
Weighted lotteries were undertaken on Friday, July 14, to determine the order of selections. For each competition, the clubs who missed out on Finals last season were selected from the first draw with the remaining Clubs entered into the second draw.
Weber WBBL|09 Overseas Player Draft
The selection order for the inaugural Weber WBBL Overseas Player Draft has been revealed with the Sydney Thunder receiving the first ever pick.
After failing to qualify for the Weber WBBL|08 Finals, four teams were entered into the first draw: Perth Scorchers (one entry), Melbourne Stars (two entries), Melbourne Renegades (three entries) and Sydney Thunder (four entries). The Clubs who played in Finals last year, including reigning champions Adelaide Strikers, were placed in the second draw.
Following the Lottery, the order of selections for the Weber WBBL|09 Overseas Player Draft are confirmed as follows:
Pick 1: Sydney Thunder
Pick 2: Melbourne Renegades
Pick 3: Perth Scorchers
Pick 4: Melbourne Stars
Pick 5: Hobart Hurricanes
Pick 6: Brisbane Heat
Pick 7: Sydney Sixers
Pick 8: Adelaide Strikers
KFC BBL|13 Overseas Player Draft
The Melbourne Stars have received the first pick for the KFC BBL|13 Overseas Player Draft.
As with the WBBL Draft, the teams who missed the BBL|12 Finals – Hobart Hurricanes (one entry), Adelaide Strikers (two entries) and the Melbourne Stars (three entries) – were entered into the first draw. Last year’s Pick 1 holders, the Melbourne Renegades, have received the fourth pick in this year’s Draft after finishing fourth in BBL|12.
Following the Lottery, the order of selections for the KFC BBL|13 Overseas Player Draft are confirmed as follows:
Pick 1: Melbourne Stars
Pick 2: Adelaide Strikers
Pick 3: Hobart Hurricanes
Pick 4: Melbourne Renegades
Pick 5: Sydney Thunder
Pick 6: Sydney Sixers
Pick 7: Brisbane Heat
Pick 8: Perth Scorchers
The Drafts
The Weber WBBL and KFC BBL Overseas Player Drafts will follow the same guidelines and format. The Drafts will feature four rounds, with clubs able to select a minimum of two and maximum of three players in total, each Club will be required to pass in at least one round. Rounds 1 and 2 will follow the respective orders stated above, with Rounds 3 and 4 following a snaking order. The League has also introduced the ability for Clubs to trade Draft picks which could result in changes to the order.
Both Drafts will be broadcast on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports on Sunday, September 3, with the WBBL Draft kicking off at 3.00pm AEST and immediately followed by the BBL Draft at 4.30pm AEST.
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s General Manager of Big Bash Leagues, said:
“We are excited to announce the first ever Weber WBBL and returning KFC BBL Overseas Player Drafts will be held on Sunday, September 3.
“The confirmation of the order of selections for both Drafts is also a key step for list managers and high-performance staff as they continue to shape their strategy for the coming seasons. With two Drafts and the ability to trade Draft picks, it is a busy and exciting time ahead for all Clubs.
“The League and Clubs are happy to be working with Foxtel again on the production and broadcast of the Drafts, and we extend a big thank you for their ongoing support.
“Some of the world’s best cricketers have already nominated for this year’s WBBL and BBL Drafts, we look forward to announcing their nominations as well as the players who are elevated to the Platinum List over the course of the next month.”
Further details about the Big Bash Overseas Player Drafts, including player nominations, will be released in the coming weeks.
