Updated team reveal: Tim Williams drops his Supercoach BBL14 squad

The Cooma Stallions have locked in their starting side for Supercoach Big Bash 14.



Well, by locked in I mean we’ve settled on a squad with copious variations to come between now and December 15.



I’ve updated this article for what I hope will be the last time leading into the first game on Sunday night.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">STRATEGY</h2>



Firstly, I feel it’s necessary that I explain how I’ve come to land on my current squad.



Cash generation decisions are tough with such a short season, how important is it?



Then there’s the importance of looping, it’s a very tactical game.



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I’ve found that the nature of the draw for BBL14 makes Supercoach tricky early on.



What I’ve found is that with only three byes for the season, and none until round 3, it’s very difficult have strong early cash generation and maximal looping opportunities.



Either you pick a deep squad with active players to ensure cash generation occurs to maximise squad value, or you opt for two or three non-playing reserves to enable looping opportunities.



As someone who has leant heavily into cash generation in the past, I found this a particularly tough call.



Further to the cash generation and deep squad route, it also enables owning a few extra double game week players to maximise scoring opportunities.



For now, I’ve leant into attacking the loophole route by selecting two non-playing reserves (players who are very unlikely to get picked in their team’s XI).



The reason being is the very short nine round season, I feel there’s a need to go hard early, get on top of the rankings and then cling on.



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If you attack cash generation in such a short season, reducing looping opportunities, I feel it could back-fire quickly.



I’m going on the attack.



A further note that the first game of the season will dictate many mid-round trades to start the season.



For example, if Josh Inglis can score well in the first game of the tournament I’ll loop him in the WKP slot and likely drop Tim Seifert.



Anyway, hopefully that all makes sense, let’s get into my team which is left with $200k in the bank which is likely to be spent after the Scorchers v Stars opening game, while also saving for Matt Short next week.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WKP</h2>



Tim Seifert $152,000



Seifert is a Kiwi international star who has the potential to light up the BBL.



I’m never overly keen on internationals in their first BBL stints, but the key to his selection in my team is to have three WKP options to utilise the loop.



With so many concerns around the WKP slot, I&#8217;m surprised Seifert has been so highly avoided by Supercoaches.



Josh Philippe $132,600



Josh Inglis is out, so I&#8217;ve brought in Josh Philippe.



His draw rotates perfectly with Tim Seifert, meaning I&#8217;ll have a WKP on the double in round 1, 3 and 4 which I love.



I&#8217;ve become more comfortable with the WKP slot as a result.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BATTERS</h2>



Beau Webster 164,700



Matt Short drops out for the week with news that Beau Webster has been released by the Australian Test squad for the Stars.



He&#8217;s one of the best in the game, in exceptional form and looks a genuine captaincy option.



Cooper Connolly $118,700



Fit and playing again, may have one of the best roles in the game pending how often he&#8217;s used with the ball.



Regardless, he has plenty of talent with the willow and is a nice round 1 loop ahead of the round 2 double.



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Tom Curran © $152,000



Probably my first player picked and very likely my vice-captain for round 1.



Marcus Stoinis $84,200



I wanted to avoid Stoinis after a string of underwhelming seasons, but like Homer Simpson with a mouldy old sandwich, he just keeps finding his way back.



I was going to leave him out but the injury to Maxwell is significant for Stoinis’ SC prospects.



He may bat a slot higher, and his bowling prospects increase.



He also recently bowled death overs for Australia in the T20 series.



At $84k with dual position and five games in the opening three rounds I’ve changed my tune, get him in, but manage expectations carefully.



Jamie Overton $207,700



Hardie out has freed up a spot to start with Overton who was sensational last season an will be a near must for the Strikers round 2 double game week.



Liam Scott $39,500



A non-playing reserve with dual BAT-BWL positioning.



Has a better looping draw than the more favoured Will Salzmann, who also could sneak into the Thunder side at some stage.



Sam Konstas $39,500



With $200k in the bank either Konstas or Buckingham will likely be upgraded after the Stars v Scorchers game based on how my Scorchers loop players perform.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BOWLERS</h2>



Kane Richardson $97,900



Richardson has been among the elite of Supercoach for many years, despite playing in abysmal Renegades teams.



Now there’s no certainty they’ll improve, but if they can better themselves in BBL14 it’ll give their key death bowler far more opportunities to take wickets.



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Adam Zampa $80,100



Lock and load, move on.



Jack Wildermuth $58,500



Is WIldermuth a cheeky cheapie flying under the radar? I hope so&#8230;



Dual BAT-BWL, dirt cheap with a potential gun allround role for the Heat in place of the injured Michael Neser.



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Henry Thornton $98,100



Wes Agar has left the Strikers which should help cement Thornton’s regular position in the team, while bowling at the death.



The Strikers have a brilliant draw that shouldn’t be ignored despite starting on the single game week.



They have the double in round 2 and 4, so I’m confidently stock piling a few of their key players.



Will Sutherland $132,600



Sutherland is under an injury cloud but he did just feature in the practice match just a couple of days leading in, bowling just the two overs.



If cleared, he should bat at number seven or eight at worst and bowl regularly, it’s a great role.



I&#8217;m not entirely convinced, but for now he&#8217;s in.



If Beau Webster were to be released from the Australian squad than he&#8217;d come into my team somewhere.



AJ Tye $140,800



Unfortunately I had to cut Jhye Richardson on account of him having popped his shoulder out celebrating a Shield wicket with a high five.



Note he did return to action and is fit for round 1!



However, I just can&#8217;t trust him to be fit and selected for the round 2 double, but provided he is he&#8217;ll be in my team next round.



The Scorchers play the first game of round one and present great looping opportunity ahead of their double, so Tye is into my team at low ownership and has a high likelihood of playing the majority of their early games.



Jordan Buckingham $39,500



Brendan Doggett is with the Test squad, which may see Buckingham play after returning from injury with success in a recent practice game.



Buckingham could be upgraded mid round.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FLEX</h2>



Hamish McKenzie $69,400



Obviously selection pending, but McKenzie looks likely to feature for the Stars which has been further enhanced by Usama Mir’s unavailability until December 26.



He’s cheap and can benefit from the strong early Supercoach draw.



At just $69k he doesn’t need to do much to justify his selection.



I&#8217;m aware that Mir&#8217;s arrival will put question marks over his spot in the team for the round three double, but hopefully he does enough to win the spot by then.



If not, he&#8217;ll have three games to impact for me and hopefully make some cash worst case.



He starred with a quick fire 40 in the practice match too!

Updated team reveal: Tim Williams drops his Supercoach BBL14 squad

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