When it comes to any kind of Fantasy game, the key to success is finding players who are going to score above their initial price tag. BBL Fantasy is one of those games where a player’s initial value means virtually nothing outside of form 12 months ago. From young players who should get good opportunity to the guns who are, somehow, priced well below their worth, here are some under-priced gems to consider for your BBL Fantasy team.
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Peter Nevill (WICK, $30,000)
After being omitted from the test team, Nevill comes back in for the Renegades and considering he only played three games last season, he is dirt cheap. As far as bench cover goes, he’s pretty handy, but watch out for his spot in the batting order. He could bat as low as seven and average 15 all season, not making you any money.
Kumar Sangakkara (BAT, $30,600)
No, no you’re eyes aren’t deceiving you. That’s his actual price. Kumar Sangakkara is effectively rookie price and is cheaper than Mark Steketee. If you don’t know why he’s so cheap, it’s because the legend actually had a terrible BBL|05. He averaged 21 points and only 13 runs per game. Coming into this season, even if he performs at a similar output, he’s still pretty handy bench cover! He’s also a lock to play every game you’d assume.
Andrew Fekete (BOW, $30,800)
Okay, Andrew Fekete isn’t quite a ‘gem’, but considering the Brisbane Heat’s bowling stocks, he’s pretty much a guarantee to get a game every week. That makes him adequate bench cover for his pricing and considering he’ll be given opportunities most weeks, he could still average a decent score.
Gurinder Sandhu (BOW, $30,900)
Sandhu had a very forgettable BBL|05 and by the end of it, found himself out of the Thunder’s best team. You’d think he’d get the chance to redeem himself early on this season and if he does, he’ll double his value. He is safe bench cover at the very least.
Callum Ferguson (BAT, $38,300)
After a knee injury last season, Ferguson missed the entire tournament. Now he finds himself ousted from the test team after one game, which gives you the chance to be much smarter than the Australian selectors (not hard) by picking Ferguson for you bench cover. He should bat in the top four for the Renegades and score well.
Pat Cummins (BOW, $48,200)
Cummins has been named in the Australian squad for the New Zealand ODI series, which means he’ll be playing Big Bash from day one. At that price, he’s slightly above what you’d want for bench cover, but at the same time, if he gets going, he’ll be more than worth it. He’s also handy with the bat.
James Faulkner (DPP, $52,900)
Faulkner is another one who had a poor tournament last season. He only played the five games, taking one wicket and making 55 runs. Already established as one of the best short form cricketers in the country, it’s a safe bet he’ll bounce back this summer and even if he’s selected for international duties next year, he’s still too cheap to ignore at the start of the season. He just hit a tonne in the Sheffield Shield too, so he’s seeing them well.
Mitchell Marsh (DPP, $53,000)
Marsh being removed from the test picture makes him pretty much a must-have for BBL Fantasy. The all-rounder is basically the definition of what you’re looking for in this game as he bats high up the order, has a good strike-rate and bowls. At that price, get right around him.
Joe Burns (BAT, $57,300)
Burns is in the same boat as Marsh considering it’s very unlikely we’ll see him at test level again this summer. He’s now a prime BBL Fantasy pick up as he’ll bat in the top three for the Heat. He’s no lock by any means, but he’s certainly cheaper than he should be.
Kieron Pollard (DPP, $60,000)
After missing the entire of last season with injury, Pollard comes back in for the Strikers at a discounted price. The West Indian all-rounder is excellent value at $60,000 and you’ll probably see him in the majority of teams this season.
Those are my picks for 10 under-priced players for BBL|06 and there are quite a few more floating around so try to vary your team up and make sure you have a good spread of teams in your squad.
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jack fitzpatrick
December 4, 2016 at 8:19 pm
Great article Nic!
Just need some thoughts on my team if that’s alright:
Bravo, Head, Watson, Klinger, White (Ferguson, Sangakkara)
Haddin (Dunk)
Cutting, Johnson, Pollard, M Marsh, Cummins (Fekete, Cartwright)
Clearly needs work just need some extra thoughts
cheers
Nic Negrepontis
December 6, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Thanks mate! Team looks good, but get Watson out. He’ll be out until the New Year with an injury.
Jay Dorza
December 5, 2016 at 11:42 am
Thoughts on my team
Bat: Head, Watson, McCullum, Klinger, Roy (Harris, Sangakkara)
WK: Dunk (Doran)
Bwl: Bravo, Broad, Badree, Johnson, Laughlin (Faulkner, Cummins)
Fantasy Guru (Youtuber)
December 5, 2016 at 2:43 pm
Shane Watson will likely miss the start of the season due to a calf injury he did in the BBL warm up game so I would be getting rid of him to start.
Random Guy
December 5, 2016 at 2:36 pm
Klinger,Pollard or M.Marsh?
Random Guy
December 5, 2016 at 2:40 pm
or Faulkner?
Nic Negrepontis
December 6, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Mitch Marsh
Fantasy Guru (YouTuber)
December 5, 2016 at 2:53 pm
Hey man awesome article like usual.
Could you give me thoughts and any improvements to make to my team so far:
BAT: Bravo,Lynn,M.Marsh,White,KP (Sangakarra,Blizzard)
WKP: Haddin (Dunk)
BWL: Russell,Head,Faulkner,Cutting,M.Johnson (Sandhu,A.Fekete)
I have $5,300 remaining salary!
Also Faulkner or Luke Wright?
Nic Negrepontis
December 6, 2016 at 4:53 pm
I’m a bit worried personally about how good KP will be and Russell is a bit expensive, but otherwise like it. I’d pick Faulkner over Wright.
Fidel Ironfist
December 5, 2016 at 7:24 pm
League code 486607, feel free to join.
Kingzy1
December 6, 2016 at 5:26 pm
There sure are some under priced value this year great article.
Would love some feedback on this team:
BAT – Russell, Head, Jordan, M Marsh, Blizzard (Sangakarra, Pattinson)
WIC – Haddin, (Doran)
BOWL – Henriques, Bravo, Johnson, Pollard, Cummins (Cartwright, Nair)
$65,400 left in the kitty
Thinking trade Jordan to anyone, and out of Blizzard/Pattinson/Nair to Faulkner round 2
Trying to maximise the points in double games round 1.
Thanks
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December 6, 2016 at 6:58 pm
will mcullum play ?
Jordy
December 6, 2016 at 9:53 pm
Hey Nic, what are your thoughts?
Russell, Lynn, Head, Maddinson, Blizzard (Sangakkara, Harris)
Haddin (Dunk)
Henriques, Jordan, Pollard, Marsh, Cummins (Sandhu, Fekete)
What are your thoughts on Abbot or Pollard and Mitchell Johnson and Jason Roy. Cheers
Nic Negrepontis
December 7, 2016 at 11:46 am
Make sure Lynn is healthy for round one. Not entirely sure. Would probably change your team balance a bit to get Blizzard off your field. Otherwise looks good!
Kingzy1
December 7, 2016 at 11:00 am
Does anyone know the injury update for Moises H?
I cant find any news and he isnt playing in the Sheffield shield at the moment
jimmy
December 7, 2016 at 9:37 pm
Hey Nic, really useful article.
Just want to know ur thoughts in my team
Maxwell, willey, Mcullum, m. marsh, c. white (M. laburchagne, cartwright)
Haddin (doran)
Russell, head, Neser, Johnson, CUmmins (j. richardson, sandhu)
jimmy
December 9, 2016 at 7:50 pm
Change Maxwell to d. bravo
Tom
December 8, 2016 at 9:57 am
Thoughts on playing Sangakkara on the field.
sidrwayne
December 8, 2016 at 11:02 pm
Hey guys,
wondering an order of preference for these three; KPatterson, Dan Hughes an Blizzard
cheers
james
December 12, 2016 at 7:46 pm
Patterson
sidrwayne
December 8, 2016 at 11:02 pm
Hey guys,
wondering an order of preference for these three; KPatterson, Dan Hughes and Blizzard
cheers
xavier
December 9, 2016 at 5:32 pm
sandhu, fekete or someone around that price
Liam
December 14, 2016 at 10:18 pm
Update on Henriques injury?