Full squads: How each club's list is shaping up for BBL|15

The season may have only just wrapped up with Hobart Hurricanes taking out their maiden title in KFC BBL|14, but list managers have already turned to focus to how their club is shaping up for next season.

The inaugural Player Movement Window has been and gone with seven players finding a new home for BBL|15 during the 10-day period.

A contracting embargo is now in place with no new or existing agreements able to be signed until it is lifted, which the league expects to occur in March.

Once the embargo lifts, clubs may sign further domestic players to their list for next season. Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers are also able to sign a maximum of one overseas player prior to the draft. Check out below how each club's list is placed right now.

Adelaide Strikers

Head coach: Tim Paine

 

Contracted for BBL|15: Cameron Boyce (contracted until BBL|15), Jordan Buckingham (BBL|15), Alex Carey (BBL|17), Thomas Kelly (BBL|16), Harry Nielsen (BBL|15), Lloyd Pope (BBL|16), Alex Ross (BBL|15), Matt Short (BBL|17), Henry Thorton (BBL|15)

 

Out: Brendan Doggett (Renegades)

 

Uncontracted: Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Liam Haskett, Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Harry Manenti, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Liam Scott, D'Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald

With captain Matt Short and Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey locked away until the end of BBL|17, the Strikers could be on the lookout for a couple of batters during the off-season. Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald and D'Arcy Short are all free agents after they weren't one of the nine Adelaide re-signed prior to the contracting embargo.

The Strikers did secure fast bowler Jordan Buckingham prior to the end of the regular season, joining fellow South Australia quick Henry Thornton as the pace bowlers locked in for BBL|15 alongside leg-spinners Lloyd Pope and Cameron Boyce. Seamer Brendan Doggett, who spent time with the Test squad during the summer, has joined the Renegades after his contract expired at the end of BBL|14.

Brisbane Heat

Head coach: Johan Botha

 

Contracted for BBL|15: Xavier Bartlett (contracted until BBL|18), Max Bryant (BBL|18), Spencer Johnson (BBL|17), Usman Khawaja (BBL|15), Matt Kuhnemann (BBL|15), Nathan McSweeney (BBL|16), Colin Munro (BBL|15), Michael Neser (BBL|15), Jimmy Peirson (BBL|15), Callum Vidler (BBL|16)

 

Out: Mitch Swepson (Stars)

 

Uncontracted: Tom Alsop, Tom Banton, Daniel Drew, Marnus Labuschagne, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Tom Straker, Jack Wildermuth, Paul Walter, Tom Whitney, Jack Wood

There's plenty of positives for the Heat despite a disappointing title defence with rising pace star Xavier Bartlett and Max Bryant pledging their futures to the club and re-signing until BBL|18, while left-arm sensation Spencer Johnson is locked away until BBL|17. The next generation is also looking secure with teenage speedster Callum Vidler and Test-capped batter Nathan McSweeney recommitting until BBL|16.

However, Brisbane has a fight on their hands to retain Matt Renshaw who despite being their leading batter in BBL|14, wasn't one of their 10 players re-signed before the league's contracting embargo. Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne is another big name yet to secure a new deal for next BBL season, while they've lost leg-spinner Mitch Swepson to the Stars.

Hobart Hurricanes

Head coach: Jeff Vaughan

 

Contracted for BBL|15: Iain Carlisle (contracted until BBL|15), Nikhil Chaudhary (BBL|17), Nathan Ellis (BBL|17), Chris Jordan (BBL|15), Ben McDermott (BBL|17), Riley Meredith (BBL|17), Mitch Owen (BBL|17), Matthew Wade (BBL|15), Beau Webster (BBL|17), Mac Wright (BBL|15)

 

In: Beau Webster (Stars)

 

Out: Caleb Jewell (Renegades)

 

Uncontracted: Marcus Bean, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Jake Doran, Cameron Gannon, Peter Hatzoglou, Shai Hope, Waqar Salamkheil, Billy Stanlake, Charlie Wakim, Tim Ward

Head coach Jeff Vaughan is confident of retaining destructive batter Tim David, who is one of the biggest names in the free agency pool and certain to attract plenty of interest from other clubs. The Hurricanes have locked away the core of their maiden title-winning squad long-term with captain Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Nikhil Chaudhary and Ben McDermott all signed on until at least the end of BBL|17. Veteran Matthew Wade is also locked in for next season.

Beau Webster is a big signing, with the Tasmanian rejoining the club after making his T20 debut for the Hurricanes in BBL|06. But opener Caleb Jewell has been traded to the Renegades in search of greater opportunity, although Hobart will receive nothing in return apart from the benefit of freeing up salary cap space for next season.

Apart from allrounder Chaudhary, they don't yet have a spinner on their books for BBL|15 with Peter Hatzoglou and Paddy Dooley both out of contract. Fast bowler Billy Stanlake and Tasmanian batters Jake Doran and Charlie Wakim also have deals expiring at the end of this season, but star English allrounder Chris Jordan will be back for a third season with the Hurricanes next summer.

Melbourne Renegades

Head coach: Cameron White

 

Contracted for BBL|15: Jason Behrendorff (contracted until BBL|17), Josh Brown (BBL|15), Harry Dixon (BBL|16), Brendan Doggett (BBL|16), Jake Fraser-McGurk (BBL|17), Caleb Jewell (BBL|16), Nathan Lyon (BBL|15), Fergus O'Neill (BBL|15), Tom Rogers (BBL|15), Tim Seifert (BBL|15), Will Sutherland (BBL|17), Adam Zampa (BBL|15)

 

Ins: Jason Behrendorff (Scorchers), Brendan Doggett (Strikers), Caleb Jewell (Hurricanes)

 

Uncontracted: Jacob Bethell, Xavier Crone, Sam Elliott, Laurie Evans, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Hassan Khan, Tawanda Muyeye, Ollie Peake, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jon Wells

The Renegades made a splash by landing Jason Behrendorff from Perth in the Player Movement Window to now boast the top two wicket-takers from the BBL|14 season following Tom Rogers' stellar season. They've since added Australia A quick Brendan Doggett from the Strikers in a further boost for their pace stocks for BBL|15, while also strengthening their top order with the acquisition of Caleb Jewell from the Hurricanes.

The 'Gades had left it late to re-sign Australia Under-19 World Cup-winner Harry Dixon who made his T20 debut in BBL|14, playing their final three games of the season. Dixon, one of the country's most promising young batters, was on the radar of rival clubs until signing a two-year extension to keep him at the 'Gades until the end of BBL|16.

The future of veterans Kane Richardson and Jon Wells is uncertain, with young batter Mackenzie Harvey and fast bowler Xavier Crone among the others out of contract.

But the core of the 'Gades squad is among the nine players they locked in prior to the embargo, with captain Will Sutherland and explosive batter Jake Fraser-McGurk under contract until BBL|17. Australian spinners Nathan Lyon – who is yet to play a game for the Renegades since signing a three-year deal in 2023 – and Adam Zampa are also returning for BBL|15, as is prolific fast bowler Rogers, opener Josh Brown and New Zealand wicketkeeper Tim Seifert.

Melbourne Stars

Head coach: Peter Moores

 

Contracted for BBL|15: Scott Boland (contracted until BBL|15), Hilton Cartwright (BBL|15), Tom Curran (BBL|15), Liam Hatcher (BBL|16), Glenn Maxwell (BBL|15), Hamish McKenzie (BBL|15), Tom Rogers (BBL|16), Peter Siddle (BBL|15), Marcus Stoinis (BBL|16), Mitch Swepson (BBL|17)

 

Ins: Liam Hatcher (Thunder), Mitch Swepson (Heat)

 

Outs: Beau Webster (Hurricanes), Joel Paris (Scorchers)

 

Uncontracted: Austin Anlezark, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Ben Duckett, Peter Handscomb, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Dan Lawrence, Blake Macdonald, Jon Merlo, Adam Milne, Usama Mir, Mark Steketee, Doug Warren

Melbourne Stars had the fewest spots filled on their list for next season at the end of BBL|14 but were quick to secure the return of Liam Hatcher on the second day of the Player Movement Window. The right-arm quick returns to the Stars on a two-year deal after spending BBL|13 and |14 with the Thunder. Hatcher, who took 24 wickets in 17 games with the Stars, adds depth to their pace stocks with Joel Paris and Mark Steketee becoming free agents at season's end. Experienced leg-spinner Mitch Swepson has also joined the club on a three-year deal from the Heat.

Despite having the fewest spots filled, the Stars' core is secure with captain Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright and English allrounder Tom Curran all returning next season, with evergreen quick Peter Siddle re-signing to play on past his 41st birthday after hitting speeds up to 148kph in BBL|14.

Aussie allrounder Beau Webster has moved home to Hobart, as has West Australian left-armer Joel Paris. And they could be on the hunt for a wicketkeeper-batter with Sam Harper also coming off contract. Free agents Paris and Steketee could draw interest from rival clubs after performing strongly during the Stars' surge to the BBL|14 finals with five straight wins. Head coach Peter Moores' contract also expired at the end of the season.

Perth Scorchers

Head coach: Adam Voges

 

Contracted for BBL|15: Ashton Agar (contracted until BBL|17), Finn Allen (BBL|15), Mahli Beardman (BBL|15), Cooper Connolly (BBL|16), Aaron Hardie (BBL|17), Josh Inglis (BBL|15), Matthew Kelly (BBL|15), Lance Morris (BBL|16), Joel Paris (BBL|15), Jhye Richardson (BBL|16), Ashton Turner (BBL|18)

 

In: Joel Paris (Stars)

 

Out: Jason Behrendorff (Renegades)

 

Uncontracted: Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst, Bryce Jackson, Keaton Jennings, Mitch Marsh, Matthew Spoors, Andrew Tye

The BBL's most successful club appears to be pivoting to youth after missing the finals for the first time in five seasons. Captain Ashton Turner and allrounders Ashton Agar and Aaron Hardie are locked away long-term, and their pace stocks appear in good shape for the future with Jhye Richardson, Lance Morris, Matt Kelly and teenage sensation Mahli Beardman all returning for next season and beyond.

Veteran quick Jason Behrendorff has signed a three-year deal with the Melbourne Renegades and the future of fellow veteran Andrew Tye is up in the air after he was not among the 10 to secure new deals before the contracting embargo. The return of Joel Paris from the Stars offers a like-for-like replacement for Behrendorff and the Scorchers would desperately love to snap up an opening bat they can plug in at the top of the order alongside New Zealand recruit Finn Allen after having limited success with their combination following Cameron Bancroft's departure to the Thunder.

Sydney Sixers

Head coach: Greg Shipperd

 

Contracted for BBL|15: Sean Abbott (contracted until BBL|15), Joel Davies (BBL|15), Ben Dwarshuis (BBL|15), Jack Edwards (BBL|16), Moises Henriques (BBL|15), Todd Murphy (BBL|15), Mitch Perry (BBL|15), Josh Philippe (BBL|15), Jordan Silk (BBL|15), Steve Smith (BBL|16)

 

Uncontracted: Jackson Bird, Jafer Chohan, Josh Hazlewood, Lachlan Hearne, Akeal Hosein, Daniel Hughes, Hanno Jacobs, Hayden Kerr, Lachlan Shaw, Ben Manenti, Kurtis Patterson, Mitchell Starc, James Vince

Despite another disappointing finals exit, the Sixers have retained the core of their squad for BBL|15 with Sean Abbott, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, captain Moises Henriques, Tood Murphy, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk and Australian star Steve Smith filling their 10 permitted list spots prior to the embargo.

Henriques is hopeful of retaining 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Lachlan Shaw next season but as he was signed as a local replacement player in BBL|14, they'll have to wait until after the contracting embargo lifts in March to sign him to their primary list.

Veterans Jackson Bird and Daniel Hughes are the biggest names among their out-of-contract group that also includes Cricket Australia marquee supplementary players Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc that are now eligible free agents.

Sydney Thunder

Head coach: Trevor Bayliss

 

Contracted for BBL|15: Wes Agar (BBL|15), Cameron Bancroft (BBL|17), Sam Billings (BBL|16), Ollie Davies (BBL|15), Chris Green (BBL|16), Sam Konstas (BBL|15), Nathan McAndrew (BBL|15), Daniel Sams (BBL|15), Tanveer Sangha (BBL|17), David Warner (BBL|15)

 

Out: Liam Hatcher (Stars)

 

Uncontracted: Tom Andrews, Dan Christian, Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, George Garton, Matt Gilkes, Toby Gray, Ryan Hadley, Muhammad Hasnain, Nic Maddinson, Blake Nikitaras, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Salzmann, Jason Sangha, Hugh Weibgen

Finalists Sydney Thunder have locked away the core of their list for next season with rising leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha and batter Cameron Bancroft re-committing long-term until the end of BBL|17. Captain David Warner is also returning for another full season in BBL|15, as is his opening partner Sam Konstas.

English recruit Sam Billings and stalwart Chris Green are secured until at least the end of BBL|16, while Nic Maddinson, who missed the entire BBL|14 season after undergoing finger surgery in December, is among a group of six free agents including Matt Gilkes and Jason Sangha.

Head coach Trevor Bayliss' deal was also up at the end of the season, but after being given an ultimatum last year, he'd now be favoured to return in BBL|15 after taking the Thunder to the Final.