Player contracting for BBL|05 began on Monday with the eight franchises now able to enter into agreements with players for the next Big Bash season.
The BBL Contracting Start Date was set five days after the conclusion of the BBL|04 Final following a review of contracting rules at the end of last season.
The BBL contracting framework remains largely unchanged from BBL|04 with the only notable changes being an earlier start to contracting and the BBL salary cap increasing by $100,000 to $1.3m.
Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager Operations, Mike McKenna, said: “Following a review of our contracting guidelines last season including feedback from the eight clubs, we have shortened the BBL Contracting Embargo Period.
“The BBL Contracting Embargo Period was originally put in place to allow time to review and make changes to the rules for the coming season. As the League now enters its fifth year with a well-established set of contracting rules, the Embargo Period has been shortened.
“The two Trade Periods will also remain in place to give clubs the flexibility to build their strongest possible squad ahead of what promises to be another exciting season.
“The contracting rules have allowed for the clubs to introduce some wonderful talent to the League which has been a key reason for its success to date. This depth of cricketing talent has been highlighted at venues across Australia during the BBL season, cementing the League as a summer staple for families and school holiday entertainment.”
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DATE |
MILESTONE |
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Wed 28 January –Mon 2 February 2015 |
BBL Contracting Embargo Period |
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Monday 2 February 2015 |
BBL Contracting Start Date |
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Mon 23 February –Fri 6 March 2015 |
BBL Trade Period #1 BBL clubs allowed to trade/transfer contracted players to another club at any stage of their contract |
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Friday 3 July 2015 |
BBL Round 1 Contracting Date BBL clubs must have contracted a minimum of 10 Players at this time |
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Mon 16 – Fri 20 November 2015 |
BBL Trade Period #2 BBL clubs allowed to trade/transfer contracted players to another club at any stage of their contract |
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Friday 4 December 2015 |
BBL Contracting End Date BBL Clubs must have completed their 18-player squads, including Community and Development Rookie contracts |
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Tuesday 8 December 2015 |
BBL Supplementary List Date BBL Clubs must have completed their supplementary lists |
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BBL|05 RETAINER POOL DETAILS |
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BBL Club Retainer Pool Amount (excluding superannuation) |
$1,300,000 |
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Number of Contracts |
18 |
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Number of Rookie Contracts |
2 |
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Maximum Number of Overseas Players in Squad of 18 |
2 |
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Maximum Number of Replacement Overseas Players |
2 |
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