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The Renegades averaged 13,323 fans to their home games for the [[2011–12 Big Bash League season|inugural BBL season]], and 13,406 supporters in their [[2012–13 Big Bash League season|second BBL season]]. Their highest home attendance was to the [[Melbourne Derby (cricket)|Melbourne Derby]] in their [[2013–14 Big Bash League season|third BBL season]], attracting 42,837 fans. <ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/big-bash-league-2013/engine/current/match/654059.html Scorecard]. Cricinfo. Retrieved on 23 Jan 2015.</ref> Their largest non-Derby attendance was 22,018, which came in their [[2014–15 Big Bash League season|fourth BBL season]] against the [[Sydney Thunder]].<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/big-bash-league-2014-15/engine/current/match/756755.html Scorecard]. Cricinfo. Retrieved on 23 Jan 2015.</ref> |
The Renegades averaged 13,323 fans to their home games for the [[2011–12 Big Bash League season|inugural BBL season]], and 13,406 supporters in their [[2012–13 Big Bash League season|second BBL season]]. Their highest home attendance was to the [[Melbourne Derby (cricket)|Melbourne Derby]] in their [[2013–14 Big Bash League season|third BBL season]], attracting 42,837 fans. <ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/big-bash-league-2013/engine/current/match/654059.html Scorecard]. Cricinfo. Retrieved on 23 Jan 2015.</ref> Their largest non-Derby attendance was 22,018, which came in their [[2014–15 Big Bash League season|fourth BBL season]] against the [[Sydney Thunder]].<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/big-bash-league-2014-15/engine/current/match/756755.html Scorecard]. Cricinfo. Retrieved on 23 Jan 2015.</ref> |
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In 2013, the Renegades Gang was established. The Renegades Gang are a group of supporters and they have their own forum on which a single fan fails to elicit any discussion on matters to do with the team (or any other topic).<ref>[http://www.renegadesgang.boards.net Welcome]. Renegadesgang.boards.net. Retrieved on 18 Dec 2013.</ref> |
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===Ambassadors=== |
===Ambassadors=== |
Revision as of 02:47, 24 January 2015
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Personnel | |
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Captain | ![]() |
Coach | ![]() |
Chairman | ![]() |
Team information | |
Colours | Red |
Founded | 2011 |
Home ground | Etihad Stadium |
Capacity | 56,347 |
History | |
BBL wins | 0 |
CLT20 wins | 0 |
Official website | Website |
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The Melbourne Renegades is an Australian professional men's Twenty20 cricket team based in the Australian state, Victoria. They compete in Australia's Twenty20 cricket competition, The Big Bash League. Their home ground is Etihad Stadium.[1] The Renegades wear a red cricket uniform.[2]
The Renegades are coached by Victorian Bushrangers 2010/11 One Day winning coach, Simon Helmot and captained by Victorian Bushrangers batsman, Aaron Finch. Aaron Finch was awarded Player of the Season in 2012–13 Big Bash League season after striking 332 runs at an average of 66.40.
History
2011/12: Inaugural season
The Renegades' foundation captain was Victorian all-rounder Andrew McDonald and coached by then Victorian Bushrangers Australian domestic limited-overs cricket tournament coach, Simon Helmot. In their first season, the Renegade signed local state players such as Aaron Finch, Glenn Maxwell, Brad Hodge and Dirk Nannes, along with Pakistani imports Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq. The Renegades struggled in their first season, only winning two games against the Sydney Thunder and the Sydney Sixers irrespectively. Aaron Finch scored 259 runs, whilst Shahid Afridi took 10 wickets.
Support
The Renegades averaged 13,323 fans to their home games for the inugural BBL season, and 13,406 supporters in their second BBL season. Their highest home attendance was to the Melbourne Derby in their third BBL season, attracting 42,837 fans. [3] Their largest non-Derby attendance was 22,018, which came in their fourth BBL season against the Sydney Thunder.[4]
In 2013, the Renegades Gang was established. The Renegades Gang are a group of supporters and they have their own forum on which a single fan fails to elicit any discussion on matters to do with the team (or any other topic).[5]
Ambassadors
- Peter Helliar (comedian) [6]
- Hamish Blake (comedian)
- Marc Murphy (Australian footballer)
- Kade Simpson (Australian footballer)
- Jack Ziebell (Australian footballer)
- Dane Swan (Australian footballer)
- Matthew Richardson (Former Australian footballer)
- Venus Williams (American tennis player)
- Serena Williams (American tennis player)
Sponsorship
Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor | Breast sponsor |
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2011-12 | Kooga | Harbour Town | Reach |
2012–13 | True Value Solar | Country Fire Authority | |
2013-14 | Bartercard | ||
2014-15 | Majestic Athletic | Coco Joy |
Current squad
This is a list of players, who currently play for the Melbourne Renegades.[7] Players with international caps are listed in bold.
No. | Name | Nat | Birth date | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes |
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Batsmen | ||||||
5 | Aaron Finch | ![]() |
17 November 1986 | Right-handed | Left arm orthodox | Captain |
26 | Tom Cooper | ![]() |
26 November 1986 | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | Plays for the Netherlands, but included as local player |
– | Lega Siaka | ![]() |
21 December 1992 | Right-handed | Right arm leg spin | Rookie listed player and plays for PNG, but included as local player |
12 | Callum Ferguson | ![]() |
21 November 1984 | Right-handed | Right arm medium | |
14 | Alex Doolan | ![]() |
29 November 1985 | Right-handed | Right arm medium | |
99 | Ben Rohrer | ![]() |
26 March 1981 | Left-handed | – | |
– | Jesse Ryder | ![]() |
6 August 1984 | Left-handed | Right arm medium | Overseas replacement player |
6 | Tom Beaton | ![]() |
28 November 1990 | Right-handed | Right arm medium | |
All-rounders | ||||||
75 | Shakib Al Hasan | ![]() |
24 March 1987 | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Overseas replacement player |
47 | Dwayne Bravo | ![]() |
7 October 1983 | Right-Handed | Right arm fast medium | Overseas player |
7 | Andre Russell | ![]() |
29 April 1988 | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | Overseas player |
9 | Matthew Short | ![]() |
8 November 1995 | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | |
38 | Ben Stokes | ![]() |
4 June 1991 | Left-handed | Right arm fast medium | Overseas injury replacement player |
Wicketkeepers | ||||||
13 | Matthew Wade | ![]() |
26 December 1987 | Left-handed | Right arm medium | |
20 | Peter Nevill | ![]() |
13 October 1985 | Right-handed | - | |
Pace bowlers | ||||||
10 | Peter Siddle | ![]() |
25 November 1984 | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
19 | James Pattinson | ![]() |
3 May 1990 | Left-handed | Right arm fast | |
35 | Nathan Rimmington | ![]() |
11 November 1982 | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
17 | Andrew Fekete | ![]() |
18 May 1985 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Injury replacement player |
44 | Nicholas Winter | ![]() |
19 June 1993 | Left-handed | Left arm fast medium | |
Spin bowlers | ||||||
23 | Fawad Ahmed | ![]() |
5 February 1982 | Right-handed | Right arm leg spin | |
11 | Aaron O'Brien | ![]() |
2 October 1981 | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox |
Club officials
Board
Position | Name[8] |
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Chairman | ![]() |
CEO | ![]() |
Board Member | ![]() |
Board Member | ![]() |
Board Member | ![]() |
Board Member | ![]() |
Board Member | ![]() |
Board Member | ![]() |
Coaching staff
Position | Name[9] |
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Head Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Coach | ![]() |
Fielding Coach | ![]() |
Bowling Coach | ![]() |
Team Manager | ![]() |
Strength & Conditioning Coach | ![]() |
Coach Assistant | ![]() |
Physiotherapist | ![]() |
Mascot
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/54/RenegadeMascot.png/120px-RenegadeMascot.png)
The official mascot of the team – 'Sledge' – was revealed on 2 November 2011 after online voting on the team's official facebook page.[10][11]
The mascot has been described as the future of cricket. He comes from the year 2020 and wears industrial gear clad in corrugated shin pads and a futuristic helmet that hides his true identity.[12]
Honours
Domestic
International
- Champions League Twenty20:
- Champions (0):
- Runners-Up (0):
- Qualified (0):
- Champions (0):
BBL record
Opponent | Played | Won | Lost | No Result |
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Adelaide Strikers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Brisbane Heat | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Hobart Hurricanes | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Melbourne Stars | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Perth Scorchers | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Sydney Sixers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Sydney Thunder | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
See also
References
- ^ "Melbourne Renegades". BBL. Cricket Australia. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ "New Twenty20 Big Bash league to feature teams in pink, orange and purple as tradition is abandoned". Fox Sports (Australia). 6 April 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
- ^ Scorecard. Cricinfo. Retrieved on 23 Jan 2015.
- ^ Scorecard. Cricinfo. Retrieved on 23 Jan 2015.
- ^ Welcome. Renegadesgang.boards.net. Retrieved on 18 Dec 2013.
- ^ Ambassadors. Melbourne Renegades. Retrieved on 29 Dec 2014.
- ^ "Player Profiles". Melbourne Renegades. Cricket Australia. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Our Board". Melbourne Renegades. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ^ "Our Coaches". Melbourne Renegades. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ^ Renegades fans, we need your help choosing our mascot!. Facebook.com. Retrieved on 2 Nov 2011.
- ^ Meet the future of Cricket. Facebook.com. Retrieved on 2 Nov 2011.
- ^ The fans have spoken!. Facebook.com/MelbourneRenegades. Retrieved on 2 Nov 2011.