Final Word: Captains, weather, super PODs, Rd 3

We’re two rounds into the Big Bash season and we’re receiving clarity about the make-up of many teams. The key to success in Supercoach BBL to me is understanding the roles of players, and thus we should be shaping our trades accordingly to what we’ve learned so far. For example, we’ve learned that D’Arcy Short isn’t considered a bowling option for the Hurricanes just yet, meaning he’s very unlikely to enter my team until this changes. Perhaps when Shadab Khan leaves? On the flip side, Shadab himself is batting at number four and bowling regularly, putting him right on my radar. Then there’s someone like Aaron Hard