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Scott Spits

Began his full-time career at The Age as an online sports reporter in 1999 before joining Sportal as the Deputy Editor of the AFL-Telstra online network in 2002. Rejoined the online desk at The Age in 2006 and was online sports editor between 2006 and 2016. Has covered two Olympics (Sydney 2000 and London 2012), numerous Australian Open tennis tournaments and several AFL grand finals. Reads the back page first. Hack golfer. Wannabe tennis star.

Kevin Pietersen playing for the Stars in BBL05.

Stars have stability, but are they the BBL team to beat?

There are no comparisons between Hawthorn's recent premiership record and that of the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League, yet there is one common theme: the BBL outfit will be judged by what they do in their finals campaign this season.

Formidable: Renegades captain Aaron Finch.

Live BBL: Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder

It's the season-opener for the Melbourne Renegades at Etihad Stadium. Just a few days before Christmas, cricket fans have taken advantage of a beautiful Melbourne day to head to the cricket.