The Bayside Pirates made the semi-final of the 100 in it's first installment last year and are chomping at the bit to go all the way in 2023. The Pirates start their tournament on Friday with two games back to back on the main field. Come on down and see all the action with the Pirates at Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club at Kedron.
The auction night is an event that comprises a meeting of the minds and a love of the game with the climax of a pressure-ridden, heart-pumping, drama-driven auction of Queensland's best club cricketers. After the nomination closing date, the Bayside Pirates will be strategically mapping picks from a list of applicants that have applied for auction. On auction night, each team will have a salary cap to stick to, therefore, must be aware of maxing out too soon. Equally, with some smart planning (and a bit of luck) we hope to sneak the steal of the night – a relatively unknown country player that turns into BPL brilliance.
A draft for the age groups; U/12s, U/13s, and U/15s will be hosted on Saturday, May 8th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm that allows the best young players in Western Queensland to put their names forward to be selected by the Pirates. A talent scout will help make selections; they are sourced exclusively on their knowledge of the junior cricket landscape. Much like the AFL draft, a lottery determines the order in which owners get their selections. First drawn, first selection, and so on. The BPL will host the Junior Draft Day. This will be a family-friendly event that will be live-streamed. Once teams have been allocated and profile pictures have been taken, all junior members will sign their very own mock BPL contract; a moment that makes the event feel like part of the professional experience.
A draft for the age groups; U/17s and U/19s will be hosted on Sunday, May 9th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm that allows the best young players in Western Queensland to put their names forward to be selected by the Pirates. A talent scout will help make selections; they are sourced exclusively on their knowledge of the junior cricket landscape. Much like the AFL draft, a lottery determines the order in which owners get their selections. First drawn, first selection, and so on. The BPL will host the Junior Draft Day. This will be a family-friendly event that will be live-streamed. Once teams have been allocated and profile pictures have been taken, all junior members will sign their very own mock BPL contract; a moment that makes the event feel like part of the professional experience.
The junior tournament will provide players with a great opportunity to play high-level cricket before club, school and representative seasons begin. The competition will run consecutively for three to four days. The finals will be played on a Sunday to ensure families and friends can attend. All game will be live streamed. More details and competition dates coming soon.
