Firstly, a thank you to the players, umpires, broadcasters, venues, staff and families who had to adapt to complete the season. And to the fans for their support. I'll also do the same - there's no way we'd be here today without all of their efforts.
Laurie Evans is MOTM. Despite being handed the certificate pre presentation, he's still shocked. Says he is glad to contribute to a team that's a bit homesick.
Henriques acknowledges it's a tough night but says he's proud of the fill in players ("a few more than 18 this year") and says they have had a great season. To be fair, they have... He also says the Scorchers just were the better team all year. Also true.
Medal presentation time. Is it bad I didn't see Inglis' moustache until now?
Jhye Richardson not the best with the kid there - drops his cap over his eyes. Oops. About the first thing he's done wrong since coming back from Test duty.
Now Ashton Turner to the mic. Says he thinks any captain would talk about adversity and obstacles, but says he's fortunate about how good his team has performed and how many sacrifices they've made. Congratulates Sydney, the outgoing champions, on their achievements. Thanks the sponsors (full winning captain mode here)
Trophy time. The orange confetti had a little bit of a hitch, and didn't go off until a few seconds into the celebrations, but it did and there's the usual colourful shot of the winners.
I'm going to call that a night as the Scorchers players take pictures with the trophy and their families. I may make a couple little summary posts (maybe some stuff on BBL history too) but for now, goodnight and goodbye until December.
Laurie Evans is MOTM. Despite being handed the certificate pre presentation, he's still shocked. Says he is glad to contribute to a team that's a bit homesick.
Henriques acknowledges it's a tough night but says he's proud of the fill in players ("a few more than 18 this year") and says they have had a great season. To be fair, they have... He also says the Scorchers just were the better team all year. Also true.
Medal presentation time. Is it bad I didn't see Inglis' moustache until now?
Jhye Richardson not the best with the kid there - drops his cap over his eyes. Oops. About the first thing he's done wrong since coming back from Test duty.
Now Ashton Turner to the mic. Says he thinks any captain would talk about adversity and obstacles, but says he's fortunate about how good his team has performed and how many sacrifices they've made. Congratulates Sydney, the outgoing champions, on their achievements. Thanks the sponsors (full winning captain mode here)
Trophy time. The orange confetti had a little bit of a hitch, and didn't go off until a few seconds into the celebrations, but it did and there's the usual colourful shot of the winners.
I'm going to call that a night as the Scorchers players take pictures with the trophy and their families. I may make a couple little summary posts (maybe some stuff on BBL history too) but for now, goodnight and goodbye until December.