Renegades axe coach Saker after poor BBL campaign

Coach David Saker has been sacked following a evaluation into the Melbourne Renegades’ poor Big Bash League marketing campaign.

The Renegades gained simply two out of their 10 video games final season, together with two no-results, as Brisbane Heat gained their second title.

The Melbourne-based franchise confirmed Saker’s axing, a yr earlier than his contract was resulting from expire, on Friday night, 4 days after a report was printed in regards to the coach’s future.

“The Renegades as a club, and our members and fans, have very high expectations,” Renegades common supervisor James Rosengarten mentioned in a press release.

“Our performance this season did not align with our commitment to achieving ultimate success.

“It was subsequently within the membership’s finest pursuits that we make modifications that give us one of the best probability of success shifting ahead – that features a change of management in our senior teaching place.”

It was Saker’s second stint with the Renegades after he returned in 2021.

They finished last in his first season in charge, but were able to reach the finals in 2022-23.

However, the Renegades fell back down the table last season, with captain Nic Maddinson dropped due to poor form.

The Renegades purpose to instantly start their seek for Saker’s successor.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au