BBL Team Name Ideas

[The Victorian]

hey everyone

Does anyone know what were the proposed names for the BBL teams when they first came in?

All I can find are the Adelaide Strikers proposed names (Edge, Sparks, Grit, Force)

If anyone knows the proposed names feel free to reply to this thread!

 

[Moonwatcher]

I would never have supported the Grit.

 

[Admiral Byng]

Chunder
Stinkers
Reggae Maids
Scratchers
Suxors
Curry Thanes

 

[Plugger35]

Adelaide Adrenaline was floated as a possible name, I like the alliteration names, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers etc.

Would've liked to have seen a Perth Piranhas or a Brisbane Bears BBL franchise.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Cooked Geese

 

[big_e]

Adelaide Adrenaline was floated as a possible name, I like the alliteration names, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers etc.

Would've liked to have seen a Perth Piranhas or a Brisbane Bears BBL franchise.

I can't think of the Sydney Sixers without thinking of this:

Spoiler: Spoiler - loads of swearing

 

[The Victorian]

Geez. I actually did post this thread asking for sensible answers if anyone knew what were the other proposed names but the responses have been pretty pathetic tbh.

Plugger35 thank you for actually replying properly to this thread

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Geez. I actually did post this thread asking for sensible answers if anyone knew what were the other proposed names but the responses have been pretty pathetic tbh.

Plugger35thank you for actually replying properly to this thread

Allow me to apologise on behalf of all the internet for not providing serious and reliable responses.

 

[Percel]

Campaigners was mentioned for the stars

 

[sandeano]

Although the word 'Renegade' sounds cool, in its truest definition a renegade is one who betrays the organization to which they have pledged allegiance. Interesting choice for a franchise name.

 

[Cleavy]

Geez. I actually did post this thread asking for sensible answers if anyone knew what were the other proposed names but the responses have been pretty pathetic tbh.

maybe you should email/tweet each side requesting for the information. tell them you're doing an assignment on marketing/brand awareness.

 

[Wedge McManus]

For some stupid reason i keep thinking of the Melbourne Ramprakash. Simply because they promise alot, hardly deliver, train their own way and strictly speaking dance around the hard questions

 

[Richard Cranium]

I believe one of the Melbourne sides was going to be called the South East Melbourne Magic, but the idea for some reason was abandoned.

 

[Ok Boomer]

The Perth who cares would suit me.

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Adelaide Adrenaline was floated as a possible name, I like the alliteration names, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers etc.

Would've liked to have seen a Perth Piranhas or a Brisbane Bears BBL franchise.

Adelaide Adrenaline would've been quickly scrapped as it's the name of the Ice Hockey team (yes, Australia does have an Ice Hockey League).

 

[MortlockWatcher]

I worked at the WACA at the time of the BBL's creation.
From memory, the Scorchers was the only name considered once they won the rights to orange as the team colour.
Three teams wanted orange and each had to make a presentation as to why they should be 'the orange team'.
Perth won out over 'the Western Sydney franchise' (as they were referred to in the planning stages, now the Thunder) and another team.

 

[MortlockWatcher]

hey everyone

Does anyone know what were the proposed names for the BBL teams when they first came in?

All I can find are the Adelaide Strikers proposed names (Edge, Sparks, Grit, Force)

If anyone knows the proposed names feel free to reply to this thread!

I was in Brisbane when their Sunday paper had a contest for the name.
I remember Heat and Fire as two of the proposed names.
The Suns may have been another suggested name.