The Fox Sports Big Bash Fantasy League: Time for season 4

Tradition continues as The Baggy Green Tragics league has been set up at Fox Sports for this seasons KFC Big Bash. This is the fourth year I have roped in other supporters to have some fun in the fantasy league.

Head over to Fox Sports now to set up your fantasy Big Bash team and join us as we try to dismantle last years winner Stuart Beadel, after he took the award from two time winner Matt McCracken.

Fox Sports website link: http://2020fantasy.foxsports.com.au

To join our League, The Baggy Green Tragics, go the "Leagues" tab (next to "Transfers").
Once you have set your team enter the code below:

LEAGUE CODE: 85-44

3rd Test at the WACA starts today. 100th Test for Michael Clarke. Major congrats to our skipper, but ultimately this Test is about a win to get back the urn. Come on Aussies!

*Disclaimer: The competition prizes, as per the Big Bash Fantasy League via Fox Sports or the official KFC/ Cricket Australia T20 Big Bash, is not at all associated with The Baggy Green Blog and only eligible to Australian residents as informed in the FAQ and disclaimer/terms and conditions set out by KFC/ Cricket Australia T20 Big Bash. 
 
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You know it's the Ashes in Adelaide when...

You know the Ashes is approaching in Adelaide when you drive past a KFC which has been re-branded as a part of KFC Australia's campaign to ensure their colours of red and white (the English colours) be changed to green and gold during the Ashes, as well as funny chalk board outside of pubs and diners having a dig at the English team.

The Adelaide Test starts in a weeks time and I will be there for day one and four, as well as standing side by side with my mates Dan Stapo and Sylvester Tan, who have helped me at the Baggy Green Blog over the last six years. Will be epic to watch with my Baggy Green soldiers on the hill.

Below is a picture I took outside a pub in Glenelg yesterday afternoon. Kudos to the mind behind this one!



Now, below is a photo I took of one of the KFC stores in the northern suburbs, which has been re-branded to push KFC's campaign. Looks great and below is some more information I obtained regarding the objectives of it. Well done KFC on finding a way to spread awareness of Australian cricket! The press release is below the image.

KFC STORES TRANSFORM TO GREEN & GOLD IN SUPPORT OF AUSSIE CRICKET

"KFC Australia has unveiled its Green & Gold makeover to celebrate the summer of cricket across the nation. In a bid to ramp up support for the Australian team throughout the 2013-14 cricket season, KFC has transformed its trademark red and white branding to green and gold because its recognisable colours also represent cricketing rivals, England.

From iconic KFC buckets to awnings and LED signage, five restaurants across three states have undergone a complete green and gold overhaul. As the Ashes kick off at the Gabba, the Clayfield restaurant in Brisbane marks the first major unveil, while Sydney Airport, and Pennant Hills (NSW), Rowville (VIC) and Prospect (SA) have also launched a complete exterior colour renovation.

“The Ashes is renowned for igniting a fierce rivalry between England and Australia; and it also unites communities with energy and patriotism,” said Valerie Kubizniak, Acting Chief Marketing Officer at KFC Australia. “The green and gold transformation of our KFC stores fuses these two concepts.

“As proud and long-standing sponsors of Australian cricket, we’re committed to support our team with the nation,” she said.

Over 380 litres of paint were used to renovate the five flagship KFC stores which will remain green and gold during the 2013-14 cricket season. Across Australia, a further 600+ stores are supporting the transformation with around 25,000 staff bringing to life the green and gold spirit with rebranded uniforms, as well as transforming red and white product packaging – including over 300,000 green and gold buckets.

KFC is a Gold Partner of Cricket Australia, with the Green & Gold campaign forming part of its 11 year sponsorship. The campaign will be rolled out in conjunction with KFC’s Green & Gold SkyBox coming soon during the Sydney test matches in January."

"For more information about KFC’s Green & Gold rebrand visit www.facebook.com/KFCAustralia."

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The Fox Sports Big Bash Fantasy League: Time for season 3

It is already that time of year where all of us cricket geeks get together and play the Fox Sports T20 Fantasy League. This is the third season we will be bashing it out and seeing as the 2nd Test is only starting again on Thursday I figured I'd get a head start on things and get our league teed up.

Fox Sports has put together a nice F.A.Q section for any of you taking part for the first time but for all you blokes from last year, get your game face on and get your team together.

So, head on over to Fox Sports' Big Bash Fantasy League (http://bigbashfantasy.foxsports.com.au/).
Register yourself (if you took part last year your log in info will still be valid) and get your team setup!

To join our League, The Baggy Green Tragics, go the "Leagues" tab (next to "Transfers").
Once you have set your team enter the code below:

3763-762

For good measure I have thrown Damien Fleming and Brendon Julian as celebrity guests.
Hope to see you for the fun.
18 days to go........


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