On todays episode of The Casual Mankadder, we preview the upcoming 13th edition of Australia’s Big Bash League.

Despite the dwindling ability to attract the top flight short form cricketers from around the world, the BBL still showcases the best talent that Australian domestic cricket has to offer as they look to force their way into the national setup. Today we’ll take a look at each team's squad, and assess just where they stand in the pecking order for this season's competition.

I will then offer my thoughts on where they will all finish from 8th to 1st, giving everyone something to laugh at as the season progresses.

That’s the agenda for today’s episode of The Casual Mankadder, on the podcast that knows it is only a few short weeks until Boxing Day, Thoughts from the Metal Cavern.