Is it because the Tiges are done for the 2011 AFL season?  Or maybe because I caught an over or 2 in passing of the Eng V India Test at a Foxtel sales desk in a QLD shopping centre?

I have never been a big fan of the “hit and giggle” of the Twenty20 form of the game, but have found myself even looking forward to the new Big Bash comp!!!!

So the question is …. which Melb based team to support? There is the MCG based Melbourne Stars, captained by Cameron White and sporting one of my fave Victorians Peter Siddle. 

On the other hand there is the Etihad Stadum based Melbourne Renegades captained by Andrew McDonald with a delicous pace attack and the long-suffering Brad Hodge in toe.

And the winner is????????????????????????????????????????

The Melbourne Stars

The fact that the stars are playing at the home of cricket and that the Renegades have imported a controversial ball tampering all rounder sealed the deal.

… for now ;)