Big Bash League: Fringe Perth Scorchers opener Nick Hobson feeling the freedom with new two-year deal

Life on the fringe can be difficult at times, but being the first man out and the first back in has never tempted Nick Hobson away from the Perth...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 14, 2022

BBL: Perth Scorchers import Adam Lyth keen to join Faf du Plessis at top of order after Hundred success

Perth Scorchers recruit Adam Lyth is keen to re-ignite his successful opening partnership with fellow import Faf du Plessis after signing on as a...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 13, 2022

BBL 2022-23: Perth Scorchers signing Stephen Eskinazi hopes to fire after getting late call up for Mitch Marsh

Stephen Eskinazi might not be as much of a household name as the man he replaced at the Perth Scorchers in Mitch Marsh, but he could be by the end...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 12, 2022

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers bowlers ready to fire as reshuffled batting order boosted by Faf du Plessis

The batting line-up may have been reshuffled, but the reigning BBL champs are still as potent as ever with the ball as they look to defend their...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 11, 2022

Perth Scorchers spearhead Jason Behrendorff to tear Big Bash League apart in World Cup pursuit

Perth Scorchers spearhead Jason Behrendorff is hoping to kick start a charge for an international recall by leading his hometown franchise to a...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 11, 2022

Big Bash League: Lance Morris ready to burn Perth Scorchers' rivals, says teammate Ashton Agar

Perth Scorchers allrounder Ashton Agar says paceman Lance Morris is bowling “at the speed of light” and will be one of the X-factors of Big Bash...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 10, 2022

Perth Scorchers bowling coach Tim MacDonald declares his group is the best attack in the Big Bash League

The man charged with steering the Perth Scorchers' stacked bowling group this season has declared his ‘Ferraris' form the best attack in the land. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 9, 2022

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers' top-order taking shape as Cam Bancroft and Josh Inglis raise bat in warm-up

In their final hit-out before returning to Optus Stadium against the Sydney Sixers next weekend, the Perth Scorchers have given some massive hints...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 9, 2022

Big Bash League: Jason Behrendorff describes Lance Morris as Perth Scorchers' ‘joker in the pack'

We came close to seeing Lance Morris on the big stage in Australia's Test line-up in Adelaide, but he looms large as a potential X-factor for the...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 9, 2022

Perth Scorcher Peter Hatzoglou learns from England World Cup champion Adil Rashid in hunt for Big Bash boost

He's already a fan favourite, but the Perth Scorchers' faithful can expect something a bit different from Peter Hatzoglou this summer. 
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 8, 2022

Perth Scorchers swing maestro Jason Behrendorff says reigning champions to take attack to the Big Bash League

Perth Scorchers swing maestro Jason Behrendorff says defend is a dirty word for the reigning champions as they look to take the attack to the Big...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 8, 2022

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers young gun Cooper Connolly compared to club great Shaun Marsh, firms for debut

An untried teenager compared to club great Shaun Marsh is set to come into selection contention as the Perth Scorchers scramble for replacements in...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 8, 2022

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner feeling as prepared as ever for title defence

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner sat down with The West Australian ahead of the club's title defence and return to Optus Stadium and declared...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 6, 2022

Big Bash League: Peter Handscomb signs with Melbourne Renegades as Perth Scorchers' hunt continues

The Perth Scorchers' chase to replace injured duo Mitch Marsh and Phil Salt has gotten harder again, with the Melbourne Renegades pouncing on Peter...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 6, 2022

Perth Scorchers quick Lance Morris on the radar of Indian Premier League powerhouse Mumbai Indians

Breakout seamer Lance Morris could become the latest Western Australian to land a rich Indian Premier League deal, with at least one franchise...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 5, 2022

Big Bash League: Aaron Hardie ready to step up and lock in a Perth Scorchers spot after breakout summer

With one towering Perth Scorchers allrounder on Australian Test duties and another ruled out for the tournament, a lot rests on Aaron Hardie's...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 4, 2022

BBL: Perth Scorchers list boss Kade Harvey confident of finding like-for-like import replacement for Phil Salt

Scorchers list boss Kade Harvey is confident of finding a like-for-like replacement after the reigning BBL champs were rocked by a double injury blow.
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 2, 2022

Big Bash League: Star Perth Scorchers allrounder Mitch Marsh, import Phil Salt out of BBL12

The Perth Scorchers' BBL title defence has been dealt a massive blow, with Mitch Marsh set to miss the whole tournament - and a key import ruled...
THEWEST.COM.AU Dec 2, 2022

Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers sign superstar ex-South African skipper Faf du Plessis as replacement import

Perth Scorchers have pulled off a massive signing coup with South African superstar Faf Du Plessis joining the reigning Big Bash League champions...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 30, 2022

New form of antimicrobial resistance leaves clinicians fearing ‘really scary' future without antibiotics

Antibiotics are rightly hailed as the miracle of modern medicine, but bacteria are finding ways to dodge them — Perth scientists have now...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 29, 2022

Perth Scorchers players reach out to former teammate Laurie Evans after positive doping test

Perth Scorchers players have wrapped their arms around former teammate Laurie Evans after the shock news his contract with the reigning champions...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Nov 24, 2022

Perth Scorchers teammates wrap arms around Laurie Evans as former import fights anti-doping claims

Perth Scorchers players have wrapped their arms around former teammate Laurie Evans after the shock news his contract with the reigning champions...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 24, 2022

Perth Scorchers weighing Laurie Evans replacement options with plenty to pick from

With the Perth Scorchers terminating Laurie Evans' deal after he tested positive for a banned substance, they are back in the market for an...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 22, 2022

WBBL: Perth Scorchers bottle finals hopes with back-to-back defeats in Moe

Perth Scorchers’ title defence is over after they were bundled out of the finals race following a rain-affected loss to Melbourne Renegades in Moe.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Nov 20, 2022

WBBL: Perth Scorchers' title defence over after back-to-back losses to finish season

Perth Scorchers' title defence is over after they were bundled out of the finals race following a rain-affected loss to Melbourne Renegades in Moe.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 20, 2022

Perth schools scrap head boy and girl roles in push for inclusivity

Schools across WA are increasingly choosing to let go of the head girl and head boy roles in a push to create an inclusive space for their students.
THEAGE.COM.AU Nov 17, 2022

WBBL: Perth Scorchers star Beth Mooney column after becoming first WBBL player to pass 4000 runs

Beth Mooney says while becoming the first player to reach 4000 WBBL runs over the weekend was special, first and foremost she just wants to try and...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 17, 2022

BBL: Former Perth Scorcher David Willey pulls out of Sydney Thunder deal

The Sydney Thunder have suffered a blow ahead of the Big Bash League with first-round draft pick David Willey opting not to play in the tournament...
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 15, 2022

Bentleigh Greens sign South Sudan international Jackson Morgan

Bentleigh Greens have confirmed the signing of South Sudan international Jackson Morgan. Having played out the second half of last season with...
BENTLEIGHGREENS.COM.AU Nov 15, 2022

WBBL: Alyssa Healy's last-ball heroics consign Perth Scorchers to defeat

Alyssa Healy has scored a record-extending fifth WBBL century, hitting a four off the last ball as the Sixers chased down the Scorchers' 176.
THEWEST.COM.AU Nov 13, 2022
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