Peter Moores extends his Melbourne Stars stay for 2 more years following last season’s run to make the finals.
Peter Moores signs two-year extension with Melbourne Stars
Before losing to the Sydney Thunder in the knockout final, the Stars had a five-game winning streak after losing their opening five games. The Stars are presently the only team in BBL history without a title after the Hobart Hurricanes won the championship the previous season.
Marcus Stoinis captained the Stars, and according to Moores, he “will only grow in that role again.” With the overseas draft scheduled for June 19, they presently have ten players on their roster, including all-rounder Tom Curran and recent additions Liam Hatcher and Mitchell Swepson.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to sign on for another two years,” Moores said. “I’ve already experienced some incredible moments with the club and there was no better place to be last summer than the MCG when we got on a roll. It was a great reminder of what this club and our members and fans are capable of.”
“Our list is in a really good place, and we’ve got a great opportunity to strengthen a couple of key areas in the upcoming draft,” Moores said. “I’m not putting a limit on what we can all achieve together.”
Stars general manager Max Abbott said: “The feedback from all parts of the organisation has been overwhelmingly positive in the way Peter led the group as coach over the last two seasons.
“You don’t come back from a 0-5 start to make the finals without leadership in the dressing room and that is a testament to the way Peter was able to maintain camaraderie and belief within the playing group to turn the season around.”