42-year-old Adelaide Strikers captain Brad Hodge has wants to continue to play in the Big Bash League in next season's addition, but has opened his mind to fielding offers from other sides.
Hodge's side fell to the Renegades on Monday night in a loss that ultimately ends Adelaide's final hopes, but Hodge would be more than happy to pull on the blue of Adelaide once again in the new season, if they'll renew his contract that is.
“I’m gonna play, where that’s at who knows?” Hodge said.
“We just have to wait and see. I feel like I’m contributing and contributing well.
“We’ve seen the quality of (45-year-old Renegades spinner Brad) Hogg, and I think I’ve played pretty well this year.
“I love it.”
If Hodge was to play on next season he would be the third oldest player to ever play in the BBL competition, joining a 43-year-old Shane Warne in second behind the ever youthful 45-year-old Renegades spinner Brad Hogg.
Hodge's BBL06 numbers still showcase his worth to the Strikers, as his 247 runs from seven matches sees him sit behind only Brisbane's Chris Lynn, Adelaide's Ben Dunk and Melbourne's Aaron Finch for most runs in the tournament.
If he's not offered a deal next season Hodge has already started some conversations about post-cricket life, as broadcast commentary could be on the agenda given his talent when he's mic'd up on the Channel Ten coverage.
“I’ll do anything for money, like the rest of us,” chuckled Hodge.
“Who knows what the future holds, I didn’t think I would play on this year and I was only going to play on if I had a good season.
“I’ve ticked that box, so what happens next year and where I end up is a different matter and commentary - there’s all sorts of things in life that intrigue me.
“I just have to find out what lies ahead.
“I saw (V8 Supercar driver) James Courtney here before, I asked him if he needed a partner in the Bathurst 12-hour but he said he was full.
“I would like to stay here (with Adelaide), this is a great place to play cricket and I feel I contribute well and teach the guys how to get better.
“And there will be guys that learn from this experience, over the past couple of years I’ve really helped a few people like Travis Head and Alex Ross and there’s a few more that are going to come through that we need to teach.
“That aspect of it is really cool, but who knows where you end up.
“I must say I’m out of contract so we’ll find out soon enough.”
