Finn Allen Joins Melbourne Stars For BBL 16

Allen the Star as Scorchers opener departs

One of the worst-kept secrets in the Big Bash has been revealed, with New Zealand big-hitter Finn Allen departing the Perth Scorchers to join rival club Melbourne Stars.

Stars secure signature of Scorchers big hitting Kiwi opener

The Melbourne Stars have secured power-hitting batsman Finn Allen from the Perth Scorchers as an international player in a major move ahead of KFC BBL|16.

Finn Allen Joins Melbourne Stars For BBL 16

Big Bash League: Melbourne Stars have signed New Zealand power-hitter Finn Allen ahead of the 2026-27 Big Bash League season, with the 27-year-old set to add further firepower to an already strong batting line-up that includes Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.