Fergusons enjoy a Thunderous Christmas in Canberra

While the Sydney Thunder captain was lucky enough to have his young family and parents in Canberra for Christmas, some of his teammates weren't so fortunate.

But he's made sure the whole squad has rallied around those whose families were stranded in Sydney due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Ferguson, his family and teammates enjoyed a day off celebrating Christmas - Big Bash League bubble style in their Canberra hotel.

Christmas carols blared out the speakers, tinsel decked the tables and bon bons popped around the room.

Then on Boxing Day they'll turn their attention to taking on the Melbourne Renegades at Manuka Oval.

Ferguson was grateful to not only have his wife and daughter in Canberra, but his mother Pauline and father Jim as well.

Rhiannon's family were in Adelaide, but she'll head back to see them next week.

She was just thrilled to be spending it with five-month-old Layla.

"It has been [crazy], but it's also been really special," Rhiannon said.

"Obviously it's our first Christmas with Layla, which has made it really nice. I bought a little Christmas tree for our hotel room and also Callum's parents have been able to join us, which has been awesome."

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Ferguson knows first hand how lucky he is to have his family there.

Some of the South Australian's teammates weren't so lucky - Chris Green was one of a number of players who had family caught up in Sydney by the COVID-19 cluster that's turned into the Christmas Grinch.

The coronavirus flare-up on Sydney's northern beaches has meant anyone who has been in Greater Sydney since December 11 has to quarantine for 14 days if they come to Canberra.

It scuppered plans for some Thunder players' families travelling down the Hume.

"Very special and very lucky [to have my family here]. It's been tough going in Sydney for a lot of people and I'm one of the few that's fortunate to have my partner here and Layla," Ferguson said.

"We've got a few other partners within the group that are here and wives, which is great as well.

"But there's a lot of family that couldn't make it so we just need to be mindful that we support the people that haven't been able to get the family in.

"I'm personally very grateful that I've got my parents here as well. It's made it a lot easier that's for sure."

Green was one of those "orphans within the group" - he was meant to have his girlfriend, parents and brother come down on Christmas Eve.

"It's a time you want to stick together with your teammates, look out for one another and celebrate the year," he said.

"It was a pretty crazy year, but I feel like everyone has come out of it the right way.

"We're looking forward to bigger and better things in the New Year as we go forward as a team, and as we go forward as individuals as well."

In a way, the Thunder were lucky to be camped in Canberra for the past couple of weeks to start their BBL campaign.

It meant they didn't need to go into quarantine and their games could go ahead as planned.

Plus, Ferguson's a massive fan of Manuka Oval.

"We see it as our second home, Canberra. We've got great support here and have done for a long time," he said.

"We love playing in Canberra at Manuka. We'll try and maximise that advantage if there is one.

"We're really excited about getting another crack out there and hopefully getting a win against the Renegades."

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Boxing Day: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades at Manuka Oval, 6.10pm.