I think you are right Eddie, Harris may have been there as cover for Tait.
I think you'd actually improve the team by opening with Hopes. He has been probably the most consistent opener in domestic T20 last two seasons plus is always good with the ball. It simply provides another bowling option without weakening the batting.
Even with all the players "rested" I think this is close to our best available side. Symonds would come back in. I couldn't find a spot for Clarke. Haddin maybe over Ronchi because of his form this season but on their day maybe Ronchi is the more inventive bat.
Much as people on this forum get into Cameron White he is one of the cleanest and biggest hitters in the country. I wouldn't bowl him often if at all but he'd be in my squad.
I would definitely have Xavier Doherty in ahead of Haurie. He and D Hussey have been the best slow bowlers in domestic T20 I reckon. I think Doherty's problem is that no one would be able to tell him and David Warner apart!
Outside the current international squads, Rhett Lockyear is one who should get picked up by IPL soon. I also really liked the look of Ben Laughlin, or O'Lauglin (>>) from Qld the other day. Only medium pace but is a highly attacking bowler with huge skill. Have heard him talkejd up in one dayers but only seen him play two T20's. There's something about the way he attacks the batsman that suggests he ahs something special.
PS Simon Katich possibly the worst T20 player at domestic level. Blues should be leaving him right out.
