Shaun Marsh over Lynn because of the draw, feel like Marsh will have a big few innings vs Thunder, Perth (old team) and Hobart (away on decent batting wicket). Still comes out to 3 games in 3 rounds, and I don't really plan on trading him out unless an injury or test call up occurs.
Lynn has a few question marks over him as to whether he will open or bat 3 with Banton, Cutting and Peirson in the squad. Marsh will open I presume so that's a tick in my box. Khawaja I believe will be selected in the test series this summer, so unless this doesn't happen I'll be sticking with it. I'd have to seriously consider him if he were available for selection for at least the first week or two of the campaign.
The other thing that Marsh has is a lower price tag. It means I can spread the love a bit more across my squad, and was part of the reason I'm forgoing Short and Stoinis for the time being.
Steyn is a tough one, the heart says to give him a crack, but the head is telling me no way. The Stars are not a great team tactically, so I don't think they will use him to his best potential and this will reflect in his SuperCoach scoring. I'm going to enjoy watching him bowl even if he isn't in my squad.
Can't fault any of that re Shaun Marsh ( I actually am hoping he is back in the Test Squad) , but yes can't see them not opening him with Finch , on song definitely one of the best bats going around.
Heat will be interesting :-
Bryant & Banton opening or does Lynn open again ? then there is Cutting.
Peirson @ 5 or 6 unless Banton keeps , then the other spot could be Burns/Heazlett/Renshaw etc.
2 spinners + Lalor , Patto (maybe) + who , they look light on there.
Personally I think Khawaja should open with Warner , think Harris & Bancroft are completely out of there depth at Test level , mystified why Burns can't get a regular gig.
Was reading that Maddinson might open for the A team and Burns down the order
If Steyn has a big MSL, I can't see myself not picking him , can see him having a point to.prove and ripping through a few sides and taking a few 3 fa's.
I can't see myself starting either Short or Stones either , far too expensive.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.