I saw an article about a month ago saying McDermott will be the finisher with the hope to again press his claims for a spot in the national side in that role. That to me screams likely batting 5-6, especially with the batsman that the Hurricanes have, so for me since I read that he’s been an avoid.
I guess the thing with the keepers is you either pay up big with Inglis & Phillippe and hope they replicate their form from last season or go Handscomb/McDermott with a DGR in Round 2.
Uncertainties on where Harper bats in the order.
Dunk/Gotch , Gilkes/Holt , Peirson don't look inspiring and possibly/probably lose their spots after 3 rounds so could then "clog" up our benches.
I am possibly over spending on my Bowl line to start with so that's another factor.
Very curious to see how Jacks performs (hasn't played any other T20 Leagues around the world outside of England , Ingram last played in the PSL in March and only passed 20+ 4 times out of 9.
Can Wright replicate last season's form ?
And I guess the biggest IF is if Short falls early are they vulnerable ?