Changed my team a fair bit. Bit of guess work, hopefully we don't need to make too many late changes.
Gilkes
Sams, Hales, Rossouw, Larkin, Stoinis
Khan, Green, Siddle, Zampa, McAndrew
Bench:
Nielsen
Inglis, Agar
Tye, Renshaw
Changes to initial team: Gilkes brought in as keeper. I don't like the pick, I'm not sure he is even locked in as the Thunder keeper in every match, but he should bat higher than Nielsen. Considered Clarke instead, but prefer to keep a bit of cash in the bank (plus Gilkes seems a lock to make it based on other sides).
Larkin I brought in as the Stars have to get runs from somewhere. Taking a punt on him as a cheap option who should bat top 4. I expect he'll be traded out after Rd 1 if he does make the team.
Siddle was announced since the first version of my team, I still rate him. Think he'll have at least one good game of the two in Rd 1. Farooqi went, as I'm not entirely sure he plays all of the first 4 matches, and could backfire as a selection. Think he won't get up at this stage due to a lack of teams entered... (please enter a team if you haven't yet.)
Dropped NCN for structure mainly. Thought my initial team was too heavy on Thunder batting, and I think McAndrew will outscore Ross who I had initially. I'd probably prefer one less Thunder player to be honest, as I don't think there are 6 worth including, but we decided on 6.
On the bench, Salt was dropped due to injury, and Neser as I get the feeling he might be called up to the test team (can always bring him in later). Agar is the new in, who is one I think we want for Rd 2, along with Nielsen, who I personally think should be the full time bench keeper (on field keeper rotated week to week).
12 hours to get a team in and help shape the starting side!