Just to set the record straight.
The pattern to be used was discussed just today for the first time. It has not yet been finalised and no one has bowled on it. The final decision should be made next Tuesday. It will not be available to any NSW bowlers prior to the tournament and I expect to publish it on the net just the week before the tournament, That should allow any bowler flying to Sydney (with excess baggage costs to worry about) enough time to decide what equipment to bring.
A pattern similar to one of the candidates was on the lanes last night for a training session, I assume the person who THINKS he has bowled on the final pattern is referring to this.
Graeme