From Perth, Harris excelled at junior levels,[citation needed] and represented the Australian national under-19 cricket team in a three-Test series during the 1980–81 season.
Despite not having been named twelfth man, Harris substituted for Cox as wicket-keeper, and recorded two stumpings off the bowling of Wayne Andrews.
[7] In the match, held at the Gabba in February 1991, Harris played as a specialist batsman, opening the batting with Mark Lavender in both innings.
[8] At grade cricket level, Harris played for both Southern Districts (later Willetton) and Subiaco-Floreat.
[15] As state coaching manager, he was also involved in launching the Dennis Lillee Fast Bowling Academy in 2002.