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The phase for pre-Ashes exchanges and squad guesses is practically done after the Australian team revealed a 15-player lineup to take on the English side in the Perth Test. The larger lineup for the initial game points to the necessity for composed temperaments during the fiery battle, with the newcomer included for the first time in place of fiery opener Sam Konstas.

However with Marnus Labuschagne finding form and the remaining inexperienced players being a pair of pace backups, there is a sense of familiarity to the squad even without injured captain Pat Cummins. Below is the way each player (presented in A-Z sequence) will tackle the aggressive bravado, with a rating out of five indicating their possible effect on the campaign beginning on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran seamer is again selected as a reserve following being a frequent member in the white-ball teams in recent years. As Cummins's return still unclear, and the remaining main bowlers dealing with a gruelling fixture list, the 33-year-old will hope to continue his good form to stay in consideration for a Test debut. ★☆☆☆☆

Second. Scott Boland

A key pace bowler in the team has emerged as a target for England for his modest performances during the previous series as well as for his reserved nature off the pitch. However the veteran has secured 62 wickets at an bowling average of an impressive figure – featuring a hat-trick in his most recent Test against the Caribbean side – and has proving to be a threat at the top level and can welcome the uncommon chance to start a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The first-choice wicketkeeper is returning in the simmering cauldron of an contest hoping to impress with the batting and his keeping, as well as for his role in a memorable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in 2023. The 34-year-old is currently a considerably more composed batsman whether needed to accelerate or help steer the lower-order with a decisive innings. ★★★★☆

Fourth. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the periphery of the Australian side across the last few Test series and is returning after claiming a solid haul – featuring 11 in the last match – at an average of 24.15 in the previous Sheffield Shield. An first appearance is currently possible as Cummins is injured and the front-line fast bowlers prepare for a demanding five Tests in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

Fifth. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been targeted for the Test team from an early stage in his journey even amid injury concerns, and the moment has come for him to make a significant impact to a high-stakes contest. The youngster was the best of the batting players while batting at first drop in challenging conditions in the Caribbean but could be selected in the order to ensure he can additionally support the bowling unit. If Green can realistically be picked as a genuine all-rounder in Perth, or may have to be trusted to bowl more spells later in the campaign, might be determined in the Sheffield Shield match this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent fast bowler is at the height of his powers following leading the limited-overs attack and getting ready for the contest during matches against the Indian team. The 34-year-old’s steady line and length, and hint of swing whether it be off the seam or swing, is sure to Test the tourists’ aggressive method to scoring, with the persistent question whether Hazlewood can feature in four or maybe as many as five Tests. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The explosive batsman is critical to Australia’s hopes of seizing the initiative against the opposition with his aggressive approach and habit to hit big scores as the pressure increase. A couple of hundreds against the Indian team recently, and the same the previous occasion the English visited for five Tests highlight his talents, while the 31-year-old has a knack of taking a breakthrough dismissal with his occasional but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The second wicketkeeper in the team showed that he should additionally be considered as a pure batsman when scoring a century at better than a quick rate on debut in the subcontinent. The 30-year-old is most at home batting in the middle of the innings though he has shown while leading Australia in white-ball matches that he has the versatility to bat earlier, which might suit a consistent position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

Ninth. Usman Khawaja

The experienced stays despite demands for a new blood at the top of the order following strengthening his grip on the first wicket with a double ton in the subcontinent earlier this year. Yet after being among several batters unable to handle the Indian Jasprit Bumrah last summer, the veteran needs a positive beginning against the English fast-bowling cartel in what might be his final campaign to ensure he can decide himself on when to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

10. Marnus Labuschagne

The former No 1-ranked Test batter has left behind a dismal run and the indignity of being omitted in the past to earn his place again into the Australia squad – and surely the playing eleven to play in the first Test. His exceptional performance with five centuries in his recent knocks could give the team management the assurance to back him to bat first if required with the opener, although the 31-year-old is probably to worry England when playing at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

Eleventh. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as notable for his missing presence as his wicket-taking efforts after a calf injury in the second match contributed to change the series when the team toured the UK in the last series. The veteran failed to deliver the domestic series he hoped for against the Indian team with only a modest haul previously but bounced back to be key to the team's clean sweeps in Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

12. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian star batsman will step in to captain the team until C