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The period for pre-Ashes exchanges and squad guesses is practically over after the Australian team revealed a 15-player team to take on the English side in the Perth Test. This extended squad for the initial game points to the need for cool temperaments during the fiery battle, with Jake Weatherald named for the debut instead of fiery opener Sam Konstas.

However with the batsman hitting stride and the only other new members being two fast bowling replacements, there is a sense of familiarity to the team despite the absence of injured skipper Pat Cummins. Below is how each player (listed in alphabetical order) will confront the aggressive approach, with a star rating showing their likely influence on the campaign starting on 21 November.

1. Sean Abbott

The veteran paceman is once more relied upon as a substitute following being a regular presence in the limited-overs teams in recent years. With the captain's comeback still unclear, and the other front-line attackers dealing with a gruelling schedule, the 33-year-old will want to maintain his strong performances to stay in consideration for a first Test cap. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

Among the top fast bowler in Australia has emerged as a focus for England for his modest returns during the previous series as well as for his reserved personality off the pitch. However the veteran has secured a significant haul at an bowling average of 16.53 – featuring a hat-trick in his latest Test against West Indies – without being a danger at this level and can seize the uncommon opportunity to start a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

3. Alex Carey

The main gloveman is back in the high-pressure atmosphere of an Ashes series hoping to make his mark with the batting and his keeping, as much as for his role in a memorable incident when dismissing Jonny Bairstow at the famous ground in the last series. The veteran is currently a considerably more composed batter whether required to accelerate or help steer the tail with a decisive innings. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state seamer has been on the periphery of the national team during recent matches and is returning following claiming a solid haul – featuring eleven in the final – at an average of a respectable figure in the previous domestic competition. An first appearance is currently attainable while Cummins is sidelined and the key fast bowlers prepare for a demanding five Tests in seven weeks. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been earmarked for the national side from an early stage in his career despite injury concerns, and the moment has arrived for him to make a important impact to a crucial series. The youngster was the pick of the batting batters while batting at No 3 in challenging conditions in the West Indies but could be preferred lower down to ensure he can additionally support the pace attack. If he can realistically be selected as a genuine all-rounder in Perth, or might have to be trusted to bowl more spells later in the campaign, might be decided in the domestic match this week. ★★★☆☆

6. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent seamer is at the height of his abilities following carrying the white-ball attack and preparing for the Ashes series during matches against India. The veteran’s steady line and length, and touch of movement whether it be off the seam or swing, is sure to challenge the tourists’ front foot approach to batting, with the ongoing concern if Hazlewood can feature in four or perhaps even all five Tests. ★★★★☆

Seventh. Travis Head

The devastating batter is vital to Australia’s hopes of taking the game against the opposition with his positive intent and tendency to hit massive scores as the pressure increase. A pair of centuries against India last summer, and the similar the previous occasion England visited for a full series demonstrate his talents, while the 31-year-old has a ability of taking a breakthrough wicket with his part-time but underrated off-spin. ★★★★★

Eighth. Josh Inglis

The reserve wicketkeeper in the team proved that he should also be viewed as a pure batsman when pummelling a century at better than a run-a-ball on debut in the subcontinent. The player is most comfortable batting in the middle-order though he has demonstrated while captaining the team in limited-overs matches that he has the flexibility to come in earlier, which could suit a consistent position as the replacement. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The seasoned stays despite demands for a new blood at the top of the order following strengthening his grip on the opening spot with a double ton in the subcontinent recently. However after being one of many batsmen failing to deal with the Indian the paceman previously, the veteran requires a strong beginning against the English pace attack in what could be his farewell campaign to ensure he can decide personally on the time to hang up the baggy green. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked Test batter has put a poor run and the disappointment of being dropped behind him to force his way again into the Australia squad – and certainly the playing eleven to play in Perth. Labuschagne outstanding performance with five hundreds in his recent knocks could give the team management the confidence to back him to open if needed with Khawaja, though the 31-year-old is more likely to trouble England when batting at his preferred number three. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner was as notable for his missing presence as his dismissal efforts after a muscle problem in the second Ashes Test contributed to turn the series when the team visited the UK in the last series. The 37-year-old did not have the home campaign he hoped for against the Indian team with only a modest haul previously but bounced back to be critical to the team's series sweeps in Sri Lanka and the West Indies. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australia batting great will step in to lead the side till C