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The phase for before the Ashes banter and selection predictions is almost done following the Australian team revealed a 15-member lineup to take on the English side in the Perth Test. This extended lineup for the series opener indicates the need for calm heads during the intense Ashes series, with Jake Weatherald included for the debut replacing aggressive batsman Sam Konstas.

But with Marnus Labuschagne returning to form and the remaining inexperienced members being a pair of pace replacements, there is a recognizable feel to the squad even without injured captain Pat Cummins. Below is the way each member (presented in A-Z sequence) will tackle the aggressive approach, with a star rating showing their likely impact on the campaign beginning on 21 November.

First. Sean Abbott

The veteran fast bowler is again relied upon as a substitute following being a consistent member in the white-ball sides in recent years. As the captain's comeback remaining unknown, and the other key attackers confronting a tough schedule, the 33-year-old will aim to continue his strong performances to remain in contention for a maiden appearance. ★☆☆☆☆

2. Scott Boland

The fourth best fast bowler in Australia has turned into a focus for the opposition for his unflattering performances during the 2023 Ashes as well as for his quiet personality away from the field. Yet the veteran has claimed a significant haul at an bowling average of 16.53 – featuring a three in three in his last Test against the Caribbean side – without proving to be a force at international cricket and ought to welcome the unique opportunity to start a series in the opener. ★★★☆☆

Third. Alex Carey

The main wicketkeeper is back in the simmering cauldron of an battle aiming to make his mark with the bat and his gloves, as well as for his involvement in a memorable moment when dismissing the English batsman at the famous ground in 2023. The veteran is now a considerably more confident batsman if required to accelerate or help steer the lower-order with a game-changing knock. ★★★★☆

4. Brendan Doggett

The state paceman has been on the periphery of the Australian side across recent matches and is returning after claiming 33 wickets – including eleven in the last match – at an bowling average of a respectable figure in the previous domestic competition. An Test cap is now attainable as the captain is injured and the key quicks get ready for a intense five-match series in a short period. ★☆☆☆☆

5. Cameron Green

The highly-touted player had been earmarked for the Test team from an early stage in his career even amid injury concerns, and the time has arrived for him to make a important contribution to a high-stakes series. The youngster was the pick of the top-order players while coming in at first drop in difficult circumstances in the Caribbean but could be preferred lower down to ensure he can also assist the pace attack. Whether Green can feasibly be picked as a genuine all-rounder in Perth, or may have to be trusted to deliver more spells during the campaign, might be decided in the domestic round this week. ★★★☆☆

Sixth. Josh Hazlewood

The consistent seamer is at the height of his abilities after leading the limited-overs bowling and fine-tuning for the Ashes series during games against India. The 34-year-old’s reliable line and length, and touch of movement whether it be off the seam or in the air, is certain to challenge the tourists’ front foot approach to batting, with the enduring concern whether he can play four or maybe as many as all five matches. ★★★★☆

7. Travis Head

The devastating batter is vital to the team's hopes of taking the game up to England with his aggressive intent and tendency to score huge runs as the stakes rise. A pair of centuries against India recently, and the similar the previous occasion the English toured for a full series highlight his skills, while the 31-year-old has a talent of finding a key wicket with his occasional but underrated spin bowling. ★★★★★

8. Josh Inglis

The back-up wicketkeeper in the squad showed that he must also be viewed as a specialist batsman when scoring a century at more than a run-a-ball on his first appearance in the subcontinent. The player is most at home batting in the middle-order though he has shown while leading Australia in white-ball matches that he has the flexibility to bat higher up, which might suit a consistent position as the concussion substitute. ★★☆☆☆

9. Usman Khawaja

The veteran remains despite demands for a new blood at the top of the order following tightening his grip on the first wicket with a double ton in the subcontinent earlier this year. But after being one of many batters unable to deal with India’s the paceman last summer, the 38-year-old needs a strong start against England’s fast-bowling cartel in what could be his farewell Test series to make sure he can make the call personally on the time to retire the cap. ★★☆☆☆

Tenth. Marnus Labuschagne

The ex No 1-ranked batsman has put a poor run and the disappointment of being omitted in the past to earn his place back into the Australia squad – and certainly the XI to feature in Perth. His exceptional performance with five centuries in his recent knocks might give the selectors the assurance to support him to bat first if required alongside the opener, though the 31-year-old is probably to worry England when playing at his favored first-drop. ★★★★☆

11. Nathan Lyon

The off-spinner became as famous for his missing presence as his dismissal efforts after a muscle problem in the second Ashes Test contributed to change the contest when Australia visited the UK in the last series. The veteran failed to deliver the home campaign he would have wanted against the Indian team with just a modest haul previously but recovered to be vital to the team's series sweeps in the subcontinent and the Caribbean. ★★★☆☆

Twelfth. Steve Smith (captain)

The Australian batting great will step in to lead the side until C