Here’s Tristan from the WACA
The Western Australia quicks were excited about bowling first on a green WACA pitch, but offspinner Corey Rocchiccioli stole the show with the wickets of Jake Weatherald and captain Jordan Silk before lunch on day one.
After a draw between WA and Queensland, where the pitch flattened as the match wore on, this surface was notably greener but openers Weatherald and Caleb Jewell had few troubles against the new ball.
Entering the attack in the 12th over, Rocchiccioli has caused a lot of problems, conjuring sharp turn and trademark bounce. He has 2 for 13 from nine overs.
Quick Brody Couch, recruited from Victoria, was lively and had the opening breakthrough of Jewell. He has been clocked at 143kph.
Allrounder Aaron Hardie has marked his Shield season debut with an impressive initial three-over burst. He produced sharp bounce to cause problems for Jewell. Mitchell Marsh is available to bowl, but has yet to come into the attack.
Inclement conditions are not associated with cricket in Perth, but rain is forecast to hit around tea.
