Ashes: Cameron Green issues defiant response over Perth Test fiasco

The likelihood of missing out on a Test in his home city grows by the day, but for Cameron Green, he knows the team will perform wherever they play.

Cameron Green admitted he would be disappointed if the fifth Test was moved from Perth. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Missing out on a Test match in front of his friends and family in Perth would be “disappointing” for Cameron Green, but he knows that no matter where the fifth Ashes match is played, the Aussies will “stand up and perform”.

Any glimmer of hope for Perth hosting the final Ashes Test was essentially dashed by West Australian Premier Mark McGowan’s refusal to budge from his hardline stance on Tuesday in regards to all players, team members and broadcast staff being required to complete 14 days of hotel quarantine.

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McGowan not only confirmed that all involved would be forced to quarantine for a fortnight, but their wives and girlfriends would not be permitted entry, much like the rules in place for when the AFL grand final came to town at Optus Stadium.

While Green lamented the unfortunate nature of not playing in his home city for Australia in what would be the second year running, he was quick to point out the team’s strong performance at various grounds across the nation.

“Of course it would be disappointing,” Green said. “You always want to play in front of your friends and family back home.

“But it’s the same as last year. I didn’t get to play a game in Perth. I’m sure it won’t be any different.

Cameron Green was in good nick for WA when he played at the Gabba recently. Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

“No real preference (on fifth Test location). I think it’s still 50-50 with Perth, so fingers crossed.

“But if it’s not there, we’ve got great records everywhere.

“Wherever it is, we’ll stand up and perform.”

Before there can be any consideration from the players about where the final Ashes Test will be played, they have the small task of the first Test on December 8 at the Gabba.

It has been a relatively happy hunting ground for Green, who recently scored 70 in a Marsh Cup clash as well as a half-century in the first innings of WA’s Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the Gabba.

Putting together a nice body of work at the ground beforehand is something the 22-year-old hopes to carry into the opening Test against England.

“I love playing at the Gabba,” Green said. “It’s pretty similar to the WACA in the way it plays.

“It’s a pretty similar bounce, pretty similar pace and a pretty similar game that you have to play.

“It’s always nice when you have a bit of success at a ground and gives a bit of confidence going into the first Test.”