The Australian batting order is in crisis, and unfortunately, there is no simple fix.
After the Darwin disaster against Bangladesh, Australia's batting line up, which has been protected by the bowlers and the odd bit of batting brilliance from Travis Head, Steve Smith or Alex Carey, is under fire.
Jake Weatherald has too many weaknesses to be a Test batsman, let alone an opener who has to see out the new ball and make an impact with the bat on Australia's notoriously bowler friendly pitches.
Meanwhile, Marnus Labsuchagne's nemesis - balls outside off stump - continues to get the better of the 32-year-old.
The likes of Head, Smith, Carey and now possibly Cameron Green can now be expected to contribute at different stages as batters and are diverse enough in their batting styles and tempos that they can all offer different strengths on different pitches.
So to put it simply, disregarding Nathan Lyon's worrying performance in his return match where he took 1-125 across the two innings, Australia needs a new opener and a new number three.
Not groundbreaking news but it's the facts laid bare.
The cries have grown to screams from Australian fans and pundits, enough is enough; Weatherald and Labuschagne must go.
Queenslander Matthew Renshaw is reported to have been added to Australia's squad, and will likely come into the side for Weatherald for the second Test in Mackay which starts on Saturday. But who are the next best batting options for the 19 Tests that occur in quick succession after? The options are not exactly that clear…
5. Cooper Connolly
Could he be Australia's answer to England young gun Jacob Bethell?
The soon-to-be-23-year-old has already become a part of Australia's short format sides, and has a Baggy Green cap after making his Test debut in Galle in 2025 against Sri Lanka.
Like Bethell when he came to Australian shores, Connolly is yet to make a first class century.
However, he does average 42.1 across 13 matches and 21 innings, with nine 50s and a high score of 90.
A young prodigy who can also bowl left arm off-spin.
Doesn't have the capacity to open at Test level yet, but could come in lower down the order if the Aussie selectors want to get experience into the next generation.
Bethell's surprise call up as one of the only selections that worked for England with the young gun - who was born in Barbados - breaking through for a memorable 154 at the SCG last summer.
