ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has put forward a case for Manuka Oval to host the fifth Ashes test, with plenty of other states also staking their claim.
Cricket Australia have confirmed the fifth Ashes Test will not be played in Perth due to quarantine requirements, with the race now on to host the match.
Cricket Australia plans on shoring up England's Ashes logistics in coming weeks as it holds out hope of capacity crowds watching this summer's Test series.