Shamar Joseph has taken seven wickets to lead West Indies to a nine-run victory against Australia and snap a 27-year Test cricket losing streak in Australia.
The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.
The 32,061 fans who turned out for the first session on Jane McGrath Day would have something to say about Adelaide trying to snatch the New Year's Test.
Ahead of his final Test match, retiring Australia opener David Warner has called for the return of his baggy green, which disappeared en route from Melbourne.
Rehan Ahmed could become the youngest Ashes cricketer for 146 years after his England call-up in a move that would have delighted the late, great Shane Warne.
Australia have beaten England by two wickets in the first Ashes Test after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon pulled off a thrilling chase late on the final day.
Australia have defeated India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval, with Scott Boland the final-day hero with two key wickets.
Australia have claimed their first home Test series win over South Africa since 2005-06 after dismantling the Proteas by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.