Claremont-Nedlands left hander Geoff Cullen will make his first-class debut for the Western Warriors in the Pura Cup clash against the Victorian Bushrangers at the MCG, starting on Thursday 15 March 2001.

Cullen, who turns 24 on Friday, becomes the third WA batsman to debut in three matches, following on from Shaun Marsh and Scott Meuleman.

Cullen is the SunSmart League's leading run-scorer of season 2000-01 with 852 runs at 56.80. He replaces Murray Goodwin in the WA side.

Western Warriors: Simon Katich (captain), Mike Hussey (vice-captain), Jo Angel, Geoff Cullen, Brendon Julian, Shaun Marsh, Scott Meuleman, Matthew Nicholson, Marcus North, Mark Walsh, Darren Wates, Brad Williams. Wayne Clark (coach), Tom Moody (assistant coach).

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