Mitch Marsh's application to the Australian fast bowling cartel is still pending, but they might have to cave soon.
The pacemen occupied the back of the team bus during the Ashes, with Marsh's attempts to sit alongside them becoming a running joke in the squad.
The allrounder is now hitting the 140 km/h mark more consistently, although Mitchell Johnson isn't quite ready to stop poking fun.
"He bowled one over and the first ball was at 128," Johnson said.
"So I said: you're still not in.
"The rest were at 140. He's not far away.
"I might just cut him a little slack, but I like being the big brother to him so I'll keep giving him a hard time."
Marsh bowled 15 overs in total during the first Tests against New Zealand, claiming three wickets at the Gabba.
The 24-year-old earned his baggy green as an aggressive batsman in 2014.
Now it's the West Australian's bowling that is keeping him in the team.
Peter Nevill suggested Marsh's added pace was noticeable in Brisbane.
"Mitch Marsh for a couple of balls, but mostly Starc and Johnno," Nevill said, when asked which paceman was hitting the gloves hardest.
"It was great to see .. I'm very happy for him."
As was the case in the Ashes, Marsh is still searching for a score of substance.
Adam Voges, who has watched Marsh's progression closely as Western Australia captain, is confident such a knock if not too far away.
"I've seen him play some very, very good innings," Voges said.
"It's wonderful we've got someone in our top six who can bowl like Mitch does.
"He balances our team beautifully."
