Michael Morgan has asked for more time to build some attacking chemistry as the Kangaroos head towards the business end of the Rugby League World Cup.
Morgan could be rested for Saturday's final pool clash with Lebanon after appearing in the opening two Test wins over England and France.
Playmakers James Maloney and Ben Hunt are also all but certain to get their first hitouts of the tournament after being granted leave to miss the French victory.
Both players rejoined their teammates in Sydney on Monday.
Morgan became the latest player to state his case against being rested as the world No.1 nation continue to figure out life after Johnathan Thurston.
However the North Queensland star admits coach Mal Meninga is likely to give him a spell when he names his team on Tuesday to take on the Cedars.
"If he asks me what I'd rather do, then I'll say I'd rather play. I'll be honest and say that," Morgan said as the team regathered in Manly on Monday.
"But I'll understand if I don't as well. He said to us at the start of the camp that everyone would have a good run before we went into any semi-final-type game.
"Hopefully I get a chance to play but if not, I'll understand because it's only fair."
Australia have won by their two matches with a combined 70-10 scoreline, but Morgan is adamant there is still plenty of improvement to make in both attack and defence.
He partnered first-choice halfback Cooper Cronk against England before Cameron Munster rode shotgun against the French following Maloney's late withdrawal for personal reasons.
"I had one game on each side of the field, which is different," Morgan said.
"But it doesn't really bother me too much what side I'm playing, besides combinations. That's what's hardest to get at the moment - building combinations when you don't have a lot of time together.
"I've enjoyed both games and hopefully I can hang onto a spot."
Despite Lebanon boasting NRL experience in Robbie Farah, Mitchell Moses, Tim Mannah and Alex Twal, Australia are expected to wipe the floor with the No.18 side.
The Brad Fittler-coached side are the lowest-ranked nation in the tournament.
"I know they had a good game against France last week and came away with a late win. And I saw the scoreline of the England game too. It was fairly tight through the game," Morgan said.
"They'll be the same as France. They'll come out and try and make a statement and prove a point. We'll have to be ready for it, prepare well and try and build through the week."
