Paceman Brett Geeves is talking down the chances of making his Test debut against the West Indies on Wednesday, after being called up as cover for Peter Siddle.

Geeves said he expected selectors to opt for Victorian Clint McKay over him if Siddle fails a fitness test.

“If Siddle is no good I think he’ll go home and Clint McKay will play and I will be 12th man,” the Tasmanian said on Monday before boarding a flight to Perth.

“But if Siddle plays I’ll be home on Wednesday.”

Geeves said he thinks Siddle will pass the fitness test.

“He’s been key to Australia’s successes over the last couple of years and I hope he plays,” Geeves said.

“But just in case something happens I’ll be there to run the drinks.”

Whatever the outcome for the affable Geeves, he said Perth was a nice play to visit and it was exciting to be going there to “mix it with the big boys”.

Australia expect Siddle to overcome hamstring tightness to play, but called on Geeves as a standby player, along with McKay, who is already in Perth.

“While the expectation is that Peter Siddle will be fit to take his place in the side, in order to ensure there is sufficient cover, a decision has been made to have Brett Geeves available as a standby player in Perth,” said chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch.

“Brett gets his opportunity on the back of his recent strong performances in Sheffield Shield cricket and because the national selection panel feel he will be well suited to the conditions at the WACA Ground should an opportunity present itself.”

Geeves and McKay will be released for state duties if Siddle takes his place in the side.

Geeves, 27, has played two one-day games and a Twenty20 match for Australia, and has taken 15 wickets at 27.66 for the Tigers in four Shield matches this season.

Siddle put in a strong performance at training on Monday after being troubled by hamstring soreness during the drawn second Test in Adelaide.

The Victorian moved freely as he completed the team’s fielding drills before bowling with terrific pace in the nets.

The 25-year-old had batsman Mike Hussey under the cosh during his 35-minute bowling session, and beat the bat numerous times.

© AAP 2012

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