Johnson too hot to handle for Tassie

Mitchell Johnson has proven to be a damaging force for Western Australia in their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania, as the paceman fires up for Australia's three-Test series against New Zealand.

The fast bowler is a certain inclusion in the squad to be named by Australian selectors on Friday, ahead of the opening Test starting next Thursday in Brisbane.

Johnson took 2-30 on Thursday, helping to have the Tigers struggling at 5-102 at stumps in reply to WA's first-innings total of 8(dec)-432.

His first victim was Ben Dunk (seven) who edged a full-pitched delivery to wicketkeeper Sam Whiteman, leaving Tassie at 1-14.

Fellow opener Dominic Michael (43) looked settled at the crease, finding the boundary seven times until Johnson struck, again taking an edge with Whiteman finishing the job.

WATCH: Michael Klinger scores a timely unbeaten 202 in Hobart

Tasmanian youngster Jake Doran (five) made his first-class debut but the outing was short as he was trapped lbw trying to pull a Jason Behrendorff (2-18) delivery.

The Warriors' left-armer later accounted for James Faulkner (one), who skied a ball to be caught in the midfield.

Tigers No.3 Alex Doolan (13) was bowled by Simon Mackin (1-28).

Mitch Marsh (0-9) bowled eight overs for WA including five maidens.

Tasmania were inconsistent scoring runs, at one stage going seven overs without scoring.

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WA's big total was due mainly to Michael Klinger who finished with an unbeaten 202.

The knock included a 214-run partnership with Ashton Agar (105) who notched up his maiden first-class century.

Along with a 153-run effort with skipper Adam Voges (71), Klinger's total helped revive WA's batting effort which stalled early at 3-31.

Tasmania: George Bailey (capt) Jackson Bird, Xavier Doherty, Alex Doolan, Jake Doran, Ben Dunk, James Faulkner, Andrew Fekete, Evan Gulbis, Dominic Michael, Tim Paine

Western Australia: Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, Michael Klinger, Adam Voges (capt), Shaun Marsh, Mitch Marsh, Sam Whiteman, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Johnson, Jason Behrendorff, Simon Mackin