All action Jackson, Scott star on Shield debuts

NSW pacemen Bryce Jackson and Jake Scott have run through the Tasmanian order in a stunning start to their Sheffield Shield careers.

Jackson moved from WA for this season after being unable to break into their Shield line-up.

The 26-year-old lost his contract despite being WA's leading wicket-taker in domestic one-dayers and also playing for Australia A last year in a Top End series against Sri Lanka A.

But he shone in his debut on Thursday in the Shield season-opening game in Sydney as the Tasmanians blew a strong start.

Jackson took 3-36 and fellow debutant Jake Scott snared 4-35 as Tasmania reached 9-241 stumps at Cricket Central after NSW won the toss.

Scott, who scored unbeaten 52 off 39 balls in his state debut during NSW's One-Day Cup match against Queensland at Allan Border Field, showed his skills with the ball to give his side the honours over Tasmania at stumps.

Ben McDermott brought up 3500 Shield runs with his 77, and opener Caleb Jewell made 50.

After Jackson had Tasmanian captain Jordan Silk caught behind for five - his maiden Shield wicket - Jewell and No.3 Tim Ward put on 93 for the second wicket.

But Jewell slashed at Scott and was caught by NSW captain Charlie Stobo.

That sparked a collapse of 4-5 that left the visitors on the brink at 5-108, with Teague Wyllie and Jake Doran both out for ducks.

McDermott, batting at No.5, worked with the tailenders to steady the innings, but he was the last wicket to fall for the day when Stobo took a sharp chance at gully off Scott.