Test hopefuls struggle, WA on top at tricky Bellerive

The paceman took 3-26 in 10 overs, removing opener Nivethan Radhakrishnan (36) to start the rot. 

The hosts crumbled from 3-87 to be all out for 171 at Bellerive Oval.

A bright, unbeaten 41 from Jake Doran that included three sixes salvaged things somewhat in an otherwise horror middle session for the Tigers.

The Warriors were 4-107 at stumps, having missed a chance to be in a more dominant position when the well-set Jayden Goodwin (30) and Hilton Cartwright (36) were late casualties.

Riley Meredith (2-20) found pace and bounce in his eight overs, while former Test quick Jackson Bird took the early scalp of Cameron Bancroft for just three.