Queensland's new-look top order has been exposed by Tasmania in their JLT Sheffield Shield final rematch at the Gabba. The Tigers took three quick wickets to reduce the Bulls to 3-19 on day two, with Queensland limping to stumps on 5-74 in pursuit of Tasmania's first innings of 355. Joe Burns (0), Sam Truloff (11) and Sam Heazlett (1) were all bowled following a lengthy rain delay after lunch as Tasmania's quicks shared the spoils.

The Bulls are feeling the absence of Test squad members Usman Khawaja, Matthew Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne from their top order, while bowlers Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett have also missed the Shield opener due to national duty. Queensland debutant Nathan McSweeney (24 not out) had a nervous 31-ball wait to get off the mark but survived the day alongside captain Jimmy Peirson (three not out). Earlier, former Test gloveman Matthew Wade (72 not out) and a big-hitting Jackson Bird (30) built on day one centurion Alex Doolan's (115) efforts to put Tasmania in a commanding position.

Peter George (4-76) was the pick of Queensland's bowlers while Mark Steketee (3-97) chimed in and Luke Feldman (3-75) will be on a hat-trick in the second innings after running through the tail. Queensland coach Wade Seccombe says Matthew Renshaw will make the most of a run of Shield games and force his way back into the Test fold. After being dropped ahead of last year's home Ashes series, the left-hander stacked on the runs and earned a recall for the final Test of the ill-fated South African series. Seemingly assured of a stay in the Australian top order, three separate injuries derailed Renshaw's preparation and reduced him to the role of tourist on the current two-Test tour of the United Arab Emirates.

Already on the way home, Renshaw and fellow unused Queensland squad members Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett will be available for the second-round clash in Adelaide from October 25. Usman Khawaja and Test debutant Marnus Labushagne will also be available for the trip to the Adelaide Oval. Renshaw should have at least three Shield games to press his case before the first Test against India on December 6, at which point Seccombe expects to lose his services again. "We all felt for him ... my opinion is he's in the top six batters in Australia, there's no doubt about it," the Bulls coach said of Renshaw's non-selection. "I just know he's keen to get back and get a couple of games under his belt.

"He's just got to go out and bat, because everyone knows the skill level he's got. "If he just bats his way he's going to score runs and he'll be in that Test team before too long." But Seccombe isn't looking for excuses for his side’s performance at the Gabba, challenging his depleted squad to step up to the mark. "That's not on our mind or what we're about," he said of the absent firepower. "We've got a few guys away, but we need to be better." Queensland: Joe Burns, Sam Truloff, Charlie Hemphrey, Sam Heazlett, Nathan McSweeney, Jack Wildermuth, Jimmy Peirson (c/wk), Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Luke Feldman, Peter George Tasmania: Jordan Silk, Alex Doolan, Beau Webster, Jake Doran, George Bailey (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Simon Milenko, Tom Rogers, Sam Rainbird, Jackson Bird, Gabe Bell