 He had an opportunity to score runs and impress selectors in the first two matches, but he failed to score above fifty before the squad was named, coming close when he scored 46 not out before being stranded without any partners left against Western Australia.He was overlooked for the team, with Tim Paine being chosen instead.Despite his failure to make it into the national team, Carey scored his maiden first-class century when he made 139 for South Australia against Queensland.