Adam Voges has sent a loud and clear message to national selectors after notching up his sixth Sheffield Shield century for the season.

The skipper’s 100 not out on Saturday has helped Western Australia to 4-310 at stumps on day one of the Shield final against Victoria in Hobart.

The competition’s leading run scorer still wants to wear the baggy green.

“I’d still love to play Test cricket, that’s never changed,” the 35-year-old said.

Voges brought up his ton (from 128 balls) at Bellerive Oval on Saturday in an unusual fashion: running on a fielding overthrow.

But it wasn’t a reflection of his overall effort which included 14 boundaries and some admirable stroke play.

“I wanted to be proactive,” he said.

“I wanted to make sure I was being busy and trying to tick the scoreboard along.”

Voges, who won the toss and elected to bat, said it was a perfect opening day for WA.

There was a 130-run partnership to openers Cameron Bancroft (55) and Marcus Harris (81).

However the news wasn’t so good for Shaun Marsh (six) who was dismissed cheaply.

Spinner Fawad Ahmed (3-65) did most of the damage for Victoria, claiming the wickets of Harris, Michael Klinger (18) and Marsh.

“This is really pleasing for me, so far I bowled really well and hopefully will tomorrow and in the second innings as well,” Ahmed said.

As the top wicket taker for the 2014-15 Shield season Ahmed is also a Test contender, with Australia likely to take a pair of spinners on tour.

“That’s what we’re all aiming about,” Ahmed said of his Test hopes.

“I was hoping to lead from the from the way I have the whole season.”

Paceman Peter Siddle (1-42) was economical for the Bushrangers on Saturday, recording 10 maidens during his 21 overs.

Returning from injury James Pattinson (0-84) couldn’t find success.

Voges paid credit to the Victorian bowlers, but plans to grow WA’s total on Sunday.

“If we can get 400-plus in our first innings we’re in the game,” he said.

Western Australia need an outright victory in the five-day final to claim the Shield, whereas top-of-the-table Victoria can get through with a draw.

“Five days is a long time,” Voges said of the likelihood of securing a result at Bellerive.

He will resume on Sunday along with fellow not-out batsman Sam Whiteman, who has 37.