It only took more than a thousand runs in 2015 and an average which at one stage was higher than Don Bradman, but WA cricketer Adam Voges has finally been awarded a Cricket Australia contract. 
Voges was handed the contract on Friday along with 19 other players, including fellow West Australian players Nathan Coulter-Nile and brothers Mitchell and Shaun Marsh.
The 36-year-old at one stage was averaging 100.33 after finishing day two of the first Test against New Zealand 176 not out, in   February. He currently has a average a tick over 95 after playing 15 tests.
Bradman, whose career average of 99.94 from 52 Tests is the best of all time.
Voges had an outstanding 2015, finishing the year with 1028 runs.
National chairman of selectors Rod Marsh said there was a lot of talent amongst the 20 contracted players.
 "The Australian team is set to embark on another busy year of international cricket and we believe the players chosen in this group are those that are right in contention to represent the country over the next 12 months," he said.
"There is a lot of talent within this group and we have confidence that the players chosen can be successful in all three forms of the game, against a range of opposition, in a variety of conditions.
"Following a number of high-profile retirements, we believe this group of players gives us a healthy blend of youth and experience to represent Australia at the highest level, allowing us the best chance of maintaining our number-one rankings in Test and ODI cricket, as well as improving our performances in the T20 format."
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