Travis Head (101) scored a magnificent century to put Australia in command on Day One of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England as rain forced an early close here on Friday. 

At stumps, Australia were 241-6, with Alex Carey on 10 and Mitchell Starc on zero after being sent in by English captain Joe Root. Only 7.3 overs were possible in the night session, with a persistent misty rain falling on the ground.