Rookie opener Tim Paine notched the highest score for Tasmania against Western Australia in a record Tigers total on the second day of the Pura Cup clash at the WACA Ground.

Paine's 215 was the foundation of Tasmania's massive first innings score of 7-553, after being sent in to bat by WA captain Justin Langer.

In reply, WA was 1-133 at stumps in a match where first innings points already look the only reward, with Langer (83 not out) on the attack and Shaun Marsh on 39.

On the day when former Test speedster and current WACA president Dennis Lillee questioned whether Australia's top order was getting too old, Langer made a point by thrashing the Tasmanian attack to all parts of the ground.

The cagey left-hander reached his half-century in just 49 balls, with 11 boundaries.

But the day belonged to Paine, whose massive knock at the top of the order was his maiden first-class century in just his fifth game, as the early trend of massive scores at the WACA this season continued.

Warriors pair Marcus North and Rogers both made double centuries in last week's clash with Victoria at the same venue.

Paine, 21, was dropped twice, the first chance costing the Warriors dearly and the second when he was already on his way.

The talented young wicketkeeper-batsman was dropped on 12 by Adam Voges while Langer put him down on 199.

The ball found its way to the boundary from Langer's hands to give Paine a double century in 532 minutes, from 401 balls and with 27 fours and one six.

In between chances, Paine looked a top quality batsman as he matched great concentration with some lovely strokeplay.

The former Australian under-19 captain eventually fell in the chase for quick runs, advancing down the pitch and lofting a catch to Brett Dorey at deep mid-off off the bowling of Aaron Heal.

Paine's knock was the highest for the Tigers against WA, eclipsing Ricky Ponting's 211 against the Warriors at Bellerive in November 1994.

He had good support from George Bailey, who struck 12 boundaries in making 55, and Daniel Marsh, who made a rapid-fire 54, putting on century-plus partnerships with both.

Bailey looked at ease until he was adjudged stumped off the bowling of left-arm spinner Aaron Heal.

The Tasmanian batsman didn't appear to lift his back foot, but umpire Dave Orchard raised the finger to give Heal his second scalp.

Bailey looked perplexed as he trudged from the wicket.

Heal was the only WA bowler to enjoy any success on Monday, claiming late wickets as the Tigers threw the bat before the declaration.

The left-arm spinner claimed career-best figures of 5-103.

Langer didn't want to be drawn on Lillee's comments, but noted players much older than he had scored Test hundreds.

"I'd be interested to tell you Jack Hobbs was 46 when he scored a Test century," he said.

Langer said he was delighted with his own form.

"I felt really good and really sharp," he said.

"I've been feeling good for a long time now, I was disappointed to miss out last game on such a good batting wicket, but that's opening."

Langer doubted whether an outright result would be possible, believing the Tigers will probably be satisfied with first innings points.

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