Jesse Hogan is unlikely to be fit for the Queen's Birthday clash against Collingwood, with the star forward to be eased back into playing after surgery to remove testicular cancer.

After serving his one-week suspension, Christian Salem will be available and seems an automatic selection.

Ruckman Jake Spencer is also ready to resume following a shoulder injury, with the Demons to make a call on whether they bring in a recognised ruckman or stick with Cameron Pedersen, Jack Watts and Tom McDonald as their preferred big men.

Jay Kennedy-Harris has to come into the selection frame after racking up 47 disposals in a scintillating performance in the VFL on Sunday. Ben Kennedy (23 disposals and three goals), Dean Kent (28) and Billy Stretch (23) are others who will be considered. -