Get them in: Ruckman Braydon Preuss was held out of Sunday's VFL game with the view to perhaps playing his first match for the club against Sydney on Thursday night. Billy Stretch, Marty Hore and Harry Petty were on managed minutes and are also well in the selection frame.

Under the pump: There are a few in this category, with key defenders Sam Frost and Oscar McDonald at the top of the list. Alex Neal-Bullen could also benefit from a spell in the VFL, while Kade Kolodjashnij and Michael Hibberd are other under-performers.

Medical room: Tom McDonald is a 50/50 proposition of facing Sydney after injuring his left ankle against Essendon. Jordan Lewis (hamstring) is still a week away from being fit to return.

Verdict: Preuss for T.McDonald, Petty for O.McDonald, Stretch for Neal-Bullen.