Get them in: Co-captain Jack Viney is ready to return after overcoming a potentially season-ending foot injury. Mitch Hannan booted three goals from 12 disposals in the VFL at the weekend and took a huge specky to remind the selectors of his talents. Joel Smith (two goals), Cameron Pedersen (22 disposals and four goals) and Tom Bugg (24) were other key contributors.

Under the pump: Midfielder Jay Kennedy Harris has been on the fringe all season and could be unlucky, if Dom Tyson (arm) is cleared to play.

Medical room: Viney, who has not played since round 16, just started training with the main group on Saturday so will be slightly underdone. Dean Kent (AC joint) will miss, while Tyson (arm) is under a cloud despite Melbourne’s hope that he will be fit.

Verdict: Viney for Tyson, Hannan for Kent and Joel Smith for Kennedy Harris.