With finals on its radar, Melbourne will start to settle on its best 22 in the coming weeks. But, as coach Simon Goodwin said, selection decisions will be based on form.
So Jack Watts and Sam Frost are no certainties to return to the side after a rejigged forward line and new-look defence performed strongly against the Saints.
Watts had 22 disposals and kicked one goal in an encouraging VFL effort, while Frost was the carryover emergency along with midfielder Corey Maynard.
Despite collecting 28 disposals in the VFL at the weekend, Christian Salem will be unavailable for selection after accepting a one-match suspension for striking Carlton's Liam Sumner.
In better news, star forward Jesse Hogan has been thrust into the selection mix and is a chance to return earlier than expected from a broken collarbone.
However, much will depend on how he trains in full contact drills on Wednesday and Friday.
Billy Stretch (29 disposals) and rookie Declan Keilty (22 disposals and 11 marks) were Casey's strongest performers on the weekend and will be considered.
Tom Bugg has served his six-week suspension for striking Sydney's Callum Mills but will return via the VFL. - Ben Guthrie
