Ruckman John Meesen, utility Lynden Dunn and Michael Newton have both been included in the 25 man preliminary squad.
The final team will be selected at 5:00 pm on Friday afternoon.
Melbourne Squad
Backs: J.McDonald, M.Warnock, J.Rivers
Half backs: J. Frawley, S. Martin, B.McLean
Centreline: J.Bennell, A.Davey, C.Bartram
Half forwards: M.Bate, C.Sylvia, C. Morton
Forwards: B.Miller, R.Petterd, B.Moloney
Followers: P.Johnson, C.Bruce, B.Green
I/C From: J.Meesen, K.Cheney, N.Jones, L.Dunn, N.Jetta, J.Spencer, M.Newton