Joel Selwood
The skipper has been sidelined since injuring his ankle in the round 20 loss to the Swans and subsequently undergoing ankle surgery. But he has trained strongly in recent days and looks set to return to face the Tigers on Friday night.

Rhys Stanley
Has been sidelined by a calf strain since pulling up sore late in the win over Richmond in round 21. Will be out to prove his fitness on the training track this week.

Jackson Thurlow
Was omitted from the AFL team for the round 23 clash with the Giants. Went back to the VFL and collected a team-high 24 disposals in the VFL Cats' two-point win over Essendon in their final game of the year.

Darcy Lang
Played alongside Thurlow in the VFL Cats' win over Essendon and racked up 19 disposals in an encouraging display.

Zach Guthrie
Also played in the VFL Cats' win over the Bombers. Collected 14 disposals while playing in the backline.