In the mix, R24: Who's under the pump, pushing for selection?

WHO IS a chance to play in round 24?

In this week's In the Mix we find the players who are giving their selectors plenty of food for thought.

Who's going out, who's sore, who is under the pump? Our reporters attempt to pick all the R24 ins and outs. Check it out.

Lachlan Gollant couldn't have done much more to demand selection after 16 goals in his past four SANFL games, with the versatile forward an ideal replacement for injured Shane McAdam (cheekbone) against West Coast this week. Forward/midfielder Luke Pedlar also made an impact when substituted into the game for Rory Sloane (eye) against Sydney and should be in consideration for the 22 this week. After their dramatic elimination from finals contention, the Crows may have sore bodies they consider resting. If rewarding SANFL form, Sam Berry (24 disposals and six clearances) and Jackson Hately (28 and eight inside 50s) are prominent contenders, while emergency Luke Nankervis could return after being dropped following four weeks in the team. – Nathan Schmook

R23 sub: Luke Pedlar (replaced Rory Sloane)

With Linc McCarthy carrying a calf concern out of last Friday night's win over Collingwood, the obvious replacement to face St Kilda would appear to be Kai Lohmann. The exciting half-forward kicked two goals in the VFL at the weekend and has been in good form. Callum Ah Chee (back) will also have to prove his fitness and should he fall short, Jarryd Lyons could be elevated from the sub role, while wingmen Harry Sharp or James Tunstill could also be considered. – Michael Whiting

R23 sub: Jarryd Lyons (replaced Callum Ah Chee)

Although finals are guaranteed, an intriguing selection decision awaits coach Michael Voss ahead of Sunday's clash against the Giants. Adam Cerra (hamstring), Matt Kennedy (knee), Mitch McGovern (hamstring) and Sam Walsh (hamstring) are all expected to be deemed fit to play, but do they? On one hand, the Blues would like to give four of their most important players crucial time to regain full fitness ahead of September. On the other, they also need to assess their best mix and ensure the balance is right going into their first finals campaign in a decade. Four inclusions – some who haven't played for a considerable stretch – would be a lot for an elimination final in a fortnight's time. Elsewhere, small forward Corey Durdin (shoulder) also put his hand up for selection with eight disposals and 11 tackles in his VFL return last weekend. He could be another handy player to have available in September. – Riley Beveridge

R23 sub: Ed Curnow (replaced David Cuningham)

Craig McRae will be required to make at least one change with Jakob Ryan in concussion protocols and potentially a second if Nathan Murphy doesn't prove his fitness in time for Friday night. Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill will return after missing last Friday night's loss to Brisbane with minor issues. Fin Macrae and Josh Carmichael both put their hands up for another shot with strong showings in the VFL. Reef McInnes backed up his four goals against Geelong with four more in the VFL against Southport on the weekend. Ash Johnson finished with 2.2 from 10 marks. Ed Allan kept his name in contention for a debut. – Josh Gabelich

R23 sub: Mason Cox (replaced Jakob Ryan)

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The Bombers' finals chances are all but over as they look to bounce back from the dismal 126-point thrashing at the hands of Greater Western Sydney. There could be multiple changes for Friday night's meeting with Collingwood. Matt Guelfi (hamstring) was hurt against the Giants and seems likely to miss. Kaine Baldwin should come into consideration after being dropped. In the Bombers' last VFL game of the season, Nick Bryan (24 disposals, 42 hitouts and a goal) dominated, Will Setterfield (29 and a goal) impressed and Sam Weideman (26 and nine marks) had another good game in defence. James Stewart kicked five goals and Patrick Voss booted 2.3 as a group of players staked their claims for a senior spot. – Dejan Kalinic

R23 sub: Jake Stringer (replaced Matt Guelfi)

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Midfielder Will Brodie has been unable to break into the team since round seven, but an opening could present if Jaeger O'Meara is unavailable because of a calf injury. Brodie (30 disposals and five inside 50s) was Peel Thunder's best player at the weekend and has averaged 30 touches over his past three matches. Substitute Neil Erasmus could also be elevated into the 22. A vacancy in attack is likely after Bailey Banfield suffered an AC joint injury. Small forward Michael Walters is a likely option if he can recover from a minor calf injury in time, but Tom Emmett should retain his spot. If the Dockers need more size, ruckman Liam Reidy (28 hit-outs and a goal in the WAFL) could be used to free up Luke Jackson to spend more time forward. – Nathan Schmook

R23 sub: Neil Erasmus (replaced Jaeger O'Meara)

Geelong will make multiple changes ahead of a game that means little for them this season with finals now ruled out. Jeremy Cameron, Tom Hawkins, Brad Close, Esava Ratugolea and Mitch Duncan are all out. It could open the door for a couple of debuts in round 24. Toby Conway is considered a key piece of the future and the young ruckman fired with 26 hitouts and 21 disposals against Greater Western Sydney in the VFL. Mitch Hardie was taken in the Mid-Season Rookie Draft and is fighting for another contract. Could the SANFL product be considered after collecting 23 touches and seven clearances at GMHBA Stadium? Cooper Whyte and Ollie Dempsey also put their hands up for a spot with strong showings in the reserves. Rhys Stanley is a chance to be available for selection but will need to prove his fitness later in the week. – Josh Gabelich

R23 sub: Brandon Parfitt (replaced Esava Ratugolea)