The intra-club match in Ballarat gave Brad Scott an indication of which players are deserving of a chance to play but there are still many questions left unanswered.
On Monday, the players hit the track for skills and while the group was in high spirits, there's sure to be a more competitive approach to Tuesday's open session with hundreds of supporters set to be looking on.
The likes of Grima, McIntosh, Bastinac, Lower and Thompson are all set to miss on Sunday through injury; but who will step up and fill the void?
kangaroos.com.au takes a look at the players who are pushing hardest to make their mark on Sunday.
Leave a comment below and tell us who you think should be in the squad.
Shaun Atley - player profile
Weight: 81kg
Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers
Likely position: Midfield
Picked up in the 2010 National Draft, the midfielder has explosive speed and the ability to break the lines.
Majak Daw - player profile
Weight: 95kg
Recruited from: Western Jets
Likely position: Ruck/forward
The first Sudanese-born player to be listed at an AFL club, he boasts outstanding athleticism and agility for his size.
Cameron Delaney - player profile
Weight: 82kg
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
Likely position: Defence
A tall defender with surprising leg speed, Delaney also has the agility to match.
Luke Delaney - player profile
Weight: 95kg
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
Likely position: Defence
A strongly built defender who can match it with the competition’s biggest forwards.
Kieran Harper - player profile
Weight: 79kg
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Likely position: Forward
An extremely quick player with a towering mark and the ability to turn a game with tremendous goal-sense.
Ayden Kennedy - player profile
Weight: 86kg
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Likely position: Defence
An athletic half forward with good hands both on the lead and overhead, Kennedy’s field and goal kicking are features of his game.
Ben McKinley - player profile
Weight: 83kg
Recruited from: West Coast
Likely position: Forward
McKinley gives the club another dangerous forward option and with improved fitness, he can also play a role in the midfield.
Aaron Mullett - player profile
Weight: 73kg
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Likely position: Defence/Midfield
A smooth-moving left-footer who has an ability to mark well overhead and is neat by hand and foot.
Brayden Norris - player profile
Weight: 72kg
Recruited from: Murray U18
Likely position: Midfield/forward
Norris’ first season in the VFL with North Ballarat proved a high work-rate can take you a long way in football.
Cameron Pedersen - player profile
Weight: 100kg
Recruited from: Box Hill Hawks
Likely position: Defence
An aggressive full-back from Mooroolbark, Pedersen was brought in as a ready-made AFL player.
Cameron Richardson - player profile
Weight: 83kg
Recruited from: North Ballarat
Likely position: Defence
Richardson has VFL premiership experience, elite endurance and an ability to run and carry out of defence.
Matthew Scott - player profile
Weight: 78kg
Recruited from: Eastern Ranges
Likely position: Midfield
Scott is a smart reader of the play and extremely hard in close. He thinks his way through traffic and is effective at winning the ball for his team.