Despite missing last weekend, Scott Thompson (hamstring) should return for Saturday's match against West Coast. Patrick Dangerfield, although sore, didn't require scans on his knee and is also tipped to line up. Charlie Cameron will return to SANFL football this weekend after time off with a groin injury, and Sam Kerridge will hope to do the same having overcome his foot injury. Jason Porplyzia was the club's best in the SANFL (21 disposals, three goals), while Matt Crouch (28 disposals) again pushed for senior selection. Cam Ellis-Yolmen (27 possessions, eight clearances, one goal), James Battersby (27 possessions) and Ben Rutten (18 touches, eight marks) also stood up. - Harry Thring
BRISBANE LIONS
For one of the few times this season, there's no real need for Justin Leppitsch to change his team when the Lions travel to play Melbourne on Sunday. The Lions were superb in defeating Gold Coast last weekend and had a rare clean bill of health out of the match. Marco Paparone and Nick Robertson might force their way back in if Leppitsch is looking to give other younger players a rest. Matthew Leuenberger will need another game in the reserves before he pushes for senior selection. - Michael Whiting
COLLINGWOOD
The Magpies are still searching for answers after their fifth loss from six games. Luke Ball (back) and Alan Toovey (back) may be in contention to return after missing last week, while Dane Swan remains a month away. Brodie Grundy found some form in the VFL with 22 disposals and two goals and could be called on to reduce the strain on young big man Jarrod Witts. Alex Fasolo kicked 1.4 but looked dangerous, while Sam Dwyer had 25 disposals in just a half of football. Josh Thomas was also prolific with 32 touches. - Ben Guthrie
Alan Toovey and Alex Fasolo may boost the Magpies for their huge clash against Port. Picture: AFL Media
After enjoying a bye last weekend, the Bombers should hit the Sydney Swans on Friday fresh and ready to fight for their top-eight position. It is hard to see too many changes at the selection table, though, with Ben Howlett (Achilles) the only injury concern out of last round's win over the Western Bulldogs. He is expected to be fit to take his place. The club's VFL side also had the bye over the weekend. Elliott Kavanagh and Orazio Fantasia are pushing for senior selection, while Jake Melksham will also be around the mark after being dropped last game. - Callum Twomey
Geelong should be able to call on exciting midfielder Allen Christensen against North. Picture: AFL Media
Injuries may spare the axe for a few players when the Suns host St Kilda on Saturday night. Zac Smith (ankle) and Charlie Dixon (quad) will both miss from last weekend's inept loss against the Brisbane Lions, with a number of players in line to return. Trent McKenzie (hamstring) and Michael Rischitelli (quad) are likely recalls, while Tom Murphy has served a one-game suspension and may be called upon. With Smith, Dixon and Tom Nicholls injured, Daniel Gorringe will get a call-up in the ruck after two games at NEAFL level following an Achilles injury, while Timmy Sumner is a chance to slot back into the forward line. Kade Kolodjashnij (hamstring) might be another week away. - Michael Whiting
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
The Giants will make at least two changes from the side that went down narrowly to Geelong last round, with Tim Mohr (knee) and Jeremy Cameron (shoulder) ruled out for the rest of the season. A call on Heath Shaw's (concussion) availability will be made later in the week, while Sam Frost could fill in for Mohr down back. Jed Lamb booted four goals in the NEAFL when the club's reserves team played a fortnight ago and may be recalled to boost the team's firepower with Cameron sidelined. James Stewart was best on ground in the same game and may be brought in for his first match of the season against the Tigers. - Ben Guthrie
HAWTHORN
The Hawks have some interesting selection issues to ponder before facing the Western Bulldogs in Launceston. Brad Sewell (hamstring) is on the verge of returning and it remains to be seen if he can force his way straight back into the senior side. Out-of-favour big man David Hale dominated in the ruck and kicked five goals for Box Hill on Sunday, putting pressure on surprise packet Jonathon Ceglar who was subbed out against the Sydney Swans. Jordan Kelly, Ben Ross and Kyle Cheney also impressed in the VFL, although it will be tough for them to break into Hawthorn's winning side. – Travis King
Alastair Clarkson may call on the services of Brad Sewell this weekend. Picture: AFL Media
Key duo Angus Monfries and Alipate Carlile will return from hamstring injuries to take on Collingwood this Sunday, in what is a huge boost for the side. Cam O'Shea and Ben Newton would likely make way to fit them in. Jackson Trengove (ankle) is nearing the end of his rehabilitation and should be fit for next week's game against the Sydney Swans. Andrew Moore (33 disposals, three goals) and Kane Mitchell (35 disposals, one goal) were sensational in the SANFL at the weekend, as was Jake Neade (21 touches, three goals), while Tom Clurey took 12 marks in defense. - Harry Thring
Port's push for a top-four slot could be improved if Angus Monfries is passed fit. Picture: AFL Media
Midfielder Shaun Grigg made an impressive return from a hamstring injury in the VFL and would be in line to face Greater Western Sydney at the MCG on Saturday. With 30 possessions, nine clearances and eight tackles, Grigg made a strong case that he is fit enough to step back in at AFL level after six weeks on the sidelines. Ricky Petterd could also return after a one-week finger injury interrupted his strong run of form. The Tigers will need to replace tall forward Ty Vickery, with Ben Griffiths and Liam McBean two options. Griffiths took 10 marks and kicked one goal in the VFL while McBean, who is yet to debut and was a senior emergency in round 18, booted two. Ben Lennon had 27 possessions and five inside 50s to keep himself in the mix. – Nathan Schmook
SYDNEY SWANS
John Longmire's side is set to be bolstered by the return of running defender Rhyce Shaw, who has missed the past four games with an ankle injury. However, star midfielder Dan Hannebery, who has had an ankle injury of his own, is only rated a small chance to face Essendon on Friday night at the SCG. First-year ruckman Toby Nankervis played an excellent game in the NEAFL with three goals for the Sydney Swans, while veteran Ryan O'Keefe continues to put his hand up for a senior recall. - Callum Twomey