Geelong could welcome back a trio of big guns for Thursday night’s blockbuster against Port Adelaide.
While the Brisbane Lions will have the option of swinging the changes after a disappointing defeat to Hawthorn last weekend.
The Sporting News has all the latest selection news.
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Port Adelaide vs Geelong teams
After winning 10 games in a row, there is unlikely to be significant change at the Power this week.
Lachie Jones will definitely come out after fracturing his jaw, with a number of players in line to take his place.
Tom Jonas and Ryan Burton find themselves in the SANFL and performed solidly at the weekend, while Orazio Fantasia kicked 4.3 after returning from injury.
Quinton Narkle had 33 disposals and a goal in his first SANFL match since joining Port in the mid-season draft.
Geelong will welcome back Patrick Dangerfield from injury, while Max Holmes and Mitch Duncan could return if they pass fitness tests.
Oisin Mullin has already been ruled out with an adductor strain.
Brisbane vs Sydney teams
Hugh McCluggage will be the only forced out for the Lions after entering concussion protocols following James Sicily’s tackle.
After a disappointing defeat to the Hawks, the axe could be swung by Chris Fagan, with Jack Gunston and Jaxon Prior likely to have their selection status reviewed.
Jarryd Lyons looms as a possible McCluggage replacement after collecting 31 disposals and a goal in the VFL.
Nick Blakey faces a test to see if he can continue playing through his toe issue, but Callum Mills is still at least a week away with his calf injury.
Luke Parker will return from suspension, while Dylan Stephens and Corey Warner were among the best players in the VFL.
GWS vs Fremantle teams
The Giants will be hoping Josh Kelly, Sam Taylor and Isaac Cumming pass fitness tests to return to the senior side.
After a good win against North, it will be tough to find possible omissions but Ryan Angwin and Josh Fahey were players who struggled to impact.
Dockers utility James Aish will need to be replaced after entering concussion protocols and Sean Darcy is still at least a week away from returning.
Jaeger O’Meara will return from suspension, while Neil Erasmus and Nathan Wilson were among Peel’s best in the WAFL.
Richmond vs St Kilda teams
Marlion Pickett is a confirmed out after his arrest in WA, while Rhyan Mansell faces a three-week suspension for his hit on James Aish.
Ivan Soldo could return if he gets through training and Maurice Rioli Jnr enjoyed a successful return in the VFL.
Tyler Sonsie is pushing for selection after enjoying a solid VFL outing.
It’s unlikely there will be many changes at the Saints after a win against Sydney, with Tim Membrey set to be unavailable with knee soreness.
Carlton vs Gold Coast teams
Carlton will welcome back Marc Pittonet and George Hewett after injury absences, with several players in the gun after a big loss to Essendon.
One of Jack Silvagni and Tom De Koning will face the axe, while Matthew Owies and Ed Curnow could also be in trouble.
Jack Martin only had 49 per cent game time against Essendon, but looked dangerous when on the field.
Connor Budarick could return for the Gold Coast in a rare match for the club at the MCG.
The Suns have a relatively clean bill of health with only Touk Miller (6-8 weeks) and Lachie Weller (1 week) on their injury list.
North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs team
The Kangaroos could be set for a huge influx of talent with Jy Simpkin, Luke Davies-Uniacke and Hugh Greenwood possibilities to return from injury.
Tristan Xerri is likely to return through the VFL because of the solid form of Callum Coleman-Jones.
Several Bulldogs players could see their senior status come under threat after losing to Geelong, including Josh Bruce, Arthur Jones and James McDonnell.
Mitch Hannan kicked five goals in the VFL, while Hayden Crozier, Robbie McComb and Tim O’Brien performed strongly.