Get them in: Boom recruit Steven May starred on return from a groin injury in the VFL, collecting 23 disposals and nine marks. While Jake Lever is over his ankle concern, he probably needs another week. Veteran Jordan Lewis was forced to sit out because of suspension.

Under the pump: May's form might make Oscar McDonald edgy, Charlie Spargo and Josh Wagner are on the cusp, and Jay Kennedy Harris is around that mark too, although he did enough in the tight loss to Adelaide.

Medical room: The Dees will be desperate to see Christian Salem overcome his illness. Impressive backman Marty Hore needs to overcome a sore calf. 

Verdict: How many tall defenders the Dees pick depends on how Collingwood lines up on Queen's Birthday and whether Mason Cox returns from his ankle issue. The tip is May, Salem and Hore in for McDonald, Spargo and Wagner, with Lewis in place of Wagner if Hore doesn't get up.