A key tall is expected to be available for selection this week.

Nathan Kreuger (Shoulder) sustained a contact injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s VFL clash against GWS, and subsequently did not play any further part in the match as a precaution. Scans have confirmed Kreuger’s shoulder joint is stable, and he will be tested at training on Friday.

Darcy Cameron (Knee) is expected to be available for selection providing he completes the main training session on Friday.

Dan McStay (Finger) is continuing to build his conditioning loads and at this stage is tracking well to be available for selection between Rounds 13-15.

Utility Billy Frampton (Groin) has commenced straight line running and gym-based loading. It is expected that Frampton will be available for selection between Rounds 12-13.

Dashing midfielder Patrick Lipinski (Shoulder) continues to build his contact loads in preparation to join main training. Lipinski remains on track to be available for selection between Rounds 13-15.

Joe Richards (Hamstring) experienced a setback in training on Friday with an updated timeline to be determined in due course.

Jeremy Howe (Arm) continues to make positive steps, participating in light skills training. He is currently working with a hand specialist while completing his running program. It is expected that Howe will return to contact training sooner than anticipated but a timeframe on when he will return is unconfirmed.

Charlie Dean (Foot), who has been ruled out for the season, is currently working on biomechanical and strength markers as he prepares to re-commence running.