Josh Thomas, Ben Kennedy and Adam Oxley have all been included in the 27-man squad that will fly to Perth on Saturday afternoon.
While it has been a rapid rise for Kennedy and Oxley who joined the club late last year, Thomas has been forced to wait more than three years for his opportunity. He has not played a senior match (be it in the NAB Cup or in the home and away season) since he arrived at the Westpac Centre in November 2009 due to debilitating foot injuries that jeopardised his career.
Once again, collingwoodfc.com.au's Friday's training gallery has been provided by photographer Steve Hamilton and Digital Media Producer Devlin Moseley.
Heath Shaw and Alan Didak make sure they look after the smaller members of the team, with Heater taking particular care of young rover Ben Kennedy.
Josh Thomas showcases what Collingwood supporters will be hoping to see now that his foot injuries have cleared - the ability to win the hard ball and crash through the bottom of the packs.
Two Queenslanders, Peter Yagmoor and Adam Oxley, await instructions from their coaches.
Ben Kennedy swings onto his left foot.
Jarrod Witts and Josh Thomas listen to Football and Coaching Strategist Rodney Eade.
Rookies Jack Frost and Adam Oxley work on their ball handling.
Josh Thomas tidies up his hair for the cameras.
The Ox wears his trademark zinc cream.
Ben Kennedy shows off the cut above his eye, a war wound that he suffered at training earlier this week.
Josh Thomas chats to CTV reporter Holly McSweeney after the session.
