Keep an eye on untried Melbourne forward Luker Kentfield, says caretaker coach Troy Chaplin.
Kentfield's form in the VFL has him firming for a debut before the end of the 2025 season and could be unveiled against Collingwood in Round 24.
The 2024 Mid-Season draftee has impressed since joining the Demons, especially in the past six weeks.
Kentfield has been stationed inside 50 for Casey Demons and has kicked 16 goals in the past six weeks, including two hauls of four.
"He's not far away," Chaplin said.
"We've been really pleased with his competitiveness, his marking, his finishing in front of goal. He's still learning the game as well.
"It's a big ask to put him in in these types of games, but it's something we haven't dismissed either.
"Really looking forward to him playing VFL again this week against a really top-notch team in Box Hill, and that will give us another reason to look at him if he performs.
"There's no doubt he'll come into consideration next week."
His development has seen the club reward him with a new deal for 2026, with list manager Tim Lamb impressed with the West Australian.
"Having watched Luke grow from strength to strength since joining us in 2024, we're pleased to have him sign on for another year," Lamb said.
