Adelaide v Geelong

Despite being premiership favourites, the Crows have a big selection dilemma ahead of Friday night's clash with the Cats. Rory Sloane will return after missing the qualifying final following appendix surgery, however, Brodie Smith's season-ending knee injury along with Mitch McGovern's hamstring presents Don Pyke with a strategic question.

McGovern appears highly unlike to take the field meaning Alex Keath and Wayne Milera are in line to fill that position after the pair impressed in Adelaide's reserves scratch match against the Giants' reserves a fortnight ago.

Andy Otten has also been a talked about name as he is of a similar build to McGovern and was an emergency in week one of the finals.

The Cats' selection situation appears more clear-cut with Tom Lonergan to return with Rhys Stanley likely to drop out of the side.

Nakia Cockatoo will be in the squad, with Chris Scott confirming that on Wednesday afternoon but it would remain a big risk should he be selected given he has not played a full game of football since round 11.

Cam Guthrie's calf strain will continue to keep him out of the side with Darcy Lang, his replacement last week keeping his spot in the side after an impressive performance again Sydney.

Tom Stewart will take his place in the team after a week of conflicting reasons as to doubts over his health.

Richmond v Greater Western Sydney

Tiger fans are buzzing this weekend and have every right too, as their side plays in a preliminary final for the first time since 2001. There's a clean bill of health at Punt Rd right now, giving Damian Hardwick a wealth of options to choose from.

Jason Castagna's scoreboard impact of late has been well noted - just one goal from five matches - although it appears Hardwick will stick with his tried and tested forward line that has served them well all season.

They look set to name the same 22 from their clash against the Cats a fortnight ago despite the impressive form of the VFL side who will play in a grand final this Sunday.

The Giants escaped from their game against the Eagles with no injury concerns, however, Leon Cameron has failed to guarantee the selection of Steve Johnson despite a six-goal haul.

Johnson's fitness has been talked about at length in recent months and Devon Smith's impending return could see the veteran fall out of the side. Johnson's condition has improved over the last few weeks, however, he has only managed to train for 50% of the time in GWS' sessions this week, none of which have come in front of the cameras.