Key defender Kallan Dawson will be available to return to the AFL side this week, having served the one-game suspension he picked up from Round 14's clash with Collingwood.

While Dawson is a chance to be added, Griffin Logue is set for more minutes in the VFL after making a successful return from an ACL injury at Casey Fields last weekend.

Logue collected 14 disposals and seven marks from three quarters of play and is expected to run out a full game at Arden Street Oval on Saturday against Footscray.

Toby Pink will need to prove his fitness if he is to take on the Dogs at Marvel Stadium, after rolling his ankle at the MCG on Saturday night.

Versatile forward Finnbar Maley (two goals, three contested marks) has earned consideration for an AFL debut through another strong performance in the VFL and is a possible replacement for Pink if he's unable to shake off his ankle complaint.

Young gun Colby McKercher (31 disposals) had a noteworthy influence on the reserves' game on Sunday afternoon, after being injected into the contest post-quarter-time.

The No.10's return to the highest level won't be rushed though, with his training loads and gametime minutes still set to be modified moving into the near future as he continues to enable his foot to adapt from bone stress.

Pacey small forward Robert Hansen jnr was one of the Roos' best in their six-point win over Casey, finishing with four goals from 18 disposals in a push for an AFL season debut.

Charlie Lazzaro put his hand up for a recall having tallied 31 disposals and eight clearances, while Riley Hardeman (21 disposals, nine marks, one goal) and Jaidyn Stephenson (25 disposals, 14 marks) similarly staked their claims.

Dylan Stephens' form as the tactical substitute in Round 15 against Melbourne and throughout three quarters of the reserves' fixture could see him land a spot in the starting 22 for Saturday's senior game against the Bulldogs.

He gathered 24 disposals and notched a team-high seven score involvements before sitting out the majority of the fourth quarter on Sunday.