All eyes will be on the release of the injury list late Tuesday to see how Grant Birchall's knee is settling down.

Like Ben Stratton last week, he might be shut down for the season if there has been no improvement this week.

There were no injuries out of the impressive drawn game against the Giants last week, but the hope is that Paul Puopolo (groin) will return after a two-week absence for a big Saturday afternoon clash with Geelong at the MCG.