Darren Minchington is expected to make his season debut, as is ruckman Patrick Gerdan and vice-captain Jack Docherty.

Source: https://berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/sport/2023-04-05/plenty-to-like-in-opening-round-loss/

Newman, a former Collingwood ruckman turned media personality, had aired his opinion on the traditional ceremony on his podcast 'You Cannot Be Serious' this week.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12552265/Welcome-Country-AFL-Sam-Newman.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Playing as the number one ruckman in the absence of Doig medallist Sean Darcy, Jackson combined brilliantly with Caleb Serong who finished the game with 29 disposals and seven clearances.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/fremantle-dockers-coach-justin-longmuir-thrilled-with-high-profile-recruit-luke-jackson-against-geelong-c-11426527

"The chance to see what (ruckman) Toby Conway might be sort of overwhelmed, and rightly so, the sense of disappointment that we all know we have," he said.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/cats-veterans-hawkins-tuohy-to-play-on-in-2024-c-11714578