While Richmond must find a replacement for injured star Alex Rance, Collingwood's round-one loss might also prompt a change or two.

Star AFL recruits such as Jake Stringer, Bryce Gibbs and Jake Lever will all play in the opening pre-season matches.

Richmond and Adelaide are set to take unchanged lineups into Saturday's AFL grand final.

Nakia Cockatoo's inclusion in Geelong's AFL preliminary side to play Adelaide comes with a certain amount of risk due to his injury history.

Andy Otten or Wayne Milera could return for Adelaide their AFL preliminary final, while Geelong are considering a big selection gamble.