With 40 players currently on the senior list and no long-term injuries, it might be a little while before a rookie can be elevated. And Justin Leppitsch doesn't appear to have anyone at the front of his mind should an opportunity arise, with no rookies selected in Sunday's NAB Challenge squad to play Greater Western Sydney, despite the fact a handful of best 22 players were missing.
Defender Hugh Beasley (six games) and midfielder Billy Evans (five) saw some action last year and might come into the frame again after showing they could compete well at the top level.
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