About to enter his third season, Jarrod Berry has been a standout so far in the pre-season.

Not only does he continue to get broader across the shoulders and look capable of matching it with any inside midfielder, the 20-year-old is also the Lions' best endurance runner, winning the Club's 3km time trial from skipper Dayne Zorko.

On the field, Berry looks in good touch, using the ball well in a recent match simulation in Hobart when others around him were flustered.

Cedric Cox and Toby Wooller are two others who are noticeably fitter.

A PCL injury sustained during pre-season camp will keep Darcy Gardiner sidelined for up to eight weeks. Aside for the rugged defenders injury, the Lions have had only minor interruptions to their pre-season.

Western Bulldogs recruit Marcus Adams has been hampered by knee troubles and Stefan Martin has had back and ankle niggles but now appears back to 100 per cent and will be fine for the season.