Hayden Crozier and Darcy Tucker have been named as part of an extended squad ahead of Freo’s clash with North Melbourne on Sunday.

Aaron Sandilands will miss the game due to a rib injury sustained last week against West Coast, while Tendai Mzungu has been omitted.

Hayden Crozier is also coming off a strong performance in the WAFL in which he finished with 30 disposals and three goals against East Perth team.

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Since being selected with pick 27 in last year’s National Draft, Tucker has impressed in both pre-season competition and for Peel Thunder in the WAFL.

Jonathon Griffin, Matt Taberner and Jack Hannath were also named in the squad for Sunday’s game at Etihad Stadium.

Final teams will be announced on Friday at 3pm WST.