The rugged big man was banned for two weeks for striking Lavington's Shaun Mannagh in the second semi-final.

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The teams meet again at Wangaratta's Norm Minns Oval, with 198cm centre half-forward Josh Porter, 195cm defender Dylan Van Berlo and utility Matt Hedin (192cm) all in line to spend time there, while another tall in Frazer Dent is also a contender, despite just five senior games this season.

"We've got a number of options through there, we'll look at something that obviously will cover the absence of Zac Leitch," Morgan said.

"We've got a number of plans in place for that, whether that's a new player coming in or a specific player playing a different role."

Although Morgan, not surprisingly, didn't give too much away, it wouldn't surprise to see the giant Porter start in the middle and then float forward immediately, where he's such a dangerous player.

That means the Pies could then use either Hedin or Boyle around the grounds in ruck contests, crashing into the much bigger Tim Hanna, the way Albury has used the undersized Shaun Daly as a pinch-hit big man.

The Pies started with three talls - Porter, Van Berlo and Michael Newton in the qualifying final - which is often considered too top-heavy, but it worked because it shocked Albury.

Leitch's absence can't be underestimated as he plays like a midfielder with his surprising pace and ability to kick goals.

"Second game he's missed in three years, he's been a great servant for our club and it's unfortunate for him," Morgan said.