Hall yesterday confirmed he will sit out tomorrow's game against Tumut at Twickenham to ensure he is fully and refreshed it for the finals starting the following week.

"It's just general soreness … nothing major (wrong)," Hall said yesterday.

"I'll be fine (for the finals)."

Despite the decision to give his body a break from the rigours of football, Hall is not about to neglect his coaching duties.

Setting his weekend agenda, the Roos playmaker intends to direct operations from the bench at Twickenham tomorrow before doing a spot of spying on Sunday.

With Roos locked in an intriguing scrap for fourth or fifth position on the Group Nine table, Hall will be furiously taking notes when Young clashes with Gundagai at Anzac Park.

One way or the other, Hall knows that Roos will play either the Cherrypickers or Tigers in an elimination final on Sunday week.

He is also understands the venue for the knockout game will be in dispute until 4.30pm on Sunday.

Under the two scenarios, Roos will play Young at Equex Centre or face a testing confrontation with Gundagai at Anzac Park.

Heading into the final round, Hall is refusing to be sidetracked by the ticklish situation.

"First and foremost we have to beat Tumut," Hall said.

"That has to be our priority."

And Hall is adamant the winless Blues cannot be fobbed as cannon-fodder for the Wagga team.

"I suppose the thing is they (Tumut) have nothing to lose," he said.

"It's their last home game and they've had a disappointing year.

"They'd obviously love to turn to it around.

"We have to give them respect."

Faced with the bleak prospect of becoming the first Group Nine team in 20 years to fail to win a game over the season, the Blues are sure to fire up for Sunday - and give Roos as good as they get.

"Yeah, they won't want to finish without a win, but we've got a lot to play for," he said.

"A home final could be hanging on it."

Hall's decision to stand down tomorrow has given football tradesman Kade MacDonald a recall to first grade at five-eighth.

Ever reliable, MacDonald has a well-rounded game in defence and attack.

Siblings Jamin Jolliffe and Hayden Jolliffe, meantime, are also out for the weekend, but their long-term prognosis is different.

Hayden has ankle ligament damage and will not play again this year, but Jamin has been given time to recharge his batteries after a heavy campaign.

"Jimmy's had a lot of footy," Hall said.

"He'll be right for the following week."