Essendon defender Cale Hooker is on track to return for his side’s must-win clash with Hawthorn on Friday night.

North Melbourne midfielder Liam Anthony has effectively shut the door on his season, saying his focus is to now be in shape for 2011.

Melbourne star Colin Sylvia is still a chance to play against Collingwood on Monday despite spending much of the week in hospital.

Sydney Swans forward Ben McGlynn says he's keen to make up for lost time when he resumes from a seven-week absence against Port Adelaide on Saturday night.

Emerging midfielder Rory Sloane might have only played four games in the Adelaide colours, but says he felt compelled to win Saturday’s game against Fremantle for retiring champion Tyson Edwards.

Melbourne believes Colin Sylvia is still a good chance of taking on Collingwood on the Queen's Birthday this Monday, after he responded positively to treatment on the blood clot in his right foot.

Stephen Milne will be remembered as one of the game’s great small forwards, according to his coach.

Stride congratulates Shaun Edwards on his recent signing to Greater Western Sydney.

Hawthorn's Clinton Young is expected to be available for the team's clash with Adelaide in Launceston this Saturday.

North Melbourne has lauded Lachie Hansen for the first-half heroics that set up its last-gasp one-point win over the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium.