Adelaide midfielder Rory Sloane has backed the club's next generation of stars to stick together, saying the prospect of team success outweighs the financial lure of joining cashed-up Greater Western Sydney.

Retired Melbourne captain James McDonald has been appointed to the AFL match review panel.

Star Fremantle midfielder Stephen Hill will be released from modified training during the NAB Cup and is in no doubt for round one of the season proper, according to midfield coach Barry Mitchell.

Star Geelong midfielder Joel Selwood says he is looking forward to captaining the club in its opening NAB Cup matches.

Former Melbourne captain James McDonald has accepted a mentoring role with fledgling AFL club Greater Western Sydney.

The Sydney Swans' first-round draft pick, Jed Lamb, has signalled his readiness to make his debut for the club in the NAB Cup by declaring he wants to play in the pre-season competition.

Richmond utility David Astbury says he will wear his new No.12 with pride as he runs out onto Etihad Stadium in round one of the NAB Cup on Saturday night.

The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS are pleased to announce that AFL great, James McDonald will join the club in 2011 as a player mentor.

Mature-Age Fremantle recruit Tendai Mzungu is staking his claim to replace injured teammate Roger Hayden across half-back this season, according to defender Paul Duffield.

Meet the new recruits as Alex Fasolo gives you a behind the scenes look at the first year camp.