In the mix this week

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Full-back Daniel Talia (corked buttock) and Sam Kerridge (ribs) are both expected to be fit to play against West Coast on Saturday night. Tom Lynch was a late withdrawal last weekend with a foot injury and will have surgery this week to alleviate a bursa. Matthew Wright will push hard for selection after collecting 34 possessions and nine clearances in the SANFL, while Jason Porplyzia was also handy with 29 disposals and six clearances and Matthew Jaensch was good again with 26 touches. - Harry Thring

BRISBANE LIONS
Brownlow medallist Simon Black is racing the clock to be fit for Saturday's must-win match against Geelong at Simonds Stadium. Black missed last week's win over the Western Bulldogs through suspension, but is battling a groin injury ahead of the final round of the season. Daniel Merrett's fractured ankle ensures Mark Harvey will need to make at least one change, with Jordan Lisle the obvious replacement to come in as the Lions spearhead. - Michael Whiting

CARLTON
The Blues are expected to be boosted by three key inclusions for their clash with Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday. Ruckman Matthew Kreuzer (calf) and club champion fancy Andrew Walker (gastro) were late withdrawals for the clash with Essendon, while leading goalkicker Jeff Garlett (glute) is also expected to return after proving his fitness in the VFL. Others who could be promoted from the VFL include the versatile Jeremy Laidler, midfielders Dave Ellard, Kane Lucas, Rhys O

Two key Pies face fitness tests ahead of Sunday's MCG clash with North Melbourne. Luke Ball was substituted out of last week's win over West Coast because of calf tightness and while scans over the weekend were clear, he was still experiencing some discomfort on Monday. Fellow midfielder Dayne Beams was a late withdrawal from the Eagle game because of back soreness, will need to train later this week to convince the club of his fitness. However given the Pies know their finals fate

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FREMANTLE's leading goalkicker this season, Michael Walters, has been ruled out of Saturday's clash with St Kilda due to a jarred knee.