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Outside looking in: Geelong's Nakia Cockatoo in action against Essendon during the VFL first elimination final.

Fringe Cats push for senior recall

Geelong have plenty of selection headaches ahead of their qualifying final clash against Hawthorn at the MCG on Friday night, with several depth players pushing for a recall from the Cats VFL elimination final 22-point loss to Essendon on Saturday.

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Stand-alone clubs set for big VFL series

AFL stand alone clubs Collingwood, Footscray, Geelong and Essendon are set to play a major part in this year's VFL finals series, in what is expected to be a somewhat changing of the guard.

Jake Stringer playing for the Bulldogs before being dropped to the VFL.

Stringer could remain in VFL to build confidence

Western Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer could be thrust upon the VFL finals next weekend in a third consecutive match at the lower level in a bid to attack the AFL finals "full of confidence".

Ahmed Saad sees the Essendon crisis as a great opportunity.

Saints, Sandy to become one in the VFL

St Kilda and Sandringham will officially join forces next season in a new alignment that will see the Saints extending their move back to Moorabbin with a second bayside headquarters at the Trevor Barker Oval.

Hawks' Fitzpatrick set for Collingwood match

Hawthorn are likely to consider promoting their ruck insurance policy Jack Fitzpatrick for next Sunday's clash against Collingwood at the MCG, following a suspected ACL injury to Jonathan Ceglar on Friday night.

Travis Cloke had a good day in the VFL.

Cloke dominates in the VFL

Collingwood forward Travis Cloke found form in the VFL with five goals, including the sealer, in the Pies' 16-point win over Port Melbourne at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Knock to the head: Geelong's Shane Kersten is in doubt after suffering concussion in the game against Frankston on Saturday.

Cat Kersten in doubt after heavy knock

Geelong forward Shane Kersten is in doubt for next week after suffering concussion in the Cats' 101-point win over Frankston at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.

On the mend: Hawthorn's Ryan Schoenmakers is close to a return in the VFL as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.

Schoenmakers, Spangher close to VFL return

Hawthorn's key position stocks are set to be bolstered in the VFL next Sunday, with Ryan Schoenmakers and Matt Spangher expected to make returns from injury for Box Hill against Sandringham.

Majak Daw impressed on Sunday playing for the Werribee Tigers.

VFL: Majak Daw kicks four, in line for senior recall

North Melbourne forward Majak Daw is in line for another senior recall against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night, after impressing for Werribee in their 63-point win over the Northern Blues at Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday. 

Mudlark: Nick Meese of Williamstown kicks the ball forward against Port.

Williamstown win big in the mud

Williamstown's prowess was on show after a masterful display against top-four threat Port Melbourne to post a 33-point win at North Port Oval on Saturday.

Big Cat Mitch Clark kicked a goal but copped a knock on the hip in the VFL against Werribee.

Geelong's Clark unconvincing in VFL

Forward Mitch Clark could be forced to develop further "consistency and continuity in his game" before returning to the AFL line-up after an unconvincing display in Geelong's 111-point VFL thrashing of Werribee at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.

Essendon looks likely to make the VFL finals after beating Box Hill Hawks.

Essendon in the box seat to make VFL finals

Essendon are in the box seat to make the VFL finals, after a thrilling three-point win over the Box Hill Hawks in one of the matches of the season at Windy Hill on Saturday.

Scott Selwood: Made his return from injury in last week's Geelong VFL match and in action again on Saturday.

Geelong welcome back Delaney for Werribee clash

Luckless Geelong defender Cam Delaney is set to make a long-awaited return from a knee injury in the Cats' VFL clash against the Werribee Tigers at Simonds Stadium on Saturday.  

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Selwood through unscathed in return

Geelong recruit Scott Selwood got through unscathed in the mud on return from a long-term ankle injury in the Cats' 66-point thumping of the Northern Blues at Preston City Oval on Saturday.