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Mitch Wallis wants to play a part in the Dogs' premiership defence.

Wallis back running after broken leg

Western Bulldogs midfielder Mitch Wallis has taken a big step in his long road to recovery from a broken leg, running for the first time on an Anti-Gravity treadmill.

Robert Murphy couldn't play in the grand final, but was a huge presence for the Bulldogs.

Murphy back on track for Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs skipper Bob Murphy is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a knee reconstruction when the reigning premiers hit the training track on Monday.

Tom Bellchambers trains earlier in the week.

Dons manage Bellchambers' knee issue

Essendon say they expect Tom Bellchambers to be back in full training before the Christmas break as they manage a knee issue the ruckman is experiencing.

No show: Heritier Lumumba was not present at Melbourne training.

Lumumba missing from Melbourne training

Two weeks ago, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin said Heritier Lumumba had been "totally cleared" of concussion and was expected to resume training on the 21st of November.

Fletcher Roberts competes on Saturday against the Giants.

Dogs defender to sweat on selection

Fletcher Roberts says he doesn't expect to know until after training on Thursday whether he will be playing in a grand final on Saturday, or join the list of those cursed to be dropped for a decider.

Playing hurt: Tom Boyd

Surgery awaits for Boyd

Western Bulldogs forward Tom Boyd will undergo major shoulder surgery at the end of the club's season.

Injured: Christian Salem.

Demon knocked out in VFL prelim final

Melbourne youngster Christian Salem has been knocked out after having his head driven into the ground in a heavy tackle during Sunday's VFL preliminary final at North Port Oval.

On your bike: Luke Hodge gives away a 50m penalty on Friday night.

Fitness and discipline issues for Hawks

Striving to keep their tilt at history alive, Hawthorn expect teenager Ryan Burton to be available for Friday night's sudden-death semi-final against the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.

Out: James Sicily (right).

Sicily a late out with illness

Hawthorn have been dealt a significant blow ahead of Friday night's qualifying final clash with Geelong after tall forward James Sicily was a late withdrawal through illness.