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Navigating Small Business Debt Collection in Melbourne: A Comprehensive Guide

In the bustling streets of Melbourne, small businesses thrive, contributing to the vibrant economic landscape of the city. However, amidst the excitement of entrepreneurship, there often lurks a challenge that many business owners face – debt collection. When invoices go unpaid, it can significantly impact the cash flow of a small business, hindering its growth and sustainability. In such situations, seeking assistance from debt collectors becomes imperative. Let’s delve into the world of small business debt collection in Melbourne and explore the avenues available for businesses to recover what they are owed.

Understanding Small Business Debt Collection

Small business debt collection involves the process of pursuing payments from individuals or other businesses who have failed to fulfill their financial obligations. In Melbourne, like in any other bustling metropolis, the intricacies of debt collection can be daunting, especially for small business owners who may not have the resources or expertise to navigate this terrain alone.

The Role of Debt Collectors

Debt collectors specialize in recovering outstanding debts on behalf of creditors, providing a lifeline for businesses grappling with overdue payments. In Melbourne, there are several avenues through which small businesses can engage debt collectors to assist them in recouping their funds.

Small Claims Tribunal in Melbourne

For small business owners seeking a cost-effective and efficient way to resolve debt disputes, the Small Claims Tribunal in Melbourne serves as a valuable resource. This tribunal offers a streamlined process for resolving disputes involving small amounts of money, providing a platform for businesses to present their case and seek resolution.

Business Debt Collection Agencies

Business debt collection agencies in Melbourne offer professional services tailored to the unique needs of small businesses. These agencies employ trained professionals who specialize in debt recovery, utilizing a range of strategies to negotiate payment or pursue legal action if necessary.

Business Debt Collection Law Firms

In cases where legal action is required to recover outstanding debts, engaging a business debt collection law firm in Melbourne can provide businesses with the expertise and representation needed to navigate the complexities of the legal system. These firms specialize in debt recovery law, offering comprehensive services to businesses seeking to enforce their rights and recover what they are owed.

Choosing the Right Partner

When selecting a debt collection agency or law firm to represent your small business in Melbourne, it’s essential to consider factors such as reputation, experience, and success rate. By choosing a trusted partner with a proven track record of success in small business debt collection, you can increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome and minimize the impact of unpaid debts on your business.

Conclusion

In the dynamic business landscape of Melbourne, small businesses must be equipped to navigate the challenges of debt collection effectively. Whether through the Small Claims Tribunal, business debt collection agencies, or debt collection law firms, there are numerous aven,ues available for businesses to recover what they are owed and protect their financial interests. By understanding the options available and choosing the right partner to assist them, small business owners can safeguard their businesses against the detrimental effects of unpaid debts and pave the way for future growth and success.

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Adult Legoland fans are really angry they're not allowed in the kids playground

Everyone loves Lego, but not everyone is allowed to enjoy the new Legoland Discovery Centre in Melbourne, Australia.

According to The Guardian, members of the Adult Fans of Lego community (AFOL) – yes, this is a thing – were outraged after learning they couldn't access the center's playground because of their age. So outraged, in fact, that one man went so far as to threaten to file a human rights complaint against Legoland.

For goodness sake, Lego – sometimes grown adults just want to have fun.

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The complaints against the Discovery Centre, which just opened on Tuesday, stem from the fact that it reportedly prohibits adults from entering the center unless they're accompanied by a child age 17 or younger. 

Though the center holds special themed "adult nights," which prohibit kids, unaccompanied adults who want to enjoy all the Legoland attractions offered on any given day, and those who claim to have already bought annual passes with no knowledge of the age restrictions were seriously disappointed after being turned away at the playground's door.

The issue was discussed further on the center's Facebook page, which is now home to several scathing one-star reviews from dissatisfied adult Lego lovers who feel a deep sense of betrayal.

One especially disappointed fan, Mark Robinson, wrote he was "absolutely disgusted" to hear that Legoland sets restrictions based on age. "Lego is something that is enjoyed across all the ages ... and it's clear that many adults without children will want to experience the attractions." He then went on the explain that if the center were to ever prohibit him from entering based on age he would file a complaint to the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal in Melbourne as a violation of equal opportunity and human rights. Yeeesh.

Another AFOL community member wrote, "Absolutely appalled by the fact I was unable to enter without somebody under the age of 16. Lego is not just for children and I'm sure the majority of people would agree with me. I understand it's a play center but I have no intention on climbing around, simply just to look and admire."

Okay, adults. We get you love to play, but to be fair, the promotional video for the center does look very kid centric.

A spokesperson from Legoland replied to Robinson's review, explaining why the age restriction policy is in place and encouraging Robinson to attend a adult night. "Discovery Centres are not theme parks but small, indoor attractions specifically designed to provide safe and fun environments for families with children aged 3-10 to enjoy together. Many of the key features in the attraction therefore are not suitable for grown adults."

"In order to constantly maintain a welcoming environment in which to play, the Centres do not permit entry to any groups of adults, adult couples, or lone adults, who are not accompanied by a young child or children," the spokesperson went on.

Despite the explanation, other fans began posting negative reviews on the page, reiterating that Lego products are enjoyed by people of all ages and declaring they would no longer attend the attractions. There were, however, some loyal and understanding AFOL members who came to Lego's defense.

Ryan Evans shared his belief that the regulations aren't discrimination, rather, they're common sense. "As a member of the AFOL community, I apologise wholeheartedly for their lack of understanding of this policy and indeed the intentions of the centre. Please be reassured we are not all like this. Most of us 'get it,'" he wrote.

According to The Guardian, the same age limits are in place throughout the 17 other Legoland Discovery Centres worldwide, and it should also be noted that unaccompanied adults are still permitted to enter the Lego shop.

So maybe just chill, adults. Let the kids have their fun.

Mashable reached out to Lego for comment.

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Victoria’s evictions moratorium has been extended until the end of 2020. Source: iStock Victorian tenants will “breathe a sigh of collective relief” now the state’s moratorium on evictions and rent hikes for those struggling through COVID-19 has been extended until the end of the year. Treasurer Tim Pallas announced on Thursday that the bans would continue to apply for both residential and commercial tenants until December 31, well beyond the initial September 29 expiry date, with exceptions only “in rare and specific circumstances”. Mr Pallas said further land tax relief and grant funding would be made available for residential and commercial landlords who supported struggling tenants amid Victoria’s second wave of COVID-19. RELATED: Victorian government unveils $500m rent package Struggling Melbourne tenants ‘facing homelessness’ after being ignored by landlords Melbourne stage four lockdown real estate questions answered Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas announced the extension, along with a continued freeze on rent rises until December 31. Picture: AAP/James Ross Landlords who provided “outright rent waivers” of at least 50 per cent for at least three months would now be eligible for an additional 25 per cent land tax relief, he said. And a $60m fund would also be established to gift eligible small commercial landlords up to $3000 per tenancy. “Nobody should be worried about losing a roof over their head right now, particularly given the circumstances around social distancing,” Mr Pallas said. “This is about (ensuring) those who depend upon tenancy arrangements for their shelter, their homes, are provided with adequate safeguards. “It’s also about making sure we … provide support and assistance to landlords who do the right thing by their tenants.” Mr Pallas said the government was also encouraging banks to “continue to do the right thing by their customers”, and investing about $600,000 to support tenancy advocacy groups like the Victorian Council of Social Service, and Tenants Victoria. // // Tenants Victoria chief executive Jennifer Beveridge said the state’s renters could now “breathe a sigh of collective relief” that they would continue to be protected from evictions if they fell behind on rent. “If there is need for a further extension, we are confident the government will respond,” Ms Beveridge said. The peak body for renters previously called for the moratorium to be extended to the end of March. The government first confirmed the moratorium in April. At the same time, it unveiled a $500m package to support both tenants and landlords, which also included $420m of land tax relief for landlords who discounted rents for tenants in pandemic-related hardship, plus $80m in assistance for tenants who remained in rental stress even after discounting. Mr Pallas said on Thursday he expected to see land tax relief claims “in excess of $100m”. He added almost 26,000 agreements for rent reductions had been registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria in the past four months. The Victorian Small Business Commission had also assisted with about 8000 rent-related inquiries. Despite losing her hospitality job, Courtney Windross is still managing to afford her rent, thanks to her partner’s continued employment and JobKeeper. Picture: Alex Coppel Mr Pallas also clarified commercial landlords would now be required to provide rent relief “in proportion with falls in turnover”. “If you’re identifying a downturn in your capacity, your turnover, then you should have an expectation that is similarly reflected in terms of the rent relief that you get,” he said. Real Estate Institute of Victoria president Leah Calnan said a $1000 increase in the rent relief grant to $3000 was welcome news for landlords. Further land tax concessions for impacted landlords would also help many who had been struggling amid rent reduction agreement. “We’re still seeking clarity from government about how this change will affect pending (residential tenancy) cases in (the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal), including where orders have already been issued in VCAT,” Ms Calnan said. “We’ve also strongly advocated for the Residential Tenancies Act amendments to be postponed to July 2021 as we still haven’t seen any regulation around them.” The 130 rent reforms have been delayed until January 1. Premier Daniel Andrews said the protections were “important” for “both families and individuals who are renting, but also businesses who’ve got commercial arrangements and who, through no fault of their own, have got turnover that is a fraction of what it was this time last year”. After the moratorium was initially announced, the government clarified evictions were only permitted if a tenant is engaging in threatening behaviour or maliciously damaging a property, or if a landlord is selling the home or they or their family need to move into it. -with Jayitri Smiles, Jack Boronovskis MORE: How COVID lockdown will affect real estate, inspections, auctions Can you move house in stage four lockdown? HomeBuilder grants: 1100 Victorians apply in a week samantha.landy@news.com.au The post Victoria freeze on evictions, rental hikes extended to December 31 appeared first on realestate.com.au. from news – realestate.com.au https://ift.tt/3kX4vdz

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Four Points: Pies season over after Buckley’s big gamble



Collingwood’s season is over. If it was teetering before it is surely done now. If someone utters the words mathematic possibility scold them.

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Buddy bends a beauty, Doggies victims of feathered foes, Tex leads by example, GWS fans no doubt have nerves of steel and the Tiges win brilliantly to go top four.

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Fremantle led for most of the game but St Kilda struck at the death to sneak home in a close encounter.

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Jack Carlisle was probably told never to hit a man when he’s down but a shot at Hayden Ballantyne proved too hard to resist.

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Hawthorn remain in the hunt to play in the AFL finals yet again after finishing over the top of a gritty Collingwood side at the MCG.

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The Greater Western Sydney Giants escaped with a draw with Geelong on the back of a fourth-quarter surge.

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The Gold Coast Suns win over the Kangaroos ensured Ablett celebrated his 300th game with a victory.

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Buddy bends a beauty, Doggies victims of feathered foes, Tex leads by example, GWS fans no doubt have nerves of steel and the Tiges win brilliantly to go top four.

Two games and percentage out of the eight with only eight rounds remaining might suggest they have a chance but a side that needs to work so hard to score yet so generously offers the opposition goals is not a finals side.

This Collingwood team will not play finals because they don’t deserve to play finals. They are presently not good enough.   

Hawthorn’s season still has life for now. They have GWS next week so these things can end abruptly, but for now they have life.

This was Buckley’s big gamble. With the season on the line Nathan Buckley made a bold and surprising decision at selection. To pick Mason Cox was one thing and not unreasonable, but to drop Ben Reid to fit him in was quite another.

The Cox inclusion, it must be agreed, worked. He kicked three goals from full forward. He only took the four marks but he had shots at goal from those he did take. He also created a target to kick to and for the small forwards to rove to and straightened up the team to more confidently attack the forward fifty.

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Tim Broomhead and Alex Fasolo sharked front and centre goals from balls that dropped from the packs that collected around Cox. Darcy Moore looked more comfortable with licence to roam higher up the ground.

Plenty to play for, says Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley. Photo: AAP

With Jamie Elliott and Cox back in the team along with Fasolo, De Goey was used up the ground and not coincidentally had his best game yet as a player.

Playing on a half forward flank, out of necessity because he has the ability to find a goal, has starved De Goey of as many opportunities as he has needed to develop into the ort of player they thought he could be as a midfielder.

Interestingly Buckley did not use Cox as the second ruck – the position he seems more adept at – but continued with Moore in that role. Cox only rucked in the last term when Moore went off injured.

The issue was not that Collingwood picked Cox but that they dropped Reid. Sure, they would have been top heavy forward with Cox, Reid and Moore there as well as marking option Elliott. Reid it might have been thought would go back.

Essentially they chose to stick with Lynden Dunn as the sole tall key defender (with help from Tyson Goldsack and Jeremy Howe) instead of Reid. Reid is a premiership player and All Australian who sacrificed his game as a defender earlier in the year to play forward because that was where they needed him. Then when he was surplus as a forward he is suddenly pushed out of the team.

Reid had his head rattled last week when Brodie Grundy clattered into him in a mark but he was not dropped for fitness – he played in the VFL.

Dunn has been good this year but better than Reid? That was a surprise. Collingwood’s thinking perhaps is that Reid plays as an intercept marker and Jeremy Howe essentially plays that role – Tom Langdon also likes to intercept mark. Reid is  not quick and Collingwood has been hurt for pace. It is uncertain if he is slower than Dunn.

The Reid non-selection was not the reason Collingwood lost – even if Jarryd Roughead kicked the goal to seal the match – but it is an especially interesting subtext for the fact Collingwood is presently pursuing Reid’s younger brother Sam who is a restricted free agent about moving south from Sydney to play with his brother.

The reason Collingwood lost is the reason they often lose. They turn the ball over and gift the opposition easy goals through bad decision making or bad kicking. Collingwood diligently rewards the team that offers pressure and patience to wait for the error.

On Queen’s Birthday they helped Melbourne back into the game when they were running over them early. Against Hawthorn they helped them recover the momentum whenever Collingwood had assumed an advantage: Jeremy Howe’s kick-in in the last term, Tom Phillips and Taylor Adams centering kicks to opposition arms.

Collingwood now plays Essendon next week, which shapes as a terrific contest of two teams determined to help the opposition. The Bombers have shown an impressive ability to steal defeat from the jaws of victory in the last two games.

For the second time in a week they have lost despite having a twenty plus points lead in the last quarter. Last week it was against a good side, Sunday it was against the bottom side. Did they learn nothing last week?

BUGG DESERVES A LONG HOLIDAY

Tomas Bugg will almost certainly go to the tribunal for knocking out Callum Mills. Photo: AAP Images

​Tomas Bugg, like Bachar Houli, will be sent straight to the tribunal. Bugg, unlike Houli will meet a chastened tribunal unlikely to be persuaded by a sympathetic plea.

The charge is simple: intentional strike, high contact and high impact.

The appeals process of last week has established several things. The first is that the starting point for anyone guilty of an offence of this nature is four weeks.

The second thing is that the tribunal still has discretion, but that is the discretion to deliver a suspension in excess of four weeks, but not less than four weeks.

The third thing is that not even getting the Dalai Lama to plead Bugg’s case would mitigate his sentence.

Bugg’s incident was plainly worse than Houli’s. The Richmond defender, despite being found guilty of intentional conduct, had a reasonable argument to claim carelessness not intent.

Bugg has no such mitigation – his strike was the worst of what the AFL has to deal with – a punch in the head off the ball.

In the Houli case it was established that the intent to strike is all that is necessary to be proven, and not intent to strike in the head. Houli, thus, was found to have intended to strike and got Jed Lamb in the head.

The rules should better reflect the fact that in cases such as Bugg’s, the aggravating circumstance is that Bugg intended to strike and intended to strike to the head.

Bugg should expect to miss at least six matches, and more would not surprise. The penalty should reflect the fact it was worse than the Houli hit. How much worse will be the question.

IN THE DOG HOUSE

Jake Stringer and the Bulldogs continued to struggle for form against West Coast at Etihad Stadium. Photo: AAP

Something is rotten in the state of Western Bulldogs football.

The question is no longer whether the Bulldogs can recover form to contend for the flag it is whether they can recover form to contend for the eight.

On current form, the answer is no. The Bulldogs were poor. Again. They were at home against a side that has been unable to win in Melbourne playing without Josh Kennedy, Marc Le Cras, Matt Priddis and their first two rucks. And who lost two players in the third quarter.

The fact they could not win this game explains everything of where they are at. A good Bulldogs side – last year’s Bulldogs side – wins this game easily. This was not that Bulldogs side, This is no longer that Bulldogs side.

Interestingly the language shifted after the match from the tetchy Luke Beveridge.

He spoke of the club needing to take “a step backwards to go forwards”. It was an unusual comment for the reigning premier to consider needing to step backwards.

Again Jason Johannisen was shut down. Hutchings did it this week but all the Eagles joined in and took a turn to knock him around. Its al a bit schoolyard, and the Dogs tried to help out their mate, but the impact on Johannisen in the last month of the tagging attention is undeniable. He spends more time being annoyed than being able to be annoying. Beveridge shifted him up the ground but he still could not find his game.

Again Jake Stringer was quiet, at least until the game became interesting in the last quarter (he had three disposals for three quarters then double that in the last).

Easton Wood had eight marks but has not been as damaging in his set up behind the ball because he doesn’t have run from Johannisen, Matt Suckling did nothing and of course Matthew Boyd is also out. Tom Boyd and Tom Liberatore’s years are a mystery.

Even that pesky free kick count that has been falling in the Dogs favour – to the upset of other teams – fell against them on Saturday.

TIGER TIME

Tails up: Tigers leapt into the top four with an impressive win over Port. Photo: Daniel Kalisz

It’s time we talked about Richmond. It’s time we talked Tigers and finals. I know, I know, this has been taboo since that run of four losses burst the bubble of the first five wins but the Tigers, well they’re different now. Seriously they are.

The win in Adelaide on Saturday night was different. It was plainly their best win of the season, put them in the top four and more than that it was done playing a brand of football that was identifiable and seemingly sustainable. 

Alex Rance was tagged by Jackson Trengove for a half this worked impressively. Rance had tried to get himself to Charlie Dixon and play the game on his terms but Trengove would not allow him. The normally creative defender was flummoxed and frustrated.

This appeared to be the new chapter in the opposition Rory Sloane, Jason Johannisen play book: stop one, and you stop them all. Rance was stopped and so too were Richmond. Against Rance it lasted a half. He was better in the second half. 

Richmond plays a pressure game yet interestingly against the Power they still lost contested possessions and clearances.

Their pressure works because they have a good balance in thier team. Their small forwards defend as well as anyone in the team.

The Tigers attract attention for their star power – Dustin Martin should get another three Brownlow votes – but look at the pedigree of some of these other players. They are brumbies playing like thoroughbreds. 

Kane Lambert (second most touches for tigers) rookie list. Toby Nankervis good all year but shaded on Saturday, recycled from Swans. Caddy, at his third club. Jayden Short rookie. Dan Butler fourth round pick. Castagna rookie. Sam Lloyd late pick and now Tyson Stengle of the rookie list boots two in the best win of the year.   

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REUTERS/Guadalupe Pardo More By Teresa Cespedes LIMA (Reuters) - Public prosecutors in Peru have opened a preliminary probe into the country's former President Alan Garcia as part of a far-reaching inquiry into bribes that Brazilian builder Odebrecht SA has acknowledged distributing to win local contracts, a source in the attorney general's office said Friday. Prosecutors are investigating whether Garcia was involved in potential graft in the awarding of a $400 million contract for a metro line in the capital Lima during his second term, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment. Garcia's representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment but Garcia has previously denied any involvement in Odebrecht's kickback schemes in Peru, saying he feels "ashamed" that corrupt officials might have been a part of his government. "If the prosecutor deems it appropriate, I welcome any investigation and I will go to any summons to collaborate," Garcia said on Twitter after local daily El Comercio reported earlier on Friday that he was under investigation. In December, Odebrecht admitted publicly that it doled out hundreds of millions in bribes to unnamed authorities across Latin America, including $29 million to win contracts in Peru over a decade-long period spanning three presidencies. The former head of Odebrecht in Peru, Jorge Barata, is cooperating with prosecutors as a witness and the company has vowed to provide any relevant documents or statements. A special prosecutor in the justice ministry, Katherine Ampuero, had asked prosecutors in the attorney general's office to include Garcia in its inquiry into Odebrecht's bribes, saying evidence exists that could lead to a conviction. Garcia is a skilled orator and political heavyweight who has governed Peru twice, first in the 1980s as a protectionist and then as a free-market proponent from 2006-2011, when Odebrecht said it bribed a high-level government official in exchange for help winning a $400 million transportation contract. Garcia's predecessor, Alejandro Toledo, is wanted in Peru for preventive jailing after prosecutors accused him of taking $20 million in bribes from Odebrecht in exchange for help winning two lucrative highway contracts. Toledo has denied wrongdoing and refused to turn himself in, saying he has not been given due process. Peru wants the United States, where Toledo is believed to be in California, to arrest and extradite him.

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In the mix: Who’s in your team’s selection thinking?

Curtly Hampton’s ankle injury may open the door for one of a number of players putting their hand up for selection. Riley Knight (glute) should be fit after missing consecutive matches, while demoted forward Josh Jenkins could get an immediate recall after four goals in the SANFL. Adelaide had two debutants last week and may blood another – midfielder Harrison Wigg racked up 38 disposals and nine inside 50s at the weekend. Veteran Scott Thompson also continues to knock on the door, adding 30 more possessions. Defender Kyle Cheney (hamstring) played his first game of the season, but will likely spend time in the state league regaining match fitness. – Marc McGowan

Despite another heavy loss at the weekend, it’s hard to see too many changes for Sunday’s game at the MCG against Collingwood. Vice-captain Tom Rockliff will be given another week – with the bye to follow – to overcome his dislocated shoulder. Rebounding defender Tom Cutler (hamstring) could come into consideration, while draftee Cedric Cox was impressive in the NEAFL. If Chris Fagan wants another tall forward, he might look to Jono Freeman, who kicked four goals at the lower level and was among his team’s best players. – Michael Whiting

With key defender Sam Rowe on the sidelines after injuring his right knee against Fremantle last Sunday, the Blues are likely to turn to Liam Jones, who has been starring in his role as a key defender and part-time ruckman with the Northern Blues. Last Saturday Jones restricted dumped St Kilda forward Josh Bruce to only one goal while collecting 26 disposals and taking 15 marks. Jones has managed only 17 games in his first two seasons at Carlton and has not played in the seniors this year. Rhys Palmer put himself in contention for a return to the seniors by gathering 30 possessions and kicking a goal. Youngster Cameron Polson continues to impress with 24 disposals and a goal, and Andrew Phillips performed strongly in the ruck. –Howard Kotton

Liam Jones may get yet another chance to lock down a senior spot. Picture: AFL Photos

The Pies will be forced to make at least one change for their MCG clash with the Brisbane Lions after midfielder James Aish suffered a fractured cheekbone, and there’s no shortage of replacement options. Among them are defender Matt Scharenberg, who had 41 disposals in the VFL and has averaged 36 touches in his past three outings. Forward/midfielder Tim Broomhead (37 disposals, seven tackles) regained touch, as did backman Jackson Ramsay (38 disposals and one goal), while father-son gun Callum Brown (29 possessions and five tackles) strengthened his case for an AFL debut. Returning defender Tom Langdon (34 disposals) was again a strong performer but will likely need to sustain his form for a few more weeks before being considered. Josh Thomas continues to play well but will have to bide his time to break into a strong midfield. The forward options include big man Mason Cox, ex-Docker Chris Mayne and young Ben Crocker. – Ben Collins

The Bombers went into last week’s game against West Coast unchanged and have a reasonably settled side after two strong wins. Tom Bellchambers pressed his claims for a return to the senior side with a six-goal haul at VFL level on the weekend in a dominant display that saw him have 23 possessions. Kyle Langford also showed he could be in contention for a recall to the Bombers’ after finding a game-high 35 disposals and kicking two goals in a midfield role. Craig Bird, Ben Howlett, Kobe Mutch and Mason Redman continue to put in good showings, while first-year forward Josh Begley kicked four majors but will find it hard to break into Essendon’s in-form forward line at this stage. – Callum Twomey

The Dockers have maintained a settled line-up throughout their run of six wins from seven games and are unlikely to make many changes, although mature-age draftee Luke Ryan (30 disposals, one goal in the WAFL) continues to show promise and has now put four games together at Peel after an injury-interrupted start to his Freo career. Nick Suban pumped the ball inside 50 five times from 26 touches for the Thunder after being an emergency against Carlton, while Darcy Tucker will be back in the mix after being held over for the Blues game. Key defender Sam Collins was amongst the Thunder’s best again with eight marks and 19 disposals. Brennan Cox impressed at centre half-back taking 17 grabs. – Travis King

Cam Guthrie should return after a virus forced him to be a late withdrawal against the Western Bulldogs, while Rhys Stanley might come into calculations after missing with a knee injury. Young midfielder Darcy Lang performed with energy in the VFL with 25 touches and small defender Tom Ruggles has shown good form with 33 disposals and eight marks against Footscray. Jackson Thurlow was good before he copped a knock but he will benefit from every minute he gets to build form out of spotlight. He is in the best 22 when right. The Cats know what they will get with George Horlin-Smith, who is a whole-hearted performer. – Peter Ryan

The cavalry is coming for the Suns, with some key players expected to return against Melbourne on Saturday, and a few more to come back through the NEAFL. David Swallow (knee) missed the game in China against Port Adelaide before the bye, but should take his place against the Demons in Alice Springs, as should wingman Matt Rosa, who missed the Port game with concussion. Rory Thompson was a late withdrawal from that game with a quad niggle and could also come into consideration, although is less likely. Pearce Hanley has overcome a heel problem and will play in the reserves, as will midfielder Jesse Lonergan (shoulder). – Michael Whiting

David Swallow will be right to resume an often-interupted career. Picture: AFL Photos

With big man Rory Lobb (groin) under an injury cloud, coach Leon Cameron might need to make another forced change for the trip to Perth to take on West Coast, but his options are scarce. Academy products Matthew Kennedy (37 possessions) and Harry Himmelberg (25 possessions and eight tackles) were very good in the club’s narrow loss to the Brisbane Lions in the NEAFL last week, and the pair are Cameron’s only real options should Lobb not be fit to make the trip back to his home state. Dawson Simpson has dominated in the ruck at the lower level but doesn’t have the mobility to play as a ruck/forward in tandem with Shane Mumford, while key defender Tim Mohr, who destroyed Lions youngster Josh Schache in his one-on-one duel in the reserves, can’t break into the side with Phil Davis, Adam Tomlinson and Aidan Corr all in form. Youngsters Matt Flynn and Isaac Cumming were the only other senior-listed players in the NEAFL last week, and both look to be a fair way off playing in the AFL, showing just how serious the Giants’ injury troubles are getting. –  Adam Curley

None of James Frawley, Grant Birchall, Cyril Rioli and Ben Stratton will be back from injury any time soon and Jaeger O’Meara’s training block continues, so the playing stocks remain a bit thin for the Hawks heading into Friday night’s SCG clash with Sydney. Key defender Kaiden Brand withdrew from the Collingwood clash because of Illness and should return, while improved key forward Tim O’Brien should be back after a minor hip injury. Rioli has been placed on the long-term injury list leaving the Hawks with the opportunity to upgrade a rookie. The case for inside midfielder James Cousins to receive that upgrade continues to grow, following 29 disposals, seven inside 50s and 15 tackles for unbeaten Box Hill on the weekend, while Dallas Willsmore had 25 and must be close to his AFL debut. – Ashley Browne

Melbourne accepted Christian Salem’s one-week suspension for striking, meaning there will be at least one change to the team that was beaten by North Melbourne on Sunday. Jake Melksham looks the most likely and obvious replacement after starring in the VFL at the weekend. Returning from a week’s suspension handed down by the VFL tribunal, Melksham collected 33 disposals and kicked two goals in a dominant display in Casey’s 43-point win over Port Melbourne. Round nine emergency James Harmes will also be in contention for the game against Gold Coast, given his ability to play down back and midfield. Usual candidates Alex Neal-Bullen (35 disposals) and Billy Stretch (21 disposals) will also come into the thinking of the match committee. Mature-age forward Tim Smith, who has recovered from broken ribs and a punctured lung, is also a sneaky chance to come straight back into the team. – Ben Guthrie

Inside midfielder Trent Dumont is a certain inclusion if he has recovered from his lingering concussion symptoms. He may be the Roos’ sole change this week, but Ben Jacobs made a strong case with a 43-disposal effort for Werribee on Saturday in his second match back from a long foot-related lay-off. The plan is for him to spend extended time in the VFL to build fitness, but he may force a change of plans with more of the same form. Declan Mountford didn’t play at any level for the second straight week as the first senior emergency, but is fit and remains in contention. Braydon Preuss, Sam Durdin, Majak Daw and Mitch Hibberd did their chances no harm. Exciting first-year player Josh Williams may be a wildcard after gathering an equal season-high 22 disposals in state league action. – Marc McGowan

Majak Daw is playing well should the Roos want another tall. Picture: AFL Photos

The Power reported a clean bill of health from their trip to China, but it will be interesting to see how they have pulled up following the international trip and if any changes need to be made following their bye last week. Angus Monfries put up his hand to be considered for Port Adelaide’s clash with Geelong on Thursday night with 28 disposals and a goal at SANFL level. The former Bomber is yet to break into Port’s senior side after an injury-interrupted pre-season. Aaron Young was also busy in the Port Adelaide Magpies’ loss to Woodville-West Torrens on the weekend. Aidyn Johnson is another Power player who could be a chance to come into the side. – Callum Twomey

The Tigers are confident midfielder Josh Caddy will be fit to take on Essendon on Saturday night after being withdrawn late against GWS because of groin soreness. Small forward Dan Butler also pulled up from round eight with groin soreness and was not named against the Giants, but he should return, meaning at least two changes for the Tigers. The match committee then needs to make a decision on its support ruckman, with Ivan Soldo and Todd Elton both struggling to impact games when given their chance. Soldo could be omitted to give Elton (three goals in the VFL) another chance, or the Tigers could take a new, smaller approach in the ruck, like the Western Bulldogs have. They are growing desperate, however, for an in-form tall target in attack. Ben Lennon booted two goals in the VFL and is a likely option if the Tigers make a structural change. – Nathan Schmook Drew Petrie could be welcomed back to the senior team for his second Eagles game. Picture: AFL Photos

Coach Alan Richardson was disappointed with his side’s kicking skills in the 50-point loss to Sydney last Saturday and could make changes to remedy that problem. Shane Savage has been racking up touches in the VFL, and picked up 28 disposals and two goals last weekend in a loss to the Northern Blues. Another good game from Bailey Rice (18 disposals and a goal) means the defender is closing in on his debut. Rookie Nick O’Kearney has impressed for Sandringham recently and was excellent with 32 disposals, seven tackles and a goal. Leadership group member Josh Bruce kicked just one goal in that game but Richardson wasn’t happy with how his forwards performed against the Swans so could be in the mix. Jack Lonie finished with 21 disposals and a goal, while Darren Minchington was an emergency and didn’t line up for Lindsay Gilbee’s team. – Dinny Navaratnam

With the senior team back in form with three wins on the trot, and the NEAFL team fresh off a big win over premiership favourites Sydney University, coach John Longmire has plenty of options to replace the injured Harry Cunningham (foot). Sam Naismith (knee) and Kieren Jack (hip) are a chance to be fit for the Swans’ Friday night clash with Hawthorn at the SCG if they can get through training on Wednesday, but Jarrad McVeigh (hamstring) looks at least another week away. Naismith missed last week’s win over St Kilda but ran laps on Monday, while Jack, who hasn’t played since round five, completed a skills session with the reserves players. Oliver Florent (31 possessions) was a dominant midfielder in the reserves, while ruckman Darcy Cameron had 55 hit-outs and 10 tackles in his best game for the club this year. Young forward Jordan Dawson was the travelling emergency last week and has been in brilliant form, while defenders Harry Marsh, Aliir Aliir and Jeremy Laidler all kept their names in the selection frame. –  Adam Curley

The axe is set to fall after the hiding from Essendon and Drew Petrie seems all-but certain to return against GWS. The veteran got through his WAFL comeback from a broken hand with no issues, picking up 15 touches and competing in the ruck, while tough young backman Jackson Nelson was a standout with his grunt and run, collecting 15 disposals, with five inside 50s and a long-range major. Mark Hutchings (27 disposals) kicked a clutch goal late in East Perth’s one-point win and will be under strong consideration given his hardness at the contest. Lewis Jetta was handy with 10 inside 50s for East Perth although it’s debatable if his form warrants a recall just yet. Travelling emergency Josh Hill might win an immediate reprieve having not been tarnished by missing the Bombers game, while reliable backman Will Schofield (18 disposals, one goal) continues to perform at WAFL level. If Adam Simpson really wants to shake things up, perhaps top draftee Daniel Venables, who has speed and aggression, comes into the mix. – Travis King

Drew Petrie could be welcomed back to the senior team for his second Eagles game. Picture: AFL Photos

The Bulldogs could welcome back All Australian forward Jake Stringer from a knee injury for Saturday’s clash with St Kilda at Etihad Stadium. The 23-year-old returned to full training this week, after missing the past fortnight with a medial strain. Star playmaker Tom Liberatore responded with 21 disposals in the VFL after being dropped for not meeting fitness standards. Premiership stars Shane Biggs (27 possessions) and Toby McLean (25 disposals) also performed well after being demoted to play with Footscray in recent weeks. Tough midfielder Mitch Honeychurch (20 possessions) continues to dominate at state league level, but has been unable to crack a spot in the seniors this season. Dumped premiership defenders Fletcher Roberts and Zaine Cordy were serviceable in Footscray’s loss to Geelong. – Ryan Davidson

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