Pies regain Jolly for Anzac Day

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Pick me ... Darren Jolly has put his hand up to return from injury. Source:News Limited

Collingwood are set to regain No.1 ruckman Darren Jolly for the AFL Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon after a Monday morning fitness test.

Magpies coaching director Rodney Eade told FOX FOOTY's AFL360 that Jolly was on track for the Thursday clash at the MCG.

Jolly has been out of action since the round-two win over Carlton with rib damage.

The test involved Jolly practising ruckwork against an opponent.

"He ran last week, so it was obviously a bit more of a physical test this morning to see whether he can stretch,'' Eade said.

"There are no signs (of soreness), so he'll be available ... he's up for selection.''

Essendon will definitely be without forward Michael Hurley (ankle) and veteran defender Dustin Fletcher (groin), although Bombers senior assistant coach Mark Thompson told AFL 360 that Hurley wouldn't be sidelined for long.

"We're pretty lucky – he hasn't got any really significant injury," Thompson said.

"He had the x-ray and it's not broken … he'll probably platy the week after."

There was mixed news on Monday for Melbourne forward Mitch Clark, who had injured his foot the day before in the win over Greater Western Sydney.

While he will have further scans, the Demons are confident the injury is not serious.

But it will put him out of action for Sunday's game against his old club Brisbane Lions.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Ryan Griffen was cleared of a shoulder fracture after Sunday's big loss to Adelaide and may only miss one match.

"He has got a slight sprain of his SC joint and well expect him to miss one or two weeks,'' Bulldogs medical service manager Andrew McKenzie told the club website.

North Melbourne sensation Majak Daw is a chance to be available for Sunday's match against Hawthorn.

Daw made an eventful debut on Sunday - a mark, a goal and then a concussion in the first 20 minutes.

"We're really pleased with how he's recovered so far, but he'll be continually monitored during the week as he completes a heavily modified and gradually progressed training program,'' North medical services director Steve Saunders told the club website.

The Kangaroos are also confident that Robbie Tarrant (leg) will recover in time for the weekend.

Tarrant's injury gave Daw an opening for his senior debut.

St Kilda forward Beau Maister will be out of action for four to six weeks after suffering a wrist fracture in Saturday's loss to Essendon.

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