Because this has happened around Christmas, we haven't got it in writing yet, but we've got a program for him.

It's normal procedure these days to have an extra player on hand in the event of any illness or training mishap.

A majority of games are now on Fox Sports so selectors - and there are only four of them - don't need to be at every game.

There is no doubt there is an appetite in Melbourne for a match of this stature.

We were glad we got this deployment order after Christmas and got the opportunity to stay home with our families.

fans have been writing in asking why the show hasn't made a return. Bosses felt it was the right time.