SYDNEY

Michael O'Loughlin has resumed training after straining his calf and will be tested before the battle with Essendon for the Marn Grook Trophy, which recognises the contribution of indigenous Australians to the AFL.

Brad Seymour is expected to resume with the reserves this weekend after missing four weeks with a strained hamstring.

Daryn Cresswell should be right to take on the Bombers after missing the Richmond match with a strained calf.

Ben Matthews (concussion) test
Michael O'Loughlin (calf) test
Daryn Cresswell (calf) test
Jason Saddington (quad) test
Luke Ablett (calf) test
Jarrad McVeigh (ankle) test
Brad Seymour (hamstring) test
Daniel Hunt (hamstring) 1 week
Heath James (knee) 4 weeks
Stephen Doyle (knee) 4 weeks
Ben Fixter (hamstring) 4 weeks

ESSENDON

Damien Peverill has recovered from gastro and Paul Barnard is available after serving a two-game suspension. Dustin Fletcher is expected to pass a fitness test, but skipper James Hird will miss the match at Telstra Stadium.

Joe Misiti damaged ligaments in his ankle at training and will spend time in a hyperbaric chamber in an effort to make the trip to Sydney.

Damien Peverill (ill) available
Dustin Fletcher (ankle) test
Joe Misiti (ankle) test
Aaron Henneman (groin) test
James Hird (calf) 1-2 weeks
Adam Ramanauskas (surg) 2 weeks