""The fact that he was close to playing last weekend should mean he is fit to play this Sunday,"" Drain said. And the news also appears to be positive with mid-fielder Justin Blumfield. Blumfield left the ground early last Saturday night after a knock to his right knee. The knee will be more closely examined today but early indications are that he will also be available to play this weekend.
Steven Alessio continues to struggle with an achilles problem and he will be tested later this week and Mark Mercuri is another week away because of a groin injury. David Hille, who was knocked unconscious in the VFL game yesterday will face a fitness test later this week.
Should the Bombers need to call on another mid-fielder, Marc Bullen will certainly come into contention after a brilliant best-on-ground display against Williamstown. Bullen collected 30 possessions and kicked three goals to put his name under the noses of selectors.
