Demons' dilemma

Melbourne's goal-kicking burden looks set to fall on Brad Miller and Cam Bruce with news that captain David Neitz and Russell Robertson could miss the next month of AFL action with knee injuries. Fellow forward Aaron Davey has been anonymous in the first two rounds, while long-time servant Adem Yze was dropped in round two. If the Dees are to have any impact on the scoreboard, then, it looks likely to be through Miller ($196,400, bak/fwd) or Bruce ($397,700, ctr).

Elsewhere, Richmond's rucking woes look set to continue with the Tigers unwillinging to rush Troy Simmonds and Trent Knobel back into the fray too quickly. Forward Nathan Brown also faces another week at least on the sidelines.

Nathan Bock, who Adelaide coach Neil Craig plays forward but you can play as a back, has avoided a trip to the tribunal after accepting a reprimand for his hit on Western Bulldogs ruck bargain Luke Darcy on Sunday. At this stage, the Crows also reckon Brett Burton might be fit enough to play this week. As always, hold your trades until the teams are named on Thursday night.