Harvey Set For Early Return?

According to the Herald Sun North Melbourne skipper Brent Harvey could be ready for an early return from his elbow injury which has sidelined him since Round 5.

Harvey, who is a DreamTeam midfielder and forward, told the Herald Sun he believes he could be fit to return straight after the split round.

"I've got to see my surgeon next week and nut a few things out. If the surgeon gives me the all-clear, it would certainly be the Bulldogs game (June 28). And that depends what the coach wants to do, whether I play with Werribee (in the VFL) or come straight back," Harvey said.

"I reckon I've probably gained a week by doing all the little things to help aid the recovery," he added.

Harvey, who underwent surgery on his dislocated elbow, had been expected to return in Round 15.

Just under 10,000 loyal DT coaches still have Harvey on their books and news of an early return will be music to their ears.

Meanwhile, Harvey's Kangas midfield teammate Sam Power told the Herald Sun he was confident of playing this weekend after being concussed on the weekend by St Kilda's Steven King.

Power said, "I've got to get through training and I'll be monitored by doctors, but we don't play until Sunday which gives me extra time. I'm pretty confident I'll play."