Bruce Close To Dees Return

Melbourne's $381k midfielder Cameron Bruce could return for the Dees after a hamstring injury.

$327k fwd Matthew Bate is also a chance, but Demons coach Dean Bailey rated Bruce the more likely.

"Matthew might be close. Brucey actually trained reasonably well last week, wasn't quite as bad as first thought, so he might be better than 50-50."

Melbourne face reigning premiers Geelong at Skilled Stadium this weekend.