Richmond midfielder Shane Edwards will play for the Tigers on Friday night against the Indigenous All-Stars despite spending the week in camp with his Aboriginal counterparts.

West Coast club champion Scott Selwood could be given even more ball-winning freedom this season, with recruit Sharrod Wellingham shaping as a strong run-with option for the Eagles.

North Melbourne defender Nathan Grima chats to NMFC.com.au about his progress in the pre-season.

Fremantle midfielder Stephen Hill has resumed full training and will be available for the club's opening NAB Cup matches after recovering from a post-season shoulder clean up.

Fremantle's top draft pick Josh Simpson is set to get his first taste of senior action for the Indigenous All Stars against Richmond in Alice Springs on Friday.

Robbie Gray warmed up with the main group for the first time since injuring his knee early in 2012.

A trip to Perth to play NAB Cup games against West Coast and Fremantle is not every Victorian-based footballer's idea of a great start to the season.

Congratulations to Jed Anderson, Brad Hill, Chad Wingard, Josh Simpson and Murray Newman on their selection.

Shane Edwards will play for Richmond in the Tigers’ match against the Indigenous All Stars, in Alice Springs next week.

Richmond energiser Jake King is on track for his first Round 1 match in five seasons after recovering from surgery to his foot, wrist and posterior cruciate ligament.