Injured Adelaide fullback Jordon Butts has been ruled out of the showdown with Essendon as doubt hovers over another Crow.
Asian shares advanced on Thursday even after sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower in the S&P 500's worse losing streak since the start of the year. U.S. futures were lower, while oil prices gained.
EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley has announced her next project since leaving her role as Karen Taylor.