World Footy News

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Given comments by Victoria's skipper, Jonathan Brown, on Australian TV last night, the odds have firmed that he will pull on the state's jumper for the match. Given he only just missed Brisbane's match on Saturday, and a softening of coach Leigh Matthews' stance, Brown looks reasonably likely to represent his home state in what will probably be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Incidentally, Brown's home town is Warrnambool, site of two rounds of this year's International Cup.

Against the Dream Team will be doubts raised over Lance Franklin due to a shoulder, and lining up against them is Adam Goodes, despite having spent all but four years of his life in South Australia and New South Wales.