Round Four NAB Rising Star nominee Caleb Daniel is set to return Saturday night against Adelaide, with club medical staff pleased with his recovery from a calf injury.

Speaking to BulldogsTV on Monday afternoon, Bulldogs General Manager, Football Graham Lowe said the savvy midfielder will have an unrestricted program this week.

“Caleb’s progressed well back into full training, he’s certainly done the right things to make himself available for selection this week.”

Someone that will also be monitored this week will be midfielder Lachie Hunter, after he exhibited signs of delayed concussion following Friday night’s clash with North Melbourne.

Hunter was the subject of a high tackle from North Melbourne’s Lindsay Thomas late in the final term of Friday’s match, and will face the appropriate protocol of concussion testing through the week to be declared available to face the Crows.

The Kanagraoos’ Thomas has subsequently been cited by the Match Review Panel for the incident, and will face a one game suspension with an early plea.

Lowe said that all recent signs had been positive for Hunter following Friday night’s match.
 
“Lachie showed some signs of delayed concussion post-game,” Lowe said.

"He was cleared to go home, but in consultation with the Club doctors he went into hospital for further observation which he came through well, he was released a couple of hours later.
 
“He presented to the Club well the next day (Saturday) and also today, and we’ll put him through the appropriate battery of tests to confirm that he is fit and available to be selected this week.”
 
Another player expected to be available for selection is Tom Liberatore, despite the midfielder suffering a corked thigh during Friday night’s match.

“Tom got a corky to his thigh, and quite a significant impact, but he coped well and worked through the game,” Lowe said.
 
“He’s come in well today and we’ll assess him as we go through the week to confirm his availability for the game this weekend.”
 
Tom Boyd’s return to football is one step closer after Lowe said the 20-year old was recovering well from his shoulder injury.

“We’re pleased to report that he’s made some really positive progress in terms of strengthening around his shoulder, he’s maintained his general fitness which is great.
 
“He’s probably about a week away but we’ll continue to monitor his progress.”