THE second week of Melbourne’s pre-season has started with several experienced players returning earlier than expected, including ruckman Max Gawn, 2015 best and fairest winner Bernie Vince and key forward/defender Tom McDonald.

The first to four-year players resumed last Monday, with the remainder of the group set to return next Monday, November 20.

Michael Hibberd and Neville Jetta are currently with the Australian squad, where they played in the victorious International Rules Series win over Ireland at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.