MELBOURNE’S list depth is set to receive a boost in Round 3, with three Dees available to play in the club’s VFL practice match this weekend.

Mitch Brown (calf), Jay Lockhart (groin) and Joel Smith (finger) will all return from respective injuries and play for the Casey Demons, as they look to push their case for senior selection the following round.

Sam Weideman (femur) and Ben Brown (knee) are the Demons of most interest on the short-term injury list, and according to Performance Manager Darren Burgess, they are progressing well in their recovery.

While an AFL return date hasn’t been specified for the duo just yet, Burgess hopes for them to be available for a run in the VFL in two-to-three weeks’ time.

Hear more from Burgess on the club’s fitness below.