Collingwood are campaigning for more control of their AFL players as they consider routes to short and long-term success.In the short term, they face Carlton on Saturday night at the MCG, eager to get one over their arch-rivals after a disheartening loss in round seven.But the longer game for coach Nathan Buckley is gaining back some of the power ceded to the AFL Players Association (AFLPA) to set player schedules.Its a fight Buckley is keen to win and one discussed around the kitchen table at league supremo Gillon McLachlans house earlier this week at the annual coaches dinner.The main (issue) for me is clubs being able to control their own program, he said.At the moment, the balance is towards the welfare of the players and the time off.We only get access to the guys for three-and-a-half days a week.The union is very strong.We believe we make good decisions about our players ... both for their professional opportunities and their welfare.Its something well keep putting our hands up for and being trusted more from the (AFL) PA and the AFL.Buckley suggested pampered players shouldnt get too used to their time off.Its a privilege to play the game. You dont have to play it, he said.Theres plenty of other blokes who have their hands up who arent on lists.Were here to win games of footy, produce a really good program and develop great competitors that are good people as well.Fundamentally, were here to win so weve got to find every opportunity we can to do that.The biggest question for Buckley at the selection table this week is whether to retain maligned full-forward Travis Cloke.Darcy Moores return to fitness after a month off with a collarbone injury gives Buckley the option to persist or flick Cloke.Moores showing in a key training session on Thursday was enough for Buckley to consider him strongly for Saturday nights grudge match.Darcy got through (so) weve got some decisions to make, Buckley said ahead of the announcement of their round-15 team.Theres plenty of ways we can go.Its about the opposition and making sure we put the team on the park that we think can get the job done. Nike SB Cheap Wholesale . Louis Cardinals. Victorino is batting sixth and playing right field after missing two games because of back tightness. Nike SB Shoes Ireland . The native of Mont-Tremblant, Que., captured a World Cup downhill event Saturday, his second this year and fifth career victory on the circuit. http://www.cheapnikesbireland.com/ . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. Nike SB outlet ireland . Here are his mid-season NBA awards. MVP: (KEVIN DURANT-Thunder) - Has been sensational this season and more importantly, the most consistent player in the league. Considering that his team has been without star guard Russell Westbrook and with the free agent departure of sharpshooter Kevin Martin, hes had to carry the majority of the load to not only keep his team afloat but more importantly, at an elite level. Nike SB Shoes Sale Online . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. WORCESTER, Mass. -- Chris Brady scored 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting, Justin Robinson had 14 points and 10 assists, and Monmouth beat Holy Cross 80-77 on Sunday in the Brooklyn Hoops Holiday Invitational.Monmouth trailed 77-72 with 18 seconds left but closed on an 8-0 run.Pierre Sarrs 3-point play cut it to 77-75 with 13.4 seconds left and Holy Cross was whistled for a 5-second violation. Micah Seaborn got to the rim and converted a 3-point play for a 78-77 lead and Austin Tilghman stole it in the backcourt,, was fouled and hit two free throws with 3.dddddddddddd5 to go.Anthony Thompson missed a 3 at the buzzer.Jelon Hornbeak hit three 3-pointers and scored 12 points and Seaborn added 11 points and six assists for Monmouth (4-2).Thompson made four 3-pointers and scored 18 points for Holy Cross (2-4). Malachi Alexander added 13 points and Karl Charles had 12 points and eight assists. ' ' '