1.   Stars forward Kirk Muller asked.

2.   Stars forward Kirk Muller returned from San Jose on Saturday afternoon like the rest of his teammates.

3.   Ultimately, however, the Kings failed against a Calgary Flames team that had traded star forward Theo Fleury six days earlier and played in Vancouver the night before.

4.   It has star forward Pedrag Mijatovic and veteran defender Manuel Sanchis back in the lineup.

5.   Star forwards Gary Ablett and Bill Brownless kicked four goals each for dominant Geelong against Richmond, while defenders Brad Sholl and Tim McGrath also were outstanding.

6.   Stars forward Kirk Muller left the game with a bruised chest and did not return.

7.   Star forwards Gary Ablett and Bill Brownless kicked four goals each for dominant Geelong, while defenders Brad Sholl and Tim McGrath also were outstanding.