Melbourne Heart sign Dutch midfielder Marcel Meeuwis for run at finals Heart expect captain Fred to be be fit and ready to take on the Jets. Picture: Harman Stephen Source: Herald Sun MELBOURNE Heart hopes experienced Dutch midfielder Marcel Meeuwis can turbo-charge the team into the finals. The 32-year-old is due to arrive in Melbourne this week and could be available for Friday's trip to Newcastle. Dutch media has reported that Meeuwis has signed with Heart until the end of the season, though officials from the A-League club yesterday refused to comment. It's understood the former Feyenoord and Borussia Monchengladbach player has agreed to a three-month contract, pending visa approval. Meeuwis was released by Dutch club VVV Venlo at Christmas after making nine appearances this season. In Holland he has forged a reputation as an industrious defensive midfielder, though he can play in a more advanced role. Captain Fred and experienced defender Simon Colosimo could be available this week. The pair has not played since the January 18 win over Adelaide United. "Fred and Simon are likely to rejoin the team for training and they will possibly be considered for this week," Heart's football operations manager John Didulica said. If not then they will certainly be available the week after. Otherwise we got a clean bill of health from Saturday, which is great news. With just one point separating Heart and the Jets, coach John Aloisi described Friday's visit to Newcastle as a six pointer. Nick Kalmar (R) celebrates his goal in the first half of the game against the Glory at AAMI Park. Picture: Salpigtidis George Source: Herald Sun Aloisi paid tribute to Saturday's man of the match and goalscorer Nick Kalmar, who has struggled to secure his place in the side despite making 12 appearances this season. "His all round game was good, he was finding areas where it was difficult for them to mark him," Aloisi said. He would pop up between the lines and that's hard to mark, he kept on getting into good areas and we were finding him. On the ball his touch was unbelievable, he was calm, turning out of tight areas and bringing people into play.