NARRM midfielder Clayton Oliver will be assessed throughout the week after suffering a hamstring strain.
Oliver was sent for scans following the club’s Round 10 loss to Yartapuulti, with club High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith providing an update on the Demon’s recovery.
“Clayton had some soreness at the end of the game and following a clinical assessment from the physios and the medical team, scans have shown that he’s got a hamstring strain,” Griffith told Narrm Media.
“At this early stage, we anticipate Clayton won’t be available in the short term.
“His return to play will ultimately be guided by his ability to deal with increase loads and reconditioning. As such, we will have greater clarity as Clayton progresses through his program.”
In positive news out of Round 10, Jake Bowey, who was subbed off during the third quarter, has been cleared of any serious concern following a corkie to his calf.
“We tried to get him going [during the game], but he just felt like he couldn’t perform to his role,” Griffith said.
“He’s worked incredibly hard over the last 48 hours to get on top of that and was able to train with the group today.”
Luke Dunstan is pushing closer towards a return to play, the midfielder working through his rehabilitation of a knee injury sustained during the VFL’s Round 6.
“Luke completed the full session with the group [today]…he came to Adelaide with us and has been working closely with our AFL coaches on a game day role,” Griffith said.
“While he’s unlikely to be available this weekend, but he’s progressing really well for the following week.”
Kye Turner (groin), Will Verrall (pelvis) and Harrison Petty are all progressing through their respective rehabilitation schedules.
Check out the full injury list below.
For the duration of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the Melbourne Football Club will be rebranded and referred to as the Narrm Football Club.
