FOLLOWING a nasal fracture sustained in Week 5, Eliza McNamara will be available to play as the Demons prepare to take on the Crows in Adelaide this week.
Melbourne’s AFLW High Performance Manager Sam Batterton provided an update on the star winger on Tuesday afternoon.
“Eliza has done really well. She integrated into training on Sunday, which was really good to see,” he said.
“She got through that session which means she’ll be available this week.”
The good news continues for Melbourne, as Batterton provided an update on Liv Purcell and her return to full-contact training.
“Liv got a custom fit mask that she will train and play with,” he said.
“This will allow her to get into contact scenarios, so she integrated into training on the weekend, and she’ll look to fully train this week.”
There are a number of Dees who look closer to making a return in coming weeks. Batterton provided updates on Lauren Pearce (wrist), Blaithin Mackin (calf), and Paxy Paxman (foot).
“Loz is doing well, she’s also reintegrating into some training,” Batterton said.
“She’s still a week away before she’s available to play, but is able to do a fair portion of her training in a splint at the moment, which has been great.
“Blaithin ticked off her return to running today, which is great. She looks to increase her training and running loads over the next week, and next week we’ll assess whether she’s likely to play.
“Paxy pulled up pretty sore after the last game she played, against Essendon. We gave her the weekend off, but she’s been back running today, which is really positive. She’ll look to train this week and we’ll assess where she’s at from there, by the end of this week.”
Eden Zanker (knee) is steadily continuing her rehab, with positive signs for the All-Australian forward.
“Eden is doing well; she’s also been back running and is involved in some training,” Batterton said.
"We’re still not 100% sure when she’ll return to game time, but she’s made really great strides in her last few sessions.”
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7. Tayla Harris |
Calf | 1 - 2 weeks |
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23. Sinéad Goldrick |
Knee | 1 - 2 weeks |
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12. Ryleigh Wotherspoon |
Shoulder | 1 - 2 weeks |
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19. Laela Ebert |
Knee | 1 - 2 weeks |
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13. Maeve Chaplin |
Foot |
4 - 5 weeks
"Maeve sustained heavy impact to her right foot during a contest against Geelong and subsequent scans showed a fracture," Gill said. "It’s disappointing for Maeve to be sidelined for the rest of pre-season, including the Australia v Ireland match which she was really looking forward to. “The positive is that the injury didn’t require surgery and we expect Maeve to be back in the early rounds of the season. In the meantime, she will continue to play a big role as a leader of our club.” |
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15. Lauren Pearce |
Knee |
6 - 7 weeks
"Lauren felt some pain in her knee and in consultation with our medical team it was decided that surgery was the best course of action," Gill said. "Lauren will miss the start of the season, but we know she is an absolute professional and the surgery will allow her to be fit and firing when she returns.” Read Article |
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33. Aoife Horisk |
Ankle |
6 - 7 weeks
“It was unlucky for Aoife to be injured especially so soon after arriving in Australia, but she’s been very diligent in her rehabilitation. We expect Aoife to start running in the coming week and ramp up her recovery from there.” |
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18. Chloe Baker-West |
Leg |
TBC
"Chloe has had a frustrating run with injuries over the past couple of years, Gill said. "We want to set Chloe up for long-term success and will take a conservative approach with her recovery. Chloe is very resilient and is working hard to get back on the track with her teammates." |
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16. Grace Beasley |
Knee |
Season
“It’s shattering for Grace and also her teammates who have seen how hard she worked to get back to full fitness last year,” Gill said. “We’ll put all our love and support around Grace through this difficult time as she prepares for surgery. We know she’ll attack her rehabilitation with the same determined attitude and energy she brings to the club every day.” Read Article |
13. Maeve Chaplin
"Maeve sustained heavy impact to her right foot during a contest against Geelong and subsequent scans showed a fracture," Gill said. "It’s disappointing for Maeve to be sidelined for the rest of pre-season, including the Australia v Ireland match which she was really looking forward to. “The positive is that the injury didn’t require surgery and we expect Maeve to be back in the early rounds of the season. In the meantime, she will continue to play a big role as a leader of our club.”
15. Lauren Pearce
"Lauren felt some pain in her knee and in consultation with our medical team it was decided that surgery was the best course of action," Gill said. "Lauren will miss the start of the season, but we know she is an absolute professional and the surgery will allow her to be fit and firing when she returns.”
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33. Aoife Horisk
“It was unlucky for Aoife to be injured especially so soon after arriving in Australia, but she’s been very diligent in her rehabilitation. We expect Aoife to start running in the coming week and ramp up her recovery from there.”
18. Chloe Baker-West
"Chloe has had a frustrating run with injuries over the past couple of years, Gill said. "We want to set Chloe up for long-term success and will take a conservative approach with her recovery. Chloe is very resilient and is working hard to get back on the track with her teammates."
16. Grace Beasley
“It’s shattering for Grace and also her teammates who have seen how hard she worked to get back to full fitness last year,” Gill said. “We’ll put all our love and support around Grace through this difficult time as she prepares for surgery. We know she’ll attack her rehabilitation with the same determined attitude and energy she brings to the club every day.”
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