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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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
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15. Lauren Pearce |
Knee |
Test
“Lauren also ticked off a big session on the weekend and is looking to full train on Wednesday with the hopes to be available for selection.” |
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40. Jorja Livingstone |
Wrist |
Test
“Jorja was put through her paces in a big session on the weekend and she smashed it,” Keily said. “She’ll integrate into full contact training on Wednesday, with the view to be available for selection." |
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28. Saraid Taylor |
Calf |
2 - 3 weeks
“Saraid has been managing a complex calf injury,” Keily said. “We’ve taken a conservative approach with her rehab and, thankfully, some of her symptoms are beginning to settle. She’s now started her re-loading, building up her running capacity.” |
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25. Jacinta Hose |
Ankle |
2 - 3 weeks
“Jacinta is out of the boot has ticked off her first run which is really positive,” Keily said. “She’s been super diligent with her rehab program and we’ll hopefully see her back in action over the next month.” |
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23. Sinéad Goldrick |
Knee |
4 - 5 weeks
“Following consultation with specialists, Sinead didn’t require surgery on her MCL,” Keily said. “She remains in a knee brace, letting symptoms settle before we build up her rehab.” |
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14. Amelia Dethridge |
Knee |
5 - 7 weeks
“Amelia is recovering from that knee surgery,” Keily said. “We’ll wait for the swelling to go down before starting to strengthen that knee back up for a return to run.” |
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22. Eliza McNamara |
Jaw |
TBC
“Eliza was involved in an incident during the fourth quarter and, unfortunately, sustained a fracture to her jaw,” said Keily. “She is now recovering from surgery and has already had a few visitors from the club. She’s in good spirits and is keen to attack her rehab as soon as she can. “A timeline for her return is still to be confirmed once she recovers from surgery.” Read Article |
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18. Chloe Baker-West |
Leg |
Season
“It’s disappointing that Chloe won’t have the opportunity to play in her first AFLW season, but we want to make sure we set her up for success in the longer term,” Keily said. “Chloe has taken a very mature approach to her rehabilitation and is determined to be fit and firing to attack next pre-season.” |
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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 |
15. Lauren Pearce
“Lauren also ticked off a big session on the weekend and is looking to full train on Wednesday with the hopes to be available for selection.”
40. Jorja Livingstone
“Jorja was put through her paces in a big session on the weekend and she smashed it,” Keily said. “She’ll integrate into full contact training on Wednesday, with the view to be available for selection."
28. Saraid Taylor
“Saraid has been managing a complex calf injury,” Keily said. “We’ve taken a conservative approach with her rehab and, thankfully, some of her symptoms are beginning to settle. She’s now started her re-loading, building up her running capacity.”
25. Jacinta Hose
“Jacinta is out of the boot has ticked off her first run which is really positive,” Keily said. “She’s been super diligent with her rehab program and we’ll hopefully see her back in action over the next month.”
23. Sinéad Goldrick
“Following consultation with specialists, Sinead didn’t require surgery on her MCL,” Keily said. “She remains in a knee brace, letting symptoms settle before we build up her rehab.”
14. Amelia Dethridge
“Amelia is recovering from that knee surgery,” Keily said. “We’ll wait for the swelling to go down before starting to strengthen that knee back up for a return to run.”
22. Eliza McNamara
“Eliza was involved in an incident during the fourth quarter and, unfortunately, sustained a fracture to her jaw,” said Keily. “She is now recovering from surgery and has already had a few visitors from the club. She’s in good spirits and is keen to attack her rehab as soon as she can. “A timeline for her return is still to be confirmed once she recovers from surgery.”
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18. Chloe Baker-West
“It’s disappointing that Chloe won’t have the opportunity to play in her first AFLW season, but we want to make sure we set her up for success in the longer term,” Keily said. “Chloe has taken a very mature approach to her rehabilitation and is determined to be fit and firing to attack next pre-season.”
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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