MELBOURNE’S Steven May will need to prove his fitness ahead of the club’s Saturday match against Gold Coast.

The Dees’ High Performance Manger Selwyn Griffith provided an update on the defender, who has been sidelined with a fractured larynx.

“Steven saw the specialist on Saturday, and they were really happy with how he has recovered,” Griffith said.

“The advice was that they'd be comfortable with him integrating into some training this week.

“He'll look to main train on Thursday and then we'll determine his return to play from that session.”

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In news coming out of Sunday’s loss to North Melbourne, Jake Lever will also need to successfully complete training this week to be available for Round 3.  

“Jake rolled his ankle just before three quarter time. He was able to get back out on the field and continue to play but then rolled it again close to the end of the game,” Griffith said.

“With a short turnaround, it's just about managing that ankle from a swelling and function perspective, and we’ll look to progress him each day, with the hope for him to be available this week.”

Dees forward Matt Jefferson was also under injury concerns following the game, having been subbed off during the second quarter.

“Unfortunately for Matt in that collision he fractured one of the bones in his hand. He had a consult with the surgeon yesterday and has had surgery today,” Griffith said.

“He'll progress as quickly as the wound healing allows. We've dealt with some of those injuries in the past, so hopefully we'll see Matt back on the training track soon.”

Despite this setback for Melbourne’s offence, Jake Melksham could bolster the club’s forward stocks, potentially returning to the selection table if he successfully completes training this week.

“He’s had a great couple of weeks of training, both with intent and purpose,” Griffith said.

“He'll integrate into main training this week with the look to be available for this weekend's game”

Caleb Windsor will remain on the sidelines for Round 3 as he continues to manage an infection to his foot.  

“Unfortunately for Caleb he spent a little bit of time in hospital with that infection,” Griffith said.  

“Now it's all about the wound healing component. It's unlikely he'll be available for this weekend, but we'll continue to progress him each day as his pain and function tolerates.”

In disappointing news for Marty Hore, the Demon has been sidelined again with a calf injury sustained during the VFL on Sunday.

“Unfortunately for Marty in the last quarter he went to push off and felt pain in his calf. He's got a high-grade gastrocnemius strain,” Griffith said. 

“Once he starts to recover and function has improved, we’ll have more of a framework on his return in the coming days.”

After being sidelined with bone stress in his foot, Jai Culley is continuing to take steps forward in his rehab schedule.    

“Jai’s returned to some straight line running this week and he'll get a little bit of skills in too,” Griffith said.

“We'll look to progress him over the coming weeks’ time to fully be available in the next week or so.”

Judd McVee (hamstring), Koltyn Tholstrup (back), Luker Kentfield (illness), Shane McAdam (Achilles) and Andy Moniz-Wakefield (knee) are all continuing to complete their respective rehab programs. 

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Player Injury Estimated Return
7. Jack Viney

7. Jack Viney

Concussion Test

"He'll continue to progress into the next phase, which is an incidental contact training session as part of our training session tomorrow with the plan then for him to be full training at the end of the week."

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27. Marty Hore

27. Marty Hore

Calf 1-2 weeks

“Marty's had a really good week or so on the track, he'll progress into full training this week."

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9. Charlie Spargo

9. Charlie Spargo

Scapula 4-6 Weeks

"He actually presented with a sore shoulder and scans have actually shown that he's got a fracture to his shoulder blade (his scapula)."

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23. Shane McAdam

23. Shane McAdam

Achilles Season

"Shane McAdam is continuing to progress really well after coming out of the boot. He's in a focused Achilles and calf strengthening phase at the moment."

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45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

Knee Season

"He's currently in a bit of a strength and power phase, working on ensuring that his knee and his lower body is ready to be able to tolerate the loads required as he returns to running and the next phase of his program."

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7. Jack Viney

7. Jack Viney

"He'll continue to progress into the next phase, which is an incidental contact training session as part of our training session tomorrow with the plan then for him to be full training at the end of the week."

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Injury: Concussion
Est. Return: Test
27. Marty Hore

27. Marty Hore

“Marty's had a really good week or so on the track, he'll progress into full training this week."

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Injury: Calf
Est. Return: 1-2 weeks
9. Charlie Spargo

9. Charlie Spargo

"He actually presented with a sore shoulder and scans have actually shown that he's got a fracture to his shoulder blade (his scapula)."

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Injury: Scapula
Est. Return: 4-6 Weeks
23. Shane McAdam

23. Shane McAdam

"Shane McAdam is continuing to progress really well after coming out of the boot. He's in a focused Achilles and calf strengthening phase at the moment."

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Injury: Achilles
Est. Return: Season
45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

"He's currently in a bit of a strength and power phase, working on ensuring that his knee and his lower body is ready to be able to tolerate the loads required as he returns to running and the next phase of his program."

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Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season

Last Updated: 6:55 AM Tuesday, May 27, 2025