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.”
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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