MELBOURNE defender Steven May will undergo a fitness test ahead of Saturdays clash against Fremantle. 

Selwyn Griffith, the Dees’ High-Performance Manager, provided an update on the defender, who sustained a tear to his plantar fascia in last weekend’s match against Essendon. 

“Mayzy had an acute episode during the game,” Griffith said. “We’ve been managing a foot issue that’s been lingering since late pre-season, but he’s coped with it really well.

“He’s pulled up well and we’re aiming for him to join main training later in the week and be available for selection.”

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Kysaiah Pickett was on light duties early in the week after rolling his ankle over the weekend.

“He was able to integrate into training but didn’t feel completely comfortable during some of the more dynamic movements,” Griffith said.

“He completed a straight-line running session, and we’ll continue to modify the start of his week to give him the best chance to train fully and be available.”

Jake Lever is progressing through his recovery after undergoing ankle surgery last week.

“Jake’s recovered well and was back in at the club today,” Griffith said.

“He’ll have a surgical review on Wednesday and if cleared, move into a moon boot, which will allow us to start the next phase of rehab, including strength loading.

“We’ll have a clearer return-to-play picture after his next review.”

Judd McVee is ramping up his workload as he edges closer to a return from a hamstring injury.

“Judd completed full training last week and had a solid session over the weekend,” Griffith said.

“With the VFL team on a bye, we had a group of 15 to 17 players training in Adelaide, and Judd was part of that.

“He’ll complete another full training this week and will be available for selection.”

Tom Campbell is also in the mix for selection after a minor hamstring strain.

“Tommy had a really positive week. He integrated into full training today and the plan is for him to train fully again on Thursday and be available this weekend,” Griffith said.

Young duo Luker Kentfield and Koltyn Tholstrup have both been tracking well and are available for selection this week.

“Luker and Koltyn have both been training really well,” Griffith said.

“They’ve put in strong work across the past couple of weeks, and they’ll both be available for selection heading into this weekend.”

Matthew Jefferson is also back in the mix for selection after overcoming a hand injury, while Marty Hore has ticked off a return to running in his rehab from a calf strain.

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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