JAKE Lever is edging closer to full fitness as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.
AFL High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith said the defender is recovering well and will look to increase his workload over the next few weeks.
“Jake (Lever) has had a really strong last week,” Griffith said.
“He integrated into some training today, which is great — so he’ll look to increase his loads and be involved in more training across the next few sessions.”
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Harrison Petty has entered the AFL’s concussion protocols following a head knock against West Coast on Saturday.
“It was an unfortunate episode before half time for Petts. But he’s recovered well,” Griffith said.
“He began his first stage of the concussion protocol today, and he’ll continue to progress through that as his symptoms allow — with the hope that he’ll be back into some training at the end of this week. Then we’ll assess his availability the following week.”
Marty Hore also continues to progress through his rehabilitation program.
“Marty (Hore) unfortunately had some calf tightness after a session last week,” he said.
“We’ve had to stay steady with his program. He’ll continue to build towards getting back to playing, but at this stage, it’s just slowed his return.”
Clayton Oliver returned to training on Tuesday after missing the club’s Round 8 clash against West Coast.
“Clayton missed the game last week, he completed a session with some of our VFL squad on the weekend, and integrated back into full training today,” Griffith said.
“We’ll continue to work with him across the week to have the best plan for his mental and physical wellbeing. The plan is for him to train on Thursday, and then we’ll assess his availability for selection following that session.”
Ricky Mentha is another Demon working through concussion protocols after a training incident last week.
“Ricky unfortunately suffered a concussion at our main training session last week,” Griffith said.
“He’s through the first couple of phases of the concussion protocol and won’t be available for this week. We’ll look to progress him as his symptoms allow, with him hopefully returning to playing and training next week.”
Meanwhile, Kysaiah Pickett is expected to be available for selection after recovering from an ankle injury sustained late in Saturday’s win.
“Koz (Pickett) had an ankle sprain towards the end of the game, but he’s recovered well,” Griffith said.
“He was part of full training today. Our expectation is he’ll have another full training and be available for this week.”
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
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13. Jai Culley |
Arm |
Available
“Jai had been completing non-contact skills as he recovered from that fractured arm, but he’s continued to progress really well,” Griffith said. “He integrated into full contact at the end of last week and will train fully this week to be available.” |
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28. Brody Mihocek |
Concussion |
Available
“Brody has progressed really well through his concussion protocol,” Griffith said. “He trained fully at the end of last week and he’ll train fully again this week to be available on Sunday.” |
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31. Bayley Fritsch |
Hand |
Available
“Bayley trained really strongly on the weekend,” Griffith said. “We kept him out of skills with the main group, but he’ll integrate back into skills with the group with the aim to fully train on Friday to be available for this weekend.” |
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45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield |
Knee | Available |
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43. Jack Henderson |
Sacrum | Available |
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23. Shane McAdam |
Achilles | 2-4 weeks |
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21. Matt Jefferson |
Foot |
4-6 weeks
“Matt has unfortunately sustained a bone stress injury in his foot,” Richardson said. “We have taken a conservative approach and given him time to de-load. "Once he’s had that period of rest, we will then have a clearer picture of his return to play timeline.” Read Article |
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42. Aidan Johnson |
Knee | 4-6 weeks |
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34. Kalani White |
Glandular Fever | 4-6 weeks |
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44. Luker Kentfield |
Knee | 4-6 weeks |
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17. Jake Bowey |
Foot |
8-10 weeks
“This is a really unfortunate injury for Jake, who hurt his foot during a recent training session, with scans confirming a Lisfranc injury,” Richardson said. “Jake will have surgery in the coming days to repair the Lisfranc injury. We will ensure Jake receives all the support he requires throughout his recovery period. |
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29. Tom Campbell |
Neck | TBC |
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7. Jack Viney |
Achilles | TBC |
13. Jai Culley
“Jai had been completing non-contact skills as he recovered from that fractured arm, but he’s continued to progress really well,” Griffith said. “He integrated into full contact at the end of last week and will train fully this week to be available.”
28. Brody Mihocek
“Brody has progressed really well through his concussion protocol,” Griffith said. “He trained fully at the end of last week and he’ll train fully again this week to be available on Sunday.”
31. Bayley Fritsch
“Bayley trained really strongly on the weekend,” Griffith said. “We kept him out of skills with the main group, but he’ll integrate back into skills with the group with the aim to fully train on Friday to be available for this weekend.”
21. Matt Jefferson
“Matt has unfortunately sustained a bone stress injury in his foot,” Richardson said. “We have taken a conservative approach and given him time to de-load. "Once he’s had that period of rest, we will then have a clearer picture of his return to play timeline.”
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17. Jake Bowey
“This is a really unfortunate injury for Jake, who hurt his foot during a recent training session, with scans confirming a Lisfranc injury,” Richardson said. “Jake will have surgery in the coming days to repair the Lisfranc injury. We will ensure Jake receives all the support he requires throughout his recovery period.
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