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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42. Aidan Johnson |
Knee |
1 - 2 weeks
"Aidan has progressed really well this past week and is tolerating high-intensity training,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into main training this week with the plan for him to be available next week.” Read Article |
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10. Daniel Turner |
Hand |
2 - 3 weeks
“Daniel experienced hand pain during the second term on Saturday and was subsequently removed from the remainder of the game,” Griffith said. “Scans then confirmed that he had fractured a bone in his hand. “He is now recovering from surgery, and we’ll get a clearer timeframe on his return once the wound has healed, but we’re hopeful he’ll only miss a few weeks.” |
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21. Matt Jefferson |
Foot |
2 - 4 weeks
“He’ll partially integrate into main training this week, with the plan to have him training fully next week,” Griffith said. “His availability will then be determined by successful return to training.” Read Article |
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23. Shane McAdam |
Achilles |
2 - 4 weeks
“Shane continues to work hard recovering from that Achilles rupture,” Griffith said. “He’s just looking to build his training integration and high intensity running before we see him return to play in the coming weeks.” Read Article |
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34. Kalani White |
Glandular Fever |
2 - 4 weeks
“Kalani continues to work hard from an intensity and reconditioning perspective,” Griffith said. “While he has returned to main training, now our focus is about building his tolerance to that high intensity training load and contact-based training.” |
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44. Luker Kentfield |
Knee |
2 - 4 weeks
“Luker has progressed really well and will re-integrate into main training this week with the goal for him to be available in the coming weeks.” |
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17. Jake Bowey |
Foot |
6 - 8 weeks
“Jake has returned to straight-line running which is an exciting progression for him,” Griffith said. “Now we’ll build his tolerance to running loads and skills-based conditioning.” |
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29. Tom Campbell |
Neck |
TBC
“Tom was involved in an innocuous collision at training and has suffered a neck injury,” Richardson said. “He’s torn a ligament and will remain in a neck brace for the next month. He’ll see a neurosurgeon this week to determine the path forward for him.” |
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7. Jack Viney |
Achilles |
TBC
“Jack has progressed to light running duties as we continue to build his calf and Achillies strength.” Read Article |
42. Aidan Johnson
"Aidan has progressed really well this past week and is tolerating high-intensity training,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into main training this week with the plan for him to be available next week.”
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10. Daniel Turner
“Daniel experienced hand pain during the second term on Saturday and was subsequently removed from the remainder of the game,” Griffith said. “Scans then confirmed that he had fractured a bone in his hand. “He is now recovering from surgery, and we’ll get a clearer timeframe on his return once the wound has healed, but we’re hopeful he’ll only miss a few weeks.”
21. Matt Jefferson
“He’ll partially integrate into main training this week, with the plan to have him training fully next week,” Griffith said. “His availability will then be determined by successful return to training.”
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23. Shane McAdam
“Shane continues to work hard recovering from that Achilles rupture,” Griffith said. “He’s just looking to build his training integration and high intensity running before we see him return to play in the coming weeks.”
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34. Kalani White
“Kalani continues to work hard from an intensity and reconditioning perspective,” Griffith said. “While he has returned to main training, now our focus is about building his tolerance to that high intensity training load and contact-based training.”
44. Luker Kentfield
“Luker has progressed really well and will re-integrate into main training this week with the goal for him to be available in the coming weeks.”
17. Jake Bowey
“Jake has returned to straight-line running which is an exciting progression for him,” Griffith said. “Now we’ll build his tolerance to running loads and skills-based conditioning.”
29. Tom Campbell
“Tom was involved in an innocuous collision at training and has suffered a neck injury,” Richardson said. “He’s torn a ligament and will remain in a neck brace for the next month. He’ll see a neurosurgeon this week to determine the path forward for him.”
7. Jack Viney
“Jack has progressed to light running duties as we continue to build his calf and Achillies strength.”
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