MELBOURNE has provided the latest on Charlie Spargo, Aidan Johnson and Oliver Sestan, with all three continuing their respective rehabilitation programs following the club’s mid-season bye.
Charlie Spargo has made encouraging strides in his recovery from a scapula injury, progressing into contact drills ahead of a potential full training return next week.
“Spargo had progressed really well prior to the bye,” AFL High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith said.
“He was able to get some quality work in while having a bit of a mental break and has returned in great shape. He’s now in early contact progressions and the plan is to ramp that up this week, aiming for full training next week.”
Aidan Johnson is on the mend following ankle surgery, after managing discomfort through the early part of the season.
“He had a couple of incidents that compromised his training,” Griffith said.
“To best manage the rest of his year, we opted for an arthroscope. He’s recovered really well, and this week we’ll focus on strength and range of motion as his wound heals. A clearer return timeline will come in the next couple of weeks.”
Oliver Sestan also continues to progress through his hamstring rehab but remains a few weeks away from selection.
“He had a bit of pain trying to return before the bye,” Griffith said.
“Since then, he’s built-up strong numbers in the gym, returned to high-speed running and will keep increasing that speed exposure based on strength. We still expect him to miss the next couple of weeks.”
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
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22. Blake Howes |
Concussion |
Test
“He’s progressed really well and is now in the final stage of the concussion protocols, which involves completing a full team training session,” High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith said. “If he gets through that, he’ll be cleared to play.” |
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38. Oliver Sestan |
Hamstring |
1 week
“Ollie’s tracking really well. He’ll be back in full training this week, with the aim to be available for selection next week.” Read Article |
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35. Harrison Petty |
Concussion |
1 week
“Petts was unwell last week, which meant his concussion protocol had to be extended slightly. Given his previous concussion earlier in the year, he’s progressing a bit slower through the protocols. “He’ll return to full training next week and should be available the following round.” Read Article |
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42. Aidan Johnson |
Ankle |
1 week
“He had a strong week on the track and completed some match-intensity level drills. “He’ll return to full training this week and we’re planning to fully reintegrate him into training next week.” |
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27. Marty Hore |
Knee/Shoulder |
Season
“Marty had his ACL repaired last week after previously injuring his biceps tendon. Once he’s off crutches, he’ll also require shoulder surgery. “But he’s recovering well and we’ll support him closely through both recoveries.” Read Article |
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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." Read Article |
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45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield |
Knee |
Season
“Andy has had a great couple of weeks of his program,” Selwyn Griffith said. “He continues to work really hard on his lower body strength and power. “As a part of this current phase he’s begun to run.” Read Article |
22. Blake Howes
“He’s progressed really well and is now in the final stage of the concussion protocols, which involves completing a full team training session,” High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith said. “If he gets through that, he’ll be cleared to play.”
38. Oliver Sestan
“Ollie’s tracking really well. He’ll be back in full training this week, with the aim to be available for selection next week.”
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35. Harrison Petty
“Petts was unwell last week, which meant his concussion protocol had to be extended slightly. Given his previous concussion earlier in the year, he’s progressing a bit slower through the protocols. “He’ll return to full training next week and should be available the following round.”
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42. Aidan Johnson
“He had a strong week on the track and completed some match-intensity level drills. “He’ll return to full training this week and we’re planning to fully reintegrate him into training next week.”
27. Marty Hore
“Marty had his ACL repaired last week after previously injuring his biceps tendon. Once he’s off crutches, he’ll also require shoulder surgery. “But he’s recovering well and we’ll support him closely through both recoveries.”
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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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45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield
“Andy has had a great couple of weeks of his program,” Selwyn Griffith said. “He continues to work really hard on his lower body strength and power. “As a part of this current phase he’s begun to run.”
Read ArticleLast Updated: 7:07 AM Tuesday, July 8, 2025
