Check out Melbourne’s latest injury news ahead of Round 17.
THE Demons will monitor a number of players throughout the week as they prepare for their Round 17 clash against Adelaide.
Charlie Spargo continues to take positive strides after a scapula injury and was back in full training today.
“He’s ramped up his contest work and shoulder strength. He’ll train again at the end of the week to be available for selection.”
If selected, it would see Spargo play his first AFL game since the Round 11 victory over the Sydney Swans.
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Blake Howes and Harrison Petty both entered the AFL’s concussion protocols following head knocks in the loss to the Suns.
“Howesy sustained a knock in the first quarter and failed his HIA assessment,” High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith said.
“He’s recovered well and entered stage one of the protocol - we’ll monitor his symptoms day by day.”
Petty was also assessed after an incident in the second quarter and will continue his progression based on his symptoms.
“Petts’ has integrated well into the start of his concussion protocols. Given it’s his second concussion this season, we’ll be cautious and see how he progresses.”
In the VFL, Marty Hore suffered a shoulder injury early in the match.
“He hurt his shoulder at the start of the game. He was able to continue playing, but it kept getting sorer, which is why he didn’t finish. Follow-up scans have shown he’s ruptured his biceps tendon in the shoulder, and after consulting with a surgeon, it’s been recommended that we get it repaired.
“Unfortunately for Marty, we’re unlikely to see him again this season,” Griffith confirmed.
Meanwhile, Oliver Sestan has returned to full training after a hamstring issue and is tracking well.
“He’ll continue to train fully this week and next, with the aim of returning in the coming weeks.”
Aidan Johnson is also progressing after ankle surgery.
“He’s back running and now building through agility and reconditioning work,” Griffith said. “He’s a few weeks away.”
“Blake continues to progress well following his fracture and has now begun some non-contact ball work,” said Selwyn Griffith, Melbourne’s AFL High-Performance Manager.
“He has a surgical review in just over a week, which will give us further information on his return to contact as we lead into finals.”
“Tom had a surgical consultation last week, which confirmed that he required a shoulder reconstruction,” Griffith said.
“He had that performed last week and is recovering well.
“We’ll work closely with Tom to set him up for a strong off-season and a strong 2027.”
“Following the VFL game against North Melbourne, Jed reported some knee soreness which we followed up with scans,” Griffith said.
“Unfortunately, they revealed that he had ruptured his PCL. Following a surgical consultation, the recommendation was for Jed to have a PCL reconstruction. It’s incredibly unfortunate news for Jed who had worked really hard to return to play this year.
“This means that Jed will be sidelined for the remainder of the season and we’ll put the best plans in place to return him to peak performance in the new year.”
“Brody had some follow up scans and a review from the surgeon, which have pleasingly cleared him to begin to increase some of his physical activity, which means he’s been able to return to running and strength work in the gym,” Griffith said.
“This is a really positive sign for Brody as he recovers from that neck surgery.”
“Jai is recovering well from his knee reconstruction and is in the early phases of his program, which is predominately focused on getting his range of motion back and beginning strength work,” Griffith said.
“Andy went in for surgery today following his ACL injury,” Griffith said.
“Once he recovers from that surgery, we’ll begin to progress him through the first stages of his knee rehab.”
“Blake continues to progress well following his fracture and has now begun some non-contact ball work,” said Selwyn Griffith, Melbourne’s AFL High-Performance Manager.
“He has a surgical review in just over a week, which will give us further information on his return to contact as we lead into finals.”
“Tom had a surgical consultation last week, which confirmed that he required a shoulder reconstruction,” Griffith said.
“He had that performed last week and is recovering well.
“We’ll work closely with Tom to set him up for a strong off-season and a strong 2027.”
“Following the VFL game against North Melbourne, Jed reported some knee soreness which we followed up with scans,” Griffith said.
“Unfortunately, they revealed that he had ruptured his PCL. Following a surgical consultation, the recommendation was for Jed to have a PCL reconstruction. It’s incredibly unfortunate news for Jed who had worked really hard to return to play this year.
“This means that Jed will be sidelined for the remainder of the season and we’ll put the best plans in place to return him to peak performance in the new year.”
“Brody had some follow up scans and a review from the surgeon, which have pleasingly cleared him to begin to increase some of his physical activity, which means he’s been able to return to running and strength work in the gym,” Griffith said.
“This is a really positive sign for Brody as he recovers from that neck surgery.”
“Jai is recovering well from his knee reconstruction and is in the early phases of his program, which is predominately focused on getting his range of motion back and beginning strength work,” Griffith said.
“Andy went in for surgery today following his ACL injury,” Griffith said.
“Once he recovers from that surgery, we’ll begin to progress him through the first stages of his knee rehab.”
