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.”

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Player Injury Estimated Return
46. Lukas Cooke

46. Lukas Cooke

Face Available

“Lukas has progressed well through his rehab of that facial fracture,” Griffith said. “He’ll return to full training this week and will look to be available.”

31. Bayley Fritsch

31. Bayley Fritsch

Finger Test

“Bayley sustained a dislocated finger during Round 17 but was able to complete the game,” Griffith said. “He has since had the wound stitched, and as a result of that, will be restricted to non-sweating activity in the early stages of this week such as limited ball work. “We’ll reassess his availability following our main session later in the week.”

3. Christian Salem

3. Christian Salem

Foot Test

“Jed and Christian have both progressed well through the end stage of their re-conditioning,” Griffith said. “They’ll integrate into full training this week and if all goes well, they will be available this weekend.”

26. Jed Adams

26. Jed Adams

Knee Test

“Jed and Christian have both progressed well through the end stage of their re-conditioning,” Griffith said. “They’ll integrate into full training this week and if all goes well, they will be available this weekend.”

27. Max Heath

27. Max Heath

Shoulder Test

“Unfortunately, Max was unable to get up due to his ongoing shoulder soreness,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into this week’s main training and will once again need to prove his fitness to be available for this weekend’s game.”

20. Xavier Lindsay

20. Xavier Lindsay

Hip and groin 3 - 4 weeks

“Xavier has had a good couple of weeks building his running volume and intensity,” Griffith said. “This week he’ll be completing our skill progressions with the plan to integrate him into training next week.”

7. Jack Viney

7. Jack Viney

Achilles + Back TBC

“Jack has been working incredibly hard with our high performance and medical team to return from his Achilles surgery that he had earlier this year,” Griffith said. “Unfortunately, while working through his rehab from that surgery, Jack has also had a lower back concern, which is something that he’s managed over the last couple of seasons. “As a result of that lower back pain, he’s been progressing slower through his post-surgery rehab program. “Pleasingly, he has been able to progress from a strength and movement perspective through his lower back, which has now allowed him to continue through his Achilles rehab. “Jack has worked incredibly hard to get on top of both of these injuries and it’s really pleasing that he’s now starting to see some progression, with the hope to see more soon.”

28. Brody Mihocek

28. Brody Mihocek

Neck Season

“You never want to see an incident in our game, like what we saw with Brody on Monday,” Richardson said. “Brody is in the very best of care and was able to undergo surgery last night, which, thankfully, went as planned. “Our primary focus right now is supporting Brody, his partner Polly and their family through his recovery, while ensuring his return to full health.”

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13. Jai Culley

13. Jai Culley

Knee Season

“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.

45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

Knee Season

“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.”

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46. Lukas Cooke

46. Lukas Cooke

“Lukas has progressed well through his rehab of that facial fracture,” Griffith said. “He’ll return to full training this week and will look to be available.”

Injury: Face
Est. Return: Available
31. Bayley Fritsch

31. Bayley Fritsch

“Bayley sustained a dislocated finger during Round 17 but was able to complete the game,” Griffith said. “He has since had the wound stitched, and as a result of that, will be restricted to non-sweating activity in the early stages of this week such as limited ball work. “We’ll reassess his availability following our main session later in the week.”

Injury: Finger
Est. Return: Test
3. Christian Salem

3. Christian Salem

“Jed and Christian have both progressed well through the end stage of their re-conditioning,” Griffith said. “They’ll integrate into full training this week and if all goes well, they will be available this weekend.”

Injury: Foot
Est. Return: Test
26. Jed Adams

26. Jed Adams

“Jed and Christian have both progressed well through the end stage of their re-conditioning,” Griffith said. “They’ll integrate into full training this week and if all goes well, they will be available this weekend.”

Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Test
27. Max Heath

27. Max Heath

“Unfortunately, Max was unable to get up due to his ongoing shoulder soreness,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into this week’s main training and will once again need to prove his fitness to be available for this weekend’s game.”

Injury: Shoulder
Est. Return: Test
20. Xavier Lindsay

20. Xavier Lindsay

“Xavier has had a good couple of weeks building his running volume and intensity,” Griffith said. “This week he’ll be completing our skill progressions with the plan to integrate him into training next week.”

Injury: Hip and groin
Est. Return: 3 - 4 weeks
7. Jack Viney

7. Jack Viney

“Jack has been working incredibly hard with our high performance and medical team to return from his Achilles surgery that he had earlier this year,” Griffith said. “Unfortunately, while working through his rehab from that surgery, Jack has also had a lower back concern, which is something that he’s managed over the last couple of seasons. “As a result of that lower back pain, he’s been progressing slower through his post-surgery rehab program. “Pleasingly, he has been able to progress from a strength and movement perspective through his lower back, which has now allowed him to continue through his Achilles rehab. “Jack has worked incredibly hard to get on top of both of these injuries and it’s really pleasing that he’s now starting to see some progression, with the hope to see more soon.”

Injury: Achilles + Back
Est. Return: TBC
28. Brody Mihocek

28. Brody Mihocek

“You never want to see an incident in our game, like what we saw with Brody on Monday,” Richardson said. “Brody is in the very best of care and was able to undergo surgery last night, which, thankfully, went as planned. “Our primary focus right now is supporting Brody, his partner Polly and their family through his recovery, while ensuring his return to full health.”

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Injury: Neck
Est. Return: Season
13. Jai Culley

13. Jai Culley

“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.

Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season
45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

“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.”

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Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season

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