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 |
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6. Caleb Windsor |
Toe |
Test
“Caleb sustained a toe injury during the game,” Griffith said. “He was able to continue to play for a brief period but with the short turn around, the best decision was to remove him from the game. “He ‘ll be assessed this week to determine his availability.” |
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42. Aidan Johnson |
Hip and groin |
Test
“Aidan continues to manage hip and groin soreness,” Griffith said. “We want to ensure he’s ready for a return when he’s able to successfully integrate into main training.” |
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39. Ricky Mentha |
Ankle |
Test
“Ricky had a really good week following the ankle sprain,” Griffith said. “He’ll look to integrate into training this week and if he progresses well he’ll look to be available this weekend.” |
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18. Jake Melksham |
Ankle |
1 week
“Jake has progress really well in the last week,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into training this week with the main group, and then the aim will be for him to be available next week.” Read Article |
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28. Brody Mihocek |
Hamstring |
2 - 3 weeks
“Brody has progressed well from his hamstring strain and has returned to high-speed running,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into some skills-based work this and then we’ll determine his availability following this week.” |
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3. Christian Salem |
Foot |
2 - 3 weeks
“Christian continues to work diligently on his return from that foot fracture,” Griffith said. “Unfortunately, he’s still unable to complete any high-intensity work at the moment so he’ll be a couple weeks away from a return.” Read Article |
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20. Xavier Lindsay |
Hip and groin |
2 - 4 weeks
“We’re working with Xavier on the management of his hip and groin pain,” Griffith said. “Similarly to Christian, he’s been unable to progress through any form of high intensity, but we’ll look to progress him when he’s ready.” |
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23. Shane McAdam |
Achilles |
TBC
“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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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 |
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13. Jai Culley |
Knee |
Season
“Unfortunately for Jai, scans have confirmed that he has ruptured his ACL, which will require a knee reconstruction,” Richardson said. “It’s a really tough blow for him, particularly given the way he has been going about his footy and the consistency he has been able to build this year.” “We have no doubt Jai will attack his rehab with the same professionalism he brings to his footy and we will ensure that he gets all the support he needs from our people through the recovery period.” |
6. Caleb Windsor
“Caleb sustained a toe injury during the game,” Griffith said. “He was able to continue to play for a brief period but with the short turn around, the best decision was to remove him from the game. “He ‘ll be assessed this week to determine his availability.”
42. Aidan Johnson
“Aidan continues to manage hip and groin soreness,” Griffith said. “We want to ensure he’s ready for a return when he’s able to successfully integrate into main training.”
39. Ricky Mentha
“Ricky had a really good week following the ankle sprain,” Griffith said. “He’ll look to integrate into training this week and if he progresses well he’ll look to be available this weekend.”
18. Jake Melksham
“Jake has progress really well in the last week,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into training this week with the main group, and then the aim will be for him to be available next week.”
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28. Brody Mihocek
“Brody has progressed well from his hamstring strain and has returned to high-speed running,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into some skills-based work this and then we’ll determine his availability following this week.”
3. Christian Salem
“Christian continues to work diligently on his return from that foot fracture,” Griffith said. “Unfortunately, he’s still unable to complete any high-intensity work at the moment so he’ll be a couple weeks away from a return.”
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20. Xavier Lindsay
“We’re working with Xavier on the management of his hip and groin pain,” Griffith said. “Similarly to Christian, he’s been unable to progress through any form of high intensity, but we’ll look to progress him when he’s ready.”
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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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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13. Jai Culley
“Unfortunately for Jai, scans have confirmed that he has ruptured his ACL, which will require a knee reconstruction,” Richardson said. “It’s a really tough blow for him, particularly given the way he has been going about his footy and the consistency he has been able to build this year.” “We have no doubt Jai will attack his rehab with the same professionalism he brings to his footy and we will ensure that he gets all the support he needs from our people through the recovery period.”
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