WITH three rounds remaining in the 2025 AFL home-and-away season, Melbourne’s High-Performance Manager, Selwyn Griffith, has provided an update on the health of the playing list.
Jack Henderson, who was sidelined with a minor groin injury, has recovered well and will look to be available this weekend.
“Jack trained well last week,” Griffith said.
“Due to the VFL side having a bye this past weekend, Jack was unable to get game minutes in, but he’ll fully train this week to be available for selection.”
Steven May has been cleared of concussion but remains sidelined due to his suspension.
“Steven has successfully completed concussion protocols,” Griffith said.
“He’ll train fully with the team this week and look to be available next week, following the completion of his suspension.”
Ollie Sestan continues to hit important markers in his return from a facial injury.
“Ollie has been able to start modified contact integration,” Griffith said.
“With this progression, we’re hopeful to have him available to play in the next fortnight.”
In disappointing news for Jake Lever, the defender is unlikely to return to play during the 2025 season.
“Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that Jake will return this year with that ankle concern,” Griffith said.
“He continues to progress his rehab day-to-day and has recently returned to running, which is a positive step for Jake."
Marty Hore (knee/shoulder), Shane McAdam (Achilles) and Andy Moniz-Wakefield (knee) all continue to progress their respective rehab programs.
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
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13. Jai Culley |
Arm |
Available
“Jai had been completing non-contact skills as he recovered from that fractured arm, but he’s continued to progress really well,” Griffith said. “He integrated into full contact at the end of last week and will train fully this week to be available.” |
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28. Brody Mihocek |
Concussion |
Available
“Brody has progressed really well through his concussion protocol,” Griffith said. “He trained fully at the end of last week and he’ll train fully again this week to be available on Sunday.” |
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31. Bayley Fritsch |
Hand |
Available
“Bayley trained really strongly on the weekend,” Griffith said. “We kept him out of skills with the main group, but he’ll integrate back into skills with the group with the aim to fully train on Friday to be available for this weekend.” |
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45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield |
Knee | Available |
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43. Jack Henderson |
Sacrum | Available |
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23. Shane McAdam |
Achilles | 2-4 weeks |
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21. Matt Jefferson |
Foot |
4-6 weeks
“Matt has unfortunately sustained a bone stress injury in his foot,” Richardson said. “We have taken a conservative approach and given him time to de-load. "Once he’s had that period of rest, we will then have a clearer picture of his return to play timeline.” Read Article |
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42. Aidan Johnson |
Knee | 4-6 weeks |
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34. Kalani White |
Glandular Fever | 4-6 weeks |
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44. Luker Kentfield |
Knee | 4-6 weeks |
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17. Jake Bowey |
Foot |
8-10 weeks
“This is a really unfortunate injury for Jake, who hurt his foot during a recent training session, with scans confirming a Lisfranc injury,” Richardson said. “Jake will have surgery in the coming days to repair the Lisfranc injury. We will ensure Jake receives all the support he requires throughout his recovery period. |
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29. Tom Campbell |
Neck | TBC |
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7. Jack Viney |
Achilles | TBC |
13. Jai Culley
“Jai had been completing non-contact skills as he recovered from that fractured arm, but he’s continued to progress really well,” Griffith said. “He integrated into full contact at the end of last week and will train fully this week to be available.”
28. Brody Mihocek
“Brody has progressed really well through his concussion protocol,” Griffith said. “He trained fully at the end of last week and he’ll train fully again this week to be available on Sunday.”
31. Bayley Fritsch
“Bayley trained really strongly on the weekend,” Griffith said. “We kept him out of skills with the main group, but he’ll integrate back into skills with the group with the aim to fully train on Friday to be available for this weekend.”
21. Matt Jefferson
“Matt has unfortunately sustained a bone stress injury in his foot,” Richardson said. “We have taken a conservative approach and given him time to de-load. "Once he’s had that period of rest, we will then have a clearer picture of his return to play timeline.”
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17. Jake Bowey
“This is a really unfortunate injury for Jake, who hurt his foot during a recent training session, with scans confirming a Lisfranc injury,” Richardson said. “Jake will have surgery in the coming days to repair the Lisfranc injury. We will ensure Jake receives all the support he requires throughout his recovery period.
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