MELBOURNE’S injury list continues to trend in the right direction, with several Demons progressing strongly as they edge closer to full training and availability.
Head of High Performance Selwyn Griffith provided an update on a number of players, with multiple timelines beginning to take shape.
Matt Jefferson has returned to running as he works through a bone stress injury, with the focus now on gradually building his load.
“Jeffo is back to running following some bone stress. He will look to just build the intensity of his training involvement over the coming weeks to integrate him back into the group.” Griffith said.
Aidan Johnson has also taken positive steps forward in his recovery from a knee injury, with a return to full training on the horizon.
“AJ has progressed really well from that knee injury. He’s now back into some reconditioning skills and high intensity running,” Griffith said.
“We’ll look to integrate him back into the group over the coming weeks and hopefully soon return to full training within the next two weeks.”
There was encouraging news for Luker Kentfield, who is closing in on a return to team training following a recent consultation.
“Luker saw the surgeon this week who was really happy with how he’s progressed from a conservative management perspective,” Griffith said.
“He’s begun to ramp up his high intensity running and agility with a plan to integrate him back into team training next week.”
Kalani White is also building well after recovering from glandular fever, with contact work now back on the agenda.
“Kalani has recovered from glandular fever. We’re still building his tolerance to high intensity training and skills,” Griffith said.
“He’s had clearance now to start contact training, and so we’ll build his skill involvement over the coming weeks.”
Shane McAdam continues to progress in his return from an Achilles rupture, with a gradual build towards match readiness.
“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.”
Jake Bowey is also making steady progress, with running set to be reintroduced shortly.
“Jake is progressing well. He’s begun to do some dynamic work through his foot and ankle,” Griffith said.
“The aim will be for him to run either end of this week or start of next week, and then we’ll progressively build his loads and integration into football over the coming month.”
Griffith also provided an update on Jack Viney as he continues his recovery.
“Jack’s progression following his Achilles injury has been really pleasing. He’s responded strongly to each phase of his rehabilitation, particularly with his dynamic loading and strength work continuing to build well.”
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
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3. Christian Salem |
Foot |
2 - 3 weeks
“Christian continues to progress well from the foot fracture,” Griffith said. “He integrated into main training prior to the bye. “The plan will be for him to reintegrate into the main group following the bye, with him hoping to be available one to two weeks after the return from the bye.” |
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35. Harrison Petty |
Hamstring |
2 - 3 weeks
“Harrison has progressed really well from his low-grade hamstring strain,” Griffith said. “He was able to complete some high-intensity conditioning prior to going on our mid-season break. “We'll look to integrate him back into training once we return and determine his return to play.” |
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26. Jed Adams |
Knee |
2 - 3 weeks
“Jed Adams has continued to progress through conditioning and skills work as he eyes a return to non-contact training with the main group.” Griffith said. |
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46. Lukas Cooke |
Face |
3 weeks
"Lukas Cooke has recovered well following facial surgery after sustaining a facial fracture against Collingwood and has returned to running, although he will remain in a non-contact environment for at least the next three weeks." Griffith said. |
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20. Xavier Lindsay |
Hip and groin |
4 - 5 weeks
"Xavier Lindsay also continues to make progress in his recovery from a hip and groin issue," said Griffith. |
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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.” |
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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.” Read Article |
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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. |
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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.” Read Article |
3. Christian Salem
“Christian continues to progress well from the foot fracture,” Griffith said. “He integrated into main training prior to the bye. “The plan will be for him to reintegrate into the main group following the bye, with him hoping to be available one to two weeks after the return from the bye.”
35. Harrison Petty
“Harrison has progressed really well from his low-grade hamstring strain,” Griffith said. “He was able to complete some high-intensity conditioning prior to going on our mid-season break. “We'll look to integrate him back into training once we return and determine his return to play.”
26. Jed Adams
“Jed Adams has continued to progress through conditioning and skills work as he eyes a return to non-contact training with the main group.” Griffith said.
46. Lukas Cooke
"Lukas Cooke has recovered well following facial surgery after sustaining a facial fracture against Collingwood and has returned to running, although he will remain in a non-contact environment for at least the next three weeks." Griffith said.
20. Xavier Lindsay
"Xavier Lindsay also continues to make progress in his recovery from a hip and groin issue," said Griffith.
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.”
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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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.
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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