MELBOURNE could welcome back Bayley Fritsch this week, with the forward a test as he continues to build towards a return.
The club’s AFL High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith provided an update on the squad.
“Bayley was unfortunately unable to fully train last week due to some ongoing foot soreness. However, he was able to complete a strong conditioning session over the weekend and has pulled up well from that,” Griffith said.
“We’ll look to integrate him back into main training later this week, with his availability to be determined following that session.”
Jake Bowey is also progressing strongly in his recovery from a foot issue.
“Jake has had a really positive fortnight, progressing back into high-intensity conditioning and reconditioning skills,” Griffith said.
“The plan is for him to begin integrating into team-based skills over the next two weeks, with his availability to be assessed following this next conditioning block.”
Changkuoth Jiath continues to progress through his rehab program following his calf injury.
“CJ has returned to running and will look to build his volume across the coming week, with his return-to-play timeline to be determined following this period,” Griffith said.
Patrick Cross is also tracking well after undergoing surgery on his thumb.
“Paddy has recovered well from surgery and is currently awaiting wound clearance before returning to running,” Griffith said.
Kalani White has completed his recovery from glandular fever and will be available for selection this week, while Aidan Johnson, Matthew Jefferson, Luker Kentfield and Daniel Turner have all completed training and remain in the selection frame.
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
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14. Changkuoth Jiath |
Calf |
1 - 2 weeks
“CJ has progressed well through his calf injury and will return to team skills this week, with the goal for him to be available to play next week,” Griffith said. |
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41. Patrick Cross |
Thumb |
2 - 3 weeks
“Paddy has returned to skill work following his thumb surgery,” Griffith said. “He will progress through main group skills and contact training as pain and function allows with his availability to be accessed next week.” |
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17. Jake Bowey |
Foot |
2 - 3 weeks
“Jake has been progressing really well over the past few weeks and will integrate into team skills this week,” Griffith said. “We’ll assess his return over the next two weeks.” |
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23. Shane McAdam |
Achilles |
2 - 3 weeks
“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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18. Jake Melksham |
Ankle |
3 - 4 weeks
“His injury doesn’t require surgery which is positive, and we’ll aim to progress him as his pain and function allows through a conservative management process,” Griffith said. Read Article |
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3. Christian Salem |
Foot |
4 - 6 weeks
“Unfortunately, scans have revealed that he sustained a small fracture in his foot,” Griffith said. “He doesn’t require surgery and will progress conservatively. Once pain and function improve, we’ll begin to progress him through his return to play program.” Read Article |
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24. Trent Rivers |
Knee |
TBC
“Trent has been dealing with ongoing knee soreness,” Griffith said. “We’ve continued to work with him to ensure that he can get back to the brand of football that we all love to see from him. “Unfortunately, after the match simulation on the weekend, he’s pulled up with soreness, which means we’ll now focus on reconditioning his strength and power over the next two weeks.” |
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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 |
14. Changkuoth Jiath
“CJ has progressed well through his calf injury and will return to team skills this week, with the goal for him to be available to play next week,” Griffith said.
41. Patrick Cross
“Paddy has returned to skill work following his thumb surgery,” Griffith said. “He will progress through main group skills and contact training as pain and function allows with his availability to be accessed next week.”
17. Jake Bowey
“Jake has been progressing really well over the past few weeks and will integrate into team skills this week,” Griffith said. “We’ll assess his return over the next two weeks.”
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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18. Jake Melksham
“His injury doesn’t require surgery which is positive, and we’ll aim to progress him as his pain and function allows through a conservative management process,” Griffith said.
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3. Christian Salem
“Unfortunately, scans have revealed that he sustained a small fracture in his foot,” Griffith said. “He doesn’t require surgery and will progress conservatively. Once pain and function improve, we’ll begin to progress him through his return to play program.”
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24. Trent Rivers
“Trent has been dealing with ongoing knee soreness,” Griffith said. “We’ve continued to work with him to ensure that he can get back to the brand of football that we all love to see from him. “Unfortunately, after the match simulation on the weekend, he’s pulled up with soreness, which means we’ll now focus on reconditioning his strength and power over the next two weeks.”
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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