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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7. Jack Viney |
Achilles + Back |
Available
“Jack has returned to full training over the last few weeks and completed the VFL training session on the weekend,” said Selwyn Griffith, Melbourne’s AFL High Performance Manager. “He’s been able to build his exposure to match intensities, which has been a really pleasing sign for Jack. “He’ll return through the VFL this Sunday.” |
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22. Blake Howes |
Arm |
3 - 5 weeks
“Blake has recovered well from having surgery on his fractured arm,” Griffith said. “He returned to running this week and will have some contact modifications for the next couple of weeks. “He will then have a surgical review and then following that review, we’ll be able to redefine Blake’s return to contact and full training progressions.” |
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20. Thomas Matthews |
Shoulder |
Season
“Tom has been managing some ongoing shoulder discomfort following the VFL Round 19 game,” Griffith said. “Off the back of imaging and discussions with external experts, it has been recommended that he has a surgical consultation. “We won’t see Tom play football against this year, with the likelihood of shoulder surgery to be this week.” |
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26. Jed Adams |
Knee |
Season
“Following the VFL game against North Melbourne, Jed reported some knee soreness which we followed up with scans,” Griffith said. “Unfortunately, they revealed that he had ruptured his PCL. Following a surgical consultation, the recommendation was for Jed to have a PCL reconstruction. It’s incredibly unfortunate news for Jed who had worked really hard to return to play this year. “This means that Jed will be sidelined for the remainder of the season and we’ll put the best plans in place to return him to peak performance in the new year.” |
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28. Brody Mihocek |
Neck |
Season
“Brody had some follow up scans and a review from the surgeon, which have pleasingly cleared him to begin to increase some of his physical activity, which means he’s been able to return to running and strength work in the gym,” Griffith said. “This is a really positive sign for Brody as he recovers from that neck surgery.” 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 |
7. Jack Viney
“Jack has returned to full training over the last few weeks and completed the VFL training session on the weekend,” said Selwyn Griffith, Melbourne’s AFL High Performance Manager. “He’s been able to build his exposure to match intensities, which has been a really pleasing sign for Jack. “He’ll return through the VFL this Sunday.”
22. Blake Howes
“Blake has recovered well from having surgery on his fractured arm,” Griffith said. “He returned to running this week and will have some contact modifications for the next couple of weeks. “He will then have a surgical review and then following that review, we’ll be able to redefine Blake’s return to contact and full training progressions.”
20. Thomas Matthews
“Tom has been managing some ongoing shoulder discomfort following the VFL Round 19 game,” Griffith said. “Off the back of imaging and discussions with external experts, it has been recommended that he has a surgical consultation. “We won’t see Tom play football against this year, with the likelihood of shoulder surgery to be this week.”
26. Jed Adams
“Following the VFL game against North Melbourne, Jed reported some knee soreness which we followed up with scans,” Griffith said. “Unfortunately, they revealed that he had ruptured his PCL. Following a surgical consultation, the recommendation was for Jed to have a PCL reconstruction. It’s incredibly unfortunate news for Jed who had worked really hard to return to play this year. “This means that Jed will be sidelined for the remainder of the season and we’ll put the best plans in place to return him to peak performance in the new year.”
28. Brody Mihocek
“Brody had some follow up scans and a review from the surgeon, which have pleasingly cleared him to begin to increase some of his physical activity, which means he’s been able to return to running and strength work in the gym,” Griffith said. “This is a really positive sign for Brody as he recovers from that neck surgery.”
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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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