CHRISTIAN Salem and Jake Melksham have been sidelined after the duo sustained injuries during last Saturday’s match against Essendon.
Salem was removed from the game following an incident involving his foot, with the club’s AFL High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith providing an update on the defender.
“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.”
Melksham played out the remainder of the Round 5 match, but scans have unfortunately confirmed that the forward has suffered a syndesmosis injury.
“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.
Trent Rivers continues to manage a knee concern and will remain on the sidelines over the next fortnight.
“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.”
Changkuoth Jiath is nearing a return to football after missing the last two weeks with a calf strain.
“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.
In positive news for Jake Bowey, the Demon is putting the final touches on his rehab of a Lisfranc injury sustained during pre-season.
“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.”
Young Demon Paddy Cross will also be looking at a return over the next few weeks as he progresses through a thumb injury.
“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 allowed with his availability to be accessed next week.”
Shane McAdam (Achilles), Tom Campbell (neck) and Jack Viney (Achilles) all continue to work through their respective rehab programs.
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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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