MELBOURNE High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith has provided an update on the club’s injury list ahead of Round 7.
Changkuoth Jiath will be a test for this weekend after a strong week on the track.
“CJ had a really strong week, completing full training with the main group and a quality session over the weekend,” Griffith said.
“He’ll look to train fully again this week to be available for selection.”
Patrick Cross has been cleared to return after progressing well through his recovery.
“Paddy progressed strongly last week and was able to integrate into the VFL game while being part of the AFL squad,” Griffith said.
“He played 50 per cent game time, pulled up well, and is available for selection this week.”
Jake Bowey is continuing his return-to-play program, with a VFL outing expected this week.
“Jake has completed a couple of weeks of integration into team training as part of his return-to-performance plan,” Griffith said.
“He’s expected to play 50 per cent game time in the VFL this week, with his AFL availability to be assessed following that.”
Jake Melksham remains a few weeks away as he continues to recover from his syndesmosis injury.
“Jake continues to work diligently through his reconditioning,” Griffith said.
“He’s progressing well but remains a couple of weeks away.”
Christian Salem is also progressing well but has not yet returned to running.
“Christian had a pleasing end to the week and is tracking well from his foot injury,” Griffith said.
“He’s yet to return to running, so we’ll continue to progress him and assess his availability in the coming weeks.”
Trent Rivers continues to work diligently through his reconditioning program.
“Trent has made solid progress from a strength and power perspective and is working towards reintegration into team training,” Griffith said.
“At this stage, he won’t be available this week, but we’ll continue to support his progression.”
Melbourne GM of AFL Football Performance Alan Richardson also spoke on Harrison Petty's situation.
"Harrison left the field during the third quarter of our clash with the Lions,” Richardson said.
"We’re currently gathering further information and once it comes to hand, we will provide an update."
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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6. Caleb Windsor |
Toe |
Test
“Unfortunately, Caleb was unable to get up for last weekend’s game,” Griffith said. “We’re still working diligently with Caleb to get him available for this week. We’ll determine his availability at the end of the week if he is able to successfully integrate into main training on Friday.” |
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18. Jake Melksham |
Ankle |
Test
“Jake has progress really well from his ankle injury that he sustained in Gather Round,” Griffith said. “He completed majority of training last week and completed a match-intensity session on the weekend. The plan is for him to full train this week to be available for selection.” |
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42. Aidan Johnson |
Hip and groin |
1 - 2 weeks
“AJ continues to work on the management of his hip and groin pain,” Griffith said. “He integrated into some of training last week but is still unable to transition into the intensities that we’d like him to be at in order for him to return. “He’ll work closely with our medical and high-performance team until he’s ready for a return.” |
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28. Brody Mihocek |
Hamstring |
1 - 2 weeks
“He’s progressed well through his hamstring strain, returning to high-intensity running and reconditioning skills last week,” Griffith said. “The plan is for him to integrate into modified training this week, then into full training next week, to hopefully be available in Round 12.” |
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3. Christian Salem |
Foot |
4 - 6 weeks
“Christian has been progressing slowly from his foot fracture,” Griffith said. “Reimaging has shown us that the fracture is healing however he’s been unable to progress to the higher intensity activities. “We need to respect where Christian is at the moment and we’re hoping to get a good conditioning block into him prior to his return.” Read Article |
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20. Xavier Lindsay |
Hip and groin |
4 - 6 weeks
“Xavier continues to work hard from a reconditioning perspective but has still been unable to progress into high-intensity running and agility,” Griffith said. “Our goal with Xavier is to have him as fit and as strong as possible when he returns, so it’s unlikely he’ll be available until after the bye.” |
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26. Jed Adams |
Knee |
6 - 8 weeks
“Unfortunately, Jed sustained a knee injury during a contest in one of our main drills,” Griffith said. “Scans have shown that he’s injured his PCL, fortunately it doesn’t require surgical intervention, however Jed will miss a chunk of footy as we manage this conservatively. “Once he progresses through the next week, we’ll have a clearer timeline on his return, but he’s currently working on his strength in the hopes to return as quickly as possible.” |
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23. Shane McAdam |
Achilles |
TBC
“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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7. Jack Viney |
Achilles |
TBC
“Jack has progressed to light running duties as we continue to build his calf and Achillies strength.” 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. |
6. Caleb Windsor
“Unfortunately, Caleb was unable to get up for last weekend’s game,” Griffith said. “We’re still working diligently with Caleb to get him available for this week. We’ll determine his availability at the end of the week if he is able to successfully integrate into main training on Friday.”
18. Jake Melksham
“Jake has progress really well from his ankle injury that he sustained in Gather Round,” Griffith said. “He completed majority of training last week and completed a match-intensity session on the weekend. The plan is for him to full train this week to be available for selection.”
42. Aidan Johnson
“AJ continues to work on the management of his hip and groin pain,” Griffith said. “He integrated into some of training last week but is still unable to transition into the intensities that we’d like him to be at in order for him to return. “He’ll work closely with our medical and high-performance team until he’s ready for a return.”
28. Brody Mihocek
“He’s progressed well through his hamstring strain, returning to high-intensity running and reconditioning skills last week,” Griffith said. “The plan is for him to integrate into modified training this week, then into full training next week, to hopefully be available in Round 12.”
3. Christian Salem
“Christian has been progressing slowly from his foot fracture,” Griffith said. “Reimaging has shown us that the fracture is healing however he’s been unable to progress to the higher intensity activities. “We need to respect where Christian is at the moment and we’re hoping to get a good conditioning block into him prior to his return.”
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20. Xavier Lindsay
“Xavier continues to work hard from a reconditioning perspective but has still been unable to progress into high-intensity running and agility,” Griffith said. “Our goal with Xavier is to have him as fit and as strong as possible when he returns, so it’s unlikely he’ll be available until after the bye.”
26. Jed Adams
“Unfortunately, Jed sustained a knee injury during a contest in one of our main drills,” Griffith said. “Scans have shown that he’s injured his PCL, fortunately it doesn’t require surgical intervention, however Jed will miss a chunk of footy as we manage this conservatively. “Once he progresses through the next week, we’ll have a clearer timeline on his return, but he’s currently working on his strength in the hopes to return as quickly as possible.”
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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7. Jack Viney
“Jack has progressed to light running duties as we continue to build his calf and Achillies strength.”
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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.
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