MELBOURNE’S Brody Mihocek has suffered a moderate-grade hamstring strain.
The forward was removed from the side’s Round 8 game on Sunday following a tackle in the first quarter.
“Unfortunately, Brody experienced pain after that tackle in the first quarter and scans have shown he suffered a moderate-grade hamstring strain,” said Selwyn Griffith, the club’s AFL High Performance Manager.
“He was back in at the club today and has started to progress through our hamstring reconditioning protocol.”
Over in the VFL, Ricky Mentha Jnr has also been sidelined after injuring his ankle.
“Ricky sustained an ankle injury during the first quarter of the VFL game, it was caught under him in a tackle,” Griffith said.
“Scans have shown he has a moderate-grade ankle strain, but fortunately there’s no syndesmosis injury. He’s been able to start his reconditioning today and we’ll progress him as pain and function allows.”
In positive news for Trent Rivers, the Demon is eyeing off a return to football after managing a knee injury.
“Trent had a really good week on the track last week integrating back into the main group,” Griffith said.
“We’ll look to continue that integration this week, with his availability determined by his performance and function in training.”
Aidan Johnson will also be looking to pass a final fitness before returning to the selection table, after managing hip and groin soreness.
“Aidan integrated into main training last week but unfortunately he was unable to get through the full training successfully, which is why he was unavailable for selection,” Griffith said.
“We’ll continue to work with him to ensure he’s ready for a return as soon as possible, with the hope that he’s able to successfully integrate into training this week.”
Xavier Lindsay is continuing manage hip and groin soreness that has seen him sidelined the past fortnight.
“Xavier returned to running last week, but unfortunately, he’s presented with soreness from that progression,” Griffith said.
“We want to ensure that his strength and function is at a level that allows him to perform at his best, so at this stage, we’ve pushed his return back a couple of weeks.”
Jake Melksham is taking positive steps towards a return from an ankle injury sustained in Round 5.
“Jake had a really good training session on the weekend and so we’ll look to ramp up his intensity and agility this week,” Griffith said.
“Our goal now, is that he’ll integrate into main training next week.”
Christian Salem, who was also injured in Round 5, is continuing to work through his rehab of a foot fracture.
“Christian has been unable to progress his running intensity,” Griffith said.
“We’ll continue to work with him on that, with the aim to have him return to main training as quickly as possible, but it’s likely he’ll be unavailable for the coming weeks.”
Jai Culley was set to undergo a knee reconstruction on Tuesday, after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in Round 7.
Shane McAdam (Achilles), Tom Campbell (neck) and Jack Viney (Achilles) all continue to work through their respective rehab programs.
“Disco hyperextended his knee early in the game,” Griffith said.
“Fortunately, scans have cleared him of any substantial ligament damage.
“He was back into some training today and will integrate into full training in our main session this week, so he’ll be available.”
“Jake sustained a toe injury early in the game but was fortunately able to continue,” said Melbourne AFL High-Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith.
“Scans have cleared him of any fractures to the bones in his foot, but he does have a ligament strain to his big toe.
“We’ll continue to manage his recovery and progress him as his function allows, with the aim of getting him back as quickly as possible.”
“Jeffo pulled up well and, similar to Disco, has avoided any substantial ligament damage,” Griffith said.
“He does have a little bit of bone bruising, so we’ll progress him based on his pain and function.
“He was out at training today and got some running in. We’ll continue to work closely with him to see if we can integrate him this week and have him ready for our finals campaign.”
“Howesy continues to progress really well,” Griffith said.
“He’s been getting a heap of conditioning work and non-contact skills in, and has begun to increase some of his contact progressions.
“He has an appointment with his surgeon as one of his final clearance markers, but he is progressing really well.”
“Tom had a surgical consultation last week, which confirmed that he required a shoulder reconstruction,” Griffith said.
“He had that performed last week and is recovering well.
“We’ll work closely with Tom to set him up for a strong off-season and a strong 2027.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.
“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.”
“Disco hyperextended his knee early in the game,” Griffith said.
“Fortunately, scans have cleared him of any substantial ligament damage.
“He was back into some training today and will integrate into full training in our main session this week, so he’ll be available.”
“Jake sustained a toe injury early in the game but was fortunately able to continue,” said Melbourne AFL High-Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith.
“Scans have cleared him of any fractures to the bones in his foot, but he does have a ligament strain to his big toe.
“We’ll continue to manage his recovery and progress him as his function allows, with the aim of getting him back as quickly as possible.”
“Jeffo pulled up well and, similar to Disco, has avoided any substantial ligament damage,” Griffith said.
“He does have a little bit of bone bruising, so we’ll progress him based on his pain and function.
“He was out at training today and got some running in. We’ll continue to work closely with him to see if we can integrate him this week and have him ready for our finals campaign.”
“Howesy continues to progress really well,” Griffith said.
“He’s been getting a heap of conditioning work and non-contact skills in, and has begun to increase some of his contact progressions.
“He has an appointment with his surgeon as one of his final clearance markers, but he is progressing really well.”
“Tom had a surgical consultation last week, which confirmed that he required a shoulder reconstruction,” Griffith said.
“He had that performed last week and is recovering well.
“We’ll work closely with Tom to set him up for a strong off-season and a strong 2027.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.
“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.”
