COMING out of Narrm’s 32-point win over Waalitj Marawar, Caleb Windsor will need to pass a fitness test after an incident involving his toe.

The club’s AFL High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith provided an update on the Demon on Tuesday.

“Caleb sustained a toe injury during the game,” Griffith said.

“He was able to continue to play for a brief period but with the short turn around, the best decision was to remove him from the game.

“He‘ll be assessed this week to determine his availability.”

In positive news for Trent Rivers, the Demon will be available for selection this weekend after a successful return in the VFL on Saturday.

Rivers finished the game with 29 disposals, six marks and eight intercepts.

“He returned through the VFL and was able to get through the game without issue,” Griffith said.

After spraining his ankle in last week’s VFL match, Ricky Mentha Jnr is eyeing off a return this Saturday.

“Ricky had a really good week following the ankle sprain,” Griffith said.

“He’ll look to integrate into training this week and if he progresses well, he’ll look to be available this weekend.”

Jake Melksham is honing in on his last week in the rehab group, with a hopeful return on the cards in Round 11. 

“Jake has progressed really well in the last week,” Griffith said.

“He’ll integrate into main training this week, and then the aim will be for him to be available next week.”

After sustaining a hamstring strain during Round 8, Brody Mihocek is taking positive steps forward in his road back.

“Brody has progressed well from his hamstring strain and has returned to high-speed running,” Griffith said.

“He’ll integrate into some skills-based work this week and then we’ll determine his availability following this week.”

Christian Salem, who sustained a foot fracture in Round 5, is focusing on hitting his next phase of rehab.

“Christian continues to work diligently on his return from that foot fracture,” Griffith said.  

“Unfortunately, he’s still unable to complete any high-intensity work at the moment so he’ll be a couple weeks away from a return.”

Similarly, Xavier Lindsay continues to manage hip and groin soreness.

“We’re working with Xavier on the management of his hip and groin pain,” Griffith said.

“Similarly to Christian, he’s been unable to progress through any form of high intensity, but we’ll look to progress him when he’s ready.”

Aidan Johnson continues to manage hip and groin soreness, with the focus for him to return when he’s able to successfully integrate into main training.

Jai Culley (knee), 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
3. Christian Salem

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.”

35. Harrison Petty

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.”

26. Jed Adams

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.

46. Lukas Cooke

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.

20. Xavier Lindsay

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.

7. Jack Viney

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.”

28. Brody Mihocek

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.”

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13. Jai Culley

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.

45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

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.”

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3. Christian Salem

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.”

Injury: Foot
Est. Return: 2 - 3 weeks
35. Harrison Petty

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.”

Injury: Hamstring
Est. Return: 2 - 3 weeks
26. Jed Adams

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.

Injury: Knee
Est. Return: 2 - 3 weeks
46. Lukas Cooke

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.

Injury: Face
Est. Return: 3 weeks
20. Xavier Lindsay

20. Xavier Lindsay

"Xavier Lindsay also continues to make progress in his recovery from a hip and groin issue," said Griffith.

Injury: Hip and groin
Est. Return: 4 - 5 weeks
7. Jack Viney

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.”

Injury: Achilles + Back
Est. Return: TBC
28. Brody Mihocek

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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Injury: Neck
Est. Return: Season
13. Jai Culley

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.

Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season
45. Andy Moniz-Wakefield

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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Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season

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