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 |
|---|---|---|
6. Caleb Windsor |
Toe |
Test
“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.” |
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42. Aidan Johnson |
Hip and groin |
Test
“Aidan continues to manage hip and groin soreness,” Griffith said. “We want to ensure he’s ready for a return when he’s able to successfully integrate into main training.” |
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39. Ricky Mentha |
Ankle |
Test
“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.” |
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18. Jake Melksham |
Ankle |
1 week
“Jake has progress really well in the last week,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into training this week with the main group, and then the aim will be for him to be available next week.” Read Article |
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28. Brody Mihocek |
Hamstring |
2 - 3 weeks
“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 and then we’ll determine his availability following this week.” |
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3. Christian Salem |
Foot |
2 - 3 weeks
“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.” Read Article |
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20. Xavier Lindsay |
Hip and groin |
2 - 4 weeks
“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.” |
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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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29. Tom Campbell |
Neck |
TBC
“Tom was involved in an innocuous collision at training and has suffered a neck injury,” Richardson said. “He’s torn a ligament and will remain in a neck brace for the next month. He’ll see a neurosurgeon this week to determine the path forward for him.” |
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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
“Unfortunately for Jai, scans have confirmed that he has ruptured his ACL, which will require a knee reconstruction,” Richardson said. “It’s a really tough blow for him, particularly given the way he has been going about his footy and the consistency he has been able to build this year.” “We have no doubt Jai will attack his rehab with the same professionalism he brings to his footy and we will ensure that he gets all the support he needs from our people through the recovery period.” |
6. Caleb Windsor
“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.”
42. Aidan Johnson
“Aidan continues to manage hip and groin soreness,” Griffith said. “We want to ensure he’s ready for a return when he’s able to successfully integrate into main training.”
39. Ricky Mentha
“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.”
18. Jake Melksham
“Jake has progress really well in the last week,” Griffith said. “He’ll integrate into training this week with the main group, and then the aim will be for him to be available next week.”
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28. Brody Mihocek
“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 and then we’ll determine his availability following this week.”
3. Christian Salem
“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.”
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20. Xavier Lindsay
“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.”
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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29. Tom Campbell
“Tom was involved in an innocuous collision at training and has suffered a neck injury,” Richardson said. “He’s torn a ligament and will remain in a neck brace for the next month. He’ll see a neurosurgeon this week to determine the path forward for him.”
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
“Unfortunately for Jai, scans have confirmed that he has ruptured his ACL, which will require a knee reconstruction,” Richardson said. “It’s a really tough blow for him, particularly given the way he has been going about his footy and the consistency he has been able to build this year.” “We have no doubt Jai will attack his rehab with the same professionalism he brings to his footy and we will ensure that he gets all the support he needs from our people through the recovery period.”
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