MELBOURNE could receive a forward line boost with selection headaches on the horizon as Bayley Fritsch and Harrison Petty face tests to prove their fitness.

The forward duo was a late withdrawal prior to the Demons’ win over Richmond.

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Fritsch required finger surgery following a dislocation during his five-goal haul in Tasmania against Hawthorn.  

“Bayley obviously was recovering from that wound clean out,” AFL High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith said.

“He's been cleared to sweat and has returned to running. We’ll integrate him with the group during our main session on Thursday and then assess his availability."

Petty was unable to pass a pre-match fitness test with a hamstring complaint.

“Petty has returned to high intensity running following that fitness test pre-game,” Griffith said.

“We'll look to integrate him into team training on Thursday and ensure that he's able to fully train to then assess his availability to play.”

Head coach Steven King provided a Jack Viney update earlier in the day during his media conference.

Christian Salem, mid-season draftee Lukas Cooke and the uncapped Jed Adams all made successful VFL returns last weekend.

“Salo returned on managed minutes and got through successfully, he will now be available for a full game,” Griffith said.

Ruckman Max Heath is eyeing this weekend as his chance to return from a month-long battle with shoulder soreness.

“He has made some good progress from his shoulder. He'll look to fully train this week,” Griffith said.

Young gun Xavier Lindsay is seeing some positive progress as he re-joins portions of training with an eye on a football return.

“Xavier has integrated into some of team training,” Griffith said.

“He'll continue to progress with that integration, and hopefully will return to some modified match minutes in the next couple of weeks.”