ELIZA McNamara has undergone surgery on a fractured jaw.
The Demon was sidelined following a collision during Melbourne’s match against Port Adelaide on Sunday with Josh Keily, the club’s AFLW High Performance Manager, providing an update on the Demon.
“Eliza was involved in an incident during the fourth quarter and, unfortunately, sustained a fracture to her jaw,” said Keily.
“She is now recovering from surgery and has already had a few visitors from the club. She’s in good spirits and is keen to attack her rehab as soon as she can.
“A timeline for her return is still to be confirmed once she recovers from surgery.”
Lauren Pearce (knee) and Jorja Livingstone (wrist) are both set for fitness tests this week as they look to be available for selection in Round 6.
“Jorja was put through her paces in a big session on the weekend and she smashed it,” Keily said.
“She’ll integrate into full contact training on Wednesday, with the view to be available for selection.
“Lauren also ticked off a big session on the weekend and is looking to full train on Wednesday with the hopes to be available for selection.”
Saraid Taylor continues to work through an injury to her calf, which has kept her sidelined this season.
“Saraid has been managing a complex calf injury,” Keily said.
“We’ve taken a conservative approach with her rehab and, thankfully, some of her symptoms are beginning to settle. She’s now started her re-loading, building up her running capacity.”
Sinead Goldrick, who suffered an MCL injury during Round 4, will remain sidelined for the next month.
“Following consultation with specialists, Sinead didn’t require surgery on her MCL,” Keily said.
“She remains in a knee brace, letting symptoms settle before we build up her rehab.”
Amelia Dethridge will be sidelined for up to seven weeks after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus.
“Amelia is recovering from that knee surgery,” Keily said.
“We’ll wait for the swelling to go down before starting to strengthen that knee back up for a return to run.”
Grace Beasley, who suffered an ACL injury during pre-season, has integrated back into the club following surgery.
“It’s great to see Grace back involved from a game day point of view,” Keily said.
“She was the player phone role on our bench on Sunday, which will be a role she’ll take on for the remainder of the season.”
Jacinta Hose (ankle) and Chloe Baker-West (leg) continue to work through their respective rehab programs.
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
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30. Shelley Heath-Barker |
Calf |
Test
“Shelley is tracking really well through her rehab of a calf injury,” AFLW High Performance Manager Josh Keily said. “She’ll re-integrate into training this week and will face a fitness test prior to our match against Gold Coast on Saturday.” Read Article |
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23. Sinéad Goldrick |
Knee |
1 - 2 weeks
“Sinead has ticked off her first run over the weekend,” Keily said. “She’s also started integrating into some skills, so now we’ll look to build up her loads over the next fortnight.” |
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14. Amelia Dethridge |
Knee |
2 - 3 Weeks
“Amelia ticked off her first run this week which is a really positive step for her,” Keily said. “We’ll look to build her running loads now as she enters into her final few weeks of rehab.” |
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28. Saraid Taylor |
Calf |
3 - 4 Weeks
“Unfortunately, Saraid has reaggravated her complex calf injury,” Keily said. “We will look to reintroduce her to running this week.” |
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21. Lauren Clifton |
Foot |
6 - 7 weeks
“Lauren is in the early stages of her recovery from a foot injury,” Keily said. “We’re letting symptoms settle before we begin ramping up her rehab program.” |
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22. Eliza McNamara |
Jaw |
TBC
“Eliza is recovering well from surgery, and it’s been great to have her back at the club,” Keily said. “Our focus is on supporting Eliza, and we will give her all the care and time she needs in her recovery." Read Article |
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10. Kate Hore |
Neck |
TBC
“Kate will be unavailable for selection this week as we continue to let her symptoms settle,” Keily said. “We’re seeking further information from specialists before putting a timeline on her return.” |
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18. Chloe Baker-West |
Leg |
Season
“Chloe is tracking really well through her rehab of a leg injury,” Keily said. “She’s hitting great strength in the gym and has now completed an Alter-G run.” |
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16. Grace Beasley |
Knee |
Season
“It’s shattering for Grace and also her teammates who have seen how hard she worked to get back to full fitness last year,” Gill said. “We’ll put all our love and support around Grace through this difficult time as she prepares for surgery. We know she’ll attack her rehabilitation with the same determined attitude and energy she brings to the club every day.” Read Article |
30. Shelley Heath-Barker
“Shelley is tracking really well through her rehab of a calf injury,” AFLW High Performance Manager Josh Keily said. “She’ll re-integrate into training this week and will face a fitness test prior to our match against Gold Coast on Saturday.”
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23. Sinéad Goldrick
“Sinead has ticked off her first run over the weekend,” Keily said. “She’s also started integrating into some skills, so now we’ll look to build up her loads over the next fortnight.”
14. Amelia Dethridge
“Amelia ticked off her first run this week which is a really positive step for her,” Keily said. “We’ll look to build her running loads now as she enters into her final few weeks of rehab.”
28. Saraid Taylor
“Unfortunately, Saraid has reaggravated her complex calf injury,” Keily said. “We will look to reintroduce her to running this week.”
21. Lauren Clifton
“Lauren is in the early stages of her recovery from a foot injury,” Keily said. “We’re letting symptoms settle before we begin ramping up her rehab program.”
22. Eliza McNamara
“Eliza is recovering well from surgery, and it’s been great to have her back at the club,” Keily said. “Our focus is on supporting Eliza, and we will give her all the care and time she needs in her recovery."
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10. Kate Hore
“Kate will be unavailable for selection this week as we continue to let her symptoms settle,” Keily said. “We’re seeking further information from specialists before putting a timeline on her return.”
18. Chloe Baker-West
“Chloe is tracking really well through her rehab of a leg injury,” Keily said. “She’s hitting great strength in the gym and has now completed an Alter-G run.”
16. Grace Beasley
“It’s shattering for Grace and also her teammates who have seen how hard she worked to get back to full fitness last year,” Gill said. “We’ll put all our love and support around Grace through this difficult time as she prepares for surgery. We know she’ll attack her rehabilitation with the same determined attitude and energy she brings to the club every day.”
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