MELBOURNE’S four-point win over Geelong on Saturday has seen the team book a spot in a preliminary final.
While this means that the Dees have earned a break this weekend, Josh Keily, the club’s AFLW High-Performance Manager, has provided an update on the health of the side's list.
Coming out of the Dees win over the Cats, defender Saraid Taylor will require further assessment on an ankle concern.
“Saraid injured her ankle during the third quarter of Saturday’s match against Geelong,” Keily said.
“The injury requires further assessment, and we’ll be able to provide an update once we have more information.”
In positive news for young Demon Lauren Clifton, she’ll look to complete the final stages of her rehab of a foot injury.
“While we won’t have a game this weekend, Lauren is looking to tick off her final fitness test at the back end of this week,” Keily said.
“If she successfully completes this test, she’ll be available for selection for the preliminary final the following week.”
Mia Austin (throat) and Sinead Goldrick (hamstring) are trending in a similar fashion, with the duo looking to build towards availability in the next fortnight.
“Mia and Sinead are both progressing well through their rehab programs,” Keily said.
“The weekend off gives them a great opportunity to continue to build their training loads with the aim of being available for selection during finals.”
Chloe Baker-West (leg) and Grace Beasley (ACL) both continue to progress through their respective rehab programs.
“While we won’t have a game this weekend, Lauren is looking to tick off her final fitness test at the back end of this week,” Keily said.
“If she successfully completes this test, she’ll be available for selection for the preliminary final the following week.”
“Mia and Sinead are both progressing well through their rehab programs,” Keily said.
“The weekend off gives them a great opportunity to continue to build their training loads with the aim of being available for selection during finals.”
“Mia and Sinead are both progressing well through their rehab programs,” Keily said.
“The weekend off gives them a great opportunity to continue to build their training loads with the aim of being available for selection during finals.”
“Saraid injured her ankle during the third quarter of Saturday’s match against Geelong,” Keily said.
“The injury requires further assessment, and we’ll be able to provide a further update once we have more information.”
“Chloe is smashing her AlterG running. We’ll look to reintroduce her to running on-field this week, which is awesome to see. She’s ticking along nicely.”
“While we won’t have a game this weekend, Lauren is looking to tick off her final fitness test at the back end of this week,” Keily said.
“If she successfully completes this test, she’ll be available for selection for the preliminary final the following week.”
“Mia and Sinead are both progressing well through their rehab programs,” Keily said.
“The weekend off gives them a great opportunity to continue to build their training loads with the aim of being available for selection during finals.”
“Mia and Sinead are both progressing well through their rehab programs,” Keily said.
“The weekend off gives them a great opportunity to continue to build their training loads with the aim of being available for selection during finals.”
“Saraid injured her ankle during the third quarter of Saturday’s match against Geelong,” Keily said.
“The injury requires further assessment, and we’ll be able to provide a further update once we have more information.”
“Chloe is smashing her AlterG running. We’ll look to reintroduce her to running on-field this week, which is awesome to see. She’s ticking along nicely.”
