CO-CAPTAIN Jack Grimes looks set to play in Melbourne’s round one clash against Brisbane Lions at the MCG.
Grimes, who injured his shoulder in the lead-up to the second NAB Cup round, returned to play for Casey on Saturday night.
Football manager Josh Mahoney said Grimes needed to pass the required training to lead the Demons with Trengove this Saturday afternoon.
“Jack played three quarters for Casey on Saturday night, and he got through the game with no ill effects to his shoulder,” he told melbournefc.com.au.
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“If he gets through the main training session this week, he’ll be available for selection.”
Mahoney said the Demons had a reasonable list to choose from entering the premiership season.
“Our goal throughout the NAB Cup series was to play a number of players and to reach game times,” he said.
“We wanted to expose players to a new game style, and we were able to achieve this through the NAB Cup series.
“We’ve now got the majority of our list available for round one.”
But defender James Strauss’ frustrating run with injury has continued, after he suffered concussion against Williamstown in the opening round of the VFL.
Strauss, who recently returned from a nasty broken leg sustained against Carlton in round 20 last year, will miss one match.
“Unfortunately, James received a heavy knock to his face in the last quarter on Saturday night,” Mahoney said.
“He won’t play this week.”
As expected Colin Sylvia will miss the opening four rounds with a back injury.
Round one injury list
Lucas Cook (groin) - 2 weeks
Michael Evans (back) - indefinite
Max Gawn (knee) - season
Neville Jetta (ankle) - indefinite
Liam Jurrah (wrist) - 4 weeks
Jake Spencer (knee) - 6-8 weeks
James Strauss (concussion) - 1 week
Colin Sylvia (back) - 4 weeks
Rory Taggert (back) - indefinite
Grimes, who injured his shoulder in the lead-up to the second NAB Cup round, returned to play for Casey on Saturday night.
Football manager Josh Mahoney said Grimes needed to pass the required training to lead the Demons with Trengove this Saturday afternoon.
“Jack played three quarters for Casey on Saturday night, and he got through the game with no ill effects to his shoulder,” he told melbournefc.com.au.
Attention all Hardcore Demons: buy your membership online to get access to Round 1 and avoid the match day queues.
“If he gets through the main training session this week, he’ll be available for selection.”
Mahoney said the Demons had a reasonable list to choose from entering the premiership season.
“Our goal throughout the NAB Cup series was to play a number of players and to reach game times,” he said.
“We wanted to expose players to a new game style, and we were able to achieve this through the NAB Cup series.
“We’ve now got the majority of our list available for round one.”
But defender James Strauss’ frustrating run with injury has continued, after he suffered concussion against Williamstown in the opening round of the VFL.
Strauss, who recently returned from a nasty broken leg sustained against Carlton in round 20 last year, will miss one match.
“Unfortunately, James received a heavy knock to his face in the last quarter on Saturday night,” Mahoney said.
“He won’t play this week.”
As expected Colin Sylvia will miss the opening four rounds with a back injury.
Round one injury list
Lucas Cook (groin) - 2 weeks
Michael Evans (back) - indefinite
Max Gawn (knee) - season
Neville Jetta (ankle) - indefinite
Liam Jurrah (wrist) - 4 weeks
Jake Spencer (knee) - 6-8 weeks
James Strauss (concussion) - 1 week
Colin Sylvia (back) - 4 weeks
Rory Taggert (back) - indefinite
