AS MELBOURNE gears up for the final game of the home and away season, it could benefit from the return of three key players.

Luke Jackson and James Harmes, who have both been sidelined recently with hamstring injuries, could be available for selection against Essendon, if they get through the final two training sessions of the week.

The Demons will also wait until Friday to make a decision on the fitness of Michael Hibberd, who missed the Round 17 win over GWS with ankle soreness.

Nathan Jones (quad) won’t feature in the Round 18 game but is likely to be fit in two weeks’ time, should his side qualify for finals.

Watch below as club doctor Laura Lallenec provides an update on the club’s full injury list.

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Injury Report | Round 18 preview

Club Doctor Laura Lallenec gives this weeks injury update ahead of our Round 18 match against Essendon.

Injury List

James Harmes

Hamstring | Test

Michael Hibberd

Ankle | Test

Luke Jackson

Hamstring | Test

Nathan Jones

Quad | 1 Week

Angus Brayshaw

Foot | Season

James Jordon

Finger | Season

Harry Petty

Groin | Season

Kade Kolodjashnij

Head | Indefinite

Aaron Nietschke

Knee | Season