Injury watch: The key players racing the clock for round one
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1265997/state-of-play-whos-injured-at-your-club
Tholstrup out for 10-12 could open up a spot for one of the Melbourne rookies. Melksham also tore his hamstring last week with no date.
Top draftee
Xavier Lindsay (knee) and forward
Charlie Spargo (Achilles) have also integrated into full training after being restricted in the lead-up to Christmas, but
Kade Chandler (shoulder) and
Judd McVee (foot) remain on a modified program but expect to integrate into contact drills in the next week. Pickett also out for the first 3 weeks.