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West Coast Eagles Shannon Hurn has been ruled out of the Eagles’ crucial clash with Sydney on Sunday due to a hamstring strain.
Hurn left the field late in the third term against the Bulldogs in round 11 and did not return to the field, with subsequent scans showing a slight hamstring strain which will keep him out of action for at least one week.
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West Coast Eagles general manager of football Craig Vozzo said Hurn should be available after the club’s bye in round 13.
“It’s a very low-grade strain, that we’ve diagnosed,” Vozzo said.
“On doctor’s advice we’re going to take the week off, get him right and have him available post-bye.”
The Eagles could receive a boost in the big man department, with Tom Hickey on track to be available for selection after two weeks off with an ankle injury.
“Tom Hickey has passed all of the relevant testing that they do,” Vozzo said.
‘He’s got main training on Thursday with the group, we expect him to get through that and be available for selection.”
The progress of key defender Tom Barrass has ramped up with the 23 year-old also pushing to return to the field following the bye.
“The (medical) boys have accelerated his program, he’s doing more and more on-ground running,” Vozzo said.
“He did some training yesterday with the main group, at this rate we’re anticipating he’ll be back main training in the next week, to two weeks, and not that far away from playing.”
WAFL Eagles skipper Fraser McInnes will miss this weekend’s game against West Perth on Sunday due to an AC sprain in his shoulder, but the side should be bolstered by the return of dashing defender Francis Watson (AC joint) and bullocking midfielder Hamish Brayshaw.
“Fraser (McInnes) has had a bit of an unlucky run with the AC, he’s got an AC sprain at the moment which he’s recovering from,” Vozzo said.
“He’s probably a week away and with the benefit of the bye he’ll be available straight after that.
“Hamish Brayshaw has made great strides, he’s medically fit and has now been building up his training volumes.
“He was unlucky not to play last week, he almost got to the line, assuming he gets through training on Thursday he’ll play on the weekend.
“Franky (Watson) has now been medically cleared, so assuming he gets through training he’ll play on the weekend.”
Superstar ruckman Nic Naitanui remains on track for a return post-bye while Daniel Venables (concussion), Harry Edwards (foot) and Patrick Bines are still being assessed in terms of a return to play date.
West Coast Eagles Shannon Hurn has been ruled out of the Eagles’ crucial clash with Sydney on Sunday due to a hamstring strain.
Hurn left the field late in the third term against the Bulldogs in round 11 and did not return to the field, with subsequent scans showing a slight hamstring strain which will keep him out of action for at least one week.
Click here to view this week's St John of God Health Care Injury List
West Coast Eagles general manager of football Craig Vozzo said Hurn should be available after the club’s bye in round 13.
“It’s a very low-grade strain, that we’ve diagnosed,” Vozzo said.
“On doctor’s advice we’re going to take the week off, get him right and have him available post-bye.”
The Eagles could receive a boost in the big man department, with Tom Hickey on track to be available for selection after two weeks off with an ankle injury.
“Tom Hickey has passed all of the relevant testing that they do,” Vozzo said.
‘He’s got main training on Thursday with the group, we expect him to get through that and be available for selection.”
The progress of key defender Tom Barrass has ramped up with the 23 year-old also pushing to return to the field following the bye.
“The (medical) boys have accelerated his program, he’s doing more and more on-ground running,” Vozzo said.
“He did some training yesterday with the main group, at this rate we’re anticipating he’ll be back main training in the next week, to two weeks, and not that far away from playing.”
WAFL Eagles skipper Fraser McInnes will miss this weekend’s game against West Perth on Sunday due to an AC sprain in his shoulder, but the side should be bolstered by the return of dashing defender Francis Watson (AC joint) and bullocking midfielder Hamish Brayshaw.
“Fraser (McInnes) has had a bit of an unlucky run with the AC, he’s got an AC sprain at the moment which he’s recovering from,” Vozzo said.
“He’s probably a week away and with the benefit of the bye he’ll be available straight after that.
“Hamish Brayshaw has made great strides, he’s medically fit and has now been building up his training volumes.
“He was unlucky not to play last week, he almost got to the line, assuming he gets through training on Thursday he’ll play on the weekend.
“Franky (Watson) has now been medically cleared, so assuming he gets through training he’ll play on the weekend.”
Superstar ruckman Nic Naitanui remains on track for a return post-bye while Daniel Venables (concussion), Harry Edwards (foot) and Patrick Bines are still being assessed in terms of a return to play date.
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I was very critical of him during the Freo game , looked disinterested and lazy so I would have dropped him this week.
Been carrying it for a few weeks apparently.
Said yesterday Sier could be our most important mid and definitely missing Tay Tay.
I guess all clubs get injuries , so we just have to cover them the best we can.
Been carrying it for a few weeks apparently.
Said yesterday Sier could be our most important mid and definitely missing Tay Tay.
I guess all clubs get injuries , so we just have to cover them the best we can.
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Yeah that's it... Time to shine for a number of young players.
Reminds me of 2015... West Coast had just seen our Club Legend and Full Back of 14 years in Darren Glass retire at the conclusion of 2014, Then in the first Pre-season game of 2015... Our other Key Defender Eric MaKenzie at the peak of his playing days suffers an ACL injury... Then to top it off in the first qtr of our Round 1 game... Mitch Brown our Third Key Defender also suffers an ACL injury.
Up steps 13 gamer Jeremy McGovern to save the day and cover for our lack of tall defenders. Armed with a new Web defense Gov lead our depleted back line to the 2015 Grand Final. Those injuries really fast tracked his development and he has never looked back since.
Reminds me of 2015... West Coast had just seen our Club Legend and Full Back of 14 years in Darren Glass retire at the conclusion of 2014, Then in the first Pre-season game of 2015... Our other Key Defender Eric MaKenzie at the peak of his playing days suffers an ACL injury... Then to top it off in the first qtr of our Round 1 game... Mitch Brown our Third Key Defender also suffers an ACL injury.
Up steps 13 gamer Jeremy McGovern to save the day and cover for our lack of tall defenders. Armed with a new Web defense Gov lead our depleted back line to the 2015 Grand Final. Those injuries really fast tracked his development and he has never looked back since.
Exactly , although I don't like the comparison between football and war , I do like Clarko when he says "lose a soldier , another steps up" as long as they play there role.
Adelaide is a great example too lose Lever , Doedee steps up , Doedee injured and Keath is having a All Australian season.
Just got to hope the 22 on the park each week performs.
Adelaide is a great example too lose Lever , Doedee steps up , Doedee injured and Keath is having a All Australian season.
Just got to hope the 22 on the park each week performs.
ROUND 12 INJURY LIST
ADELAIDE
Tom Doedee Knee Season
Matt Crouch Hip/Ab Test
Rory Sloane Hamstring Test
BRISBANE
Ely Smith Foot 5 Weeks
Marcus Adams Knee 3 Weeks
Zac Bailey Hamstring 1-3 Weeks
Jarrod Berry 5-7 Weeks
Ryan Lester Groin Test
CARLTON
Jarrod Pickett Knee Long Term
Sam Docherty ACL Season
Liam Jones Concussion Out
Tom Williamson Back 3-4 Weeks
Mitch McGovern Ankle Test
Marc Murphy Ribs Test
Tom DeKoning Knee Available
COLLINGWOOD
Lynden Dunn Knee Season
Sam Murray ASADA Out
Nathan Murphy Ankle Out
Taylor Adams Groin 2-3 Weeks
Jamie Elliott Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
Tom Langdon Knee 4 Weeks
Will Kelly Leg 6-9 Weeks
Daniel Wells Knee 12 Weeks
Dayne Beams Hip 12 Weeks
Brodie Grundy Ankle Test
Mason Cox Leg/Ankle Test
Flynn Appleby Ankle Test
Jordan De Goey Calf Probable
ESSENDON
James Stewart Groin 1-2 Weeks
Kobe Mutch Hamstring 2-3 Weeks
Sam Draper Knee Season
Devon Smith Knee Season
Joe Daniher Groin Season
Jake Stringer Hamstring Test
Orazio Fantasia Quad Test
Dylan Shiel Hamstring Test
FREMANTLE
Stephen Hill Quad 1-2 Weeks
Shane Kersten Foot Out
Aaron Sandilands Calf Out
Sam Sturt Concussion 1 Week
Matt Taberner Foot Season
Hugh Dixon Hamstring 2 Weeks
Luke Valente Groin 2 Weeks
Stefan Giro Knee Season
Alex Pearce Ankle Season
Sean Darcy Ankle Test
GEELONG
Nakia Cockatoo Knee 6-8 Weeks
Jordan Cunico Ankle 6-8 Weeks
Lachie Henderson Foot 1-2 Weeks
Quinton Narkle Hamstring 3-4 Weeks
Sam Menegola Knee 2-3 Weeks
Charlie Constable Groin/Hip Knock Out
Stefan Okunbor Groin 1-2 Weeks
Rhys Stanley Adductor Probable
GOLD COAST
Izak Rankine Hamstring 2-4 Weeks
Aaron Young Knee 2 Weeks
Rory Thompson ACL Season
Harrsion Wigg ACL Season
Brad Scheer Hand 1-3 Weeks
Pearce Hanley Quad 3-4 Weeks
Sean Lemmens Ankle 5 Weeks
Sam Collins Hip 4 Weeks
Ben Ainsworth Foot 5-7 Weeks
Jack Bowes Quad 8 Weeks
Jarrod Harbrow Groin Test
Touk Miller Foot Test
GWS GIANTS
Jon Patton Knee Out
Tommy Sheridan Calf 2 Weeks
Callan Ward Knee Season
Aidan Corr Calf 3 Weeks
Zac Sproule Knee 6-8 Weeks
Jye Caldwell Calf 3 weeks
Lachie Whitfield Collarbone 4 Weeks
Zac Williams Hamstring Probable
HAWTHORN
Grant Birchall Calf Out
Tom Mitchell Leg Season
Tim Mohr Knee Season
Ben McEvoy Ankle 2-4 Weeks
Jack Scrimshaw Knee 3-5 Weeks
Chad Wingard Hamstring Out
Ryan Schoenmakers Calf Test
Darren Minchington Hamstring Test
MELBOURNE
Guy Walker Shoulder Out
Aaron vandenBerg Ankle 3-5 Weeks
Joel Smith Groin 3-5 Weeks
Neville Jetta Knee 5-7 Weeks
Aaron Nietschke Knee Season
Jake Melksham Foot 4-5 Weeks
Harrison Petty Knee Test
Alex Neal-Bullen Concussion Test
Jake Lever Ankle Test
Marty Hore Calf Test
Corey Maynard Concussion Test
Christian Salem Illness Test
NTH MELBOURNE
Majak Daw Pelvis/Hip Out
Ben Jacobs Head/Neck Out
Tom McKenzie Back Out
Will Walker PCL Out
Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season
Tom Wilkinson Ankle 4-5 Weeks
Dom Tyson 1-2 Weeks
Sam Wright Ankle 2-3 Weeks
Jamie Macmillan Calf 1-2 Weeks
PORT ADELAIDE
Jake Patmore ACL Season
Jack Watts Leg Out
Brad Ebert Concussion 1-2 Weeks
Sam Hayes Glandular fever 2-3 Weeks
Jack Trengove Leg 2-3 Weeks
Ollie Wines Foot Test
Charlie Dixon Leg/Ankle Test
Tom Rockliff Hamstring Test
RICHMOND
Alex Rance Knee Season
Jayden Short Elbow 3-4 Weeks
Jack Riewoldt Knee Knee 4-6 Weeks
Callum Moore Ankle 6-8 Weeks
Jack Ross Ankle 4-6 Weeks
Toby Nankervis Adductor 4-6 Weeks
Luke English Tonsillitis 4-6 Weeks
Kane Lambert Achilles 2-3 Weeks
Marlion Pickett Finger 8-10 Weeks
Oleg Markov Illness Test
Jake Aarts Soreness Test
ST. KILDA
Jack Bytel Back Season
Jake Carlisle Back 3-5 Weeks
Paddy McCartin Concussion Season
Dylan Roberton Heart Season
Logan Austin Shoulder Out
Jack Lonie Knee 3-5 Weeks
Jack Steven Mental Health Out
Jimmy Webster Hand 2-3 Weeks
Jarryn Geary Leg 8-10 Weeks
Blake Acres Illness Test
Jonathon Marsh Illness Test
Dan McKenzie Illness Test
Lewis Pierce Concussion Test
Sam Rowe Shoulder Test
SYDNEY
Jack Maibaum Knee Season
Sam Naismith Knee Out
Durak Tucker Knee Out
Nick Smith Hamstring Out
Harry Cunningham Adductor 3-5 Weeks
Zak Jones Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
Josh Kennedy Knee 2-3 Weeks
Kieren Jack Hip 2-3 Weeks
WEST COAST
Nic Naitanui Knee Out
Tom Barrass Foot 3-4 Weeks
Patrick Bines Hernia Out
Harry Edwards Foot Out
Dan Venables Concussion Out
Shannon Hurn Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
Fraser McInnes Shoulder 1 Week
Francis Watson Shoulder Test
Hamish Brayshaw Toe Test
Tom Hickey Ankle Test
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Dale Morris Knee 2-3 Weeks
Mitch Wallis Ankle 2-3 Weeks
Fergus Greene Shoulder Out
Lukas Webb Ankle Out
Josh Schache Concussion Test
Taylor Duryea Hip Test
Hayden Crozier Toe Test
Ben Cavarra Hamstring Available
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ADELAIDE
Tom Doedee Knee Season
Matt Crouch Hip/Ab Test
Rory Sloane Hamstring Test
BRISBANE
Ely Smith Foot 5 Weeks
Marcus Adams Knee 3 Weeks
Zac Bailey Hamstring 1-3 Weeks
Jarrod Berry 5-7 Weeks
Ryan Lester Groin Test
CARLTON
Jarrod Pickett Knee Long Term
Sam Docherty ACL Season
Liam Jones Concussion Out
Tom Williamson Back 3-4 Weeks
Mitch McGovern Ankle Test
Marc Murphy Ribs Test
Tom DeKoning Knee Available
COLLINGWOOD
Lynden Dunn Knee Season
Sam Murray ASADA Out
Nathan Murphy Ankle Out
Taylor Adams Groin 2-3 Weeks
Jamie Elliott Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
Tom Langdon Knee 4 Weeks
Will Kelly Leg 6-9 Weeks
Daniel Wells Knee 12 Weeks
Dayne Beams Hip 12 Weeks
Brodie Grundy Ankle Test
Mason Cox Leg/Ankle Test
Flynn Appleby Ankle Test
Jordan De Goey Calf Probable
ESSENDON
James Stewart Groin 1-2 Weeks
Kobe Mutch Hamstring 2-3 Weeks
Sam Draper Knee Season
Devon Smith Knee Season
Joe Daniher Groin Season
Jake Stringer Hamstring Test
Orazio Fantasia Quad Test
Dylan Shiel Hamstring Test
FREMANTLE
Stephen Hill Quad 1-2 Weeks
Shane Kersten Foot Out
Aaron Sandilands Calf Out
Sam Sturt Concussion 1 Week
Matt Taberner Foot Season
Hugh Dixon Hamstring 2 Weeks
Luke Valente Groin 2 Weeks
Stefan Giro Knee Season
Alex Pearce Ankle Season
Sean Darcy Ankle Test
GEELONG
Nakia Cockatoo Knee 6-8 Weeks
Jordan Cunico Ankle 6-8 Weeks
Lachie Henderson Foot 1-2 Weeks
Quinton Narkle Hamstring 3-4 Weeks
Sam Menegola Knee 2-3 Weeks
Charlie Constable Groin/Hip Knock Out
Stefan Okunbor Groin 1-2 Weeks
Rhys Stanley Adductor Probable
GOLD COAST
Izak Rankine Hamstring 2-4 Weeks
Aaron Young Knee 2 Weeks
Rory Thompson ACL Season
Harrsion Wigg ACL Season
Brad Scheer Hand 1-3 Weeks
Pearce Hanley Quad 3-4 Weeks
Sean Lemmens Ankle 5 Weeks
Sam Collins Hip 4 Weeks
Ben Ainsworth Foot 5-7 Weeks
Jack Bowes Quad 8 Weeks
Jarrod Harbrow Groin Test
Touk Miller Foot Test
GWS GIANTS
Jon Patton Knee Out
Tommy Sheridan Calf 2 Weeks
Callan Ward Knee Season
Aidan Corr Calf 3 Weeks
Zac Sproule Knee 6-8 Weeks
Jye Caldwell Calf 3 weeks
Lachie Whitfield Collarbone 4 Weeks
Zac Williams Hamstring Probable
HAWTHORN
Grant Birchall Calf Out
Tom Mitchell Leg Season
Tim Mohr Knee Season
Ben McEvoy Ankle 2-4 Weeks
Jack Scrimshaw Knee 3-5 Weeks
Chad Wingard Hamstring Out
Ryan Schoenmakers Calf Test
Darren Minchington Hamstring Test
MELBOURNE
Guy Walker Shoulder Out
Aaron vandenBerg Ankle 3-5 Weeks
Joel Smith Groin 3-5 Weeks
Neville Jetta Knee 5-7 Weeks
Aaron Nietschke Knee Season
Jake Melksham Foot 4-5 Weeks
Harrison Petty Knee Test
Alex Neal-Bullen Concussion Test
Jake Lever Ankle Test
Marty Hore Calf Test
Corey Maynard Concussion Test
Christian Salem Illness Test
NTH MELBOURNE
Majak Daw Pelvis/Hip Out
Ben Jacobs Head/Neck Out
Tom McKenzie Back Out
Will Walker PCL Out
Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season
Tom Wilkinson Ankle 4-5 Weeks
Dom Tyson 1-2 Weeks
Sam Wright Ankle 2-3 Weeks
Jamie Macmillan Calf 1-2 Weeks
PORT ADELAIDE
Jake Patmore ACL Season
Jack Watts Leg Out
Brad Ebert Concussion 1-2 Weeks
Sam Hayes Glandular fever 2-3 Weeks
Jack Trengove Leg 2-3 Weeks
Ollie Wines Foot Test
Charlie Dixon Leg/Ankle Test
Tom Rockliff Hamstring Test
RICHMOND
Alex Rance Knee Season
Jayden Short Elbow 3-4 Weeks
Jack Riewoldt Knee Knee 4-6 Weeks
Callum Moore Ankle 6-8 Weeks
Jack Ross Ankle 4-6 Weeks
Toby Nankervis Adductor 4-6 Weeks
Luke English Tonsillitis 4-6 Weeks
Kane Lambert Achilles 2-3 Weeks
Marlion Pickett Finger 8-10 Weeks
Oleg Markov Illness Test
Jake Aarts Soreness Test
ST. KILDA
Jack Bytel Back Season
Jake Carlisle Back 3-5 Weeks
Paddy McCartin Concussion Season
Dylan Roberton Heart Season
Logan Austin Shoulder Out
Jack Lonie Knee 3-5 Weeks
Jack Steven Mental Health Out
Jimmy Webster Hand 2-3 Weeks
Jarryn Geary Leg 8-10 Weeks
Blake Acres Illness Test
Jonathon Marsh Illness Test
Dan McKenzie Illness Test
Lewis Pierce Concussion Test
Sam Rowe Shoulder Test
SYDNEY
Jack Maibaum Knee Season
Sam Naismith Knee Out
Durak Tucker Knee Out
Nick Smith Hamstring Out
Harry Cunningham Adductor 3-5 Weeks
Zak Jones Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
Josh Kennedy Knee 2-3 Weeks
Kieren Jack Hip 2-3 Weeks
WEST COAST
Nic Naitanui Knee Out
Tom Barrass Foot 3-4 Weeks
Patrick Bines Hernia Out
Harry Edwards Foot Out
Dan Venables Concussion Out
Shannon Hurn Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
Fraser McInnes Shoulder 1 Week
Francis Watson Shoulder Test
Hamish Brayshaw Toe Test
Tom Hickey Ankle Test
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Dale Morris Knee 2-3 Weeks
Mitch Wallis Ankle 2-3 Weeks
Fergus Greene Shoulder Out
Lukas Webb Ankle Out
Josh Schache Concussion Test
Taylor Duryea Hip Test
Hayden Crozier Toe Test
Ben Cavarra Hamstring Available
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Interesting injury news from Melbourne,
MELBOURNE’s backline could be significantly bolstered in Round 12 with a number of crucial defenders in the frame for selection this week.
In exciting news for the red and blue, Steven May is likely to play his second game for the club against Collingwood on Monday after making a successful return from a groin injury in the VFL last weekend.
Kade Kolodjashnij will also be available to play after getting through Casey’s game unscathed, following a seven-week stint on the sidelines with concussion.
Christian Salem has no concerns after withdrawing from Saturday night’s game with illness and will play this week, while Jay Lockhart (knee) and Alex Neal-Bullen (concussion) are also back to full fitness after training with the main group on Wednesday.
The Demons will have another training session at Casey Fields on Friday where the microscope will be on a defensive trio.
Marty Hore (calf), Jake Lever (ankle) and Harry Petty (knee) will all be looking to complete the session and make themselves available for the clash with the Pies.
“They will all need to do a bit of training on Friday, so they’ll be a test this week,” Elite Performance Manager David Misson told Melbourne Media.
“Marty had a run on the AlterG today and we’re hoping he can get through that session.”
Corey Maynard has been ruled out again this week as his concussion symptoms continue to linger, while the club is taking a no-risk approach with Aaron vandenBerg’s foot, giving the midfielder as long as he needs to get it back to full strength.
“Vanders is going pretty well – he’s done a fair few running sessions outside,” Misson said.
“There hasn’t been a setback, he’s actually progressing pretty well but it’s just going to take longer than we thought – we’re taking a cautious approach there.”
Jake Melksham (foot) and Neville Jetta (knee) are still a number of weeks away, but their respective recoveries are travelling smoothly.
“Melksham will start running next Wednesday, so he’s tracking as expected,” Misson said.
“Nev has started running outside and has pulled up well, so that is looking positive too.”
Unfortunately for Demons youngster Tom Sparrow, he will miss at least two months with a knee injury.
“Tommy had a knee operation two weeks ago after hurting his knee in the VFL, so he’ll be sidelined for a little while,” Misson said.
Check out Melbourne’s full injury list below.
Injury List
Marty Hore | Calf – Test
Jake Lever | Ankle – Test
Harry Petty | Knee – Test
Corey Maynard | Concussion – 1 week
Jake Melksham | Foot – 4-6 weeks
Joel Smith | Groin – 4-6 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg | Foot – 6-8 weeks
Neville Jetta | Knee – 6-8 weeks
Tom Sparrow | Knee – 8-10 weeks
Guy Walker | Shoulder – Indefinite
Aaron Nietschke | Knee – Season
MELBOURNE’s backline could be significantly bolstered in Round 12 with a number of crucial defenders in the frame for selection this week.
In exciting news for the red and blue, Steven May is likely to play his second game for the club against Collingwood on Monday after making a successful return from a groin injury in the VFL last weekend.
Kade Kolodjashnij will also be available to play after getting through Casey’s game unscathed, following a seven-week stint on the sidelines with concussion.
Christian Salem has no concerns after withdrawing from Saturday night’s game with illness and will play this week, while Jay Lockhart (knee) and Alex Neal-Bullen (concussion) are also back to full fitness after training with the main group on Wednesday.
The Demons will have another training session at Casey Fields on Friday where the microscope will be on a defensive trio.
Marty Hore (calf), Jake Lever (ankle) and Harry Petty (knee) will all be looking to complete the session and make themselves available for the clash with the Pies.
“They will all need to do a bit of training on Friday, so they’ll be a test this week,” Elite Performance Manager David Misson told Melbourne Media.
“Marty had a run on the AlterG today and we’re hoping he can get through that session.”
Corey Maynard has been ruled out again this week as his concussion symptoms continue to linger, while the club is taking a no-risk approach with Aaron vandenBerg’s foot, giving the midfielder as long as he needs to get it back to full strength.
“Vanders is going pretty well – he’s done a fair few running sessions outside,” Misson said.
“There hasn’t been a setback, he’s actually progressing pretty well but it’s just going to take longer than we thought – we’re taking a cautious approach there.”
Jake Melksham (foot) and Neville Jetta (knee) are still a number of weeks away, but their respective recoveries are travelling smoothly.
“Melksham will start running next Wednesday, so he’s tracking as expected,” Misson said.
“Nev has started running outside and has pulled up well, so that is looking positive too.”
Unfortunately for Demons youngster Tom Sparrow, he will miss at least two months with a knee injury.
“Tommy had a knee operation two weeks ago after hurting his knee in the VFL, so he’ll be sidelined for a little while,” Misson said.
Check out Melbourne’s full injury list below.
Injury List
Marty Hore | Calf – Test
Jake Lever | Ankle – Test
Harry Petty | Knee – Test
Corey Maynard | Concussion – 1 week
Jake Melksham | Foot – 4-6 weeks
Joel Smith | Groin – 4-6 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg | Foot – 6-8 weeks
Neville Jetta | Knee – 6-8 weeks
Tom Sparrow | Knee – 8-10 weeks
Guy Walker | Shoulder – Indefinite
Aaron Nietschke | Knee – Season