{"id":546150,"date":"2026-03-17T12:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/546150\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T12:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:16:11","slug":"injury-update-dees-closing-in-on-availability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/546150\/","title":{"rendered":"Injury Update | Dees closing in on availability"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n Injury Update\n <\/p>\n

\n The latest on Melbourne’s injury list ahead of Round 2\n <\/p>\n

MELBOURNE\u2019S injury list continues to trend in the right direction, with several Demons progressing strongly as they edge closer to full training and availability.<\/p>\n

Head of High Performance Selwyn Griffith provided an update on a number of players, with multiple timelines beginning to take shape.<\/p>\n

Matt Jefferson has returned to running as he works through a bone stress injury, with the focus now on gradually building his load.<\/p>\n

\u201cJeffo is back to running following some bone stress. He will look to just build the intensity of his training involvement over the coming weeks to integrate him back into the group.\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

Aidan Johnson has also taken positive steps forward in his recovery from a knee injury, with a return to full training on the horizon.<\/p>\n

\u201cAJ has progressed really well from that knee injury. He\u2019s now back into some reconditioning skills and high intensity running,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll look to integrate him back into the group over the coming weeks and hopefully soon return to full training within the next two weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

There was encouraging news for Luker Kentfield, who is closing in on a return to team training following a recent consultation.<\/p>\n

\u201cLuker saw the surgeon this week who was really happy with how he\u2019s progressed from a conservative management perspective,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s begun to ramp up his high intensity running and agility with a plan to integrate him back into team training next week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kalani White is also building well after recovering from glandular fever, with contact work now back on the agenda.<\/p>\n

\u201cKalani has recovered from glandular fever. We\u2019re still building his tolerance to high intensity training and skills,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s had clearance now to start contact training, and so we\u2019ll build his skill involvement over the coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shane McAdam continues to progress in his return from an Achilles rupture, with a gradual build towards match readiness.<\/p>\n

\u201cShane continues to work hard recovering from that Achilles rupture,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s just looking to build his training integration and high intensity running before we see him return to play in the coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jake Bowey is also making steady progress, with running set to be reintroduced shortly.<\/p>\n

\u201cJake is progressing well. He\u2019s begun to do some dynamic work through his foot and ankle,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe aim will be for him to run either end of this week or start of next week, and then we\u2019ll progressively build his loads and integration into football over the coming month.\u201d<\/p>\n

Griffith also provided an update on Jack Viney as he continues his recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cJack\u2019s progression following his Achilles injury has been really pleasing. He\u2019s responded strongly to each phase of his rehabilitation, particularly with his dynamic loading and strength work continuing to build well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Achilles<\/p>\n

2-4 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cShane continues to work hard recovering from that Achilles rupture,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s just looking to build his training integration and high intensity running before we see him return to play in the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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Foot<\/p>\n

3-5 weeks<\/p>\n

\n “Jeffo is back to running following some bone stress. He will look to just build the intensity of his training involvement over the coming weeks to integrate him back into the group.\u201d Griffith said.\n <\/p>\n

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Knee<\/p>\n

3-5 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cAJ has progressed really well from that knee injury. He\u2019s now back into some reconditioning skills and high intensity running,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll look to integrate him back into the group over the coming weeks and hopefully soon return to full training within the next two weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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Glandular Fever<\/p>\n

3-5 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cKalani has recovered from glandular fever. We\u2019re still building his tolerance to high intensity training and skills,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s had clearance now to start contact training, and so we\u2019ll build his skill involvement over the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Knee<\/p>\n

3-5 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cLuker saw the surgeon this week who was really happy with how he\u2019s progressed from a conservative management perspective,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s begun to ramp up his high intensity running and agility with a plan to integrate him back into team training next week.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Foot<\/p>\n

7-9 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cJake is progressing well. He\u2019s begun to do some dynamic work through his foot and ankle,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe aim will be for him to run either end of this week or start of next week, and then we\u2019ll progressively build his loads and integration into football over the coming month.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Neck<\/p>\n

TBC<\/p>\n

Achilles<\/p>\n

TBC<\/p>\n

\n \u201cJack\u2019s progression following his Achilles injury has been really pleasing. He\u2019s responded strongly to each phase of his rehabilitation, particularly with his dynamic loading and strength work continuing to build well.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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\"23.<\/p>\n

23. Shane McAdam<\/p>\n

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\n \u201cShane continues to work hard recovering from that Achilles rupture,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s just looking to build his training integration and high intensity running before we see him return to play in the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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\n Injury: Achilles\n <\/p>\n

\n Est. Return: 2-4 weeks\n <\/p>\n

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\"21.<\/p>\n

21. Matt Jefferson<\/p>\n

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\n “Jeffo is back to running following some bone stress. He will look to just build the intensity of his training involvement over the coming weeks to integrate him back into the group.\u201d Griffith said.\n <\/p>\n

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\n Injury: Foot\n <\/p>\n

\n Est. Return: 3-5 weeks\n <\/p>\n

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\"42.<\/p>\n

42. Aidan Johnson<\/p>\n

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\n \u201cAJ has progressed really well from that knee injury. He\u2019s now back into some reconditioning skills and high intensity running,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll look to integrate him back into the group over the coming weeks and hopefully soon return to full training within the next two weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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\n Injury: Knee\n <\/p>\n

\n Est. Return: 3-5 weeks\n <\/p>\n

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\"34.<\/p>\n

34. Kalani White<\/p>\n

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\n \u201cKalani has recovered from glandular fever. We\u2019re still building his tolerance to high intensity training and skills,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s had clearance now to start contact training, and so we\u2019ll build his skill involvement over the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

\n Injury: Glandular Fever\n <\/p>\n

\n Est. Return: 3-5 weeks\n <\/p>\n

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\"44.<\/p>\n

44. Luker Kentfield<\/p>\n

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\n \u201cLuker saw the surgeon this week who was really happy with how he\u2019s progressed from a conservative management perspective,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s begun to ramp up his high intensity running and agility with a plan to integrate him back into team training next week.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

\n Injury: Knee\n <\/p>\n

\n Est. Return: 3-5 weeks\n <\/p>\n

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\"17.<\/p>\n

17. Jake Bowey<\/p>\n

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\n \u201cJake is progressing well. He\u2019s begun to do some dynamic work through his foot and ankle,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe aim will be for him to run either end of this week or start of next week, and then we\u2019ll progressively build his loads and integration into football over the coming month.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

\n Injury: Foot\n <\/p>\n

\n Est. Return: 7-9 weeks\n <\/p>\n

\n Injury: Neck\n <\/p>\n

\n Est. Return: TBC\n <\/p>\n

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\"7.<\/p>\n

7. Jack Viney<\/p>\n

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\n \u201cJack\u2019s progression following his Achilles injury has been really pleasing. He\u2019s responded strongly to each phase of his rehabilitation, particularly with his dynamic loading and strength work continuing to build well.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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\n Injury: Achilles\n <\/p>\n

\n Est. Return: TBC\n <\/p>\n

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