{"id":561714,"date":"2026-03-24T19:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/561714\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T19:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:14:13","slug":"injury-report-turner-sidelined","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/561714\/","title":{"rendered":"Injury Report | Turner sidelined"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\n Daniel Turner has been sidelined with a hand injury\n <\/p>\n

MELBOURNE will be without defender Daniel Turner for the next two to three weeks, after the Demon suffered a hand injury during Round 2.<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s AFL High Performance Manager Selwyn Griffith said they were hopeful of a short stint on the sidelines for the 24-year-old. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cDaniel experienced hand pain during the second term on Saturday and was subsequently removed from the remainder of the game,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cScans then confirmed that he had fractured a bone in his hand.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is now recovering from surgery, and we\u2019ll get a clearer timeframe on his return once the wound has healed, but we\u2019re hopeful he\u2019ll only miss a few weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

In positive news for Aidan Johnson, the Demon is closing in on a return from a knee injury.<\/p>\n

“Aidan has progressed really well this past week and is tolerating high-intensity training,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019ll integrate into main training this week with the plan for him to be available next week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matt Jefferson continues to progress through a bone stress injury in his foot.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019ll partially integrate into main training this week, with the plan to have him training fully next week,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis availability will then be determined by his tolerance to main training.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kalani White, who has returned to training following Glandular Fever, is building his loads and eyeing off a return to footy in the next month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cKalani continues to work hard from an intensity and reconditioning perspective,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile he has returned to main training, now our focus is about building his tolerance to that high-intensity training load and contact-based training.\u201d<\/p>\n

After injuring his knee during the team\u2019s last practice match of the pre-season, Luker Kentfield will look to join full training in the coming week.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cLuker has progressed really well and will re-integrate into the main group this week with the goal for him to be available in the coming weeks,” Griffith said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jake Bowey is ticking off important milestones in his rehab of a Lisfranc injury, returning to running last week. <\/p>\n

\u201cJake has returned to straight line running which is an exciting progression for him,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cNow we\u2019ll build his tolerance to running loads and skills-based conditioning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jack Viney (Achilles), Tom Campbell (neck) and Shane McAdam (Achilles) continue to work through their respective rehab programs.<\/p>\n

Knee<\/p>\n

1 – 2 weeks<\/p>\n

\n “Aidan has progressed really well this past week and is tolerating high-intensity training,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019ll integrate into main training this week with the plan for him to be available next week.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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Hand<\/p>\n

2 – 3 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cDaniel experienced hand pain during the second term on Saturday and was subsequently removed from the remainder of the game,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cScans then confirmed that he had fractured a bone in his hand. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe is now recovering from surgery, and we\u2019ll get a clearer timeframe on his return once the wound has healed, but we\u2019re hopeful he\u2019ll only miss a few weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Foot<\/p>\n

2 – 4 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cHe\u2019ll partially integrate into main training this week, with the plan to have him training fully next week,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cHis availability will then be determined by successful return to training.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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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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Glandular Fever<\/p>\n

2 – 4 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cKalani continues to work hard from an intensity and reconditioning perspective,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile he has returned to main training, now our focus is about building his tolerance to that high intensity training load and contact-based training.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Knee<\/p>\n

2 – 4 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cLuker has progressed really well and will re-integrate into main training this week with the goal for him to be available in the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Foot<\/p>\n

6 – 8 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cJake has returned to straight-line running which is an exciting progression for him,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cNow we\u2019ll build his tolerance to running loads and skills-based conditioning.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Neck<\/p>\n

TBC<\/p>\n

\n \u201cTom was involved in an innocuous collision at training and has suffered a neck injury,\u201d Richardson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s torn a ligament and will remain in a neck brace for the next month. He\u2019ll see a neurosurgeon this week to determine the path forward for him.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Achilles<\/p>\n

TBC<\/p>\n

\n \u201cJack has progressed to light running duties as we continue to build his calf and Achillies strength.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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\"42.<\/p>\n

42. Aidan Johnson<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\n “Aidan has progressed really well this past week and is tolerating high-intensity training,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019ll integrate into main training this week with the plan for him to be available next week.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 1 – 2 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"10.<\/p>\n

10. Daniel Turner<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\n \u201cDaniel experienced hand pain during the second term on Saturday and was subsequently removed from the remainder of the game,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cScans then confirmed that he had fractured a bone in his hand. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe is now recovering from surgery, and we\u2019ll get a clearer timeframe on his return once the wound has healed, but we\u2019re hopeful he\u2019ll only miss a few weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 2 – 3 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"21.<\/p>\n

21. Matt Jefferson<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\n \u201cHe\u2019ll partially integrate into main training this week, with the plan to have him training fully next week,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cHis availability will then be determined by successful return to training.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 2 – 4 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"23.<\/p>\n

23. Shane McAdam<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/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

<\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 2 – 4 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"34.<\/p>\n

34. Kalani White<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\n \u201cKalani continues to work hard from an intensity and reconditioning perspective,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile he has returned to main training, now our focus is about building his tolerance to that high intensity training load and contact-based training.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 2 – 4 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"44.<\/p>\n

44. Luker Kentfield<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\n \u201cLuker has progressed really well and will re-integrate into main training this week with the goal for him to be available in the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 2 – 4 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"17.<\/p>\n

17. Jake Bowey<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\n \u201cJake has returned to straight-line running which is an exciting progression for him,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cNow we\u2019ll build his tolerance to running loads and skills-based conditioning.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 6 – 8 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"29.<\/p>\n

29. Tom Campbell<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\n \u201cTom was involved in an innocuous collision at training and has suffered a neck injury,\u201d Richardson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s torn a ligament and will remain in a neck brace for the next month. He\u2019ll see a neurosurgeon this week to determine the path forward for him.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

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

<\/p>\n

\"7.<\/p>\n

7. Jack Viney<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

\n \u201cJack has progressed to light running duties as we continue to build his calf and Achillies strength.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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\n <\/a><\/p>\n

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

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