{"id":651496,"date":"2026-05-05T17:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/651496\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:01:11","slug":"injury-report-two-demons-sidelined","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/651496\/","title":{"rendered":"Injury Report | Two Demons sidelined"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\n Check out Melbourne\u2019s latest injury news\n <\/p>\n

MELBOURNE\u2019S Brody Mihocek has suffered a moderate-grade hamstring strain.<\/p>\n

The forward was removed from the side\u2019s Round 8 game on Sunday following a tackle in the first quarter.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, Brody experienced pain after that tackle in the first quarter and scans have shown he suffered a moderate-grade hamstring strain,\u201d said Selwyn Griffith, the club\u2019s AFL High Performance Manager.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was back in at the club today and has started to progress through our hamstring reconditioning protocol.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over in the VFL, Ricky Mentha Jnr has also been sidelined after injuring his ankle.<\/p>\n

\u201cRicky sustained an ankle injury during the first quarter of the VFL game, it was caught under him in a tackle,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cScans have shown he has a moderate-grade ankle strain, but fortunately there\u2019s no syndesmosis injury. He\u2019s been able to start his reconditioning today and we\u2019ll progress him as pain and function allows.\u201d<\/p>\n

In positive news for Trent Rivers, the Demon is eyeing off a return to football after managing a knee injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrent had a really good week on the track last week integrating back into the main group,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll look to continue that integration this week, with his availability determined by his performance and function in training.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aidan Johnson will also be looking to pass a final fitness before returning to the selection table, after managing hip and groin soreness.<\/p>\n

\u201cAidan integrated into main training last week but unfortunately he was unable to get through the full training successfully, which is why he was unavailable for selection,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll continue to work with him to ensure he\u2019s ready for a return as soon as possible, with the hope that he\u2019s able to successfully integrate into training this week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Xavier Lindsay is continuing manage hip and groin soreness that has seen him sidelined the past fortnight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cXavier returned to running last week, but unfortunately, he\u2019s presented with soreness from that progression,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to ensure that his strength and function is at a level that allows him to perform at his best, so at this stage, we\u2019ve pushed his return back a couple of weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jake Melksham is taking positive steps towards a return from an ankle injury sustained in Round 5.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cJake had a really good training session on the weekend and so we\u2019ll look to ramp up his intensity and agility this week,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal now, is that he\u2019ll integrate into main training next week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Christian Salem, who was also injured in Round 5, is continuing to work through his rehab of a foot fracture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cChristian has been unable to progress his running intensity,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll continue to work with him on that, with the aim to have him return to main training as quickly as possible, but it\u2019s likely he\u2019ll be unavailable for the coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jai Culley was set to undergo a knee reconstruction on Tuesday, after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in Round 7.<\/p>\n

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

Hip and groin<\/p>\n

Test<\/p>\n

\n \u201cAidan integrated into main training last week but unfortunately he was unable to get through the full training successfully, which is why he was unavailable for selection,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll continue to work with him to ensure he\u2019s ready for a return as soon as possible, with the hope that he\u2019s able to successfully integrate into training this week.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Knee<\/p>\n

Test<\/p>\n

\n \u201cTrent had a really good week on the track last week integrating back into the main group,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll look to continue that integration this week, with his availability determined by his performance and function in training.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Ankle<\/p>\n

1 – 2 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cJake had a really good training session on the weekend and so we\u2019ll look to ramp up his intensity and agility this week,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal now, is that he\u2019ll integrate into main training next week.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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Foot<\/p>\n

2 – 3 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cChristian has been unable to progress his running intensity,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll continue to work with him on that, with the aim to have him return to main training as quickly as possible, but it\u2019s likely he\u2019ll be unavailable for the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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Hip and groin<\/p>\n

2 – 4 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cXavier returned to running last week, but unfortunately, he\u2019s presented with soreness from that progression,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to ensure that his strength and function is at a level that allows him to perform at his best, so at this stage, we\u2019ve pushed his return back a couple of weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Hamstring<\/p>\n

3 – 5 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cUnfortunately, Brody experienced pain after that tackle in the first quarter and scans have shown he suffered a moderate-grade hamstring strain,\u201d said Selwyn Griffith, the club\u2019s AFL High Performance Manager. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe was back in at the club today and has started to progress through our hamstring reconditioning protocol.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Achilles<\/p>\n

TBC<\/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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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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Knee<\/p>\n

Season<\/p>\n

\n \u201cUnfortunately for Jai, scans have confirmed that he has ruptured his ACL, which will require a knee reconstruction,\u201d Richardson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a really tough blow for him, particularly given the way he has been going about his footy and the consistency he has been able to build this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have no doubt Jai will attack his rehab with the same professionalism he brings to his footy and we will ensure that he gets all the support he needs from our people through the recovery period.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"42.<\/p>\n

42. Aidan Johnson<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cAidan integrated into main training last week but unfortunately he was unable to get through the full training successfully, which is why he was unavailable for selection,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll continue to work with him to ensure he\u2019s ready for a return as soon as possible, with the hope that he\u2019s able to successfully integrate into training this week.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

\n Injury: Hip and groin\n <\/p>\n

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

<\/p>\n

\"24.<\/p>\n

24. Trent Rivers<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cTrent had a really good week on the track last week integrating back into the main group,\u201d Griffith said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll look to continue that integration this week, with his availability determined by his performance and function in training.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

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

<\/p>\n

\"18.<\/p>\n

18. Jake Melksham<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cJake had a really good training session on the weekend and so we\u2019ll look to ramp up his intensity and agility this week,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal now, is that he\u2019ll integrate into main training next week.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 1 – 2 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"3.<\/p>\n

3. Christian Salem<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cChristian has been unable to progress his running intensity,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll continue to work with him on that, with the aim to have him return to main training as quickly as possible, but it\u2019s likely he\u2019ll be unavailable for the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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

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

\n Est. Return: 2 – 3 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"20.<\/p>\n

20. Xavier Lindsay<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cXavier returned to running last week, but unfortunately, he\u2019s presented with soreness from that progression,\u201d Griffith said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to ensure that his strength and function is at a level that allows him to perform at his best, so at this stage, we\u2019ve pushed his return back a couple of weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

\n Injury: Hip and groin\n <\/p>\n

\n Est. Return: 2 – 4 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"28.<\/p>\n

28. Brody Mihocek<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cUnfortunately, Brody experienced pain after that tackle in the first quarter and scans have shown he suffered a moderate-grade hamstring strain,\u201d said Selwyn Griffith, the club\u2019s AFL High Performance Manager. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe was back in at the club today and has started to progress through our hamstring reconditioning protocol.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 3 – 5 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: TBC\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

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

<\/p>\n

\"13.<\/p>\n

13. Jai Culley<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cUnfortunately for Jai, scans have confirmed that he has ruptured his ACL, which will require a knee reconstruction,\u201d Richardson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a really tough blow for him, particularly given the way he has been going about his footy and the consistency he has been able to build this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have no doubt Jai will attack his rehab with the same professionalism he brings to his footy and we will ensure that he gets all the support he needs from our people through the recovery period.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

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