{"id":942802,"date":"2026-10-27T14:06:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/942802\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:06:14","slug":"injury-report-taylor-set-for-fitness-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/942802\/","title":{"rendered":"Injury Report | Taylor set for fitness test"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

SARAID Taylor could make her long-awaited return to football this weekend, the defender set for a fitness test prior to Round 12.<\/p>\n

Taylor has been out of action since pre-season, managing a complex calf injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaraid completed a modified training session today, which was great to see,\u201d said Josh Keily, the club’s AFLW High Performance Manager. <\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019ll look to progress through to full training later this week, with the hope to be available for selection.\u201d <\/p>\n

During Melbourne\u2019s 17-point win over the Western Bulldogs, Sinead Goldrick (hamstring) and Shelley Heath-Barker (concussion) were removed from the game due to injury. <\/p>\n

\u201cShelley unfortunately was involved in a head knock during the game on Saturday and entered into concussion protocols,\u201d Keily said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll progress her through the protocols as symptoms allow.<\/p>\n

\u201cSinead unfortunately suffered a hamstring injury during the match, but is moving well after a few days of rest.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe ticked off some running today which is really positive.\u201d<\/p>\n

After suffering a foot injury in Round 6, Lauren Clifton has hit some positive milestones in her rehab journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cLauren has returned to running for the first time since injuring her foot,\u201d Keily said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll now look to build her running loads in this next phase of her rehab.\u201d\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Mia Austin, who underwent surgery on a throat injury, has started integrating back into strength and running. <\/p>\n

\u201cMia\u2019s review with her surgeon was really positive,\u201d Keily said. <\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s now made a return to running and strength work, and we\u2019ll look to build her loads over the coming weeks.\u201d <\/p>\n

Eliza McNamara (jaw), Chloe Baker-West (leg) and Grace Beasley (ACL) all continue to work through their respective rehab programs.<\/p>\n

Calf<\/p>\n

Test<\/p>\n

\n \u201cSaraid completed a modified training session today, which was great to see,\u201d said Josh Keily, the club’s AFLW High Performance Manager.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019ll look to progress through to full training later this week, with the hope to be available for selection.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Foot<\/p>\n

3 – 4 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cLauren has returned to running for the first time since injuring her foot,\u201d Keily said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll now look to build her running loads in this next phase of her rehab.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Hamstring<\/p>\n

3 – 4 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cSinead unfortunately suffered a hamstring injury during the match, but is moving well after a few days of rest.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cShe ticked off some running today which is really positive.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Throat<\/p>\n

3 – 5 weeks<\/p>\n

\n \u201cMia\u2019s review with her surgeon was really positive,\u201d Keily said.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s now made a return to running and strength work, and we\u2019ll look to build her loads over the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Concussion<\/p>\n

Protocols<\/p>\n

\n \u201cShelley unfortunately was involved in a head knock during the game on Saturday and entered into concussion protocols,\u201d Keily said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll progress her through the protocols as symptoms allow.\n <\/p>\n

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Jaw<\/p>\n

TBC<\/p>\n

\n \u201cEliza is tracking well and it\u2019s been great to have her around the club,\u201d Keily said. <\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s been building her running loads in addition to ticking off her strength work, both really positive progressions.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Leg<\/p>\n

Season<\/p>\n

\n \u201cChloe is smashing her AlterG running. We\u2019ll look to reintroduce her to running on-field this week, which is awesome to see. She\u2019s ticking along nicely.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Knee<\/p>\n

Season<\/p>\n

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\"28.<\/p>\n

28. Saraid Taylor<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cSaraid completed a modified training session today, which was great to see,\u201d said Josh Keily, the club’s AFLW High Performance Manager.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019ll look to progress through to full training later this week, with the hope to be available for selection.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

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

<\/p>\n

\"21.<\/p>\n

21. Lauren Clifton<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cLauren has returned to running for the first time since injuring her foot,\u201d Keily said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll now look to build her running loads in this next phase of her rehab.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 3 – 4 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"23.<\/p>\n

23. Sin\u00e9ad Goldrick<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cSinead unfortunately suffered a hamstring injury during the match, but is moving well after a few days of rest.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cShe ticked off some running today which is really positive.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 3 – 4 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"26.<\/p>\n

26. Mia Austin<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cMia\u2019s review with her surgeon was really positive,\u201d Keily said.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s now made a return to running and strength work, and we\u2019ll look to build her loads over the coming weeks.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

\n Est. Return: 3 – 5 weeks\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"30.<\/p>\n

30. Shelley Heath-Barker<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cShelley unfortunately was involved in a head knock during the game on Saturday and entered into concussion protocols,\u201d Keily said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll progress her through the protocols as symptoms allow.\n <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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

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

<\/p>\n

\"22.<\/p>\n

22. Eliza McNamara<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cEliza is tracking well and it\u2019s been great to have her around the club,\u201d Keily said. <\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s been building her running loads in addition to ticking off her strength work, both really positive progressions.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

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

<\/p>\n

\"18.<\/p>\n

18. Chloe Baker-West<\/p>\n

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

\n \u201cChloe is smashing her AlterG running. We\u2019ll look to reintroduce her to running on-field this week, which is awesome to see. She\u2019s ticking along nicely.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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

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

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

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