FOLLOWING a nasal fracture sustained in Week 5, Eliza McNamara will be available to play as the Demons prepare to take on the Crows in Adelaide this week.
Melbourne’s AFLW High Performance Manager Sam Batterton provided an update on the star winger on Tuesday afternoon.
“Eliza has done really well. She integrated into training on Sunday, which was really good to see,” he said.
“She got through that session which means she’ll be available this week.”
The good news continues for Melbourne, as Batterton provided an update on Liv Purcell and her return to full-contact training.
“Liv got a custom fit mask that she will train and play with,” he said.
“This will allow her to get into contact scenarios, so she integrated into training on the weekend, and she’ll look to fully train this week.”
There are a number of Dees who look closer to making a return in coming weeks. Batterton provided updates on Lauren Pearce (wrist), Blaithin Mackin (calf), and Paxy Paxman (foot).
“Loz is doing well, she’s also reintegrating into some training,” Batterton said.
“She’s still a week away before she’s available to play, but is able to do a fair portion of her training in a splint at the moment, which has been great.
“Blaithin ticked off her return to running today, which is great. She looks to increase her training and running loads over the next week, and next week we’ll assess whether she’s likely to play.
“Paxy pulled up pretty sore after the last game she played, against Essendon. We gave her the weekend off, but she’s been back running today, which is really positive. She’ll look to train this week and we’ll assess where she’s at from there, by the end of this week.”
Eden Zanker (knee) is steadily continuing her rehab, with positive signs for the All-Australian forward.
“Eden is doing well; she’s also been back running and is involved in some training,” Batterton said.
"We’re still not 100% sure when she’ll return to game time, but she’s made really great strides in her last few sessions.”
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
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22. Eliza McNamara |
Nose |
Available
“Eliza was removed from the game after a knock to the face. She was cleared of concussion and returned to the field, but did sustain a broken nose. With the short turn around, we’ll give her this week off, but don’t expect her to miss any further games.” Read Article |
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2. Olivia Purcell |
Face |
1 Week
“Liv has also integrated into some training and has introduced some low intensity contact today which she got through well. She’ll complete some more modified contact work alongside running and skills over the next few weeks.” Read Article |
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15. Lauren Pearce |
Wrist |
1 Week
“Lauren is integrating into training; she can’t yet use that left hand due to that wrist surgery but is tracking really well." Read Article |
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31. Blaithin Mackin |
Calf |
1 - 2 Weeks
“Blaithin is progressing well with that calf rehab and is just a few weeks away from getting back into footy." Read Article |
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4. Paxy Paxman |
Foot |
1 - 2 Weeks
“Paxy pulled up a bit sore following the game. It’s similar soreness in her foot to what she’s had over the last few weeks, so to give her the best chance to play in the backend of this season, she’ll rest through this week.” Read Article |
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29. Eden Zanker |
Knee |
TBC
“Eden has another meeting with a specialist this week, so she won’t be available again this week. That meeting will dictate our next steps, so we’ll have a really clear plan for Eden early next week.” Read Article |
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7. Tayla Harris |
Shoulder |
Season
"Scans this week revealed the 27-year-old, who sustained injury to the same shoulder in pre-season, had suffered a repeat anterior shoulder dislocation. "After further consultation with a specialist on Tuesday, it was recommended Harris undergo surgery." Read Article |
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16. Grace Beasley |
Knee |
Season
"Grace Beasley will miss the remainder of the AFL Women’s season after rupturing her anterior crucial ligament (ACL) at training." Read Article |
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25. Jacinta Hose |
Knee |
Inactive
* Inactive Player |
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21. Aimee Mackin |
Knee |
Inactive
“It’s obviously such a disappointing outcome, injuring herself so close to the beginning of our season,” Mulholland told Melbourne Media. “Although we are thousands of kilometres away, we are wrapping our arms around Aimee and will offer whatever support we can in these challenging circumstances. “There’s lots to work through as we decide how to approach the rest of the season, however, our thoughts at the moment are focused on Aimee and her recovery.” *Inactive Player Read Article |
22. Eliza McNamara
“Eliza was removed from the game after a knock to the face. She was cleared of concussion and returned to the field, but did sustain a broken nose. With the short turn around, we’ll give her this week off, but don’t expect her to miss any further games.”
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2. Olivia Purcell
“Liv has also integrated into some training and has introduced some low intensity contact today which she got through well. She’ll complete some more modified contact work alongside running and skills over the next few weeks.”
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15. Lauren Pearce
“Lauren is integrating into training; she can’t yet use that left hand due to that wrist surgery but is tracking really well."
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31. Blaithin Mackin
“Blaithin is progressing well with that calf rehab and is just a few weeks away from getting back into footy."
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4. Paxy Paxman
“Paxy pulled up a bit sore following the game. It’s similar soreness in her foot to what she’s had over the last few weeks, so to give her the best chance to play in the backend of this season, she’ll rest through this week.”
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29. Eden Zanker
“Eden has another meeting with a specialist this week, so she won’t be available again this week. That meeting will dictate our next steps, so we’ll have a really clear plan for Eden early next week.”
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7. Tayla Harris
"Scans this week revealed the 27-year-old, who sustained injury to the same shoulder in pre-season, had suffered a repeat anterior shoulder dislocation. "After further consultation with a specialist on Tuesday, it was recommended Harris undergo surgery."
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16. Grace Beasley
"Grace Beasley will miss the remainder of the AFL Women’s season after rupturing her anterior crucial ligament (ACL) at training."
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25. Jacinta Hose
* Inactive Player
21. Aimee Mackin
“It’s obviously such a disappointing outcome, injuring herself so close to the beginning of our season,” Mulholland told Melbourne Media. “Although we are thousands of kilometres away, we are wrapping our arms around Aimee and will offer whatever support we can in these challenging circumstances. “There’s lots to work through as we decide how to approach the rest of the season, however, our thoughts at the moment are focused on Aimee and her recovery.” *Inactive Player
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