“Both Luker and Koltyn have returned to full training, so they're both available for selection,” Griffith said. “Our VFL team have a bye this weekend, but they're both training really well.”

“Both Luker and Koltyn have returned to full training, so they're both available for selection,” Griffith said. “Our VFL team have a bye this weekend, but they're both training really well.”

“The aim for Matt has been about returning him to full hand function and he wasn't comfortable enough to do contest-based work last week,” Griffith said. “He's progressed well over the weekend and will look to integrate into training this week, with the availability to be determined after our main training session on Thursday.”

“Xavier had a great training session over the weekend,” Griffith said. “He'll look to integrate this week with determination of his availability after Thursday's main training session.”

“Judd integrated back into most of training last week and he'll full train this week, with the plan for him to be available ahead of Round 6.”

“Tom had some hamstring tightness following an incident during the VFL game,” Griffith said. “He was removed from the game at half time and some imaging has shown a low-grade hamstring strain. “We'll now progress him through the relevant strength markers in order to get him back as soon as possible.”

“Unfortunately for Marty in the last quarter he went to push off and felt pain in his calf. He's got a high-grade gastrocnemius strain” Griffith said. “Once he starts to recover and function has improved, we’ll have more of a framework on his return in the coming days.”

“We've been looking to manage Jake conservatively, and he's done a power of work to try to get up for each game, but due to a lack of function and continued pain, he hasn't been able to do that,” Griffith told Melbourne Media.    “As part of our management process, we sought some expert opinions. He saw a surgeon today and, unfortunately for Jake, he will now undergo surgical intervention and he'll likely be out for approximately eight weeks.”

“Shane went to accelerate during match play on Friday, and has unfortunately ruptured his Achilles tendon in the process. “This is an incredibly disappointing outcome for Shane, who was starting to get some real momentum and confidence in his body, following a strong pre-season. “Shane will meet with a surgeon in the coming days, with the view to undergo surgery. From here, we will have a greater understanding of what his recovery timelines will look like. “We will wrap our arms around Shane and fully support him throughout this next period.”

“Unfortunately, scans have confirmed what we all feared, with Andy to miss the season with an injury to his ACL, MCL and PCL,” Richardson said. “This is incredibly disappointing news for Andy, who has had a really strong pre-season. We have been so impressed by his attitude and will to get better, and he was starting to reap the rewards of his hard work. “Andy will undergo surgery in the near future, before beginning to work through his recovery. As a club, we will wrap our arms around him and make sure he is well-supported. “Despite being on the sidelines, we know Andy will still play an important role for us this season, particularly with the positive energy he brings to the club every single day.”