The Demons face a tough road trip to Adelaide to face the Crows after one of their most disappointing performances of the season against Hawthorn.
Midfielder Jake Melksham would have been a chance for an instant recall after gathering 30 disposals in the VFL. However, he is set to accept a one-match sanction for two separate incidents in the Casey Demons' game against Werribee.
The Demons' forward half is in need of a rejig, with Alex Neal-Bullen and Dean Kent both in line to return to the senior side.
Neal-Bullen did not play at any level last weekend after being held over as an emergency. Kent's speed and aggressiveness inside forward 50 has been a missing element in Melbourne's forward line.
Billy Stretch (25 disposals) was again consistent throughout, while Ben Kennedy (26) and Jack Trengove (22) turned in strong showings. - Ben Guthrie
Winger Wayne Milera is set to return to the Crows' side for Saturday night's game with Melbourne at Adelaide Oval. The second-year player was rested for last weekend's 59-point loss to North Melbourne in Hobart. Forward Tom Lynch will have concussion tests during the week after copping a heavy knock against the Kangaroos. Harrison Wigg continues to press his claims for a senior debut after a team-high 28 possessions in Adelaide's 45-point loss to Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL. Rookie-listed midfielder Hugh Greenwood also impressed with 23 disposals, eight tackles and a goal, veteran on-baller Scott Thompson had 19 disposals and 11 tackles and forward Troy Menzel was handy with 18 disposals, six marks and two goals. - Lee Gaskin
Injury list
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Cheney | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Ben Davis* | Foot | Season |
| Cam Ellis-Yolmen* | Knee | Season |
| Alex Keath | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Tom Lynch | Concussion | Test |
| Mitch McGovern | Hamstring | 5-8 weeks |
| Paul Seedsman | Groin | Ongoing assessment |
| Updated: Tuesday, May 9 | ||
