BRENT Moloney is a chance to return for Melbourne’s clash against Richmond at the MCG on Sunday, after missing the past two matches with a corked thigh.
Moloney suffered the setback in the early stages of Melbourne’s 11-point loss to Fremantle at Subiaco Oval in round 16.
But he will have to get through the rest of the Melbourne’s training sessions this week, before he can be a confirmed starter against the Tigers.
Youngster Jack Grimes (hamstring) is now a week to two away from resuming after being sidelined for the past month.
First-year midfielder Jordie Gysberts will be out for another two to four more matches with a back issue.
Key forward Michael Newton is a chance to return from a quadriceps injury this weekend, if he can get through training, but big man Stef Martin will miss with a hip complaint.
Forward Danny Hughes will be sidelined for another 1-2 weeks, while ruckman Jake Spencer is also two more weeks away.
Ricky Petterd (shoulder) and John Meesen (foot) remain out for the rest of the season.
Round 19 injury update
Jack Grimes (hamstring) - 1-2 weeks
Jordie Gysberts (back) - 2-4 weeks
Danny Hughes (ankle) - 1-2 weeks
Moloney suffered the setback in the early stages of Melbourne’s 11-point loss to Fremantle at Subiaco Oval in round 16.
But he will have to get through the rest of the Melbourne’s training sessions this week, before he can be a confirmed starter against the Tigers.
Youngster Jack Grimes (hamstring) is now a week to two away from resuming after being sidelined for the past month.
First-year midfielder Jordie Gysberts will be out for another two to four more matches with a back issue.
Key forward Michael Newton is a chance to return from a quadriceps injury this weekend, if he can get through training, but big man Stef Martin will miss with a hip complaint.
Forward Danny Hughes will be sidelined for another 1-2 weeks, while ruckman Jake Spencer is also two more weeks away.
Ricky Petterd (shoulder) and John Meesen (foot) remain out for the rest of the season.
Round 19 injury update
Jack Grimes (hamstring) - 1-2 weeks
Jordie Gysberts (back) - 2-4 weeks
Danny Hughes (ankle) - 1-2 weeks
Stefan Martin (hip) - 1 week
John Meesen (foot) - season
Brent Moloney (corked thigh) - test
Michael Newton (quad) - test
Ricky Petterd (shoulder) - season
Jake Spencer (back) - 2 weeks
John Meesen (foot) - season
Brent Moloney (corked thigh) - test
Michael Newton (quad) - test
Ricky Petterd (shoulder) - season
Jake Spencer (back) - 2 weeks
