Tim Membrey might not play once more till simply earlier than the AFL finals, with St Kilda shelving the ahead as he battles a difficult knee damage.
Ahead of Friday evening’s AFL conflict with the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, Saints coach Ross Lyon mentioned Membrey had been put right into a coaching block for the following eight weeks.
The 29-year-old has solely managed 4 video games this season resulting from knee soreness, whereas he additionally suffered a heavy head knock in his most up-to-date AFL runout towards Adelaide final month.
Membrey had minor knee surgical procedure earlier than the beginning of the season, not enjoying his first sport of the yr till spherical six.
“He’s got a bit of a long-term knee management, but nothing significant,” Lyon mentioned on Wednesday.
“He just hasn’t been comfortable and confident.
“We most likely pushed his return somewhat bit so we have determined to present him a coaching block for eight weeks.
“Get the strength and get the run and get his confidence back up, as a leader of the club; get him feeling good. We’ve committed to that.”
Lyon mentioned Membrey may return earlier if he hit rehabilitation targets.
The fifth-placed Saints are coming off a 20-point loss to Richmond whereas Brisbane, who sit fourth on the ladder, snapped a two-game dropping streak final spherical towards Sydney.
Lyon mentioned he felt “optimistic” after his aspect’s efficiency towards the resurgent Tigers.
“We gave ourselves a chance to win … sometimes talent just gets you, like (Jayden) Short’s kicking them from 60m and there was a couple of turnovers,” he mentioned.
“Disappointed we didn’t get what we wanted, which was four points, but we certainly learned and we grew.”
The Saints have not had consecutive wins – or losses – since their unbeaten run was damaged in spherical 5, however Lyon mentioned he wasn’t getting caught up by the sample
“I don’t get stuck on wins and losses … if your previous result counted for the next we wouldn’t be losing after a win.
“We possibly stuffed up 20 minutes final week and it was very pricey so we’re trying to play the total 100 minutes.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
