Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn has acquired good news on his hamstring harm, with the star large man solely anticipated to overlook two weeks.
Gawn despatched a scare by the Demons’ camp final Friday when he felt his hamstring tighten up.
Subsequent scans revealed a low-grade hamstring pressure, with the minor nature of the harm that means the 31-year-old continues to be on monitor to play throughout the pre-season.
“Max was closely monitored over the weekend, and we were really pleased with how his hamstring settled,” Demons head of medical Laura Lallenec instructed the membership web site.
“He has now commenced a modified program, with the view to reintegrate him into training over the next fortnight.
“Given the comparatively brief time period that Max will miss, we’re assured this would possibly not influence his preparation for the beginning of the season.”
Gawn is set to team up with new recruit Brodie Grundy in a formidable ruck duo this year.
Grundy joined the Demons during the trade period after 177 games with Collingwood.
The 28-year-old played just six games last season, with a knee injury and then an ankle stress fracture ruining his campaign.
Meanwhile, Bulldogs recruit Rory Lobb brushed aside any injury concerns by returning to training on Monday.
Lobb injured his ankle at training last week, but the issue was not serious.
The former Docker, who has a history of rolling his ankle in games, looms as a key cog up forward for the Bulldogs this season.
Collingwood defender Darcy Moore has started running after a bone infection delayed his start to pre-season.
The Magpies will take a cautious strategy with Moore, however hope he might be match for spherical one of many AFL season.
