Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver will return from his hamstring harm within the King’s Birthday AFL blockbuster towards Collingwood.
Oliver was transferring effectively at Monday coaching, however coach Simon Goodwin stated it was too dangerous to convey him again for Friday evening’s recreation towards Carlton on the MCG.
“He’s progressing really well … he won’t play, but we’re really confident he’ll play the week after,” Goodwin stated on Tuesday morning.
“He’s too important a player for us to take a really big risk – and Friday night would be a risk.
“We get a reasonably prolonged break the week after. He’ll undoubtedly play (towards Collingwood).”
The Demons have a 10-day break from Friday night’s clash to the annual holiday Monday game against the Magpies.
Oliver hurt his hamstring in the round-10 loss to Port Adelaide.
Melbourne then narrowly lost to Fremantle last weekend and need a win against Carlton, who are struggling with six losses from their last seven games.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
