North Melbourne has put a outstanding 10-week timeframe on a doable return for ahead Charlie Comben after he suffered a badly damaged leg final weekend.
Comben was in agony on the MCG after hurting himself early within the loss to Melbourne and was ferried straight to hospital from the bottom.
He underwent surgical procedure for a fibula fracture and likewise suffered a high-grade syndesmosis harm in the identical incident.
The harm was so dangerous, broadcaster Channel 7 opted to not present any replays.
But the 21-year-old, who had performed each recreation for the Kangaroos this season, may very well be again nicely earlier than the tip of the season.
“Charlie’s injury is similar to (ruckman) Tristan Xerri’s from round 1, so a high-grade syndesmosis with a fibula fracture,” North Melbourne head of efficiency Kevin White mentioned.
“He had surgical procedure straight after the sport, and he’s in restoration mode.
“He‘s looking at a similar length of probably 10 weeks for his return to play.”
In better news for the battling Roos, who were smashed by 90 points, midfield gun Luke Davies-Uniacke is a chance to return after being a late withdrawal against the Demons.
And draftee George Wardlaw has been cleared of major damage after an incident in Saturday‘s reserves scratch match against St Kilda.
“At first he was assessed for his MCL and he had a scan on that, which showed it to be structurally sound,” White said.
“The main thing with George is that there’s a little bit of bleeding and bruising round that knee joint that he’s coping with on the minute.
“His plan (on Tuesday) will likely be to run on the AlterG, get him shifting once more, get his operating mechanics up throughout the following two days and look to check at coaching on the again finish of the week.”
Originally printed as North Melbourne adamant Charlie Comben may very well be again in 10 weeks after damaged ankle
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
