Mason Wood will not be available for selection in Round 8 with the 31-year-old entering concussion protocols after failing to pass a SCAT-5 test during Saturday’s match.
Excitingly, Mattaes Phillipou will put his hand up to play his first game of footy this year, pending a fitness test during tomorrow’s main training session.
The 20-year-old had been enjoying his best pre-season to date before being sidelined with a stress fracture in his femur at the end of January.
“Mattaes, with the assistance of our medical and strength and conditioning teams, has attacked his rehabilitation with immense maturity and diligence. Our hope is to see him get a good run at it for the rest of the season.” EGM of football David Misson said.
Meanwhile, Max King is continuing to recover well post undergoing a knee arthroscope with a more definitive timeline to be provided in the coming weeks.
“Max’s long-term career and health are our top priority, which we’ve been very open about,” Misson said
“Following in-depth consultation and specialist recommendations, we’re confident with the path we’ve chosen for Max’s recovery and look forward to seeing him progress across the coming months.”
Paddy Dow is continuing to increase his running and rehabilitation load through his knee, while Zaine Cordy has commenced his own rehab program three-weeks post pectoral surgery.
INJURY LIST
Hunter Clark | Abdominal | Test
Mattaes Phillipou | Leg | Test
Mason Wood | Concussion | Protocols
Patrick Said | Calf | 2 Weeks
Dan Butler | Achilles | 2 weeks
Zaine Cordy | Pec | 10-12 weeks
Max King | Knee | TBC
Paddy Dow | Knee | TBC
