RECOVERY CHANCES NOT YET GAWN
MELBOURNE is sweating on the results of back and ankle scans of wounded skipper Max Gawn as the Demons look to recharge their batteries ahead of a blockbuster MCG clash with Brisbane on Thursday week.
As the Demons limp to their bye break off the back of a third successive loss, Gawn went in for an assessment on Tuesday of his troublesome back and ankle.
Coach Simon Goodwin confirmed after Monday’s game that Gawn had been sore and would relish four days away from the club.
“The four days off have come at a good time for Max,” Goodwin said. “He has a pretty sore back and a pretty sore ankle and a few knocks, but he’ll be right. He’ll bounce back.”
Gawn’s scans will determine whether he takes on the Lions in what looms as a crucial clash.
The turnaround from Queen’s Birthday to the Lions clash has ended the chances of first-gamer Daniel Turner remaining in the team.
Turner went off with concussion against the Magpies, ruling him out under the 12-day AFL concussion protocols.
But Harrison Petty will be right after he passed a concussion test on Monday, while James Harmes is also believed to be all-clear.
Steven May will resume from his clubimposed suspension, which came from his clash with teammate Jake Melksham last Sunday week, against the top-of-table Lions.
The Demons will monitor Melksham later in the week to determine when he can play.