Following consultation with the Club’s medical staff, Richmond can provide the below injury update for Round 20.
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Jack Ross: Concussion, Available
We took the cautious approach of giving Jack Ross the extra week off, following his two concussions in six weeks.
He had a really strong week on the track in both our main training (Friday) and Sunday’s rehab session. So, he will train again this week and put his hand up for Saturday night’s game.
Taj Hotton: Ankle, Available
Taj Hotton injured his right ankle in a marking contest.
He came off to get that ankle strapped and returned to the field to collect a few more disposals before finishing the game with an extended rotation on the bench, which was just out of caution.
The ankle is settling well, and there is no reason for us to think Taj won’t train fully on Thursday and play on Saturday.
Harry Armstrong: Foot Soreness, Round 21
Harry Armstrong played on the weekend at VFL level but unfortunately following the game has had some foot soreness.
It is not a significant issue, but we will manage him carefully this week, give him the weekend off, and reassess early next week.
Ben Miller: Heel, Round 21
Ben Miller’s foot is settling well after he reported some worsening symptoms related to his existing heel pain after the Carlton game.
He will have another week off this week, but the plan is for him to train fully next week and be available for West Coast.
Campbell Gray: Hamstring, Round 22
It was another good week for Campbell Gray, who is progressing well from his hamstring injury. We have great confidence that he will be back playing for the final three weeks of the season.
Tom Burton: Groin, Round 22
We are carefully managing Tom Burton and his training and game loads, which is why he did not play VFL on the weekend.
He trained on Sunday with the rehab group, and it was apparent that a groin issue he has been dealing with could benefit from an additional week off this week. There is then a VFL bye, so it will become another two weeks off.
Jasper Alger: Ankle, Round 22
Jasper Alger unfortunately had a significant ankle injury landing from a marking contest in Sunday’s VFL game. He was unable to complete the game.
He had a scan yesterday, and it confirmed a lateral ligament sprain. He is in a boot temporarily but should progress quickly and be available again for selection in Round 22.
Steely Green: Concussion, TBC
Steely Green got a head knock just before the three-quarter time siren of Sunday's game. After assessment, he was pulled out of the game and put into the concussion protocols.
He is feeling quite good, but as always, we will leave him as TBC while we see how he progresses.
Noah Balta: Toe, TBC
Noah Balta had an awkward landing during a contest in Sunday’s game. He was aware of some toe pain right away, but was able to finish the game.
It has pulled up pretty swollen this week, so he is currently in a moon boot out of caution.
We will continue to assess Noah throughout the week before providing a further update, but we are not expecting him to play on Saturday night.
Tom Sims: Toe, TBC
Tom Sims reported some medial sesamoid pain last week, so was not selected to play in the VFL on the weekend.
The plan now is to offload him until he is pain-free. We will assess how that settles and plan next steps for Tom accordingly.
Kaleb Smith: Quad, Season
Kaleb Smith unfortunately suffered a quad strain on the weekend that ended his VFL game early.
It is about a six-week injury, so unfortunately it will take him through to the end of the season.
Jacob Hopper: Ankle, Season
Unfortunately, Jacob Hopper is still experiencing some pain when running.
The next step for him is to consult with some surgeons to determine if surgical stabilisation is needed.
With only five rounds left in the season, regardless of what action we take, we will run out of time to get Jacob back playing this year.
Jonty Faull: Back, Season
Jonty Faull is going well and has had some repeat MRI scans, which have shown some reduction in bone stress.
We are now looking at his return-to-run plans and setting him up for the pre-season.
Josh Gibcus: Knee, Season
Josh Gibcus is upping his strength work in the gym and going well with his circuit training.
Like the other guys who have been ruled out for the season, we are now looking at his pre-season and making sure he is ready for that.
Josh Smillie: Quad, Season
As reported towards the end of last week, we made the collective decision not to risk Josh Smillie by returning him to play this season.
He has been continuing with his training this week per that plan.
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