MELBOURNE

Nathan Carroll (hamstring) - test

Jack Grimes (back) - long term injury list

Ben Holland (shoulder) - test

Michael Newton (knee) - test

Ricky Petterd (groin) - 2 - 3 weeks

Jared Rivers (hip) - test

Russell Robertson (corked thigh) - test

Colin Sylvia (hamstring) - test

Paul Wheatley (calf) - test

Jeff White (back) - test

NOTE: As there are no VFL games this weeks, players coming back from injury will not be able to have a game with Sandringham this week.

ST KILDA

Jayden Attard (knee reconstruction) - 3 - 5 weeks

Steven Baker (knee) - test

Xavier Clarke (hamstring) - 2 weeks

Glenn Chivers (foot) - 1 - 3 weeks

Sam Gilbert (shoulder) - 1 - 3 weeks

Matt Maguire (foot) - season

Luke Miles (stress fracture in fibula) - 1 week

Luke van Rheenen (foot) - season

Don't think we're being told everything here at all. Ricky! Be fit!!

And now a hamstring forces Davey from track.

"Davey pulled up short and clutched his leg after taking a shot for goal."

Sounds like 2 - 3 weeks at least to me.

"Ruckman Jeff White, a late withdrawal with back soreness, and forward Russell Robertson, who copped a heavy knock to the thigh, did not join training yesterday. The pair will be tested.

"Ben Holland (shoulder) must prove his fitness, while Jared Rivers (hip) and Paul Wheatley (calf) worked strongly and should be available."

Despite our improved form, an indiction tht there will be a few changes to the team this week.

Looks like flash will at least miss this one game. You would expect Jeff White and Rivo to be ready. I cannot see the dees forcing Robbo to play. he will be given a weeks rest.

MELBOURNE with update from training

Nathan Carroll (hamstring) - test

Jack Grimes (back) - long term injury list should be playing soon as in close to full training

Ben Holland (shoulder) - test

Michael Newton (knee) - test appeared to be running freely at training

Ricky Petterd (groin) - 2 - 3 weeks

Jared Rivers (hip) - test trained yesterday and looks right to return

Russell Robertson (corked thigh) - test looks in a bit of trouble for this week

Colin Sylvia (hamstring) - test played well at Sandy last week, trained strongly & should return

Paul Wheatley (calf) - test

Jeff White (back) - test trained yesterday and looks right to return

isnt g train also on long term injury list for saints?

on facebook says ricky back playing football next week, prob in sandy

On Jack Grimes, its almost mid year do you think the club is better off not playing him this year and ensure his body is 100% for next season. We don't have a good record with our first round picks staying fit.

On Jack Grimes, its almost mid year do you think the club is better off not playing him this year and ensure his body is 100% for next season. We don't have a good record with our first round picks staying fit.

Yes absolutley.

on facebook says ricky back playing football next week, prob in sandy

Even more lame.

What's with all of the Facebook stalking going on here?