The latest on Adelaide’s injured players
Adelaide is set to regain defender Mitch Hinge ahead of Friday night’s clash with Essendon after he recovered from adductor soreness.
Hinge was subbed out of the Round 17 loss to Brisbane and missed Saturday night’s win over St Kilda while managing the injury.
“Hingey has recovered well, we expect him to train today and be fully available this week,” High Performance Manager Darren Burgess said.
“He’s taken some time off, did some straight line running on the weekend and I’m sure he will get through training today and be available so it’s a nice problem to have.”
In further good news, fellow defender Josh Worrell is also set to return next week after breaking his arm in Round 10.
“Josh has been on his feet now for about five or six weeks and done plenty of running, we’re hoping that he will get surgeon’s clearance next week and be available next weekend,” Burgess said.
“It’s great news for him, he’s really worked hard, the rehab guys have put him through the wringer and he will certainly come back ready to play.”
Will Hamill is expected to be 1-2 weeks away as he recovers from finger surgery.
“Will has been able to run, he just hasn’t been able to handle the footballs too much, but we are expecting him to get clearance next week or the week after and be available after that,” Burgess said.
Injury list as of Tuesday, July 16
Karl Gallagher (hamstring) 1 week
Will Hamill (finger) 1-2 weeks
Josh Worrell (arm) 1 week
Luke Pedlar (shoulder) season
Matt Crouch (shoulder) season
Patrick Parnell (shoulder) season
Wayne Milera (knee) season