Veteran defender Dale Morris is expected to make his long-awaited return to football this weekend.

Morris, who suffered an ACL injury during pre-season training earlier this year, is set to be available for selection for the first time since the final round of 2018.

Medical Services Manager Chris Bell said Morris has ticked the final boxes in his recovery, after avoiding surgery for the partial tear.

“Provided he gets through training this week like we expect - he will make his long-anticipated comeback this weekend, which is extremely exciting for everyone else at the club,” Bell said. 

After suffering a minor foot strain in a tackle two weeks ago, Brad Lynch will return to full training this week.

“Brad is back into full training this week, and if he gets through as we expect, he will return to availability this weekend,” Bell said.

In some disappointing news, emerging forward Fergus Greene will be sidelined for the remainder of 2019, after suffering a shoulder dislocation in the weeks prior to the bye.

“Fergus has been in a conservative management model, but unfortunately, we have been unable to improve Fergus’ shoulder to a level that will allow him to withstand the demands of AFL footy,” Bell said.

“Fergus will need a shoulder operation which will end his 2019 campaign, but he’ll be ready to attack next pre-season.”

* Injury list updated on Monday 24 June, 2019