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June 25th 2008 01:14
ST KILDA forward Fraser Gehrig is making steady progress in his bid to return to the side after undergoing hand surgery this month.
Gehrig, who ran strongly at training on Tuesday, has recovered from surgery to his right hand and is training with just a protective guard on his middle finger.
The 32-year-old will consult medical staff on how best to manage the arthritis in his hands.
St Kilda can bring back Gehrig at any time as it did not promote a replacement to the senior list when he was told to rest for two months.
St Kilda football operations manager Matthew Drain said the club was unsure as to when Gehrig would return.
"It's not about a timeframe. It's when he and the coaching staff and medical staff feel he's ready to go," Draind said.
"We've been pleased with the progress he has made post-surgery. He's one of the hardest workers and most determined and he's an inspiration to the younger guys."
"He's working closely with the medical staff on ways to better manage his hands. It's too early to say exactly where he's at, but he's making every effort to get back."
Meanwhile. midfielder Lenny Hayes remains in doubt for Saturday night's crucial clash against North Melbourne at Carrara Stadium after injuring his hamstring in the first term against Fremantle at Telstra Dome on Friday night.
Hayes was confined to handball drills, but the Saints hope he can prove his fitness at Thursday's main session.
Justin Koschitzke did nothing more than stationary handpasses before heading back to the locker-rooms, but he is expected to return from a knee injury.
Classy midfielder Nick Dal Santo and small forward Stephen Milne are in line for a recall after being banished to the VFL last weekend, while tagger Steven Baker (knee) ran laps without any discomfort and should be ready to resume after the split round.
Ruckman Michael Gardiner (knee) and Xavier Clarke (hamstring) are also close to being available again.
Gehrig, who ran strongly at training on Tuesday, has recovered from surgery to his right hand and is training with just a protective guard on his middle finger.
The 32-year-old will consult medical staff on how best to manage the arthritis in his hands.
St Kilda can bring back Gehrig at any time as it did not promote a replacement to the senior list when he was told to rest for two months.
St Kilda football operations manager Matthew Drain said the club was unsure as to when Gehrig would return.
"It's not about a timeframe. It's when he and the coaching staff and medical staff feel he's ready to go," Draind said.
"We've been pleased with the progress he has made post-surgery. He's one of the hardest workers and most determined and he's an inspiration to the younger guys."
"He's working closely with the medical staff on ways to better manage his hands. It's too early to say exactly where he's at, but he's making every effort to get back."
Meanwhile. midfielder Lenny Hayes remains in doubt for Saturday night's crucial clash against North Melbourne at Carrara Stadium after injuring his hamstring in the first term against Fremantle at Telstra Dome on Friday night.
Hayes was confined to handball drills, but the Saints hope he can prove his fitness at Thursday's main session.
Justin Koschitzke did nothing more than stationary handpasses before heading back to the locker-rooms, but he is expected to return from a knee injury.
Classy midfielder Nick Dal Santo and small forward Stephen Milne are in line for a recall after being banished to the VFL last weekend, while tagger Steven Baker (knee) ran laps without any discomfort and should be ready to resume after the split round.
Ruckman Michael Gardiner (knee) and Xavier Clarke (hamstring) are also close to being available again.
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