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CibbuanoRivers' season over
June 27th 2008 00:48
MELBOURNE's woes have continued with defender Jared Rivers to miss the rest of the season with strained stomach muscles.
Rivers was struck down by strained stomach muscles in the Queen's Birthday clash with Collingwood almost three weeks ago.
Melbourne listed Rivers as a four-to-six-week absentee this week, but Demons coach Dean Bailey yesterday admitted his season was over.
"Unless there is a magical cure for him, I don't think he will be back playing football this year," Bailey said.
"It is really disappointing for Jared because he has got some great leadership qualities in him."
The 23-year-old could be back walking or jogging within a month, but will not be risked.
Rivers, who will now help out with defensive coaching, has also been added to the leadership group. He will be joined by Brad Green, Aaron Davey and Brent Moloney.
Midfielder Brock McLean, who was removed from the group after off-field indiscretions earlier in the year, has been welcomed back.
Veteran Adem Yze is no longer in the leadership group, along with the injured Russell Robertson.
Bailey said Yze was still an important leader within the club even though he was no longer in the leadership group.
"Yze was one of the guys who unfortunately when it came to the review, he missed out on maintaining his position," Bailey said.
"But his leadership is still there within the club."
Rivers was struck down by strained stomach muscles in the Queen's Birthday clash with Collingwood almost three weeks ago.
Melbourne listed Rivers as a four-to-six-week absentee this week, but Demons coach Dean Bailey yesterday admitted his season was over.
"Unless there is a magical cure for him, I don't think he will be back playing football this year," Bailey said.
"It is really disappointing for Jared because he has got some great leadership qualities in him."
The 23-year-old could be back walking or jogging within a month, but will not be risked.
Rivers, who will now help out with defensive coaching, has also been added to the leadership group. He will be joined by Brad Green, Aaron Davey and Brent Moloney.
Midfielder Brock McLean, who was removed from the group after off-field indiscretions earlier in the year, has been welcomed back.
Veteran Adem Yze is no longer in the leadership group, along with the injured Russell Robertson.
Bailey said Yze was still an important leader within the club even though he was no longer in the leadership group.
"Yze was one of the guys who unfortunately when it came to the review, he missed out on maintaining his position," Bailey said.
"But his leadership is still there within the club."
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