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CibbuanoRobertson set to return
April 28th 2009 03:42
MELBOURNE forward Russell Robertson looks set to make his long-awaited return to AFL football in Sunday's clash against Geelong at the MCG.
Robertson - who has not played since rupturing his Achilles tendon in round ten last year - booted five goals for the Casey Scorpions in the VFL last weekend.
But more importantly he has pulled up well after each of his four games for the Scorpions.
Melbourne coach Dean Bailey said Robertson would be right in the selection mix if he can get through training.
"I'd be lying if I said we wouldn't be seriously considering Robbo to play," Bailey said.
"He's recovered well in the last couple of weeks which is really importantly but he's bouncing and he's pretty excited Russell."
"If he gets through training I'm sure he'll be well in contention."
Meanwhile, Bailey said lively small forward Austin Wonaeamirri needed at least another game in the VFL before he makes his return to the seniors after re-injuring his hamstring at the end of March.
Robertson - who has not played since rupturing his Achilles tendon in round ten last year - booted five goals for the Casey Scorpions in the VFL last weekend.
But more importantly he has pulled up well after each of his four games for the Scorpions.
Melbourne coach Dean Bailey said Robertson would be right in the selection mix if he can get through training.
"I'd be lying if I said we wouldn't be seriously considering Robbo to play," Bailey said.
"He's recovered well in the last couple of weeks which is really importantly but he's bouncing and he's pretty excited Russell."
"If he gets through training I'm sure he'll be well in contention."
Meanwhile, Bailey said lively small forward Austin Wonaeamirri needed at least another game in the VFL before he makes his return to the seniors after re-injuring his hamstring at the end of March.
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