After spending the last six weeks in a moon boot, Day received clearance to remove the support brace on Wednesday.
Hawthorn’s High-Performance Manager, Peter Burge, expressed enthusiasm about the 22-year-old’s progress, calling it “fantastic news.”
“After undergoing some scans on Wednesday, Will can now ditch his moon boot and resume body weight walking,” Burge explained. “His rehab program will proceed in stages, starting with walking, then transitioning to Alter-G running, and finally, land-based running.”
Burge emphasized that while the timeline remains reasonable, the aim is for Day to return to play earlier in the season.
Meanwhile, defender James Blanck is scheduled for surgery next week after tearing his ACL in a recent intraclub match. Burge noted the importance of delaying the procedure to reduce swelling, following advice from the surgeon and the club’s medical team.
Another defender, Denver Grainger-Barras, is anticipated to return to action in 12-14 weeks after successful surgery for a ‘turf toe’ injury sustained during Monday’s game.
Regarding Chad Wingard, who ruptured his Achilles last season, Burge remarked on his positive rehabilitation progress, with Wingard engaging in individual skill work and running sessions at 90 percent of his maximum speed.
Draftee Will McCabe is facing a minimum three-month absence due to bone stress in his lower back, prompting a cautious approach to his recovery.
On the injury front, Changkuoth Jiath is rehabilitating from a hamstring strain suffered during an intraclub match. Burge highlighted Jiath’s high-intensity playing style and stated that he’s progressing well in his recovery.
Second-year Hawk Bailey Macdonald has begun outdoor running after experiencing femur bone stress earlier this month, while Seamus Mitchell has resumed non-contact skills training following jaw surgery. Both are expected to return to play in the early rounds of the season.
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