In-form Richmond utility, Shane Edwards, and veteran defender, Chris Newman, will undergo fitness tests later this week as they attempt to take their places in the team for the Round 21 clash with Carlton at the MCG on Saturday.
Edwards withdrew from last Saturday’s win against Brisbane with hamstring soreness, while Newman completed the game, but was hampered by a slight ankle complaint.
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Small forward Jake King, who has missed the past three matches with a hamstring injury, will spend one more week on the sidelines before returning in Round 22.
In other injury news out of Tigerland, promising youngster Brett O’Hanlon will miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.
But key-position tall Ben Griffiths (concussion), and defender Ricky Petterd (groin), are available for selection this week after overcoming their injuries.
Duo to test their fitness
In-form Richmond utility, Shane Edwards, and veteran defender, Chris Newman, will undergo fitness tests later this week as they attempt to take their places in the team for the Round 21 clash with Carlton at the MCG on Saturday.
