Shaw, who has enjoyed a strong pre-season campaign under High Performance Manager Stephen Schwerdt, will be available for senior selection after missing the past two matches with an illness.
Meanwhile, the GC SUNS have a decision to make on Luke Russell. Russell missed last weekend’s match against Sydney with a minor knee injury.
General Manager - Football Operations, Marcus Ashcroft said a final decision on whether the 186cm Tasmanian would lace up the boots against Melbourne this Saturday would be determined by the match committee.
“Luke suffered had a minor knee complaint last week, and we will need to determine if its in his best interests to play this week, or miss another week to ensure the injury is 100% for round 1,” said Ashcroft.
The 21-year-old will be looking to build on his strong 2012 season, where he appeared in 14 games for the GC SUNS before a shoulder injury ultimately ended his promising campaign.
SUNS Injury Update
Nathan Bock – Leg – Bock has commenced weight bearing training and is progressing well. The club will take a conservative approach with Bock and has not placed a time frame on his return.
Clay Cameron – Groin – Has resumed training with the team and is progressing well. He is currently on track to resume playing in Round 1.
Tom Lynch – Ankle – Injured his ankle late in the Round 1 NAB Cup match against Brisbane. Lynch is now out of his boot and on the improve, he is expected to miss another 2-4 weeks.
Trent McKenzie – Knee –McKenzie continues to train well and is on schedule to resume playing via the NEAFL in Round 1.
Liam Patrick – Hamstring – Is progressing really well and is expected to resume full training in the coming weeks.
Luke Russell – Knee – Missed Round 3 of the NAB Cup with a minor knee injury. A decision will be made later in the week which will see him either play this weekend or be rested an additional week.
Henry Schade – Back – He is on top of his back complaint and is currently on track to resume playing in Round 1.
Matt Shaw – Ill – Back to full training after missing a week of training with an illness. Will be available to play this weekend.
Seb Tape – Knee – Tape is now completing full training with the team and Tape is on track to play in the early part of the 2013 season.
