Physical Performance Manager Luke Boyd has provided an update on Hawthorn’s injury list as players prepare for a return to training in the coming days. 

Blake Hardwick’s recovery from a ruptured pectoral muscle is tracking well as he eyes the last six weeks of his rehab.

“Blake’s back in the full running program, kicking the footy and has started some upper body strengthening work, which is a really important step in his recovery. These are all good signs and good progression in his rehab.

“The plan for Blake is that once we’re able to start training in small groups, he’ll be back into non-contact skill work as soon as that begins.”

“Overall, Blake is progressing really nicely through his rehab.”

Meanwhile, Jarman Impey’s diligence in his recovery from an ACL rupture in Round 18 last year is paying dividends.

“Jars is doing really well, obviously no skill work yet but that’s really only because we haven’t been at the club or able to train in groups.

"If we had, he’d be in the skills program doing light skills work.” 

“Once we’re training in small groups, we’ll build Jars up slowly and allow him to adapt to being back around other bodies by doing controlled skills and giving him time.”

“We don’t plan on getting any change out of 12 months recovery on this injury. We are well on track with that plan and Jars has remained highly motivated through every stage of his rehab.”

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Dan Howe’s surgery to release his plantar fascia in late March went well.

“Dan has been slowly building his rehab as he recovers from this surgery. We’re taking a conservative approach with Dan and allowing him plenty of time to build up into full skills.”

The lack of opportunity to train with a group has held Mat Walker back from getting the all clear on his hip.

“The next step for Mat is about three weeks of skills-based work, so again, once we’re able to train in groups we expect to see some solid progression in his recovery.”

Injury list

Mitch Lewis – Ankle – Available
Josh Morris – Knee – Available
Paul Puopolo – Jaw – Available
Jacob Koschitzke – AC joint - Available
Mathew Walker – Hip – 3 weeks
Blake Hardwick – Chest – 6 weeks
Dan Howe – Foot – 6-8 weeks
Jarman Impey – ACL – indefinite
Will Golds – Knee – season