A block of solid running and encouraging strength testing results has put Todd Goldstein in the frame for a return during the second week of the JLT community series.
North supporters lucky enough to get a ticket to the highly anticipated Arden Street clash with the Hawks may see the star ruckman in action for the first time in 2017.
“He’s (Goldstein) done a great deal of really positive work over the past few weeks and his ankle is looking great now,” Senior Performance Consultant Steve Saunders told NMFC.com.au.
Goldstein injured his ankle late in the 2016 season and despite a solid break over the holiday period, he experienced residual aching upon his return to training.
“We just needed to give it some more time to settle and it has responded very well,” Saunders added.
“Our aim is to integrate him back into full training next week with a view to him playing in the second JLT game against Hawthorn.”
Goldstein is not the only one setting himself for a return that week with the likes of Majak Daw (knee), Jy Simpkin (leg) and Daniel Neilson (quad) also set to be in contention.
As for this week, Saunders stated hard-running wingman Sam Gibson would be available to take on the Swans in Coffs Harbour after missing last week’s intra-club match.
“Sam copped a knock to the thigh at training and had extensive bleeding in the area,” he said.
“He is back into full training now and will be available. If anything, he’s much fresher after a lighter week on the track.”
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