Debut ... Jack Viney is expected to start his AFL career in round one. Source: DAVE CROSLING / AAP
Melbourne wunderkind Jack Viney remains a Round 1 lock, despite not playing since the first round of the NAB Cup.
The midfielder has been recovering from a neck injury suffered in the Demons' hitouts against North Melbourne and Richmond at Etihad Stadium on February 22.
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Viney has since been kept on ice, missing games against Port Adelaide and St Kilda, but his injury is not considered serious.
He could play against Gold Coast on Saturday, but even if he doesn't - and is not summoned for a VFL practice match the following week - the Herald Sun understands he will still be named for the round one clash against Port Adelaide.
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While Viney is in contention to face the Suns, Chris Dawes is not after complaining of hamstring tightness at training last week.
Demons elite performance manager David Misson said Dawes may be warehoused for round one.
"He's obviously really valuable and the coach is really keen for him to be available round one so we're playing a pretty conservative line with 'Dawsey'," Misson said.
"He's running already and looking good, but we want to make sure we set him up for a good first part of the season."
Long-term casualties Mitch Clark and Jack Trengove (both with foot injuries) have graduated to full training duties, but still appear some time away from playing.
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