Up to Yarran to decide when he’ll be ready: HardwickELIZA SEWELL
Herald Sun
30 June 2016CHRIS Yarran will make the call on when he’s ready to play football again, according to Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.
Yarran returned to the club this week after taking indefinite leave late last month to deal with mental health issues.
He has not played for the Tigers since he was recruited from the Blues at the end of last season, struggling with calf and foot injuries, with the later requiring surgery.
While the Tigers welcomed back ruckman Ivan Maric in place of the injured Shaun Hampson (knee/illness) for Friday night’s clash with Port Adelaide, Hardwick refused to set a return date for Yarran.
“Obviously Chris is an important part of our future and we’re just here to support him,” Hardwick said.
“There’s no time frame on when he’s going to return, he’s just got to feel comfortable in doing so and our best form is support for Chris at this stage.
“ ... It’s for Chris to confirm when he’s available, really.”
Yarran is still recovering from the footy surgery.
“Obviously he’s come through a foot injury so that’s one of the things he’s going to get right,” Hardwick said.
“He’s just working through his rehab process at the moment.”
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