Jarrad Grant is one step closer to his football return, after Western Bulldogs medical staff today gave him the all clear to progress to the next level of his rehabilitation program.

The forward injured his foot in January but Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said Grant received the best possible news after seeing a specialist on Friday.

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“Jarrad was reviewed by the specialist on Friday and had scans and they have come back really good,” McKenzie said.

“The surgeon was happy with how he recovered, he’s given him the all clear to keep progressing – he’s running outside and he’s feeling great at the moment.”

Another positive from the weekend was Ryan Griffen who played his first game for the Bulldogs this season, and got through unscathed.

“Ryan got through the game as we had hoped, the amount of time he played is what we were looking for,” he said.

“He’s come in today feeling really good so we are in a positive place with him.”

Tom Liberatore suffered some cramping against North Melbourne on Sunday but McKenzie said the soreness had subsided today.

“Tom had some soreness during the game but that’s cleared up today, he’s come in really well,” he said.

“He will train on Wednesday and be available this week.”

A heavy tackle also saw Koby Stevens receive a knock and the midfielder will be monitored throughout the week.

“Koby had a heavy tackle that he got hurt with, he had some whiplash,” he said.

“The doctors have been monitoring him and we expect that he will be available to play.”