Season over for Lumumba

Melbourne defender, Heriter Lumumba's season is over, after continuing to battle the affects of several concussions this season.

Melbourne's elite performance manager Dave Misson confirmed on Thursday morning that Lumumba has been placed on the long term injury list and ruled out for the remainder of the season.

“As Roosy explained in his press conference this morning, Heritier Lumumba won’t be playing again this year,” he told Melbourne TV.

Earlier, coach Paul Roos said the club would take a cautious approach to ensure Lumumba is 100 per cent fir by pre-season.

“We’re just hoping that ‘H’ gets right and comes back to pre-season and has a good year next year,” Roos said.

Meanwhile, small forward Jeff Garlett will face a fitness test after suffering to a skin infection on hi right leg.

“Jeff (was) a lot better today and we expect him to come in and have a run tomorrow and train on Friday,” Misson said.