SEN Time On host Sam McClure has reported that Melbourne’s Michael Hibberd has been ruled out of this week’s clash against Geelong with a quad injury.

Hibberd injured his quad at today’s training session, with the club unsure of the severity of the strain.

Breaking news out of Melbourne.



Michael Hibberd has injured his quad at training. Won't play this week.



Club not yet sure of severity of injury. — Sam McClure (@sam_mcclure) July 18, 2018

Melbourne head of football Josh Mahoney released this statement regarding the injury to the rebound defender.

“Michael hurt his quad this morning at training. He will not play this week and we will assess the severity of the injury over the next few days.”

Listen to Sam McClure's breaking story surrounding the injury to Melbourne defender Michael Hibberd in the player below