Cale Morton Biography

Bradd Dalziell and Cale Morton are delisted by the Eagles.

"This is the toughest part of the game, particularly when it involves quality people," Eagles football operations manager Craig Vozzo said in a club statement.

"Unfortunately, it is the nature of the game.

"Both Bradd and Cale have been valued contributors to the football club and we thank them for the role they have each played. They will always be welcome at the West Coast Eagles."

Former Demon Cale Morton will make his debut as a West Coast Eagle after being named in the side to take on Fremantle in round 16.

Demon Cale Morton heads home to WA, joining the Eagles in exchange for pick No. 88.

Cale Morton will undergo surgery on the injured shoulder he aggravated in the win over Gold Coast at the weekend. He is expected to miss the rest of the season.

Cale Morton will miss the opening two rounds of the NAB Cup after injuring his knee in an accident at home.

"Cale will miss two weeks with a slight medial ligament strain, we expect him to be back for the later rounds of the NAB Cup series," Melbourne football manager Josh Mahoney said.

Cale Morton says he will probably be back from ruptured flexor tendon in his left ring finger in round 3 or 4 this year.

"I'd love to play Round 1, but I think that's a bit of an outside chance at the moment," Morton said.

"Realistically, it won't be until Round 3 or 4, but if I can do everything to get back as soon as possible, then that would be great."

A ruptured flexor tendon in his left ring finger from a training session will keep Melbourne utility Cale Morton out of football for six to eight weeks.

"It's disappointing to lose a player of Cale's calibre especially on the eve of the NAB Cup," Melbourne coach Dean Bailey said.

"Cale is a very positive person and while this is a setback, he will do everything possible to keep his fitness at an elite level to give himself the best chance to push for senior selection as soon as possible."

Melbourne midfielder Cale Morton will have scans on his right knee after injuring it in a marking contest running back with the flight of the ball in the fourth quarter and having to leave the ground immediately.

Brock McLean requesting a trade to Carlton during the exchange period was a surprise to his teammates, says Cale Morton.

"It was disappointing to lose Brock, a leader of the footy club. When he's playing his best footy, he's a good player and he'll be missed," Morton said.