United star set for another stint on sidelines

22 Dec 2025

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Melbourne United star Shea Ili will be sidelined until Round 19 with a hamstring injury.

Melbourne United star Shea Ili is set for another stint on the sidelines, the club announced on Monday.

Ili, who has already missed 13 of the club's 20 matches during the Hungry Jack's NBL26 season, will miss the next few rounds of action due to another hamstring injury.

This marks the third hamstring injury for the Tall Blacks international this campaign.

Squad update:
Shea Ili is set to miss the next few weeks following a hamstring injury.
Ili will target a return around Round 19 or 20.
Campbell Blogg will replace him in the lineup.
Chris Goulding will be a game-time decision for tomorrow night's game against the JackJumpers. pic.twitter.com/Ue18CpH0nr
— Melbourne United (@MelbUnited) December 22, 2025

Ili, who is targeting a return to the hardwood in either Round 19 or 20, will be replaced in United's squad to face Tasmania on Tuesday by Campbell Blogg.

Sharpshooter Chris Goulding, who missed United's game with Illawarra, is a game-time decision for Round 13's Open Air Games at John Cain Arena.

Tuesday's match tips off at 8pm AEDT, live on ESPN.

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