With the pair expected to miss round one, general manager football operations Paul Hamilton said the move was part of preparation for the opening round of the home and away season.
“There have been no setbacks on either account and we are really pleased with both their progress at the moment,” Hamilton said.
“They were not going to be available for round one so with the long term injury list you are put on for a minimum of eight weeks meaning they are will come off the list the first day after round one.
“If they are both progressing well and everything is going to plan we will put them back on the senior list.”
Hamilton said the move allows for the players on the rookie list to push for round one selection.
“The reason we are doing it is if one of our rookie players can come up as Stewart Crameri did in the NAB Cup last year we have the ability to play them in the senior AFL side,” he said.
“It is a good opportunity to see if one of the guys can stand up.
“It puts a carrot in front of the rookies that if they play well there is a chance you will be playing in the AFL side come round one.”
Gumbleton had back surgery last November and is progressing well on a modified training program.
“We are very keen to make sure we rehab Scott properly and give him every chance when he does come back so he is able to play consecutive games,” Hamilton said.
