Adelaide

Name Injury Estimated Return
Matt Crouch Leg Test
Billy Dowling Foot 1 weeks
Darcy Fogarty Knee Test
Josh Worrell Hamstring 3 weeks
Patrick Parnell Concussion Protocol Indefinite
  • Crouch and Worrell are still some time away and will likely miss the first month of footy.
  • Dowling is in a similar boat and is looking at joining training in 3-4 weeks.

Updated: Mar 28

Brisbane

Name Injury Estimated Return
Keidean Coleman Concussion TBC
Darcy Gardiner Shoulder 1-2 weeks

Updated: Mar 28

Carlton

Name Injury Estimated Return
Jordan Boyd Foot TBC
Matthew Cottrell Foot TBC
David Cunningham Shoulder TBC
Sam Durdin Hamstring Test
Caleb Marchbank Calf TBC
Sam Philp Foot Inactive list (2024)
Sam Walsh Back TBC
Zac Williams Knee Season
  • Durdin could return this weekend.
  • Walsh timeline still not clear.

Updated: Mar 27

Collingwood

Name Injury Estimated Return
Mason Cox Ribs TBC
Charlie Dean Foot Inactive List (2024)
Jeremy Howe Broken Arm TBC
Jack Ginnivan Suspension Round 3
Nathan Kreuger Shoulder 6-8 weeks
Patrick Lipinski Shoulder Mid-season bye
Arlo Draper Concussion TBC
Nathan Kreuger Shoulder 6-8 weeks
Finlay Macrae Back 1 week
Brody Mihocek Finger Test
  • Following his broken arm, Howe underwent surgery.
  • During the practice match against Hawthorn, Lipinski dislocated his shoulder.
  • Due to a foot injury, Dean was placed on the inactive list.
  • With another shoulder reconstruction, Kreuger is expected to miss the first half of the season.
  • Ginnivan is set to be suspended by the club and will not be available until round three.

Updated: Mar 27

Essendon

Name Injury Estimated Return
Nik Cox Back 3-5 weeks
Jayden Davey Knee (ACL) 2024
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti Quad TBC
Zach Reid Back 4-5 weeks
James Stewart Foot 2-4 weeks
Elijah Tsatas Knee 3-4 months
Sam Weideman Toe Test
Peter Wright Shoulder TBC
Brandon Zerk-Thatcher Ankle TBC
  • Zerk-Thatcher is understood to have an ankle sprain, which is not believed to be serious.
  • Weideman was a late withdrawal from last week and could be ready to go for St Kilda.
  • String is available for AFL selection after a VFL outing.

Updated: Mar 28

Fremantle

Name Injury Estimated Return
Travis Colyer Knee 4 weeks
Nat Fyfe Plantar fascia Test
Conrad Williams Quad Test
  • Fyfe could be rushed back for the Western Derby (West Coast).
  • Michael Walters pulled up well after returning from a tendon injury.

Updated: Mar 28

Geelong

Name Injury Estimated Return
Mitch Duncan Calf Test
Toby Conway Foot TBC
Jack Henry Foot TBC
Jake Kolodjashnij Concussion TBC
Sam Menegola Knee Medium term
Tom Stewart Knee 3-4 weeks
  • After injuring his knee and being subbed out of the round one clash, Stewart is expected to be sidelined for 3-4 weeks.
  • Stanley sustained rib injuries during the Carlton match, but is expected to be fit for the Suns match.
  • Duncan is currently in training and nearing his return.

Updated: Mar 28

Gold Coast

Name Injury Estimated Return
Connor Budarick ACL TBC
Brandon Ellis Calf Test
  • Sam Lemmens is set to return at either AFL or VFL level.
  • Brandon Ellis is set to miss after carrying his calf problem for close to a month

Updated: Mar 28

GWS

Name Injury Estimated Return
Leek Aleer Quad Test
Toby Bedford Hamstring 6-8 weeks
Darcy Jones Quad 1-2 weeks
Josh Kelly Concussion 1-2 weeks
Nick Madden Foot 6-8 weeks
Xavier O’Halloran Quad TBC
Harry Perryman Hamstring TBC
Braydon Preuss Back 2-3 weeks
Lachie Whitfield Concussion 1-2 weeks
Phil Davis Ankle Test
Jacob Wehr Shoulder 8-10 weeks
  • Perryman hurt his hamstring in round one and could be out for some time.
  • Kelly and Whitfield suffered concussions. May miss round three.

Updated: Mar 28

Hawthorn

Name Injury Estimated Return
Emerson Jeka Hamstring 2-4 weeks
Mitch Lewis Knee 2-4 weeks
Josh Morris Shoulder 2 weeks
Jai Serong Pericarditis (Heart) 2-3 months
Chad Wingard Calf Test
  • Wingard will have to prove his fitness on Thursday before making the trip to Tasmania to face North Melbourne
  • Lewis and Jeka are a month away from football.

Updated: Mar 28

Melbourne

Name Injury Estimated Return
Max Gawn Knee 4-6 weeks
Steven May Calf Test
Kysaiah Pickett Suspension Round 4
Christian Salem Knee 6-8 weeks
Josh Schache Concussion 1-2 weeks
Daniel Turner Ribs Test
Will Verrall Pelvis 8-10 weeks
Taj Woewodin Finger 5 weeks
  • Gawn was subbed out during the round two clash with a knee issue. Scans which show a moderate-grade medial ligament injury – available in four to six weeks.
  • May should be ready to go for Sydney.
  • Salem still 2 months away while Schache suffered a concussion.

Updated: Mar 28

North Melbourne

Name Injury Estimated Return
Callum Coleman-Jones Foot TBC
Paul Curtis illness Test
Braydon George Knee Season
Ben McKay Foot 2-3 weeks
Tristan Xerri Ankle TBC
  • Xerri was sent for surgery on his ankle and could be out for some time.
  • Archer, Tucker and Wardlaw could return through the VFL this weekend.

Updated: Mar 28

Port Adelaide

Name Injury Estimated Return
Trent McKenzie Ankle 3-4 weeks
  • McKenzie will miss the next few weeks

Updated: Mar 29

Richmond

Name Injury Estimated Return
Tom Brown Wrist 1-2 weeks
Seth Campbell Groin Test
Mate Colina Back 6-11 weeks
Josh Gibcus Hamstring 3-5 weeks
Jacob Hopper Knee Round 4
Tom Lynch Corkie Available
Dustin Martin Hamstring Round 4
Jayden Short Calf 1-2 weeks
Kaleb Smith Foot 6-11 weeks
Ivan Soldo Foot 3-5 weeks
Robbie Tarrant Hip 1-2 weeks
  • Richmond came away with three injuries from their win over Adelaide.
  • Hopper and Martin are not likely to face the Pies but the club is hopeful on the latter.
  • Short was officially ruled out with a calf issue.
  • Broad will miss due to suspension

Updated: Mar 28

St Kilda

Name Injury Estimated Return
Matthew Allison Foot Indefinite
Jack Billings Leg 6-9 weeks
Jack Bytel Knee TBC
Nick Coffield Calf 4-6 weeks
Jack Hayes Foot 10-12 weeks
Olli Hotton Back Indefinite
Zak Jones Achilles Indefinite
Isaac Keeler Knee 5-7 weeks
Max King Shoulder 6-9 weeks
Daniel McKenzie Calf Indefinite
Angus McLennan Back Indefinite
Tim Membrey Knee 4-6 weeks
Jack Steele Collarbone 4 weeks
Jimmy Webster Hand 1-2 weeks
Marcus Windhager Hand Test
  • Steele will miss at least four weeks after breaking his collarbone against the Bulldogs

Updated: Mar 28

Sydney

Name Injury Estimated Return
Ryan Clarke Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Robbie Fox Calf 1-2 weeks
Tom Hickey Calf 4 weeks
Jacob Konstanty Shin TBC
Sam Reid Glute 3 weeks
Sam Wicks Shoulder TBC
  • Franklin will be available for selection after his suspension.
  • Fox and Clarke could look at the VFL.

Updated: Mar 28

West Coast injury list

Player Injury Expected Return
Coby Burgiel Hamstring 1 week
Jai Culley Calf Test
Callum Jamieson Ankle 1-2 weeks
Nic Naitanui Achilles TBC
Josh Rotham Arm Test
Jack Williams Spleen 6-7 weeks
Elliot Yeo Calf Test
  • Culley and Yeo look good to go and should play some footy this weekend.
  • Naitanui and Williams still struggling to get their bodies right.
  • Rotham will be touch and go for the derby clash.

Updated: Mar 28

Western Bulldogs

Player Injury Expected Return
Jedd Busslinger shoulder Available
Ryan Gardner elbow Test
Adam Treloar hamstring Test
Rory Lobb Ankle Test
Tim O’Brien hamstring Test
Arthur Jones groin Test
Cody Weightman groin 2-4 weeks
Laitham Vandermeer leg 2-4 weeks
Roarke Smith foot 3-5 weeks
Harvey Gallagher hamstring 4-6 weeks
Dom Bendendo groin Indefinite

Updated: Mar 27