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Adelaide

Updated: Mar 21

Name Injury Estimated Return
Matt Crouch Leg 2 weeks
Billy Dowling Foot 3 weeks
Paul Seedsman Concussion Inactive list (2024)
Josh Worrell Hamstring 3 weeks
  • Crouch and Worrell are still some time away and will likely miss the first month of the season.
  • Dowling is in a similar boat and is looking at joining training in 3-4 weeks.

Brisbane

Updated: Mar 21

Name Injury Estimated Return
Marcus Adams Concussion Inactive list
Callum Ah Chee Quad Test
Darcy Gardiner Shoulder 1-2 weeks
Dayne Zorko Hamstring Test
  • Adams was put on the inactive list due to his ongoing issues with concussion.
  • Zorko, Ah Chee a chance to play in round two.

Carlton

Updated: Mar 19

Name Injury Estimated Return
Jordan Boyd Foot TBC
Matthew Cottrell Foot TBC
David Cunningham Shoulder TBC
Caleb Marchbank Calf TBC
Sam Philp Foot Inactive list (2024)
Sam Walsh Back TBC
Zac Williams Knee Season
  • Walsh’s persistent back problems continue to rear its ugly head and has been ruled out for the start of the 2023 season.
  • Williams’ knee injury will likely put him out for the entire season.
  • Cottrell and Boyd injuries have no timeline has been confirmed

Collingwood

Updated: Mar 21

Name Injury Estimated Return
Charlie Dean Foot Inactive List (2024)
Harvey Harrison Hamstring 1 week
Jeremy Howe Broken Arm TBC
Jack Ginnivan Suspension Round 3
Nathan Kreuger Shoulder 6-8 weeks
Patrick Lipinski Shoulder Mid-season bye
Finlay Macrae Back 1 week
  • Howe underwent surgery on his broken arm.
  • Lipinski dislocated his shoulder during the practice match against Hawthorn.
  • Dean injured his foot and was placed on the inactive list.
  • Kreuger had another shoulder reconstruction and will likely miss the first half of the season.
  • Ginnivan is facing a club suspension and will be available round three.
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Jeremy Howe of the Magpies and Tyson Stengle of the Cats collide during the 2023 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Essendon

Updated: Mar 21

Name Injury Estimated Return
Nik Cox Back 3-5 weeks
Jayden Davey Knee (ACL) 2024
Zach Reid Back 5-6 weeks
James Stewart Foot 3-4 weeks
Jake Stringer Hamstring Test
Elijah Tsatas Knee 3-4 months
Peter Wright Shoulder TBC
  • Stringer a chance to play in round two.
  • Wright’s timeline isn’t clear but will miss the first half of the year.

Fremantle

Updated: Mar 18

Name Injury Estimated Return
Travis Colyer Knee TBC
Brennan Cox Knee Test
Michael Frederick Quad Test
Jaeger O’Meara Ankle Test
Michael Walters Achilles Test
  • Fremantle are relatively healthy but have had some minor injury issues to key players.
  • Colyer’s assessment has yet to be revealed, ergo, his injury timeline.

Geelong

Updated: Mar 21

Name Injury Estimated Return
Jack Bowes Calf Test
Toby Conway Foot TBC
Sam De Koning Knee Available
Mitch Duncan Calf 2 weeks
Jack Henry Foot TBC
Jake Kolodjashnij Concussion TBC
Sam Menegola Knee Medium term
Tom Stewart Knee 3-4 weeks
  • Stewart hurt his knee and was subbed out of round one clash. Looks like 3-4 weeks on the sideline.
  • Sam De Koning also picked up a knee issue but is deemed available.
  • Duncan is still a few weeks away.
  • Bowes could come into the senior side.

Gold Coast

Updated: Mar 21

Name Injury Estimated Return
Connor Budarick ACL TBC
Brandon Ellis Calf Test
Bailey Humphrey Foot Test
Sean Lemmens Calf 1 week
Will Powell Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Lachie Weller ACL Test
  • Weller, Ellis and Humphrey could all put their hands up for selection in round two.
  • Lemmens and Powell still a week or two away.

GWS

Updated: Mar 18

Name Injury Estimated Return
Toby Bedford Hamstring 8 weeks
Phil Davis Ankle TBC
Max Gruzewski Knee 8 weeks
Nick Madden Foot 4 months
Harry Perryman Hamstring TBC
  • Perryman hurts himself during round one clash. Was subbed out.
  • Davis hurt himself at training, with the club hopeful it’s not serious.
  • Bedford joins the rehab group after suffering a hamstring injury.
  • Two youngsters with extended periods on the sideline.

Hawthorn

Updated: Mar 21

Name Injury Estimated Return
Emerson Jeka Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Mitch Lewis Knee 3-4 weeks
Josh Morris Shoulder 2 weeks
Harry Morrison Hamstring Available
Chad Wingard Calf 1 weeks
  • Morrison is available, while Wingard will miss round two.
  • Morris not far off.
  • Lewis and Jeka are a month away from football.

Melbourne

Updated: Mar 19

Name Injury Estimated Return
Bayley Fritsch Foot Round 2
Steven May Calf Round 2
Christian Salem Thyroid Indefinite
Jack Viney Knee Round 2
  • Viney and Fritsch ruled out of round one.
  • Salem’s thyroid issue has flared again and he will be slowly welcomed back into full training.

North Melbourne

Updated: Mar 19

Name Injury Estimated Return
Callum Coleman-Jones Foot TBC
Brayden George Knee 2024
Jack Mahony Shoulder TBC
Ben McKay Foot TBC
Darcy Tucker Knee 3 weeks
George Wardlaw Hamstring 2 weeks
Tristan Xerri Ankle TBC
  • Xerri was subbed out at quarter-time versus West Coast
  • McKay ruled out of early part of season.
  • Tucker’s knee injury is on the mend.

Port Adelaide

Updated: Mar 21

Name Injury Estimated Return
Travis Boak Rib Test
Kyle Marshall Ankle Test
Trent McKenzie Ankle TBC
  • Boak should be right to go against the Pies.
  • McKenzie will miss the next few weeks

Richmond

Updated: Mar 19

Name Injury Estimated Return
Jacob Bauer Ankle 1-3 weeks
Tom Brown Wrist 1-3 weeks
Seth Campbell Groin 1-3 weeks
Mate Colina Back 7-12 weeks
Josh Gibcus Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Kaleb Smith Foot 7-12 weeks
Ivan Soldo Back soreness 1-3 weeks
Robbie Tarrant Hip 1-3 weeks
  • Bytel is likely ruled out of the round two clash with the Bulldogs as is Webster.
  • Ross and Windhager should be ready to go.

St Kilda

Updated: Mar 21

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
Seb Ross Calf Test
Jimmy Webster Hand 1-2 weeks
Marcus Windhager Hand Test
  • Bytel is likely ruled out of the round two clash with the Bulldogs as is Webster.
  • Ross and Windhager should be ready to go.

Sydney

Updated: Mar 19

Name Injury Estimated Return
Joel Amartey Hamstring TBC
Ryan Clarke Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Robbie Fox Calf 1-2 weeks
Tom Hickey Calf 2-3 weeks
Jacob Konstanty Shin TBC
Sam Wicks Shoulder TBC
  • Amartey, Konstanty and Wicks haven’t provided timelines on their injuries.
  • Fox is a fortnight away while Clarke and Hickey are a week or two longer.

West Coast

Updated: Mar 19

Name Injury Estimated Return
Jack Darling Ankle Test
Nic Naitanui Achilles Test
Josh Rotham Arm TBC
Bailey Williams Hamstring Test
Jack Williams Spleen TBC
Elliot Yeo Calf Round 2

 

Western Bulldogs

Updated: Mar 21

Name Injury Estimated Return
Dominic Bedendo Groin TBC
Ryan Gardner Elbow 1-2 weeks
Arthur Jones Groin 1-2 weeks
Liam Jones Neck Test
Rory Lobb Ankle TBC
Tim O’Brien Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Roarke Smith Foot 4-5 weeks
Laitham Vandameer Leg 4-5 weeks
Cody Weightman Groin 3-5 weeks
  • Jones should be right to go – Lobb won’t feature in round two.