UPDATE – April 26th:

Adelaide

Name Injury Estimated Return
Hugh Bond Knee TBC
Rory Laird Calf TBC
  • Good news on the Adelaide front.
  • Bond has not returned to running yet.
  • Laird didn’t finish training on Thursday and is in doubt for Sunday’s game.

Updated: Apr 26


Brisbane

Name Injury Estimated Return
Darcy Gardiner Adductor Test
Carter Michael Quad 2 weeks
Henry Smith Groin Test
  • Main watch is Gardiner, who could put his hand up for senior selection.

Updated: Apr 26


Carlton

Name Injury Estimated Return
Matthew Cottrell Foot Test
David Cunningham Calf 2-3 weeks
Sam Docherty Knee 2-4 weeks
Caleb Marchbank Calf 1-2 weeks
Jack Martin Calf 2-3 weeks
Jesse Motlop Suspension Round 8
Matt Owies Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Sam Philp Foot Inactive list (2024)
Adam Saad Hamstring Test
Zac Williams Knee Season
  • Cottrell and Saad should be available for senior selection while Motlop will miss one week.
  • Cunningham (Calf), Docherty (Knee) and Martin (Calf) are still another two-three weeks away.

Updated: Apr 26


Collingwood

Name Injury Estimated Return
Aiden Begg Back Test
Darcy Cameron Knee 4-6 weeks
Mason Cox Ribs TBC
Charlie Dean Foot Inactive List (2024)
Jeremy Howe Broken Arm TBC
Patrick Lipinski Shoulder 7-9 weeks
Dan McStay Finger 7-9 weeks
Nathan Murphy Concussion Test
Scott Pendlebury Eye Test
  • Adams and Murphy expected to be available for round seven.
  • Pendlebury didn’t finish the Anzac Day game with an eye injury and was sent to see a specialist.
  • Cameron’s MCL injury will keep him out until mid-season.
  • Cox will be off the track for at least another fortnight with bleeding on the spleen.

Updated: Apr 26


Essendon

Name Injury Estimated Return
Nik Cox Back 5 weeks
Jayden Davey Knee (ACL) 2024
Matt Guelfi Hamstring 4-5 weeks
Jayden Laverde Shoulder TBC
James Stewart Foot TBC
Elijah Tsatas Knee 6 weeks
Peter Wright Shoulder 11 weeks
  • Wright expected to miss the majority of the 2023 season
  • Guelfi suffered a long-term hamstring injury in round 3.
  • Laverde was subbed out of the Anzac Day match with a shoulder injury.

Updated: Apr 26


Fremantle

Name Injury Estimated Return
Heath Chapman Leg Test
Travis Colyer Calf 3-4 weeks
Michael Frederick Adductor 3-4 weeks
Nat Fyfe Foot TBA
Liam Henry Concussion 1-2 weeks
Max Knobel Concussion 1-2 weeks
Sam Switkowski Calf Test
Matt Taberner Back TBA
  • Fyfe timeline not revealed but inching closer to a return.
  • Switkowski injured his calf but could be ready for round seven.
  • Hamling and Reidy should be available this week.
  • Chapman picked up a calf injury in the Western Derby.
  • Frederick hurt his adductor and will miss up to a month.

Updated: Apr 26


Geelong

Name Injury Estimated Return
Jed Bews Concussion Test
Toby Conway Foot TBC
Jack Henry Foot TBC
Sam Menegola Knee TBC
Rhys Stanley Eye 3-5 weeks
Tyson Stengle Wrist 3-5 weeks
  • Stengle (wrist) and Stanley (eye) have been ruled out for the ‘medium term’.
  • Bews could return following concussion a fortnight ago.

Updated: Apr 26


Gold Coast

Name Injury Estimated Return
Connor Budarick ACL TBC
Sam Flanders Knee 2 weeks
Touk Miller Knee TBC
  • Miller hurt his knee and club is expecting him to miss a “fair portion of footy”
  • Flanders is nearing a return.

Updated: Apr 26


GWS

Name Injury Estimated Return
Leek Aleer Quad 2 weeks
Phil Davis Groin 2-3 weeks
Cooper Hamilton Foot TBC
Darcy Jones ACL 2024
Adam Kennedy ACL 2024
Nick Madden Foot 2-3 weeks
Braydon Preuss Back 4 weeks
Sam Taylor Hamstring TBC
Callan Ward Suspension Round 8
Jacob Wehr Shoulder 6-8 weeks
  • GWS will lose Jones and Kennedy for the rest of the year with a ruptured ACL.
  • Taylor pulled his hamstring and will miss a big chunk of the season.
  • Ward will miss one week due to suspension.

Updated: Apr 26


Hawthorn

Name Injury Estimated Return
Henry Hustwaite Concussion Test
Emerson Jeka Hamstring Test
Mitch Lewis Knee Test
Max Lynch Concussion TBC
Fionn O’Hara Concussion Test
Jai Serong Pericarditis Indefinite
  • Lewis will be pushing for his first game of 2023.
  • Lynch suffered a concussion and will miss at least one week.

Updated: Apr 26


Melbourne

Name Injury Estimated Return
Christian Salem Knee 1-2 weeks
Joel Smith Thumb Test
Charlie Spargo Concussion 1-2 weeks
Kye Turner Groin Test
Will Verrall Pelvis 6-7 weeks
  • Spargo still another week or two away with lingering concussion symptoms.
  • Salem another fortnight away.

Updated: Apr 26


North Melbourne

Name Injury Estimated Return
Luke Davies-Uniacke Heel TBC
Braydon George Knee Season
Jy Simpkin Hand Test
Tristan Xerri Ankle 5-7 weeks
  • Davies-Uniacke was named but has been ruled out with a heel issue.
  • Simpkin likely to play if he makes it through the week.

Updated: Apr 28


Port Adelaide

Name Injury Estimated Return
Charlie Dixon Knee Test
Orazio Fantasia Quad 3-4 weeks
Kane Farrell Cheekbone 2-3 weeks
Mitch Georgiades Knee 2024
Tom Jonas Suspension Round 8
Todd Marshall Concussion 1 weeks
  • Dixon missed round six and will be watched closely.
  • Fantasia still out for another month but will start running.
  • Marshall was subbed out of their round six match against the Eagles and will miss at least one week.
  • Jonas suspended for one week following bump against Eagles.
  • Farrell had surgery on his cheekbone and will miss the next three weeks.
  • Georgiades hurt his knee playing in the SANFL and will miss the season.

Updated: Apr 26


Richmond

Name Injury Estimated Return
Kaelen Bradtke Hand 1-2 weeks
Tom Brown Wrist 2-4 weeks
Seth Campbell Adductor Test
Mate Colina Back Indefinite
Josh Gibcus Hamstring 1-3 weeks
Jack Graham Hamstring Test
Tom Lynch Foot 6-11 weeks
Toby Nankervis Ankle 3-5 weeks
Bigoa Nyuon Ankle 1-2 weeks
Maurice Rioli jnr Hamstring TBC
Kaleb Smith Foot 3-5 weeks
Ivan Soldo Foot 1-2 weeks
Robbie Tarrant Hip Indefinite
  • Lynch, Nankervis set to be out for up to two months, dealing with ankle injuries.
  • Brown now requires surgery prolonging return.
  • Tarrant timeline yet to be determined.
  • Graham could put his hand up for round seven.

Updated: Apr 26


St Kilda

Name Injury Estimated Return
Matthew Allison Foot Indefinite
Anthony Caminiti Suspension Round 9
Nick Coffield Calf 2-4 weeks
Jack Hayes Foot 10 weeks
Olli Hotton Back 10 weeks
Zak Jones Achilles 1-2 weeks
Max King Shoulder 4-6 weeks
Daniel McKenzie Calf Indefinite
Angus McLennan Back Indefinite
Jimmy Webster Head (Cheekbone) 3-4 weeks
  • Caminiti will face three weeks on the sideline for striking with Membrey to replace him.
  • Jones still another fortnight while King will eye off a post-bye return.

Updated: Apr 26


Sydney

Name Injury Estimated Return
Joel Amartey Hamstring 8-10 weeks
Robbie Fox Concussion 1 week
Lance Franklin Knee Test
Paddy McCartin Head TBC
Tom McCartin Concussion Test
Lewis Melican Adductor 1 week
Dane Rampe Neck TBC
Sam Reid Hamstring 8-10 weeks
Matt Roberts Knee 8-10 weeks
Sam Wicks Shoulder 2-3 weeks
  • The club expects Rampe to be unavailable until after the bye.
  • Roberts sustained a medial injury and will miss two months
  • Fox failed an HIA after the loss to Geelong and will miss at least one week.
  • Franklin and Tom McCartin could return to the senior side.

Updated: Apr 27


West Coast

Player Injury Expected Return
Coby Burgiel Hamstring TBC
Campbell Chesser Knee TBC
Tom Cole Ankle TBC
Jamie Cripps Ankle TBC
Harry Edwards Ankle 3-4 weeks
Elijah Hewett Ankle TBC
Brady Hough Hamstring TBC
Shannon Hurn Hamstring Test
Noah Long Hamstring Test
Jeremy McGovern Hamstring TBC
Nic Naitanui Achilles TBC
Liam Ryan Hamstring TBC
Dom Sheed Throat TBC
Luke Shuey Ankle TBC
Jack Williams Spleen 3-4 weeks
Isaih Winder Hamstring TBC
Elliot Yeo Groin 2-3 weeks
  • Timelines for Burgiel, Chesser, Cole, Cripps, Hewett, McGovern, Naitanui, Ryan and Sheed yet to be determined.
  • Yeo suffers another setback on his groin and will require scans to assess damage.
  • Captain Shuey was subbed out with an ankle injury against the Power.

Updated: Apr 26


Western Bulldogs

Player Injury Expected Return
Dom Bedendo Groin Indefinite
Josh Bruce Ribs 4-8 weeks
Harvey Gallagher Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Riley Garcia Groin 6-8 weeks
Tom Liberatore Concussion 1-2 weeks
Bailey Smith Calf Test
Roarke Smith Foot 5-7 weeks
Laitham Vandermeer Ribs Test
  • Bruce to miss a big chunk of the season with a rib injury.
  • Smith could be available for round seven.
  • Liberatore copped a knock to the head in the win against Fremantle and will miss one game at least.
  • Vandarmeer hurt his ribs in the VFL and could miss a month.

Updated: Apr 26


 

April 24th:

Adelaide

Name Injury Estimated Return
Hugh Bond Knee 4-6 weeks
  • Bond has not returned to running yet

Updated: Apr 24


Brisbane

Name Injury Estimated Return
Shadeau Brain Shoulder Test
Blake Coleman Calf Test
Carter Michael Quad 3 weeks
Henry Smith Groin 1-2 weeks
  • Brain and Coleman expected to be available at VFL level.
  • Michael and Smith still have some hurdles to jump first.

Updated: Apr 24


Carlton

Name Injury Estimated Return
Jordan Boyd Foot 1 week
Matthew Cottrell Foot 1-2 weeks
Sam Docherty Knee 3-5 weeks
Caleb Marchbank Calf 2-4 weeks
Jack Martin Calf Test
Matt Owies Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Sam Philp Foot Inactive list (2024)
Adam Saad Hamstring TBC
Zac Williams Knee Season
  • Martin missed out on round six selection.
  • Saad ruled out of round six.
  • Docherty and Owies still a month off.

Updated: Apr 24


Collingwood

Name Injury Estimated Return
Taylor Adams Suspension Round 7
Aiden Begg Back Test
Darcy Cameron Knee 4-6 weeks
Mason Cox Ribs TBC
Charlie Dean Foot Inactive List (2024)
Arlo Draper Concussion Test
Jeremy Howe Broken Arm TBC
Patrick Lipinski Shoulder Rounds 13-15
Dan McStay Finger 6-8 weeks
Nathan Murphy Concussion 1-2 weeks
  • Murphy, Adams and McStay will miss the Anzac Day match.
  • Cameron’s MCL injury will keep him out until mid-season.
  • Cox will be off the track for at least another fortnight with bleeding on the spleen.

Updated: Apr 25


Essendon

Name Injury Estimated Return
Kane Baldwin Concussion Test
Nik Cox Back 6 weeks
Jayden Davey Knee (ACL) 2024
Matt Guelfi Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Harrison Jones Ankle TBC
Jayden Laverde Shoulder TBC
Zach Merrett Suspension Round 7
Zach Reid Back Test
James Stewart Foot TBC
Elijah Tsatas Knee 7-8 weeks
Peter Wright Shoulder 12-14 weeks
Brandon Zerk-Thatcher Ankle TBC
  • Merrett will miss the Anzac Day game after his suspension was upheld.
  • Zerk-Thatcher hurt his ankle but played out the round five match.
  • Jones was subbed out of round five match with ankle injury.
  • Wright expected to miss the majority of the 2023 season
  • Guelfi suffered a long-term hamstring injury in round 3.
  • Laverde was subbed out of the Anzac Day match with a shoulder injury.

Updated: Apr 25


Fremantle

Name Injury Estimated Return
Heath Chapman Leg Test
Travis Colyer Calf TBC
Michael Frederick Adductor 4 weeks
Nat Fyfe Foot TBA
Joel Hamling Foot Test
Liam Henry Concussion TBC
Liam Reidy Abdomen Test
Sam Switkowski Calf Test
Matt Taberner Back TBA
  • Fyfe timeline not revealed but inching closer to a return.
  • Switkowski injured his calf and will miss a fortnight.
  • Hamling and Reidy should be available this week.
  • Chapman picked up a calf injury in the Western Derby.
  • Frederick hurt his adductor and will miss up to a month.

Updated: Apr 25


Geelong

Name Injury Estimated Return
Jed Bews Concussion Test
Toby Conway Foot TBC
Jack Henry Foot TBC
Sam Menegola Knee TBC
Rhys Stanley Eye 4-6 weeks
Tyson Stengle Wrist 4-6 weeks
  • Stengle (wrist) and Stanley (eye) have been ruled out for the ‘medium term’.
  • Rohan returns, while Bews doesn’t get up in time.

Updated: Apr 24


Gold Coast

Name Injury Estimated Return
Connor Budarick ACL TBC
Sam Flanders Knee 3 weeks
Touk Miller Knee TBC
  • Miller hurt his knee and club is expecting him to miss a “fair portion of footy”
  • Flanders is nearing a return while Jed Anderson has overcome a hamstring issue.

Updated: Apr 24


GWS

Name Injury Estimated Return
Leek Aleer Quad Test
Toby Bedford Hamstring Test
Phil Davis Groin 1-2 weeks
Tom Green Suspension Round 7
Darcy Jones ACL 2024
Adam Kennedy ACL 2024
Nick Madden Foot 2-3 weeks
Braydon Preuss Back 4 weeks
Sam Taylor Hamstring TBC
Callan Ward Suspension Round 8
Jacob Wehr Shoulder 6-8 weeks
  • GWS will lose Jones for the rest of the year with a ruptured ACL.
  • Bedford, Aleer and Perryman will push for senior selection.
  • Green is out with suspension and will return Round 7.
  • Taylor pulled his hamstring and will miss a big chunk of the season.
  • Kennedy won’t play for the rest of the year after tearing his ACL.
  • Ward will miss one week due to suspension.

Updated: Apr 24


Hawthorn

Name Injury Estimated Return
Will Day Suspension Round 7
Henry Hustwaite Concussion 1 week
Emerson Jeka Hamstring Test
Mitch Lewis Knee 1-2 weeks
Max Lynch Concussion TBC
Fionn O’Hara Concussion TBC
Jai Serong Pericarditis Indefinite
Cooper Stephens Concussion Test
  • Wingard will play after slicing his tongue, as will Scrimshaw.
  • Jeka and Stephens may also put their hand up.
  • Day has another week on the sidelines due to his suspension.
  • Lewis is another two weeks away.
  • Lynch suffered a concussion and will miss at least one week.

Updated: Apr 24


Melbourne

Name Injury Estimated Return
Ben Brown Back Test
Kye Turner Groin 1 week
Christian Salem Knee 2-4 weeks
Joel Smith Thumb 1 week
Charlie Spargo Concussion 1-2 weeks
Will Verrall Pelvis 7-8 weeks
Taj Woewodin Finger 1 week
  • Spargo ruled out of Anzac Day eve match with concussion.
  • Melbourne welcome back Gawn, Lever and Hibberd,
  • Brown not quite ready to go.

Updated: Apr 20


North Melbourne

Name Injury Estimated Return
Braydon George Knee Season
Cooper Harvey Finger Test
Nick Larkey Ankle TBC
Jy Simpkin Hand TBC
Tristan Xerri Ankle TBC
Lachie Young Ankle Test
  • Co-captain Jy Simpkin will go for x-rays after injuring his hand against Brisbane.
  • Larkey hurt his ankle but finished out the game.

Updated: Apr 24


Port Adelaide

Name Injury Estimated Return
Charlie Dixon Knee TBC
Orazio Fantasia Quad 3-4 weeks
Kane Farrell Cheekbone 2-3 weeks
Mitch Georgiades Knee 2024
Tom Jonas Suspension Round 8
Todd Marshall Concussion TBC
  • Dixon missed round six and will be watched closely.
  • Fantasia still out for another month but will start running.
  • Marshall was subbed out of their round six match against the Eagles and will miss at least one week.
  • Jonas suspended for one week following bump against Eagles.
  • Farrell had surgery on his cheekbone and will miss the next three weeks.
  • Georgiades hurt his knee playing in the SANFL and will miss the season.

Updated: Apr 25


Richmond

Name Injury Estimated Return
Kaelen Bradtke Hand 1-3 weeks
Nathan Broad Suspension Round 7
Tom Brown Wrist 3-5 weeks
Seth Campbell Adductor Test
Mate Colina Back Indefinite
Josh Gibcus Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Jack Graham Hamstring 1-3 weeks
Tom Lynch Foot 7-12 weeks
Toby Nankervis Ankle 4-6 weeks
Bigoa Nyuon Ankle 1-3 weeks
Kaleb Smith Foot 4-6 weeks
Ivan Soldo Foot 1-3 weeks
Robbie Tarrant Hip Indefinite
  • Lynch, Nankervis set to be out for up to two months, dealing with ankle injuries.
  • Graham hurt his hamstring and was subbed from the game against the Bulldogs.
  • Brown now requires surgery prolonging return.
  • Tarrant timeline yet to be determined.
  • Short is expected to return.

Updated: Apr 18


St Kilda

Name Injury Estimated Return
Matthew Allison Foot Indefinite
Jack Billings Leg Test
Jack Bytel Ankle TBC
Anthony Caminiti Suspension 3 weeks
Nick Coffield Calf 2-4 weeks
Jack Hayes Foot 10-12 weeks
Olli Hotton Back 10-12 weeks
Zak Jones Achilles 1-2 weeks
Isaac Keeler Knee Test
Max King Shoulder 4-6 weeks
Daniel McKenzie Calf Indefinite
Angus McLennan Back Indefinite
Jimmy Webster Head (Cheekbone) 3-4 weeks
  • Skipper Jack Steele returns in a massive boost for the Saints.
  • Billings likely to come back through VFL.
  • Caminiti will face three weeks on the sideline for striking with Membrey to replace him.

Updated: Apr 24


Sydney

Name Injury Estimated Return
Joel Amartey Hamstring 8-10 weeks
Robbie Fox Concussion TBC
Lance Franklin Knee 1 week
Jacob Konstanty Shin 1-2 weeks
Paddy McCartin Head TBC
Tom McCartin Concussion TBC
Lewis Melican Adductor 1-2 weeks
Dane Rampe Neck Test
Sam Reid Hamstring 2-3 months
Matt Roberts Knee TBC
Sam Wicks Shoulder 2-3 weeks
  • The McCartin brothers both suffered head knocks in the loss to Port Adelaide. Tom will miss at least one week as he failed an HIA. Whereas Paddy, who wasn’t checked but pulled from the game, copped minor contact to the head and struggled to get up. With his history, he could miss several weeks.
  • Hickey and Rampe not available for selection.
  • Franklin needs another week while Amartey will miss the next two months.
  • Roberts was subbed out on Saturday night after he injured his knee.
  • Fox failed an HIA after the loss to Geelong and will miss at least one week.

Updated: Apr 24


West Coast

Player Injury Expected Return
Coby Burgiel Hamstring TBC
Campbell Chesser Knee TBC
Tom Cole Ankle TBC
Jamie Cripps Ankle TBC
Harry Edwards Ankle 4-5 weeks
Elijah Hewett Ankle TBC
Callum Jamieson Ankle Test
Jeremy McGovern Hamstring TBC
Nic Naitanui Achilles TBC
Liam Ryan Knee TBC
Dom Sheed Throat TBC
Luke Shuey Ankle TBC
Bailey Williams Hamstring Test
Jack Williams Spleen 4-5 weeks
Elliot Yeo Groin 3-4 weeks
  • Timelines for Burgiel, Chesser, Cole, Cripps, Hewett, McGovern, Naitanui, Ryan and Sheed yet to be determined.
  • Yeo suffers another setback on his groin and will require scans to assess damage.
  • Captain Shuey was subbed out with an ankle injury against the Power.

Updated: Apr 24


Western Bulldogs

Player Injury Expected Return
Dom Bedendo Groin Indefinite
Josh Bruce Ribs TBC
Hayden Crozier Back Available
Harvey Gallagher Hamstring 2-4 weeks
Riley Garcia Groin 4-6 weeks
Jason Johannisen Concussion TBC
Tom Liberatore Concussion TBC
Bailey Smith Calf 1-2 weeks
Roarke Smith Foot 5-7 weeks
Laitham Vandermeer Ribs TBC
  • Bruce to miss a big chunk of the season with a rib injury.
  • Smith is still another week off.
  • Liberatore and Johannisen copped knocks to the head in the win against Fremantle.
  • Vandarmeer hurt his ribs in the VFL and could miss a month.

Updated: Apr 24