ADELAIDE
Jordan Dawson is on track to be available to play Geelong on Saturday afternoon as he recovers from concussion.
“Jordan has got through all his protocols so far and is in the hands of the doctors,” High Performance Manager Darren Burgess said.
“He has to get through full contact training tomorrow, but we expect him to do that and be available for the weekend.”
Nick Murray is also expected to be available.
“Muz missed out last week, more or less as a precaution and he’s trained really well,” Burgess said.
“Assuming he gets through training tomorrow he’ll be available, and we are expecting that to be the case.”
Brodie Smith and Matt Crouch missed last weekend’s AFL and SANFL matches due to illness but are expected to be available for selection this week.
“Brodie and Matt came down with a virus, so they weren’t able to play on the weekend,” Burgess said.
“Fortunately, they have recovered really well, and they’ll take part in training tomorrow and should be available this week.”
Nick Murray (knee) test
Jordan Dawson (concussion protocol) test
Jordon Butts (foot) season
Luke Pedlar (shoulder) season
Patrick Parnell (shoulder) season
Wayne Milera (knee) season
BRISBANE
Harris Andrews is expected to play this week.
| Harris Andrews | Concussion | Test |
| Keidean Coleman | Knee | Season |
| Tom Doedee | Knee | Season |
| Darcy Gardiner | Knee | Season |
| Darragh Joyce | Jaw | TBC |
| Kalin Lane | Knee | Season |
| Lincoln McCarthy | Knee | Season |
| Carter Michael | Concussion | Test |
| Jack Payne | Foot | 3 weeks |
CARLTON
David Cuningham (shoulder)
– Suffered a dislocated shoulder against Port Adelaide which will require surgery
– Will miss the remainder of the 2024 season
Harry McKay (illness)
– Availability: test
Blake Acres (foot)
– Availability: test
Hudson O’Keeffe (hamstring)
– Availability: 3-4 weeks
Orazio Fantasia (calf)
– Availability: one week
Caleb Marchbank (illness)
– Availability: test
Zac Williams (hamstring)
– Availability: 1-2 weeks
COLLINGWOOD
| Aiden Begg | Knee | Season |
| Jordan De Goey | Groin | Test |
| Beau McCreery | Calf | Test |
| Brody Mihocek | Pectoral | 8-10 weeks |
| Tom Mitchell | Foot | TBC |
| Nathan Kreuger | Concussion | Test |
| Joe Richards | Illness | Test |
| Oscar Steene | Toe | Season |
ESSENDON
Jordan Ridley will miss the next three weeks after suffering a hip flexor strain.
| Kaine Baldwin | Foot | Season |
| Saad El-Hawli | Ankle | 2 weeks |
| Matt Guelfi | Hamstring | 3 weeks |
| Jaiden Hunter | Knee | Season |
| Zach Reid | Pectoral | 7 weeks |
| Jordan Ridley | Hip flexor | 3 weeks |
FREMANTLE
| Josh Corbett | Hip | Season |
| Nat Fyfe | Suspension | Round 22 |
| Matthew Johnson | Foot | Test |
| Oscar McDonald | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
| Ollie Murphy | Abdomen | 2-3 weeks |
| Alex Pearce | Arm | TBC |
| Michael Walters | Hamstring | 2 weeks |
GEELONG
Gary Rohan has entered the AFL’s concussion protocols following the game against North Melbourne. “We’ll assess each day how Gary is tracking, and we’ll know more as he progresses around availability to play in the coming weeks. We’ll ensure Gary is well looked after,”
Tom Atkins (back) and Oli Wiltshire (pelvis) have both recovered from their respective injuries and will be available for selection.
Cameron Guthrie continues to work through his recovery, preparing for a return to play, with the Club to provide a specific timeline in the coming weeks.
Tom Hawkins is recovering from his foot injury and remains three weeks away.
GOLD COAST
James Tsitas will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering a quad injury.
Caleb Graham will also be unavailable for eight weeks with a knee complaint.
Jake Rogers will train on Wednesday in a bid to be available for selection this weekend.
Touk Miller remains at least another week away from being available for selection.
Levi Casboult and Sam Day are eyeing a return to play the next weekend.
Ethan Read remains two weeks away from being available for selection.
GWS
Stephen Coniglio is progressing well but will miss this Sunday’s game
Josh Kelly is closing in on his return following a calf injury. He will return to full training this week and all going to plan is expected to be available for the round 22
Nick Madden will continue to increase his involvement in full training following ankle surgery.
Isaac Cumming will return to running this week in his recovery from a hamstring tendon injury.
HAWTHORN
Ned Reeves (back) – 1-2 weeks
“Ned has been managing a back issue now for a little while. He had some time out a couple of weeks ago and missed a game or two. He then returned and felt fine but then again last week, he reported some discomfort so we’ve taken the opportunity to take some time out again, get some various treatments, see some other people and get some other opinions. It’s a short-term injury but we’re looking to after the VFL bye, so return to play in two weeks. He’ll resume some running this week. We’re just going through a strengthening program as well to support that and then we’ll build his football training and ruck work up the following week and then look at some game time after the VFL bye.”
Chad Wingard (calf) – test
“He’s ready to resume training with the group and has had some good conditioning and running sessions over the past week. He’ll return to football training tomorrow and then later in the week and then we’ll look to play on the weekend in the VFL. We probably won’t play the full game but we’ll look to play 70 minutes or thereabouts, some managed minutes over the game.”
Josh Bennetts (shoulder) – season
“Not great news, unfortunately. Just that shoulder incident and the subsequent damage with the scans and talking to some specialists, he’s going to need some surgery, so we’re getting it done and we’ll start a rehab plan after his surgery next week.”
Mitch Lewis (knee) – season
“Mitch’s surgery went great. He’s been back at the club and is starting his rehab process. He’s been energetic around the group, really positive and a bit of a leader in recent weeks. He’s starting that journey now. It’s a long process and no doubt there will be some times where it will be testing. He’s attacking it really well, he’s got a smile on his face and it’s good to have him around the club.”
MELBOURNE
Caleb Windsor low-grade syndesmosis. TBC
Koltyn Tholstrup will need to hit the required markers of his concussion protocol to be available for this week.
Christian Salem is taking positive steps in his rehab, with a hopeful look at return in Round 22.
Jed Adams, will be available for a return to play this weekend after recovering from a knock in the VFL during Round 17.
MORTH MELBOURNE
Colby McKercher (soreness), Eddie Ford (ankle) and Zac Fisher (foot) will all be looking to return to the senior side, while Aidan Corr (ankle) and Charlie Comben (groin) will need to prove their fitness
| Callum Coleman-Jones | Achilles | Season |
| Charlie Comben | Groin | Test |
| Aidan Corr | Ankle | Test |
| Zac Fisher | Foot | Test |
| Eddie Ford | Ankle | Test |
| Hamish Free | Concussion | Indefinite |
| Brayden George | Knee | Season |
| Josh Goater | Achilles | Season |
| Colby McKercher | Soreness | Test |
| Bigoa Nyuon | Shoulder | TBC |
| Curtis Taylor | Calf | 4 weeks |
PORT ADELAIDE
Todd Marshall will be assessed this week for a possible return as he recovers from a hip injury.
Jed McEntee is progressing through concussion protocols and should exit later this week.
Ivan Soldo is also getting closer to a return.
Sam Powell-Pepper completed his first run on Monday, just 12 weeks since undergoing surgery to repair his ACL.
RICHMOND
Tim Taranto, back
“Tim developed a bit of lower back pain early in the game (Round 20). He’s pretty tough, Tim, and he sort of battled along to half-time. We thought we’d try and get him to see if he could get going again in the third quarter, and he just wasn’t able to. So, we subbed him out. He’s pulled up pretty well from the game. At this stage we have to see how he trains on Thursday. So, he’s a test.”
Dustin Martin, back
“Dustin’s been training pretty hard the last week or so. Again, he needs to train really strongly on Thursday, and we’ll make a call on him then.”
Toby Nankervis, concussion
“Toby’s feeling really good and he’s looking forward to playing again.”
Jack Graham, hip flexor
“Jack turned the corner last weekend. He still needs to train really strongly on Thursday, and we’ll make a call whether he’s available.”
Jack Ross, foot
“(He’s tracking) really well. It’s probably been the last four or five weeks working really, really hard. He, at this stage, is going to be available for the VFL game after the bye in two weeks’ time.”
Tom Lynch, hamstring
“Lynchy’s back into full training. We’re going to put a couple of weeks’ work into him and then we’ll make a decision on what we do with him then.”
Maurice Rioli and Marlion Pickett
“Both pulled up really well (from the VFL on Sunday). Marlion only played a half, and Maurice was available for three quarters. They won’t be available for AFL selection this week, they’re going to have a really hard training session on Saturday morning. It’ll be the week after we’re looking at (for their AFL returns).”
Liam Fawcett, back
“Big Liam’s been charging around at training the last couple of weeks, which has been good to see. At this stage, we’re looking for some game time after the VFL bye.”
Ollie Hayes-Brown, concussion
“Ollie’s really good. He’s going to be in full training this week.”
Campbell Gray, hamstring
“Campbell’s going well. He’s working really, really hard with one of our strength and conditioning coaches. He’s still got a few weeks to go before we see him into training. But, we’re hoping he might be available for the VFL finals if we make it.”
ST KILDA
Mattaes Phillipou is in contention to return to football this week, only needing to pass a fitness test to be eligible for selection.
Marcus Windhager return to play timeline down to two weeks.
Zaine Cordy (adductor) and Max Hall (back) still have some time remaining on their recovery, while Liam Henry is recovering after surgery on his knee last week.
SYDNEY
Tom Papley
Tom has commenced rehabilitation for his medial ankle sprain. He will likely miss a further 3 – 5 weeks.
Lewis Melican
Lewis was subbed out of the game against the Western Bulldogs due to hamstring tightness. He will be a test to play Port Adelaide.
Dane Rampe
Dane’s low grade calf strain is progressing well. He will be a test to return to play this weekend against Port Adelaide.
Patrick Snell
Patrick is building his running speed and rehab skills exposure. He will miss a further 1 – 2 matches.
Justin McInerney
Justin is progressing his knee PCL rehabilitation. He is completing leg strengthening and off legs conditioning.
Jacob Konstanty
Jacob has progressed out of the boot. He has commenced leg strengthening and off legs conditioning.
Jack Buller
Jack Buller is now 7 weeks post surgery. He is aiming to commence running in 2 – 3 weeks.
WCE
Liam Duggan and Jeremy McGovern expected to play on Friday.
Tom Barrass and Luke Edwards are in concussion protocols
Zane Trew (neck) is listed as a test for the Suns clash.
Alex Witherden (hip) likely to be available.
WESTERN BULLDOGS
James O’Donnell will be tested this week to determine his availability
James Harmes and Kelsey Rypstra are at least another week away from their respective hamstring injuries, while Ryan Gardner is also closing in on his return from a wrist injury.
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