Injuries – Round 3

ADELAIDE

Zac Taylor (concussion protocol)
Rory Sloane (eye) TBC
Harry Schoenberg (Achilles) 4-6 weeks
Nick Murray (knee) 8-10 weeks
Riley Thilthorpe (knee) 3-4 months

BRISBANE

Conor McKenna– hamstring – 3 weeks

Zane Zakostelsky– groin – 6-7 weeks

Carter Michael – knee – 7 weeks

Will Ashcroft – knee – TBC

Keidean Coleman – knee – season

CARLTON

Jacob Weitering (calf)

– In full training
– Available for selection this week

Caleb Marchbank (illness)

– In full training
– Available for selection this week

Jesse Motlop (toe)

– In full training
– Available for selection this week

Sam Walsh (back)

– Returning to full training next week
– Availability: 2-3 weeks

Jack Martin (hamstring)

– Experienced a low-grade hamstring strain at training on Monday
– Will be unavailable for selection this week

Matthew Carroll (groin)

– Continuing on his modified program
– Return to play will be further assessed in Round 7

Alex Mirkov (conditioning)

– Entered a modified program to increase his conditioning
– Availability: Indefinite – will be reassessed in Round 6

COLLINGWOOD

Nathan Kreuger has progressed well in his recovery from a hamstring injury suffered during the pre-season, achieving a number of important rehabilitation milestones over the last number of weeks. The 24-year-old is on track for a return to playing in the week of Round Five should he continue to meet a number of speed markers, a key measure in the recovery of hamstring injuries.

Oscar Steene remains within the 12-stage concussion protocol after a knock to the face suffered during a pre-season VFL practice match. In the same incident he suffered a facial fracture, an injury he has now been cleared of.

Harry DeMattia has been narrowed down to between Rounds Nine and Ten, after the initial timeline of between Rounds Eight and Eleven. After a follow up with the surgeon at the six-week mark of his injury, the first year Magpie is now without his hand brace and can focus in on his rehabilitation which includes ball handling.

Initial diagnosis expected DeMattia to be out for twelve weeks, but if he can complete ball handling and grip strength measures over the next two weeks, and return to training after that, it may look like a nine-to-ten-week total recovery time.

Josh Eyre is back running and continues to ramp up his intensity as he recovers from the hamstring injury he sustained during pre-season. After returning to 75% speed, the 21-year-old will focus on the intensity of his running over the coming weeks as he eyes a return between Rounds Eight and Eleven.

Nathan Murphy is continuing to work through his return to play from concussion, with a focus on building confidence. The defender has been able to complete some team training, as well as normal gym work and running loads.

Dan McStay has progressed from two running sessions a week, to three running sessions a week in his return from an ACL Injury. The 28-year-old is making strong progress in gymnastics and agility work, including with his change of direction. His rehabilitation is a criteria-based process, meaning that once McStay meets one marker, he moves onto the next criteria in recovery, with no ceiling placed on his return to play.

ESSENDON

Darcy Parish	Hamstring	Test
Jake Kelly	Illness	Test
Andrew McGrath	Ankle	Test
Will Setterfield	Knee	Test
Dylan Shiel	Abductor	Test
Jordan Ridley	Quad	1 week
Matt Guelfi	Calf	1-2 weeks
Tex Wanganeen	Navicular	3 weeks
Zach Reid	Hamstring	4 weeks
Kaine Baldwin	Navicular stress	11 weeks
Jaiden Hunter	ACL	Season

FREMANTLE

Sean Darcy (knee) “Sean has begun his on-field running program – all is going well so he is two-to-three weeks away,”

Nat Fyfe was subbed out at three-quarter-time in Freo’s win over North Melbourne at the weekend, with Merriman confirming the move was tactical only with an opportunity to manage the dual Brownlow-medallist’s workload.

“Nat has just had more than a couple of big weeks, and it was a good chance for us to manage Nat – but he’ll be ready to go this week,”

Heath Chapman (hamstring) – 1 week
Nathan O’Driscoll (knee) – 1 week
Karl Worner (concussion) – 1 week
Ethan Stanley (ankle) – 1 week
Sean Darcy (knee) – 2-3 weeks
Corey Wagner (calf) – 4-5 weeks
Brennan Cox (hamstring) – 11-13 weeks
Oscar McDonald (knee) – TBC
Odin Jones (concussion) – TBC
Josh Corbett (hip) – Season
Sebit Kuek (knee) – Season

GEELONG

Tom Atkins Adductor Available

Jack Bowes Calf contusion Available

Tanner Bruhn Foot Test

George Stevens Ankle/knee 1-2 Weeks

Patrick Dangerfield Hamstring 2 Weeks

Joe Furphy Ankle 3 Weeks

Gary Rohan Back 2-4 Weeks

Mitch Edwards Back 5 Weeks

Cam Guthrie Quad 4-6 Weeks

GOLD COAST 

Bailey Humphrey	Shoulder	TBC
Lloyd Johnston	Hamstring	3 weeks
Malcolm Rosas jnr	Suspension	Round 4
Lachie Weller	Knee	12+ weeks
Jarrod Witts	Groin	TBC

GWS

Joe Fonti	Adductor	1 week
Braydon Preuss	Back	1-2 weeks
Callan Ward	Shoulder	4-5 weeks
Isaac Cumming	Calf	5-6 weeks
James Leake	Quad	5-7 weeks
Nathan Wardius	Shin	5-7 weeks
Phoenix Gothard	Illness	TBC
Adam Kennedy	Knee	TBC

HAWTHORN 

James Blanck	Knee	Season
Will Day	Foot	5 weeks
Denver Grainger-Barras	Toe	8-10 weeks
Changkuoth Jiath	Hamstring	4 weeks
Will McCabe	Back	TBC
Jack O’Sullivan	Foot	Test
Cooper Stephens	Achilles	Test
Chad Wingard	Achilles	6 weeks

MELBOURNE

Ollie Sestan	Concussion	Test
Jake Lever	Knee	Test
Steven May	Ribs	1 week
Lachie Hunter	Calf	1 week
Daniel Turner	Hip	2 – 3 weeks
Charlie Spargo	Achilles	2 – 4 weeks
Shane McAdam	Hamstring	3 – 5 weeks
Jake Bowey	Shoulder	7 weeks
Jake Melksham	Knee	12 – 14 weeks

NORTH MELBOURNE

Miller Bergman	Jaw	4-6 weeks
Josh Goater	Achilles	Season
Cooper Harvey	Syndesmosis	6 weeks
Griffin Logue	Knee	10-12 weeks

PORT ADELAIDE

Lachie Jones (corked calf) – test
Jed McEntee (concussion) – test
Jason-Horne-Francis (hamstring) – 1 week
Tom McCallum (ankle) – 3-4 weeks
Ollie Lord (knee/tibia) – 6-8 weeks
Hugh Jackson (hip) – 11-13 weeks

RICHMOND

Jacob Hopper, knee

“(Hopper) pulled up quite sore after the Carlton game (Round 1). We thought we would give him every chance to be available for Port Adelaide, but as the week progressed, it became clear after a scan that he needed an arthroscope on his knee. He’s looking like missing around about four weeks.”

Nathan Broad, calf soreness

“Similar to (Hopper), Nathan was a little bit sore post-game against Carlton and as the week progressed, it just became too risky to play him. We’re really confident he’ll be available this week.”

Maurice Rioli, back

“‘MJ’ hurt his back during the first warm up. It’s on the minor side, we’re pretty confident he will be available this week.”

Tylar Young, concussion protocols

“Tylar’s feeling really good. He’s going to train fully this week and be available (for the Sydney game).”

James Trezise, ankle

“(The incident happened) halfway through the third quarter. James is actually quite lucky he didn’t snap his leg. He’s suffered a moderate syndesmosis injury. He’s in a moon boot now and he’ll progress into running in a couple of weeks’ time and be available in around about a month.”

Jack Graham, quad

“Jack’s going to join in some drills this week, and it’s looking like Gather Round back in Adelaide will be when Jack returns.”

Josh Gibcus, knee

“From all reports (his ACL surgery went) really well. He’s already starting to set goals, and he’s looking forward to getting back into the Club and attacking his rehab.”

Dion Prestia, hamstring

“Dion’s going really well. He’s running, he’s actually as determined as I’ve ever seen him to return. Things are looking good and we can’t wait to see him back out there.”

Test

Tylar Young, concussion protocols

Nathan Broad, calf soreness

Mathew Coulthard, illness

Maurice Rioli, back

Unavailable

Jack Graham, quad (1-2 weeks)

James Trezise, ankle (4-6 weeks)

Jacob Hopper, knee (4-6 weeks)

Dion Prestia, hamstring (8 weeks)

Liam Fawcett, back (TBC – Long Term)

Mate Colina, back (TBC – Long Term)

Josh Gibcus, knee (season)

ST KILDA

Paddy Dow	Knee	1-2 weeks
Jack Hayes	Knee	1-2 weeks
Hunter Clark	Calf	3-4 weeks
James Van Es	Ankle	3-4 weeks
Dougal Howard	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Mason Wood	Collarbone	4-6 weeks
Matthew Allison	Knee	6-8 weeks
Brad Crouch	Knee	6-8 weeks
Liam Henry	Hamstring	6-8 weeks
Ben Paton	Pectoral	10-12 weeks

SYDNEY

Harry Cunningham

Harry is recovering well from the concussion he sustained against Essendon. He will not play this weekend against Richmond in line with the AFL’s concussion guidelines.

Robbie Fox

Robbie’s minor calf injury has progressed well and is a test to play this weekend.

Luke Parker

Parker’s broken arm is healing well and is expected to be re-assessed by his specialist in two weeks’ time. 

Callum Mills

Callum remains on target for a mid-season return from his shoulder injury.

Taylor Adams

Taylor is progressing well from his knee injury. He will recommence team training this week and will be a test to play this weekend.

Harry Arnold

Harry is expected to miss the first half of the season with a stress fracture in his back.

Angus Sheldrick

Angus’ finger injury is healing well. He will miss 1-2 weeks.

WCE

Oscar Allen	Knee	TBC
Rhett Bazzo	Groin	TBC
Jai Culley	Knee	1-2 weeks
Harry Edwards	Finger	Test
Matt Flynn	Knee	6-8 weeks
Elijah Hewett	Foot	TBC
Archer Reid	Knee	4-6 weeks
Liam Ryan	Hamstring	1-3 weeks
Dom Sheed	Foot	2-3 weeks

WESTERN BULLDOGS

James O’Donnell	Concussion	Test
Jordan Croft	Shins	Test
Ed Richards	Concussion	TBC
Ryan Gardner	Foot	3-4 weeks
Nick Coffield	Shoulder	12-14 weeks
Aiden O’Driscoll	Concussion	Indefinite
Bailey Smith	ACL	Season

 

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