“In positive news, scans on Monday morning have ruled out any serious injury to Tom’s right knee.
“With two training sessions remaining before we head to Brisbane, Tom will be closely monitored throughout the week and will be a test to play against the Lions on Saturday night.”
Geelong’s Executive General Manager – Football Andrew Mackie
Adam Treloar has suffered a calf setback over the weekend and will spend more time on the sidelines.
“Adam has been building the continuity in his training across the last six weeks following an injury interrupted December and January period,” Bell said.
“Unfortunately, Adam has suffered some calf symptoms following Friday’s training session.”
“This will delay his return-to-play plan, with the Club to confirm his new timeline in coming days.”
Liam Jones and James O’Donnell are a chance to play.
The pair will be required to train in full on Wednesday before being deemed available for senior selection.
“Liam Jones has progressed well following his hamstring injury earlier this year,” Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell said.
“He completed a game-like training simulation session on Friday and has pulled up really well.
“If he gets through training this week like I expect, he will return to availability.
“James has recovered well following the operation that he had on his fractured jaw.
“We opted for the conservative decision on the weekend and he didn’t play, but we are optimistic that James will be putting his hand up for selection for this weekend.”
“Sam will go through the standard return to play protocol.”
“Not only does he have to deal with a concussion, but he also took five or seven stitches to the head as well.”
“Hopefully he will be back playing in our game against Brisbane in a couple of weeks.”
Maurice Rioli Hamstring, Test
“Maurice sustained a small hamstring injury last week and whilst we thought he would be ok to play on the weekend, we thought we would be conservative.”
“He will be a test for this week and hopefully get some game time in this round.”
Josh Smillie Hamstring, Test
“Smillie has done a great body of work over the last few weeks and he’s training quite well.”
“He will be a test on the back end of the week, but make no mistake if we don’t think he is ready to go, we will look after him a little bit more.”
“He is certainly doing a lot of fast running and is in a great position.”
Hugo Ralphsmith Hamstring, 1-3 weeks
“Hugo is in a great position as well and we could probably see how he goes this weekend.”
“But again we want to look after him and we will look after him a little bit longer because if we don’t have to rush anything we won’t.”
Dion Prestia Achilles, 3-4 weeks
“No real change to Dion at the moment.”
“He will just keep pressing on with his rehab and we will look at him in about 3-4 weeks’ time.”
“Tsatas will have surgery for his finger on Monday afternoon. With the Bombers’ bye scheduled for round four, (he’s) only expected to miss one game and will look to Gather Round in Rd5 for an expected return to play.”
Bailey Smith did a training session yesterday for the Cats, and made a brief appearance this morning. Will be officially a test for Saturday night against Brisbane.
Tom Stewart did running drills today, remains a chance to face the Lions despite a minor knee injury.
Geelong: Tom Stewart Scans have revealed low grade PCL damage and he remains an outside chance to play Saturday night against Brisbane.
“In positive news, scans on Monday morning have ruled out any serious injury to Tom’s right knee.
“With two training sessions remaining before we head to Brisbane, Tom will be closely monitored throughout the week and will be a test to play against the Lions on Saturday night.”
Geelong’s Executive General Manager – Football Andrew Mackie
Essendon:
Elijah Tsatas has a broken finger, sustained in the warm-up for last weekend’s game will miss Thursday’s game.
Archie Perkins (quad complaint) will also miss.
Western Bulldogs:
Adam Treloar has suffered a calf setback over the weekend and will spend more time on the sidelines.
“Adam has been building the continuity in his training across the last six weeks following an injury interrupted December and January period,” Bell said.
“Unfortunately, Adam has suffered some calf symptoms following Friday’s training session.”
“This will delay his return-to-play plan, with the Club to confirm his new timeline in coming days.”
Western Bulldogs:
Liam Jones and James O’Donnell are a chance to play.
The pair will be required to train in full on Wednesday before being deemed available for senior selection.
“Liam Jones has progressed well following his hamstring injury earlier this year,” Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell said.
“He completed a game-like training simulation session on Friday and has pulled up really well.
“If he gets through training this week like I expect, he will return to availability.
“James has recovered well following the operation that he had on his fractured jaw.
“We opted for the conservative decision on the weekend and he didn’t play, but we are optimistic that James will be putting his hand up for selection for this weekend.”
Port Adelaide Injury List:
Injury list
Ollie Lord (shoulder) – test
Jed McEntee (hamstring) – test
Lachie Jones (adductor) – 1-2 weeks
Tom Anastasopoulos (ankle) 2-4 weeks
Zak Butters (knee) – 2-4 weeks
Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (back) 5-7 weeks
Ryan Burton (hip) – TBC
Jack Lukosius (knee) – TBC
Todd Marshall (achilles) – TBC
Richmond Injury Report:
Sam Banks Concussion, 1 week
“Sam will go through the standard return to play protocol.”
“Not only does he have to deal with a concussion, but he also took five or seven stitches to the head as well.”
“Hopefully he will be back playing in our game against Brisbane in a couple of weeks.”
Maurice Rioli Hamstring, Test
“Maurice sustained a small hamstring injury last week and whilst we thought he would be ok to play on the weekend, we thought we would be conservative.”
“He will be a test for this week and hopefully get some game time in this round.”
Josh Smillie Hamstring, Test
“Smillie has done a great body of work over the last few weeks and he’s training quite well.”
“He will be a test on the back end of the week, but make no mistake if we don’t think he is ready to go, we will look after him a little bit more.”
“He is certainly doing a lot of fast running and is in a great position.”
Hugo Ralphsmith Hamstring, 1-3 weeks
“Hugo is in a great position as well and we could probably see how he goes this weekend.”
“But again we want to look after him and we will look after him a little bit longer because if we don’t have to rush anything we won’t.”
Dion Prestia Achilles, 3-4 weeks
“No real change to Dion at the moment.”
“He will just keep pressing on with his rehab and we will look at him in about 3-4 weeks’ time.”
Essendon injury list:
Whole team – Heart Muscle – indefinite
Zak Merritt is cleared to play as he is the only one that has any heart!!!
Essendon
“Tsatas will have surgery for his finger on Monday afternoon. With the Bombers’ bye scheduled for round four, (he’s) only expected to miss one game and will look to Gather Round in Rd5 for an expected return to play.”
Essendon FC
Adelaide:
Izak Rankine was subbed out due to management of a hip problem and Adelaide was being cautious.
“He had a bit of hip soreness and we’re probably in the position to be able to manage his loads” “That’s what we did on the weekend”
Tex Walker
Geelong:
Bailey Smith did a training session yesterday for the Cats, and made a brief appearance this morning. Will be officially a test for Saturday night against Brisbane.
Tom Stewart did running drills today, remains a chance to face the Lions despite a minor knee injury.
GWS:
Jake Stringer is a chance for a club debut after returning to full training across the last week.
The Giants could be bolstered by as many as seven returning players for this week’s game with Hawthorn.
Essendon:
Darcy Parish (back) is in line to play at VFL level as he plots his return to senior action.
“The temptation is there with Darcy to rush him back but the game on the weekend just showed that if you’re a bit off you get exposed,” Scott said.
“I’m not willing to put him in that position, or the team.”
Jordan Ridley should return from concussion protocols.
Early update on possible DPP changes.
Changes updated after round 5, prior to round 6.
# Threshold is 35%.
Joel Freijah = 48% MID
Zach Merrett = 31% FWD
Chad Warner = 39% FWD
Jacob Blight = 20% FWD
Rowan Marshall = 36% FWD
Sam Lalor = 74% FWD
Jack Macrae = 99% MID
Liam Duggan = 29% MID
Dylan Shiel = 100% DEF
Harry Sheezel = 60% MID
Christian Petracca = 27% FWD
Finn O’Sullivan = 100% DEF
Willie Rioli = 24% MID
Will Ashcroft = 33% FWD
James Peatling = 43% FWD
Izak Rankine = 59% MID
Jake Soligo = 31% FWD
Levi Ashcroft = 65% FWD
Rory Laird = 99% DEF
Jack Silvagni = 49% DEF
Sam Walsh = 22% FWD
Josh Daicos = 96% DEF
Nic Martin = 62% FWD
SDK = 94% RUCK
Patrick Dangerfield = 54% FWD
James Sicily = 20% FWD
Will Day = 15% FWD
Jack Henderson = 96% FWD
Harry Sharp = 77% FWD
Sam Davidson = 90% MID
Jase Burgoyne = 19% DEF
Thanks for this, any details on coniglio’s time forward?
Sorry Ash, I don’t have the details for Cogs, only that it is less than 15%.
The percentages will fluctuate wildly over the next few weeks.
I will update again next week.
Essendon: Saad El-Hawli DEF/MID $119.9k to debut Thursday night against Port Adelaide
Plays Rd3, bye, plays Rd5 and then on the bubble. Nice
Port Adelaide: Tom Cochrane MID $99K to debut.
Richmond Training Wednesday:
Luke Trainor away from the main group this morning, unclear on any issue.
Sam Banks the only confirmed out
Tom Lynch to come back into the side.
Josh Smillie will come through the VFL likely this week or next before an AFL debut