Injury 2025 Injury Thread

[Adnico26Parker]

According to Paps (via his podcast), JMac has done the PCL in the opposite knee to the one he injured last year.

 

[joeykanga]

According to Paps (via his podcast), JMac has done the PCL in the opposite knee to the one he injured last year.

It feels like that's better than the same knee. He was one of the players that went with Coxy to Dubai? in the preseason and did that tour and testing in the world leading biomechanics facility. I wonder what they saw in the way his body functions bio mecha ically...it'd be interesting how they've applied that to balance his movement.

 

[Slingshot Footy]

It feels like that's better than the same knee. He was one of the players that went with Coxy to Dubai? in the preseason and did that tour and testing in the world leading biomechanics facility. I wonder what they saw in the way his body functions bio mecha ically...it'd be interesting how they've applied that to balance his movement.

I think the only thing that trip yielded was JMac and Doss unlearning how to kick a football when aiming for goal.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Will Hayward
Will will complete full training this week with an aim to being available for selection this week against Geelong. Test


Justin McInerney
Justin sustained a PCL injury in the 3rd quarter of Saturday’s AFL match. He will be managed in a brace for 4 weeks and be unavailable for the rest of the AFL season. Season


Brodie Grundy
Brodie was involved in a collision in the 4th quarter of the AFL match against Brisbane. Whilst initially passing a Head Injury Assessment post-game, Brodie reported concussion symptoms on Sunday afternoon. He will be managed per the AFL Concussion Guidelines. 1 week


Ben Paton
Ben remains in a knee brace. He has commenced lower limb strength and off legs conditioning. Season


Will Edwards
Will continues to build his non-contact team skills. He remains on modified team volumes. Season


Logan McDonald
Logan is building his running volume and increasing his exposure to non-contact team training. Season


Joel Amartey
Joel has recommenced outdoor running. He continues to focus on his adductor strength and off legs conditioning. Season


Joel Hamling
Joel has commenced hamstring loading and strength exercises. He is undertaking an off-legs aerobic conditioning program. Season

Injury Update: Round 23

See the latest update on the Sydney Swans squad ahead of our Round 23 clash with Geelong. This Injury Update, presented by Castlereagh Imaging.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Kiama Chris]

Will Hayward
Will will complete full training this week with an aim to being available for selection this week against Geelong. Test


Justin McInerney
Justin sustained a PCL injury in the 3rd quarter of Saturday’s AFL match. He will be managed in a brace for 4 weeks and be unavailable for the rest of the AFL season. Season


Brodie Grundy
Brodie was involved in a collision in the 4th quarter of the AFL match against Brisbane. Whilst initially passing a Head Injury Assessment post-game, Brodie reported concussion symptoms on Sunday afternoon. He will be managed per the AFL Concussion Guidelines. 1 week


Ben Paton
Ben remains in a knee brace. He has commenced lower limb strength and off legs conditioning. Season


Will Edwards
Will continues to build his non-contact team skills. He remains on modified team volumes. Season


Logan McDonald
Logan is building his running volume and increasing his exposure to non-contact team training. Season


Joel Amartey
Joel has recommenced outdoor running. He continues to focus on his adductor strength and off legs conditioning. Season


Joel Hamling
Joel has commenced hamstring loading and strength exercises. He is undertaking an off-legs aerobic conditioning program. Season

Injury Update: Round 23

See the latest update on the Sydney Swans squad ahead of our Round 23 clash with Geelong. This Injury Update, presented by Castlereagh Imaging.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Good that Hayward might be fit. Otherwise the same pack of poo ticket.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

 

[Neverwas]

Will Hayward
Will will complete full training this week with an aim to being available for selection this week against Geelong. Test


Justin McInerney
Justin sustained a PCL injury in the 3rd quarter of Saturday’s AFL match. He will be managed in a brace for 4 weeks and be unavailable for the rest of the AFL season. Season


Brodie Grundy
Brodie was involved in a collision in the 4th quarter of the AFL match against Brisbane. Whilst initially passing a Head Injury Assessment post-game, Brodie reported concussion symptoms on Sunday afternoon. He will be managed per the AFL Concussion Guidelines. 1 week


Ben Paton
Ben remains in a knee brace. He has commenced lower limb strength and off legs conditioning. Season


Will Edwards
Will continues to build his non-contact team skills. He remains on modified team volumes. Season


Logan McDonald
Logan is building his running volume and increasing his exposure to non-contact team training. Season


Joel Amartey
Joel has recommenced outdoor running. He continues to focus on his adductor strength and off legs conditioning. Season


Joel Hamling
Joel has commenced hamstring loading and strength exercises. He is undertaking an off-legs aerobic conditioning program. Season

Injury Update: Round 23

See the latest update on the Sydney Swans squad ahead of our Round 23 clash with Geelong. This Injury Update, presented by Castlereagh Imaging.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Do we know if McInerney 's injury is to the same knee he did last time?

 

[Neverwas]

Interesting that Cleary had a pronounced limp at the end of the game but there is no apparent injury according to the report.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Do we know if McInerney 's injury is to the same knee he did last time?

Opposite knee

 

[Bonz]

Interesting that Cleary had a pronounced limp at the end of the game but there is no apparent injury according to the report.

Would have just been a knock or corkie nothing serious

 

[bedford]

Would have just been a knock or corkie nothing serious

Are you still on the space station next Sunday arvo EST

 

[Bonz]

Are you still on the space station next Sunday arvo EST

Arrive back in Melbourne around 3pm Sunday

 

[bedford]

Arrive back in Melbourne around 3pm Sunday

Might have to circle for a couple of hours

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Nothing on Snell and Fox, who were listed as injured and withdrew from the game on the day...


Brodie Grundy
Brodie continues to recover without issues. He will be a test to return to play this weekend. TEST


Ben Paton
Ben remains in a knee brace. He is progressing his range of motion and leg strengthening. Season


Will Edwards
Will continues to build his non-contact team skills. He remains on modified team volumes. Season


Logan McDonald
Logan continues his exposure to non-contact team training. He will head in to the offseason program with a focus on increasing his running volume and aerobic conditioning. Season


Joel Amartey
Joel has recommenced outdoor running. He continues to focus on his adductor strength and off legs conditioning. Season


Joel Hamling
Joel is building his hamstring strength and increasing his speed of running. He will commence a normal offseason program over the coming weeks. Season


Justin McInerney
Justin is 1 week following his PCL injury. He will remain in a brace for a further 3 weeks. Season

Injury Update: Round 24

See the latest update on the Sydney Swans squad ahead of our Round 24 clash with West Coast. This Injury Update, presented by Castlereagh Imaging.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Bloods86]

Sucks that Fox might actually be injured, but if he's not listed, then maybe he's fine for a potential farewell game.

 

[giantsully]

Sucks that Fox might actually be injured, but if he's not listed, then maybe he's fine for a potential farewell game.

Is he definitely gone?

 

[Bloods86]

Is he definitely gone?

Gerard Healy I think mentioned an SA coaching gig a while back. But no, no official word.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Sydney Swans Head of Physiotherapy and Medical services, Damian Raper has provided an off-season injury update, as several key AFL players were unable to complete the 2025 season.

Raper said players have been given time off since the season finished to freshen up and enjoy some time away from the club.

“It has been three weeks since our last game, with players given plenty of downtime,” Raper said.

“Running loads will build from this week onwards, with preseason beginning in a cardiovascular block before progressing into speed through October and then transitioning into more football.

Senior players, Joel Amartey and Justin McInerney both suffered season-ending injuries late in the 2025 season, with both players to begin rehabilitation programs immediately.

“Justin injured his PCL against Brisbane and has now come out of the brace. He is expected to begin running in 2–3 weeks before returning to the normal off-season program, while Joel has come along well, doing lots of sprinting and conditioning, and is expected to have a normal off-season,” Raper said.

Swingman Joel Hamling sustained a hamstring injury in July against GWS and missed the remainder of the year but is expected to complete a full pre-season.

Key forward Logan McDonald missed the entire year with a significant ankle injury but will hit the ground running in November.

Renowned reconditioning specialist, Bill Knowles will spend two weeks at Swans HQ in the preseason in a bid to fast-track some of the players fitness levels, including McDonald’s.

“Logan’s ankle is now looking really strong and healthy with no issues,” Raper said.

“He has returned to full training load and will complete a two-week conditioning block with US specialist Bill Knowles during the off-season.

“Bill will work (with players) on absorbing load and conditioning the rest of the body to return to the demand of AFL next season."

Off-Season Injury Update - September 2025

Sydney Swans Head of Physiotherapy and Medical services, Damian Raper has provided an off-season injury update, presented by Castlereagh Imaging.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[Kiama Chris]

Sydney Swans Head of Physiotherapy and Medical services, Damian Raper has provided an off-season injury update, as several key AFL players were unable to complete the 2025 season.

Raper said players have been given time off since the season finished to freshen up and enjoy some time away from the club.

“It has been three weeks since our last game, with players given plenty of downtime,” Raper said.

“Running loads will build from this week onwards, with preseason beginning in a cardiovascular block before progressing into speed through October and then transitioning into more football.

Senior players, Joel Amartey and Justin McInerney both suffered season-ending injuries late in the 2025 season, with both players to begin rehabilitation programs immediately.

“Justin injured his PCL against Brisbane and has now come out of the brace. He is expected to begin running in 2–3 weeks before returning to the normal off-season program, while Joel has come along well, doing lots of sprinting and conditioning, and is expected to have a normal off-season,” Raper said.

Swingman Joel Hamling sustained a hamstring injury in July against GWS and missed the remainder of the year but is expected to complete a full pre-season.

Key forward Logan McDonald missed the entire year with a significant ankle injury but will hit the ground running in November.

Renowned reconditioning specialist, Bill Knowles will spend two weeks at Swans HQ in the preseason in a bid to fast-track some of the players fitness levels, including McDonald’s.

“Logan’s ankle is now looking really strong and healthy with no issues,” Raper said.

“He has returned to full training load and will complete a two-week conditioning block with US specialist Bill Knowles during the off-season.

“Bill will work (with players) on absorbing load and conditioning the rest of the body to return to the demand of AFL next season."

Off-Season Injury Update - September 2025

Sydney Swans Head of Physiotherapy and Medical services, Damian Raper has provided an off-season injury update, presented by Castlereagh Imaging.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Like the idea that they've brought in additional expertise to try and improve things. Good way to go about it. Good that Hamling is mentioned

 

[Neverwas]

Like the idea that they've brought in additional expertise to try and improve things. Good way to go about it. Good that Hamling is mentioned

Would have been nice to find out how Will Edwards is going.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Would have been nice to find out how Will Edwards is going.

Seems like there's nothing really to say about Edwards as he's always injured.

 

[RilesMacca]

Like the idea that they've brought in additional expertise to try and improve things. Good way to go about it. Good that Hamling is mentioned

Would have been nice to find out how Will Edwards is going.

Researching a bit about him he spent some time with rugby star Ryan Papenhuyzen who has had a number of injuries and also went to see some of the suns players like Ben King coming off his ACL injury a few years ago. You'd assume he'll put some work into Edwards too.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Would have been nice to find out how Will Edwards is going.

I might be wrong, but I believe he's now fully recovered, he was a couple of weeks ahead of Logan re. recovery time/schedule.

 

[crankygeese]

Like the idea that they've brought in additional expertise to try and improve things. Good way to go about it. Good that Hamling is mentioned

100% agreed.

I'd like some extra strength work like all of us would. But I'm glad that they've acknowledged the injury problems we had last season and are trying something new this off season in an attempt to prevent the issues recurring. It should help the players prepare for 2026.

Also good to hear that some players are already starting work on fitness and conditioning and it's still only September. Sounds like the team are taking missing finals seriously and want to bounce back.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Will post full video in media thread, but on Paps' podcast today he said it's him, Logan, Joel and Will Edwards doing the Bill Knowles conditioning rehab.