Injury 2026 Injury Thread

[Taylor]

Taking shots at goal isn't something you do with an ankle injury. Not super worried about that.

 

[King Huskii]

Noooooooooooooo!!! Arrrrgggggjhhhh!!

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Can confirm flagmantle is a troll and hates Freo. A massive freo fan i do gym work with knows him as an ex school mate.

He loves creating misery feeds off it.

 

[Hamann188]

Can confirm flagmantle is a troll and hates Freo. A massive freo fan i do gym work with knows him as an ex school mate.

He loves creating misery feeds off it.

 

[David Bubb]

 

[serial_thrilla]

Hearing that Simpson, Nicholls and Riddle are training fully was also great to hear.

 

[freo84]

Hearing that Simpson, Nicholls and Riddle are training fully was also great to hear.

Simpson excites me.

He was looking so good until he got hurt.

 

[serial_thrilla]

Simpson excites me.

He was looking so good until he got hurt.

I always get Nicholls and Riddle mixed up, but both had periods of great form in the preseason prior to their injuries.

Hopefully they have a good run at it now, and display some standout traits to ease my confusion!

 

[Joose]

Should;nt the injury lists be out now. Usually on Tues arvo?

 

[David Bubb]

Midfielder Hayden Young

26

Hayden Young

Age

25

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.4

3star

CL

0.2

2star

D

10.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.4

2star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.4

2star

CL

0.2

2star

D

10.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.4

4star

CL

0.2

2star

has been cleared of serious injury and is expected to be available for Fremantle’s season opener against Geelong after he was forced out of Tuesday’s main practice session with soreness.

It comes with Dockers coach Justin Longmuir

Justin Longmuir

Age

45

Ht

196cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.4

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

4.5

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.4

3star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

7.0

2star

K

3.6

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.6

3star

G

0.6

3star

confident a host of their injured stars will be fit in time to start the season.

A series soft tissue injuries restricted Young to nine games last year, but he has not missed a step in this pre-season, highlighted by Saturday’s eight first-half clearances to go with 24 disposals in the Dockers’ 16-point win over the Crows in Mandurah.

Young left the training track early on Tuesday and after talking to medicos, resumed kicking practice and had some shots at goal before heading for the rooms.

“He had some soreness in his lower leg, so my understanding is it was not much,” Longmuir told The West Sport Show in a special episode on Tuesday.

The Dockers boss said the incident looked worse than it was.

“I understand that he was talking to the medicos in line of sight for everyone and it’s become something big. But yeah, fingers crossed he will train Friday, and there’s nothing there,” Longmuir said.

“It was the first time today we’ve seen the players since the game. They did a flush run yesterday. He didn’t report any soreness out of that. So it just came up in in in training today.

“We’re 11 days out from round one. So just don’t take any risks. It wasn’t the most important session of all time today. So him not doing it was a no brainer, really.”

Captain and key defender Alex Pearce

25

Alex Pearce

Age

30

Ht

201cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

106.3

2star

No current season stats available

D

11.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.0

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

MG

103.2

2star

and fellow backman Brennan Cox

36

Brennan Cox

Age

27

Ht

195cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.1

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

5.3

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

182.8

3star

D

12.3

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.0

2star

MG

182.8

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.8

4star

, who are both nursing calf complaints, did not train.

Jye Amiss, who limped off during the opening quarter against the Crows with a left ankle concern but played out the game, was also rested from Tuesday’s main session.

Karl Worner, a late withdrawal from the Crows’ game with knee soreness, worked out with Sam Sturt

1

Sam Sturt

Age

25

Ht

190cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.7

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.7

3star

M

2.3

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

7.7

2star

K

4.0

1star

HB

3.7

3star

M

2.3

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

1.3

5star

D

7.7

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.7

3star

M

2.3

3star

T

1.0

3star

G

1.3

5star

in the rehab group and ran laps.

In positive news for the Dockers ahead of their round one clash with the Cats, forward Sam Switkowski

39

Sam Switkowski

Age

29

Ht

179cm

Wt

74kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.8

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.7

3star

T

4.8

5star

G

0.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

13.4

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

4.0

5star

G

0.4

3star

(concussion), ruck Sean Darcy

4

Sean Darcy

Age

27

Ht

203cm

Wt

111kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.1

3star

K

3.4

1star

HB

6.6

4star

CL

2.4

4star

HO

28.8

5star

D

6.8

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

4.8

3star

CL

1.8

4star

HO

20.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

6.8

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

32.0

5star

(calf) and defender Luke Ryan (shoulder) all completed the full session.

Longmuir said Young, Pearce, Cox, Worner, Darcy and Ryan were all still in the frame for the round one trip to Geelong on March 14.

“All of them, I’m hoping. Some of them are returning, obviously, from injury. Some of them are new, but on the lower end. So I’m hoping all of them will be up for selection,” he said.

He said Pearce was tracking well to take on the Cats.

“I think he’s re-aggravated a little bit of what he did pre-Christmas with that calf injury. It’s on the lower end of really low end. So we’re hoping he gets up for round one,” Longmuir said.

“The indicators are that he should.”

Switkowski has been sidelined with his third concussion in three years, but took part in full training.

It was a significant step as Switkowski works through the AFL’s mandatory 12-day, 11-step return to play protocol.

The clever forward was lively and in clean touch and the focus will now be on his recovery.

 

[serial_thrilla]

Unofficial injury list. Nothing unexpected.

Medical room: The full AFL injury list, Opening Round

Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore

www.afl.com.au

 

[Superkoops]

Midfielder Hayden Young has been cleared of serious injury and is expected to be available for Fremantle’s season opener against Geelong after he was forced out of Tuesday’s main practice session with soreness.

It comes with Dockers coach Justin Longmuir confident a host of their injured stars will be fit in time to start the season.

A series soft tissue injuries restricted Young to nine games last year, but he has not missed a step in this pre-season, highlighted by Saturday’s eight first-half clearances to go with 24 disposals in the Dockers’ 16-point win over the Crows in Mandurah.

Young left the training track early on Tuesday and after talking to medicos, resumed kicking practice and had some shots at goal before heading for the rooms.

“He had some soreness in his lower leg, so my understanding is it was not much,” Longmuir told The West Sport Show in a special episode on Tuesday.

The Dockers boss said the incident looked worse than it was.

“I understand that he was talking to the medicos in line of sight for everyone and it’s become something big. But yeah, fingers crossed he will train Friday, and there’s nothing there,” Longmuir said.

“It was the first time today we’ve seen the players since the game. They did a flush run yesterday. He didn’t report any soreness out of that. So it just came up in in in training today.

“We’re 11 days out from round one. So just don’t take any risks. It wasn’t the most important session of all time today. So him not doing it was a no brainer, really.”

Captain and key defender Alex Pearce and fellow backman Brennan Cox, who are both nursing calf complaints, did not train.

Jye Amiss, who limped off during the opening quarter against the Crows with a left ankle concern but played out the game, was also rested from Tuesday’s main session.

Karl Worner, a late withdrawal from the Crows’ game with knee soreness, worked out with Sam Sturt in the rehab group and ran laps.

In positive news for the Dockers ahead of their round one clash with the Cats, forward Sam Switkowski (concussion), ruck Sean Darcy (calf) and defender Luke Ryan (shoulder) all completed the full session.

Longmuir said Young, Pearce, Cox, Worner, Darcy and Ryan were all still in the frame for the round one trip to Geelong on March 14.

“All of them, I’m hoping. Some of them are returning, obviously, from injury. Some of them are new, but on the lower end. So I’m hoping all of them will be up for selection,” he said.

He said Pearce was tracking well to take on the Cats.

“I think he’s re-aggravated a little bit of what he did pre-Christmas with that calf injury. It’s on the lower end of really low end. So we’re hoping he gets up for round one,” Longmuir said.

“The indicators are that he should.”

Switkowski has been sidelined with his third concussion in three years, but took part in full training.

It was a significant step as Switkowski works through the AFL’s mandatory 12-day, 11-step return to play protocol.

The clever forward was lively and in clean touch and the focus will now be on his recovery.

12 day, 11 step. What is 11 step….

 

[Ge3ks]

12 day, 11 step. What is 11 step….

Sounds like a series of brain-health boxes that need to be ticked before being cleared to play. 11 different milestones/ requirements.

 

[mattis117]

Amazing to have as close to a clean bill of health as could be hoped for. Great start.

 

[fnerd]

Simpson excites me.

He was looking so good until he got hurt.

Same

Bit of a forgotten youngster of the squad (predominantly due to injury I guess )but he has some seriously good AFL traits .

Would love to slot him in that backline with Juddy and Jordy (Walker off the bench as utility)

 

[freo84]

Same

Bit of a forgotten youngster of the squad (predominantly due to injury I guess )but he has some seriously good AFL traits .

Would love to slot him in that backline with Juddy and Jordy (Walker off the bench as utility)

His disposal off half back really straightened us up. His kicks are low and flat and hard to defend. Much rather have him and Walker than Banfield taking up a spot. (Tonga Bob i said what i said)

 

[fnerd]

His disposal off half back really straightened us up. His kicks are low and flat and hard to defend. Much rather have him and Walker than Banfield taking up a spot. (Tonga Bob i said what i said)

It’s not just that either ,
the kid has elite pace and agility, combine that with either combo of juddy/jordy/walker who all also have very good pace and attacking instincts and it has the potential to totally transform the way the side plays, particularly when it comes to scoring more.

Especially when you consider we were one of the slowest teams to transition the ball from d50 to f50 and also in the bottom half of teams to score off turnover.

Having players that can explode from half back to turn defence into offence and are given the licence to do so ,is a distinct hallmark of the modern game AND most notably of all the leagues very best teams and basically every premier (bar WC and Melbourne) since 2017

 

[Dump Truck]

Nothing against the posters who shared his stuff but could we please ban any flagmantle posts on this board? Blokes an absolute flog, pots half our players and I'll never forgive his comments about Sonny.

 

[GingerDocker]

Nothing against the posters who shared his stuff but could we please ban any flagmantle posts on this board? Blokes and absolute flog, pots half our players and I'll never forgive his comments about Sonny.

Seconded

 

[freo84]

Nothing against the posters who shared his stuff but could we please ban any flagmantle posts on this board? Blokes and absolute flog, pots half our players and I'll never forgive his comments about Sonny.

Only reason I used it was it was a direct quote from Ryan Daniels and my x wasn't loading.

But yes he's a flog.

 

[King Huskii]

Pearce is a genuine 50% chance of playing against Geelong.

Cox won't play

My mate who works in with the players told me. So it's 100% accurate intell

 

[go_the_dockers]

Pearce is a genuine 50% chance of playing against Geelong.

Cox won't play

My mate who works in with the players told me. So it's 100% accurate intell

If Pearce is 50 percent, then he shouldn't play with his injury record.

 

[FreoRicci]

Pearce is a genuine 50% chance of playing against Geelong.

Cox won't play

My mate who works in with the players told me. So it's 100% accurate intell

Don’t need your mate to be aware of that.

Draper and McDonald will have to do. Would love Murphy to have a shot, but he ll need a strong WAFL season to break through

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Don’t need your mate to be aware of that.

Draper and McDonald will have to do. Would love Murphy to have a shot, but he ll need a strong WAFL season to break through

Davies would be ahead based on preseason games wouldn't he?

 

[King Huskii]

If Pearce is 50 percent, then he shouldn't play with his injury record.

Considering it's the same leg as before Christmas then I agree. He could miss a month if he re injured it

 

[King Huskii]

Don’t need your mate to be aware of that.

Draper and McDonald will have to do. Would love Murphy to have a shot, but he ll need a strong WAFL season to break through

cconsidering JLO said Cox is a chance to play not sure how you would know based on media compared with someone who works directly in rehabilitation and injury prevention for the Freo players