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ROUND 4 Early week injury update:
Adelaide
Name Injury Estimated Return Sam Berry Calf TBC Matt Crouch Leg Test Billy Dowling Foot 1 weeks Darcy Fogarty Knee Test Shane McAdam Suspension Round 5 Josh Worrell Hamstring 3 weeks Patrick Parnell Concussion Protocol Indefinite
- Crouch and Worrell still out.
- Dowling is in a similar boat and is looking at joining training in 3-4 weeks.
- McAdam won't be available (suspension) until round 5.
Updated: Apr 3
Brisbane
Name Injury Estimated Return Darcy Gardiner Shoulder Test
- Gardiner the only Brisbane concern continuing the Lions dream injury run.
Updated: Apr 3
Carlton
Name Injury Estimated Return Jordan Boyd Foot TBC Matthew Cottrell Foot TBC David Cunningham Shoulder TBC Sam Durdin Hamstring 1-2 weeks Matt Kennedy Calf TBC Caleb Marchbank Calf TBC Matt Owies Hamstring TBC Sam Philp Foot Inactive list (2024) Sam Walsh Back TBC Zac Williams Knee Season
- Owies hammy injury done in win over GWS
- Durdin could return this weekend.
- Walsh timeline still not clear.
Updated: Apr 3
Collingwood
Name Injury Estimated Return Darcy Cameron Knee 6-8 weeks Mason Cox Ribs 3-4 weeks Charlie Dean Foot Inactive List (2024) Arlo Draper Concussion TBC Jeremy Howe Broken Arm TBC Nathan Kreuger Shoulder 6-8 weeks Patrick Lipinski Shoulder Mid-season bye Brody Mihocek Face TBC
- Cameron suffered a medial ligament injury in the win over Richmond and looks set to miss some weeks
- Cox will be off the track for at least another fortnight with bleeding on the spleen
- Howe underwent surgery on his broken arm
Updated: Apr 3
Essendon
Name Injury Estimated Return Nick Bryan Hamstring 2-3 weeks Nik Cox Back 4-6 weeks Alwyn Davey Head TBC Jayden Davey Knee (ACL) 2024 Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti Quad 1-2 weeks Zach Reid Back 3-4 weeks James Stewart Foot TBC Elijah Tsatas Knee 11-13 weeks Peter Wright Shoulder TBC Brandon Zerk-Thatcher Ankle Test
- Zerk-Thatcher - ankle sprain apparently. Not believed to be serious.
- Davey hurt his head in round 3.
Updated: Apr 3
Fremantle
Name Injury Estimated Return Heath Chapman Leg TBC Travis Colyer Knee 4 weeks Nat Fyfe Plantar fascia Test Conrad Williams Quad Test
- Michael Walters
pulled up well after returning from a tendon injury.PLAYERCARDSTART10Michael Walters
- Age
- 33
- Ht
- 176cm
- Wt
- 77kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 17.2
- 4star
- K
- 11.0
- 4star
- HB
- 6.2
- 4star
- M
- 3.9
- 4star
- T
- 2.9
- 4star
- G
- 1.7
- 5star
- D
- 20.9
- 5star
- K
- 11.8
- 5star
- HB
- 9.1
- 5star
- M
- 3.6
- 4star
- T
- 3.3
- 4star
- G
- 1.0
- 4star
- D
- 13.0
- 4star
- K
- 9.4
- 4star
- HB
- 3.6
- 3star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 1.8
- 4star
- G
- 0.8
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
Updated: Apr 3
Geelong
Name Injury Estimated Return Toby Conway Foot TBC Sam de Koning Head TBC Mitch Duncan Calf Test Jack Henry Foot TBC Jake Kolodjashnij Concussion TBC Sam Menegola Knee Medium term Rhys Stanley Ribs Test
- Stanley injured his ribs against Carlton and could return in round 4.
- Duncan is now training and close to a return.
Updated: Apr 3
Gold Coast
Name Injury Estimated Return Connor Budarick ACL TBC Brandon Ellis Calf TBC Sam Flanders Knee TBC
- Budarick, Ellis' return yet to be determined.
Updated: Apr 3
GWS
Name Injury Estimated Return Leek Aleer Quad 4 weeks Toby Bedford Hamstring 5-7 weeks Phil Davis Ankle Test Darcy Jones ACL 2024 Nick Madden Foot 6-8 weeks Xavier O'Halloran Quad 1 week Harry Perryman Hamstring 4-6 weeks Braydon Preuss Back 2-3 weeks Jacob Wehr Shoulder 8-10 weeks
- Perryman hurt his hamstring in round one and could be out for some time.
Updated: Apr 3
Hawthorn
Name Injury Estimated Return Emerson Jeka Hamstring 2-4 weeks Mitch Lewis Knee 2-4 weeks Josh Morris Shoulder 2 weeks Jai Serong Pericarditis (Heart) 2-3 months Chad Wingard Calf Test
- Wingard fitness test on Thursday will tell if he plays in Tassie
- Lewis and Jeka are a month away from football.
Updated: Apr 3
Melbourne
Name Injury Estimated Return Ben Brown Back TBC Max Gawn Knee 4-6 weeks Kysaiah Pickett Suspension Round 4 Christian Salem Knee 6-8 weeks Josh Schache Concussion 1-2 weeks Daniel Turner Ribs Test Will Verrall Pelvis 8-10 weeks Taj Woewodin Finger 5 weeks
- Gawn was subbed out during the round two clash with a knee issue. 4 to 6 weeks.
- May should be ready to go for Sydney.
- Salem remains about two months from returning, while Schache is recovering from a concussion.
Updated: Apr 3
North Melbourne
Name Injury Estimated Return Callum Coleman-Jones Foot 1-2 weeks Luke Davies-Uniacke Calf TBC Braydon George Knee Season Ben McKay Foot 2-3 weeks Tristan Xerri Ankle TBC
- Xerri was sent for surgery on his ankle and could be out for some time
Updated: Apr 3
Port Adelaide
Name Injury Estimated Return Ryan Burton Suspension Round 5 Trent McKenzie Ankle TBC
- McKenzie will miss the next few weeks.
- Burton will be available round 5.
Updated: Apr 3
Richmond
Name Injury Estimated Return Nathan Broad Suspension Round 7 Tom Brown Wrist 1-2 weeks Seth Campbell Groin Test Mate Colina Back 6-11 weeks Josh Gibcus Hamstring 3-5 weeks Jacob Hopper Knee Test Dustin Martin Hamstring Test Jayden Short Calf 1-2 weeks Kaleb Smith Foot 6-11 weeks Ivan Soldo Foot 3-5 weeks Robbie Tarrant Hip 1-2 weeks
- Hopper and Martin - club is confident they'll be ready to go in round 4
- Short was officially ruled out with a calf issue
Updated: Apr 3
St Kilda
Name Injury Estimated Return Matthew Allison Foot Indefinite Jack Billings Leg 5-8 weeks Jack Bytel Knee Test Nick Coffield Calf 3-5 weeks Jack Hayes Foot 9-11 weeks Olli Hotton Back Indefinite Zak Jones Achilles Indefinite Isaac Keeler Knee 4-6 weeks Max King Shoulder 5-8 weeks Daniel McKenzie Calf Indefinite Angus McLennan Back Indefinite Tim Membrey Knee 3-5 weeks Jack Steele Collarbone 4-6 weeks Jimmy Webster Head (Cheekbone) 5-6 weeks Mason Wood Shoulder Test
- Steele will miss at least four weeks after breaking his collarbone against the Bulldogs.
- Wood a chance to play against Gold Coast (Round 4).
- Webster to miss 5-6 weeks with fractured cheekbone.
Updated: Apr 3
Sydney
Name Injury Estimated Return Ryan Clarke Hamstring 1-2 weeks Robbie Fox Calf 1-2 weeks Tom Hickey Calf 4 weeks Jacob Konstanty Shin TBC Sam Reid Glute 3 weeks Sam Wicks Shoulder TBC
- Franklin will be available for selection after his suspension.
- Fox and Clarke could look at the VFL.
Updated: Apr 3
West Coast
Player Injury Expected Return Coby Burgiel Hamstring 1 week Jamie Cripps Ankle TBC Callum Jamieson Ankle 1-2 weeks Jeremy McGovern Hamstring TBC Nic Naitanui Achilles Mid-season Josh Rotham Arm Test Liam Ryan Knee TBC Luke Shuey Hamstring TBC Jack Williams Spleen 6-7 weeks Alex Witherden Concussion TBC
- Jamie Cripps
, Jeremy McGovernPLAYERCARDSTART15Jamie Cripps
- Age
- 32
- Ht
- 184cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 12.7
- 3star
- K
- 7.9
- 3star
- HB
- 4.8
- 3star
- M
- 3.6
- 4star
- T
- 3.9
- 5star
- G
- 1.3
- 5star
- D
- 10.3
- 3star
- K
- 6.3
- 3star
- HB
- 4.0
- 3star
- M
- 2.4
- 3star
- T
- 2.4
- 3star
- G
- 0.4
- 3star
- D
- 6.4
- 2star
- K
- 4.2
- 2star
- HB
- 2.2
- 2star
- M
- 1.0
- 1star
- T
- 2.4
- 4star
- G
- 1.4
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND, Liam Ryan, Luke ShueyPLAYERCARDSTART20Jeremy Mcgovern
- Age
- 32
- Ht
- 197cm
- Wt
- 97kg
- Pos.
- Def
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 14.7
- 4star
- K
- 10.1
- 4star
- HB
- 4.6
- 3star
- M
- 6.8
- 5star
- T
- 1.5
- 3star
- MG
- 238.7
- 4star
- D
- 12.4
- 3star
- K
- 8.6
- 3star
- HB
- 3.8
- 3star
- M
- 6.4
- 5star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- MG
- 183.4
- 3star
- D
- 11.0
- 3star
- K
- 8.8
- 4star
- HB
- 2.2
- 2star
- M
- 7.2
- 5star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND, and Alex WitherdenPLAYERCARDSTART13Luke Shuey
- Age
- 34
- Ht
- 184cm
- Wt
- 89kg
- Pos.
- Mid
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 23.7
- 5star
- K
- 13.0
- 5star
- HB
- 10.7
- 5star
- M
- 3.3
- 3star
- T
- 4.9
- 5star
- CL
- 5.6
- 5star
- D
- 18.7
- 4star
- K
- 10.8
- 4star
- HB
- 7.8
- 4star
- M
- 2.8
- 3star
- T
- 2.7
- 4star
- CL
- 4.3
- 5star
- D
- 17.0
- 5star
- K
- 9.2
- 4star
- HB
- 7.8
- 5star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 2.8
- 5star
- CL
- 1.4
- 4star
PLAYERCARDENDwere all unable to complete the Derby match against Freo. Among the injuries, Cripps' fractured ankle proved to be the most severe.PLAYERCARDSTART23Alex Witherden
- Age
- 26
- Ht
- 188cm
- Wt
- 85kg
- Pos.
- Def
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 20.7
- 5star
- K
- 15.2
- 5star
- HB
- 5.5
- 4star
- M
- 6.2
- 5star
- T
- 1.8
- 4star
- MG
- 386.5
- 5star
- D
- 13.0
- 3star
- K
- 10.0
- 4star
- HB
- 3.0
- 2star
- M
- 7.0
- 5star
- T
- 0.0
- 1star
- MG
- 201.0
- 3star
- D
- 24.0
- 5star
- K
- 15.4
- 5star
- HB
- 8.6
- 5star
- M
- 5.8
- 5star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
- MG
- 380.2
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
Updated: Apr 3
Western Bulldogs
Player Injury Expected Return Dom Bedendo Groun Indefinite Josh Bruce Hand TBC Harvey Gallagher Hamstring 4-6 weeks Tim O'Brien Hamstring Test Roarke Smith Foot 3-5 weeks Laitham Vandermeer Fractured Leg 2-4 weeks Cody Weightman Groin 2-4 weeks
- Weightman and Vandermeer are still a few weeks off.
Updated: Apr 3
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