The 2024 AFL season is in full swing, but injuries are already impacting clubs. Here’s the latest injury news for each team:
Adelaide Crows
– Brayden Cook (Knee) – Available
– Matt Crouch (Shoulder) – 2025
– Elliot Himmelberg (Cheekbone) – 1 week
– Wayne Milera (Knee) – 2025
-Patrick Parnell (Shoulder) – 2025
– Izak Rankine (Hamstring) – Test
– Kieran Strachan (Groin) – Available
– Riley Thilthorpe (Knee) – 2-4 weeks
– Taylor Walker (Back) – Test
– Josh Worrell (Arm) – 6-8 weeks
The Crows might see Rankine and Walker return soon, and Strachan, despite a groin issue, is expected to be available.
Brisbane Lions
– Will Ashcroft (Knee) – 3-5 weeks
– Keidean Coleman (ACL) – 2025
– Tom Doedee (Knee) – 2025
– Darcy Gardiner (Knee) – 2025
– Lincoln McCarthy (Knee) – 2025
– Carter Michael (Knee) – Test
The Lions had no new injuries following their recent win over the Bulldogs.
#### Carlton Blues
– Dom Akuei (Illness) – Test
– Matt Carroll (Groin) – 1-2 weeks
– Adam Cerra (Hamstring) – 1-2 weeks
– Matt Cottrell (Foot) – 1-2 weeks
– David Cunningham (Calf) – 1-2 weeks
– Sam Docherty (ACL) – 2025
– Orazio Fantasia (Shoulder) – TBC
– Jack Martin (Calf) – 1-2 weeks
– Mitch McGovern (Glute) – TBC
– Harry McKay (Shoulder) – TBC
– Hudson O’Keefe (Hamstring) – 4-8 weeks
– Marc Pittonet (Finger) – Test
– Jack Silvagni (Knee) – 2025
Despite leaving the field early in Round 13, McGovern and McKay are not expected to have serious injuries.
Collingwood Magpies
– Aiden Begg (Knee) – 2025
– Josh Carmichael (Concussion) – TBC
– Mason Cox (Leg/Concussion) – 4-6 weeks
– Nick Daicos (Shin) – Test
– Jordan De Goey (Abdomen) – 2 weeks
– Jamie Elliott (Vascular) – 5-7 weeks
– Ned Long (Calf) – 2 weeks
– Daniel McStay (Knee) – TBC
– Brody Mihocek (Hamstring) – 2 weeks
– Tom Mitchell (Foot) – 5-7 weeks
– Scott Pendlebury (Bicep) – 2 weeks
– Joe Richards (Foot) – 2 weeks
– Oscar Steene (Toe) – 5-7 weeks
Mitchell’s recovery will take longer due to surgery, while Daicos faces a test after being subbed out in their last game.
Essendon Bombers
– Kaine Baldwin (Foot) – 1 week
– Sam Draper (Knee) – 1 week
– Xavier Duursma (Quad) – 1 week
– Saad El-Hawli (Ankle) – 6-8 weeks
– Todd Goldstein (Ankle) – Available
– Ben Hobbs (Calf) – 1 week
– Jaiden Hunter (Knee) – 2025
– Kyle Langford (Hip) – Available
– Darcy Parish (Calf) – 5 weeks
– Mason Redman (Hamstring) – 1 week
– Zach Reid (Pectoral) – TBC
– Will Setterfield (Knee) – 1 week
Setterfield is recovering from a knee injury sustained in their recent match against Carlton.
Fremantle Dockers
– Josh Corbett (Hip) – 2025
– Brennan Cox (Hamstring) – 1 week
– Sebit Kuek (Knee) – 2025
– Oscar McDonald (Knee) – 9-11 weeks
– Ollie Murphy (Hip) – Test
– Nathan O’Driscoll (Knee) – 5-6 weeks
– Ethan Stanley (Ankle) – Test
– Matt Taberner (Concussion) – Test
Cox is nearing a return, while Taberner, Stanley, and Murphy will be assessed for their availability.
Geelong Cats
– Toby Conway (Knee) – TBC
– Patrick Dangerfield (Hamstring) – Available
– Cam Guthrie (Achilles) – Test
– Ollie Henry (Hamstring) – Available
– Zach Tuohy (Knee) – TBC
– Oli Wiltshire (Pelvis) – 3 weeks
Tuohy and Conway were out of the loss to Sydney, but no new injuries were reported.
Gold Coast Suns
– Oskar Faulkhead (Ankle) – 2 weeks
– Lloyd Johnston (Illness) – Available
– Wil Powell (Suspension) – Round 15
– Lachie Weller (Knee) – 6 weeks
– Jarrod Witts (Hamstring) – Test
Witts will need to pass a fitness test to be cleared for play.
GWS Giants
– Lachie Ash (Calf) – 1-2 weeks
– Jack Buckley (Calf) – Test
– Stephen Coniglio (Shoulder) – 1-3 weeks
– Isaac Cumming (Hamstring) – Test
– Josh Fahey (Foot) – 12-14 weeks
– Darcy Jones (Hamstring) – 2-4 weeks
– Josh Kelly (Calf) – Test
– Adam Kennedy (Knee) – 1 week
– James Leake (Quad) – 1 week
– Harry Perryman (Hamstring) – 2 weeks
– Braydon Preuss (Hamstring) – Indefinite
– Nathan Wardius (Shin) – Test
– Nick Madden (Ankle) – 6-8 weeks
Several players, including Kelly and Cumming, might return soon.
Hawthorn Hawks
– James Blanck (ACL) – 2025
– Sam Butler (Broken leg) – 2025
– **Mitch Lewis** (Knee) – Test
– **Bailey Macdonald** (Hip) – 1 week
– **Will McCabe** (Back) – 1 week
– **Lloyd Meek** (Ankle) – Test
– **Jack O’Sullivan** (Hamstring) – 1 week
– **Ethan Phillips** (Knee) – 1 week
– **Cooper Stephens** (Achilles) – 1 week
– **Ned Reeves** (Back) – Test
– **Jai Serong** (Concussion) – Available
– **Chad Wingard** (Calf) – 1 week
– **Cooper Stephens** (Achilles) – 4-5 weeks
– **Clay Tucker** (Concussion) – Available
Reeves’ back injury from the recent win could sideline him temporarily.
#### Melbourne Demons
– **Marty Hore** (Calf) – 1 week
– **Lachie Hunter** (Calf) – 3-5 weeks
– **Jake Lever** (Knee) – 1-2 weeks
– **Jake Melksham** (Knee) – 1-3 weeks
– **Christian Petracca** (Ribs/Lung/Spleen) – 2025
– **Josh Schache** (Foot) – 1 week
– **Joel Smith** (Misconduct) – Indefinite
– **Charlie Spargo** (Achilles) – TBC
Petracca is out for the season due to severe internal injuries.
North Melbourne Kangaroos
– **Miller Bergman** (Hamstring) –
– **Griffin Logue** (Knee) – 1 week
– **Colby McKercher** (Foot) – 1 week
Dawson is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury, and Logue is expected to return soon.
LPort Adelaide Power
– **Lachie Charlson** (Knee) – 1-3 weeks
– **Hugh Jackson** (Hip) – 1-2 weeks
– **Sam Powell-Pepper** (Knee) – Season
– **Willie Rioli** (Calf) – Test
– **Connor Rozee** (Calf) – Test
– **Josh Sinn** (Collarbone) – 3 weeks
Rozee is nearing a return, while Rioli is a chance to play.
#### Richmond Tigers
– **Judson Clarke** (ACL) – 2025
– **Mate Colina** (Back) – TBC
– **Liam Fawcett** (Back) – TBC
– **Josh Gibcus** (ACL) – 2025
– **Dylan Grimes** (Back) – TBC
– **Jacob Hopper** (Hamstring) – 1 week
– **Mykelti Lefau** (ACL) – 2025
– **Tom Lynch** (Hamstring) – Test
– **Dustin Martin** (Managed) – Available
– **Sam Naismith** (ACL) – 2025
– **Dion Prestia** (Calf) – 1-2 weeks
– **Marlion Pickett** (Calf) – 2-3 weeks
– **Maurice Rioli** (Ankle) – 3-5 weeks
– **Jack Ross** (Foot) – 6-8 weeks
– **Tylar Young** (ACL) – 2025
Martin is available, and Prestia’s calf issue is expected to resolve in a week or two.
#### St Kilda Saints
– **Jack Hayes** (Knee) – 4 weeks
– **Dougal Howard** (Hamstring) – 4 weeks
– **Isaac Keeler** (Knee) – 1-2 weeks
– **Angus McLennan** (Calf) – Test
– **Liam Stocker** (Abdomen) – 1 week
– **James Van Es** (Ankle) – Season
Howard’s hamstring injury will keep him out for about a month.
#### Sydney Swans
– **Harry Arnold** (Back) – 3-4 weeks
– **Jack Buller** (Back) – 2025
– **Will Edwards** (Leg) – Available
– **Robbie Fox** (Shoulder) – Test
– **Callum Mills** (Shoulder/Calf) – 1-2 weeks
– **Luke Parker** (Suspension) – Round 18
– **Sam Reid** (Foot) – 1-3 weeks
– **Angus Sheldrick** (Ankle) – 7 weeks
– **Corey Warner** (Ankle) – Test
Warner’s recovery has been faster than expected, and he might play soon.
#### West Coast Eagles
– **Oscar Allen** (Knee) – 1 week
– **Rhett Bazzo** (Groin) – 2-4 weeks
– **Liam Duggan** (Concussion) – Concussion protocols
– **Luke Edwards** (Concussion) – Available
– **Elijah Hewett** (Foot) – 4-6 weeks
– **Jayden Hunt** (Toe) – 1 week
– **Tim Kelly** (Hip) – Available
– **Noah Long** (Knee) – 2025
– **Harley Reid** (Suspension) – Round 16
Duggan is undergoing concussion protocols and Kelly is available to play.
#### Western Bulldogs
– **Luke Cleary** (Concussion) – TBC
– **Nick Coffield** (Shoulder) – 2-3 weeks
– **Jordan Croft** (Concussion) – TBC
– **Ryan Gardner** (Wrist) – 10-12 weeks
– **James Harmes** (Hamstring) – 2-3 weeks
– **Jason Johannisen** (Hamstring) – 4-6 weeks
– **Alex Keath** (Hamstring) – 5-7 weeks
– **Aaron Naughton** (Knee) – 2-4 weeks
– **Ed Richards** (Concussion) – Test
– **Bailey Smith** (Knee) – 2025
– **Cody Weightman** (Elbow) – Test
Richards and Weightman will undergo tests to determine their availability.
Stay tuned for updates as the season progresses, and check back for the latest injury reports.
