HERE IS where things stand from an injury perspective prior to Round 17.
Jacob Weitering (AC joint), Sam Durdin (knee), Matt Owies (calf), Lachie Fogarty (back), Ed Curnow (calf)
- Available for selection
Jack Martin (calf)
- Will be a test to play later in the week
Marc Pittonet (knee)
- A chance to return to football in the next 1-2 weeks
Player |
Injury |
Update |
Jordan Boyd | Foot | Scans confirmed an acute fracture in his foot which occurred in a marking contest. Will be out for an extended period but is a chance to be available late in season. (Update: 27 June) |
David Cuningham | Knee | Has been restricted in his training loads for a number of weeks due to calf tightness. Current focus is on running program and light skills: plan is to have him available late in season. (Update: 30 May) |
Ed Curnow | Calf | Available for selection. (Update: 5 July) |
Sam Durdin | Knee | Available for selection. (Update: 5 July) |
Lachie Fogarty | Back | Available for selection. (Update: 5 July) |
Caleb Marchbank | Knee | Further specialist consultation confirmed a meniscus tear, which led to surgery. Expected to be available in 6-8 weeks. (Update: 14 June) |
Jack Martin | Calf | Will be a test to play later in the week (Update: 5 July) |
Oscar McDonald | Back | Was placed on the Inactive list last week after being ruled out for the season with a back stress fracture. (Update: 30 May) |
Mitch McGovern | Hamstring | Has commenced full training. Currently aiming for a return to some level of football at Round 18. (Update: 27 June) |
Matt Owies | Calf | Available for selection. (Update: 5 July) |
Luke Parks | Foot | Still in a moon boot as he continues to recover from a bone stress injury. He will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. (Update: 27 June) |
Sam Philp | Foot | Withdrawn from the VFL game after experiencing foot soreness. Has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his foot as well as a plantar fasciitis issue. Will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. (Update: 27 June) |
Marc Pittonet | Knee | Will look to increase his training loads in the next couple of weeks. How he responds to training loads will determine his return to play. (Update: 27 June) |
Jacob Weitering | AC joint | Available for selection. (Update: 5 July) |
Zac Williams | Calf | Started his running program last week. Will now look to increase his running loads ahead of a return to training. (Update: 27 June) |