The weekly injury reports are starting to trickle out with key updates across the board to help guide your Round 20 trade targets and trade-outs.
Dayne Zorko has been cleared of injury after a foot concern from Friday’s game where he played on. Brisbane posted in their update: “Zorko underwent scans on Saturday after experiencing foot soreness during Friday’s win over the Western Bulldogs, though was cleared and will play in Saturday’s QClash against the Gold Coast SUNS.”
Geelong are confident Tom Stewart will be available to play despite a knee worry. The Cats update said: “As Chris Scott mentioned in his post-game press conference, Tom Stewart was subbed out against St Kilda with a jarred knee and will be monitored this week, however it is expected he will play against North Melbourne on Saturday.
Port have revealed Connor Rozee (hand) needs to a pass a test later this week to face Adelaide. The Power update said: “Rozee will be assessed throughout the week ahead of Showdown LVIII.
“Rozee missed the trip to Launceston with a fractured hand but will re-join training this week in a bid to be available for Saturday night.”
Port also confirmed Jason Horne-Francis’ season is over after undergoing surgery to repair a fracture in his foot.
North revealed ruckman Callum Coleman-Jones will miss 2-3 weeks, opening the door for Brynn Teakle to have a run in the side with Tristan Xerri out suspended. Nick Larkey (knee) will be a test.
Daniel Rioli will miss “several weeks” due to a leg injury. Suns head physio Lindsay Bull said: “Scans on Monday shows that Daniel has sustained a small fracture to his fibula. After discussing the results with Daniel, a decision was made that he will undergo an operation which will make him unavailable for selection for several weeks.”
Irrespective of Tuesday’s Tribunal hearing, Steven May will miss next game due to entering concussions protocols while Tom Sparrow is a test to return.
GWS are expecting to have Josh Kelly (hip), Sam Taylor (toe) and Jesse Hogan (foot) to all return this round, with the trio listed as tests.
James O’Donnell has been cleared of any bone damage on an ankle concern but will still undergo a fitness test, potentially opening the door for Jedd Busslinger if unavailable.
Essendon have confirmed Darcy Parish’s (calf) season is over, while Elijah Tsatas will miss 4 weeks with a hamstring strain. Nate Caddy is a chance to return, while Ben Hobbs is pushing to be available after a groin complaint.
Kane McAuliffe (quad) is a test to return this round for Richmond. Tigers high performance manager Ben Serpell said: “Kane featured in that scratch match on the weekend. He pulled up quite well for that, and we will see if he can get through training this week and hopefully make him available for this weekend.”
Carlton have revealed Harry McKay is available to return, while Adelaide defender Mitch Hinge faces a fitness test after a corked hip.
St Kilda have confirmed Hugo Garcia will miss 2-3 weeks with a wrist fracture.
