Get the latest injury news from across all 18 clubs and their relevant AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach, with Honeyball’s summary of the Tuesday injury reports.
Jordan De Goey remains no guarantee to return for Collingwood for their clash with Hawthorn on Saturday night.
The Pies said: “Jordan De Goey had glute soreness following Collingwood’s Round 21 game against Geelong. His availability for selection will be assessed following main training on Thursday.”
Jason Horne-Francis remains in doubt for Port Adelaide’s clash with Melbourne on Saturday, with the Power stating he’ll be “assessed” later in the week.
The Power said: “Horne-Francis left the ground in the fourth quarter on Saturday with a knee concern, with scans later showing mild bone bruising and clearing him of serious injury.”
Joe Richards is available, with Port stating: “Will train fully after having surgery on a broken finger last month.” Zak Butters is progressing well with a view to potentially playing Round 24.
Tom De Koning (shoulder) will face a test to prove his fitness for the Saints’ clash with Richmond, with his availability key to Rowan Marshall’s scoring potential.
Brisbane has declared Dayne Zorko will be available for their clash with Gold Coast despite a hamstring concern.
The Lions update said: “The veteran experienced some hamstring awareness during the second quarter of Friday’s win over Hawthorn, which was later assessed as cramp and he played out the game.”
However, Hugh McCluggage has been ruled out. The Lions said: “Despite scans showing only a minor calf strain, the Lions will take a conscientious approach with McCluggage to ensure he is fully fit on return.”
Adelaide defender Wayne Milera won’t play this week either, listed as “1 week” in the Crows injury update.
Tim English won’t return this home-and-away season due to a knee injury sustained in Thursday’s loss to North Melbourne.
Dogs head of sports medicine Chris Bell said: “Tim isn’t expected to return to play within the remaining home and away season games. We will monitor Tim across the next 2 weeks to more accurately determine his return to play plan.”
Hawthorn pair Flynn Perez (groin) and Noah Mraz (kidney) both won’t return in the regular season, listed as 2 weeks each.
Melbourne’s Jack Viney is back fit again, with the Demons set to welcome him back via the VFL this weekend following long-term Achilles/back injuries.
Sam Lalor (knee) will face a fitness test to prove his fitness after a collision last game, while Sam Cumming’s (knee/shoulder) season is over having had surgery.
James Rowbottom (hand) is still 3 weeks off, while Justin McInerney could return in Round 24, listed as 1 week.
The Swans update said: “Justin has successfully achieved match-load running volumes and reintegrated into team training. He will look to consolidate his training loads and team participation over the coming week, with a planned return to play next week.”
