SUNS midfielder Lachie Weller will remain sidelined and unavailable for selection this Sunday against the Demons.
SUNS midfielder Lachie Weller will remain sidelined and unavailable for selection this Sunday against the Demons.
The 30-year-old continues to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in Round 13, but will be unavailable to take on the Demons at People First Stadium.
Elliot Himmelberg and Will Graham will be unavailable for the remainder of the season with knee and shoulder injuries respectively.
SUNS AFLW Vice-captain Charlie Rowbottom will be a test for this weekend’s match simulation against the Brisbane Lions.
The 22-year-old entered concussion protocols following a collision in the match simulation against the Giants earlier this month.
“Charlie reported symptoms following the match against the Giants and has since entered concussion protocols,” Gold Coast SUNS AFLW Physiotherapist Angela Flack said.
“Her availability will be contingent on passing the final stage of concussion protocols this week.”
SUNS fans will be excited to see Elise Barwick back in action, with the utility available to put her hand up for selection this Sunday.
“Elise has progressed through her final stages of testing with no concerns and will be available for selection in the match simulation,” Flack added.
“It’s been pleasing to see her on the track this week building her confidence.”
Cheer on the SUNS in the AFL/AFLW double header this Sunday. The AFL kicks off at 3:15pm followed by the AFLW at 6:20pm.
Hamstring
Short-term
Weller re-injured his hamstring in RD13 at home.
Knee
Season
Himmelberg sustained an MCL injury in the Round 15 VFL match.
Shoulder
Season
Will Graham dislocated his shoulder in the Round 18 match against Adelaide.
Injury: Hamstring
Est. Return: Short-term
Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season
26. Will Graham
Will Graham dislocated his shoulder in the Round 18 match against Adelaide.
Injury: Shoulder
Est. Return: Season
Concussion
Test
Hamstring
Short-term
Ankle
Medium-term
Injury: Concussion
Est. Return: Test
Injury: Hamstring
Est. Return: Short-term
Injury: Ankle
Est. Return: Medium-term
Test = Potentially available
Short-term = 1 – 3 weeks
Medium-term = 4 – 6 weeks
Long-term = 6+ weeks