Deven Robertson is seen with medical staff during the match between Geelong and West Coast at Norwood Oval in round five, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

Check out the injury updates from all 18 clubs.

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Callum Ah Chee
Hamstring
2-3 weeks

Jordon Butts
Concussion
Test

Dan Curtin
Knee
2-3 weeks

Darcy Fogarty
Back
TBC

Mitch Hinge
Hamstring
3-5 weeks

Mark Keane
Leg
5-7 weeks

Luke Pedlar
Concussion
Test

Jake Soligo
Ankle
Test

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Midfielder Soligo will undergo a fitness test after rolling his ankle in the win over Carlton last week, though he managed to play out the game. Butts and Pedlar will both be available for Saturday night’s match against St Kilda if they get through training after respective concussion issues. Hinge is out for 3-5 weeks with a hamstring strain, but there’s still no timeline on Fogarty after a back injury. Keane started running for the first time this week as he recovers from a leg injury. – Brandon Cohen

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Dan Annable
Shoulder
16-18 weeks

Darcy Gardiner
Shoulder
5 weeks

Eric Hipwood
Knee
Mid-season

Jack Payne
Knee
TBC

Henry Smith
Foot
TBC

Dayne Zorko
Calf
2-3 weeks

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Noah Answerth is no longer on the Lions’ list after two weeks in concussion protocols and just needs to get through Thursday’s main session without a hiccup to regain his spot in the 23 to face Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday. With Zorko ruled out, it’s perfect timing for Answerth’s return to slot nicely into Chris Fagan’s backline. Following three straight wins, it’s hard to see Fagan making any other changes, although Sam Marshall, Shadeau Brain and Will McLachlan have been in excellent form at the lower level. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Jesse Motlop
Knee
Season

Harry O’Farrell
Knee
TBC

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

It’s a clean injury list for the Blues leading into Thursday night’s clash against the Pies. Jacob Weitering (concussion) and Harry Dean (concussion) will both return, while Will Hayward (suspension) is also available again. Cooper Lord (illness) and Liam Reidy (suspension) might also be called upon by coach Michael Voss. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Jordan De Goey
Concussion
TBC

Harry DeMattia
Back
TBC

Bobby Hill
Personal reasons
TBC

Darcy Moore
Hamstring
1-2 weeks

Steele Sidebottom
Hip
1 week

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Craig McRae will need to make two forced changes with De Goey suffering a concussion against Fremantle and Sidebottom failing a fitness test on Tuesday morning. Ed Allan, Lachie Sullivan and Will Hayes were all squeezed out of the 23 last weekend, while Wil Parker was an emergency. Jack Buller kicked four goals against Coburg on Good Friday and will also come under consideration. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Cillian Bourke
Quad
1 week

Angus Clarke
Foot
7 weeks

Brayden Fiorini
Back
TBC

Lewis Hayes
Knee
5-6 weeks

Harrison Jones
Calf
3-4 weeks

Nic Martin
Knee
Season

Mason Redman
Knee
3-4 weeks

Vigo Visentini
Hamstring
3-4 weeks

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

With no fresh injuries and coming off a breakthrough win, the Bombers are unlikely to make many changes for Saturday’s clash against Gold Coast. Draftee Dyson Sharp and midfielder Will Setterfield are set to return in the VFL, which resumes this week. Ruck Nick Bryan is likely to continue his return at the lower level, with selection pressure likely to build at the Bombers in coming weeks if they can stay healthy. In a cruel blow, youngster Clarke is facing seven weeks on the sidelines due to a stress fracture in his foot, having just returned from a syndesmosis injury. – Dejan Kalinic

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Bailey Banfield
Concussion
1 week

Sean Darcy
Concussion
1 week

Michael Frederick
Ankle
Test

Sam Sturt
Knee
TBC

Hayden Young
Hamstring
Test

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Young and Frederick are back in main training and will be considered to face West Coast on Sunday if they make it through a full week. The Dockers will be without Darcy and Banfield, though, after they copped head knocks in the AFL and WAFL, respectively, last weekend. Jeremy Sharp (27 touches) and Nathan O’Driscoll (24) were prolific in Peel Thunder’s WAFL loss to Claremont, while Mason Cox shone with 19 disposals, six marks and 34 hitouts to push his case to replace Darcy and make his AFL debut in purple. – Michael Rogers  

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Harley Barker
Knee
Indefinite

Jed Bews
Concussion
Concussion protocols

Toby Conway
Foot/Knee
TBC

Patrick Dangerfield
Calf
Test

Jack Henry
Oblique
Test

Keighton Matofai-Forbes
Foot
7 weeks

Jacob Molier
Foot
Test

Mark O’Connor
Suspension
Round 7

Jay Polkinghorne
Foot
5-7 weeks

Tyson Stengle
Conditioning
Individualised program

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Dangerfield is a strong chance to return to face the Bulldogs on Friday night after sitting out the Gather Round win over West Coast, while Henry will be tested after suffering a minor abdominal strain. Veteran defender Bews is still working through concussion protocols. Mark Blicavs is certain to return for what will be his 300th game, while Jack Martin is also expected to face the Dogs after being rested for Gather Round. James Worpel will hope to retain his place after a solid outing against the Eagles, collecting 20 touches and a game-high 11 clearances. – Michael Rogers

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Beau Addinsall
Hamstring
Test

Noah Anderson
Appendix
1-3 weeks

Jy Farrar
Ankle
TBC

Elliott Himmelberg
Knee
4-6 weeks

Jai Murray
Leg
Test

Jake Rogers
Concussion
Test

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Knee
Test

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

As Anderson misses at least a week following an operation to remove his appendix, the Suns regain Christian Petracca from a hamstring injury that has cost him a month on the sidelines. Bailey Humphrey is also back to face Essendon at People First Stadium on Saturday after serving his two-match suspension. Rogers is also back in the frame, while Nick Holman and Ben Jepson might also be considered if Damien Hardwick wants to shake things up following two successive losses. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Cody Angove
Hamstring
TBC

Aaron Cadman
Concussion
TBC

Stephen Coniglio
Concussion
TBC

Tom Green
Knee
Season

Darcy Jones
Knee
TBC

Josh Kelly
Hip
TBC

Logan Smith
Knee
3-4 weeks

Sam Taylor
Hamstring
4-5 weeks

Nathan Wardius
Knee
TBC

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

After a four-goal haul in his season debut, Cadman will miss the clash against the Swans with concussion. He is joined on the sidelines by Coniglio, who has also entered concussion protocols. Taylor has undergone additional radiological assessment on his hamstring and is set to resume his running program this week. The club has slated his return in 4–5 weeks. – Emily Patterson

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Mabior Chol
Hamstring
4-6 weeks

Will Day
Shoulder
5-6 weeks

Noah Mraz
Ankle
Test

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Chol will miss at least the next month after straining his hamstring early in Saturday night’s win over the Western Bulldogs, opening the door for Aiden Schubert or Will McCabe to debut against Port Adelaide. McCabe travelled to Gather Round in the 26-man squad, while Schubert kicked 5.2 last start for Box Hill. Calsher Dear is another option under consideration and has runs on the board, despite an interrupted pre-season. Day is closing in on a return from a shoulder reconstruction and could play by the end of May. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Jake Bowey
Foot
2-3 weeks

Tom Campbell
Neck
TBC

Paddy Cross
Thumb
2-3 weeks

Changkuoth Jiath
Calf
1-2 weeks

Shane McAdam
Achilles
2-3 weeks

Jake Melksham
Ankle
3-4 weeks

Trent Rivers
Knee
TBC

Christian Salem
Foot
4-6 weeks

Jack Viney
Achilles
TBC

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

It was a nightmare on the injury front for the Demons on the weekend, with Melksham and Salem both suffering injuries in the loss to Essendon, while Rivers now faces an indefinite stint on the sidelines after pulling up sore from match simulation with a knee issue. Scans confirmed Salem has a small fracture in his foot, while Melksham suffered a syndesmosis injury. Matthew Jefferson and Luker Kentfield both impressed in the match sim and loom as leading candidates to bolster the forward line in Melksham’s absence. First-round draftee Xavier Taylor was arguably the Demons’ best and is pushing strongly for a debut to cover Salem, while Andy Moniz-Wakefield also shapes as a viable defensive option if the Demons look to reshuffle. – Alison O’Connor

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Jackson Archer
Knee
Season

Josh Goater
Quad
Test

Robert Hansen jnr
Groin
1 week

Riley Hardeman
Ankle 
Test

Finn O’Sullivan
Jaw
TBC

Blake Thredgold
Foot
TBC

Luke Urquhart
Knee
Test

Tristan Xerri
Suspension
Round 7

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

The Kangas expect O’Sullivan to miss at least another match, ruling him out of Sunday’s clash against the Tigers. The VFL program was one of few to get a game away across Gather Round, taking part in a clash against the AFL Academy side. Lachy Dovaston (20 disposals, six goals) was best on ground in that match, while Matt Whitlock (nine marks, four goals) also impressed. Zac Fisher (35 disposals, two goals) continued to stake his claim for a recall after playing well through the midfield again. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Mani Liddy
Groin
5-6 weeks

Ollie Lord
Knee
Season

Jack Lukosius
Groin
6-8 weeks

Jacob Moss
Concussion
TBC

Sam Powell-Pepper
Knee
6-8 weeks

Harrison Ramm
Ankle
3-4 weeks

Esava Ratugolea
Knee
5-7 weeks

Connor Rozee
Hamstring
11-13 weeks

Josh Sinn
Shoulder
4-5 months

Ivan Soldo
Knee
Season

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

The injury to Lukosius is yet another blow for Josh Carr’s team. Shuffling Todd Marshall forward and inserting Brandon Zerk-Thatcher into defence seems the logical move ahead of Saturday’s trip to Marvel Stadium to face Hawthorn. Will Lorenz and Jackson Mead were excellent SANFL contributors prior to the competition bye at the weekend to accommodate the state game. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Jasper Alger
Knee
6 weeks

Harry Armstrong
Foot
6 weeks

Judson Clarke
ACL
TBC

Taj Hotton
Hip
TBC

Tom Lynch
Hamstring
1-2 weeks

Rhyan Mansell
Foot
TBC

Toby Nankervis
Hamstring
4-5 weeks

Tom Sims
Elbow/Foot
TBC

Josh Smillie
Quad
4-6 weeks

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Samson Ryan is available for selection after his one-match selection, but whether ruck Ollie Hayes-Brown did enough on debut to hold his spot remains to be seen, with North Melbourne also fielding a back-up ruck in ex-Tiger Callum Coleman-Jones. Josh Gibcus (soreness) and Hugo Ralphsmith (knee) are available for selection if required, while Lynch is closing in on a return. While there is still no timeline on Hotton and Sims, the Tigers said both were progressing well, with the former returning positive follow-up scans while rehabbing a rare hip stress issue. Coach Adem Yze said in his post-match press conference that draftee Sam Cumming (shoulder) will aim to play a full VFL game this weekend after managed minutes in his last match, with an eye to a possible AFL debut beyond that. – Sarah Black

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Charlie Banfield
Shoulder
2-3 weeks

Ryan Byrnes
Foot
1-2 weeks

Anthony Caminiti
Hamstring
1-2 weeks

Lance Collard
Suspension
Round 13

Isaac Keeler
Hamstring
4 weeks

Max King
Conditioning
1-2 weeks

Jack Macrae
Knee
Test

Liam Stocker
Concussion
Test

Tobie Travaglia
Foot
1-2 weeks

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Macrae is pushing to be available this weekend after recovering from a knee injury, while King is closing in on a return for the first time since 2024 and now expected to play within the next fortnight. Keeler will miss a month after straining his hamstring in a VFL practice match. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Taylor Adams
Hamstring
4-6 weeks

Riak Andrew
Quad
TBC

Braeden Campbell
Shin
TBC

Will Green
Foot
8-10 weeks

Errol Gulden
Shoulder
3-4 months

Max King
Back
4 months

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

The Swans will regain Angus Sheldrick after serving a one-match suspension for striking. Category B rookie Noah Chamberlain is available for selection after successfully navigating the AFL’s concussion protocols following a head injury suffered during the bye.  – Emily Patterson

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Sam Allen
Knee
7 weeks

Tyler Brockman
Knee
TBC

Harry Edwards
Concussion
TBC

Jack Graham
Shoulder
Test

Jack Hutchinson
Ankle
Test

Noah Long
Knee
Season

Milan Murdock
Hamstring
Test

Jacob Newton
Foot
Season

Deven Robertson
Knee
Season

Fred Rodriguez
Foot
1 week

Brandon Starcevich
Calf
4-6 weeks

Elliot Yeo
Adductor
Test

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Robertson’s ruptured ACL has ended his season prematurely, while Graham will be assessed after hurting his shoulder against the Cats. The news is better for Yeo and Murdock, who are both targeting returns for the Derby against Fremantle. Starcevich continues on his slow build from his calf injury, while Edwards is progressing well through concussion protocols and will begin some training. Hutchinson is on target to play WAFL this week in his first game after ankle surgery late last year. In the WAFL, Rhett Bazzo had 25 disposals and 13 marks in the 15-point win over West Perth, while Malakai Champion added 18 touches and two goals. Key forward Jack Williams booted four goals from 11 disposals and four marks. – Michael Rogers 

PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN

Connor Budarick
Hamstring
3-5 weeks

Tim English
Knee
Test

Riley Garcia
Hamstring
TBC

Arty Jones
Hamstring
2-3 weeks

Tom Liberatore
Hamstring
Test

Ed Richards
Ankle
Test

Zac Walker
Ankle
2-4 weeks

Cody Weightman
Knee
TBC

Updated: April 14, 2026

In the mix

Intriguing week on the medical front at the Whitten Oval. English is a chance to return from an MCL injury after missing last weekend, while Richards and Liberatore will need to prove their fitness on Wednesday to be cleared to return. Recruit Budarick will miss at least the next few weeks after straining his hamstring in the loss to Hawthorn. – Josh Gabelich