Brayden Maynard is helped from the ground during Collingwood’s clash against Melbourne in round 13, 2026. Picture: Getty Images
Check out the injury updates from all 18 clubs.
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Callum Ah Chee
Hamstring
3-4 weeks
Jordon Butts
Calf
2-3 weeks
Isaac Cumming
Hamstring
1-2 weeks
Mitch Hinge
Ankle
1 week
Izak Rankine
Calf
Test
Taylor Walker
Suspension
Round 15
Tyler Welsh
Hamstring
3-4 weeks
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
Key defender Mark Keane played his first game for the season in the SANFL after recovering from a lower leg injury, paving the way for his anticipated AFL return as soon as this week as a replacement for the injured Butts. If Keane needs more time in the SANFL, Nick Murray is the likely option to come in. The Crows will have several forced changes, with Ah Chee also injured and Walker suspended. Luke Pedlar will come into the frame after an impactful three-goal game at SANFL level, while star forward Riley Thilthorpe is rested after serving a one-match suspension. Rankine faces a fitness test ahead of Thursday night’s clash against the Western Bulldogs, with the club determined not to rush his return from a calf injury. On the injury front, Hinge pulled up sore in the SANFL and will be held back this week. Sid Draper is available and will play at SANFL level after recovering from a fractured jaw. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Oscar Allen
Foot
5-6 weeks
Dan Annable
Shoulder
4 weeks
Keidean Coleman
Hamstring
4 weeks
Tom Doedee
Calf
4-5 weeks
Tai Hayes
Shin
3 weeks
Eric Hipwood
Knee
Test
Ryan Lester
Calf
2 weeks
Lincoln McCarthy
Hamstring
Test
Hugh McCluggage
Hamstring
4 weeks
Will McLachlan
Quad
8 weeks
Jack Payne
Knee
TBC
Henry Smith
Foot
2 weeks
Reece Torrent
Ankle
2-3 weeks
Dayne Zorko
Quad
4 weeks
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
Hipwood and McCarthy are expected to be available for Sunday’s match against Richmond providing they get through Thursday’s main session. The Lions would have a tough decision to make with Hipwood, who has missed nine months following knee surgery – throw him straight in the deep end, or bring him back through the VFL? Hard to see any other changes following last week’s win against Gold Coast. – Michael Whiting
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Lucas Camporeale
Kidney
1 week
Matt Carroll
Knee
Season
Ollie Hollands
Ankle
1 week
Rob Monahan
Shoulder
Season
Jesse Motlop
Knee
Season
Harry O’Farrell
Knee
TBC
Liam Reidy
Ankle
1 week
Jacob Weitering
Calf
1 week
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
The Blues have the bye this week but will expect Weitering, Hollands and Reidy to be among those to return to fitness ahead of their next game in a fortnight’s time. – Riley Beveridge
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Joel Cochran
AC joint
Test
Jamie Elliott
Knee
Season
Billy Frampton
Suspension
Round 18
Will Hayes
Shoulder
2-3 weeks
Noah Howes
Shoulder
4-5 weeks
Brayden Maynard
Shoulder
TBC
Reef McInnes
Knee
Season
Darcy Moore
Hamstring
TBC
Oscar Steene
Knee
Season
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
Collingwood has the bye this week so there’s been no official injury update from the club, but the Magpies look like they could enter their next run of matches with a depleted backline after Maynard dislocated his shoulder against the Demons and Frampton copped a three-game ban for his tackle on ex-teammate Brody Mihocek. The Pies could yet challenge the ban and have until 11am on Wednesday to confirm if they will head to the Tribunal. Ned Long (33 disposals, 10 clearances, seven tackles) pushed his case for an immediate recall after being dropped for the King’s Birthday clash with a dominant showing against Casey. Veteran Steele Sidebottom was managed for the game against the Demons but would be expected to return to face Port Adelaide post-bye. – Alison O’Connor
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Jye Caldwell
Ankle
2 weeks
Angus Clarke
Foot
1 week
Brayden Fiorini
Back
Season
Matt Guelfi
Hamstring
1 week
Lewis Hayes
Knee
Season
Zak Johnson
Foot
5-6 weeks
Isaac Kako
Back
1 week
Nic Martin
Knee
Season
Archie May
Shoulder
Season
Andrew McGrath
Jaw
1 week
Liam McMahon
Ankle
3-4 weeks
Jayden Nguyen
Suspension
Round 16
Darcy Parish
Knee soreness
1 week
Dyson Sharp
Shoulder
Test
Rhys Unwin
Hamstring
1 week
Vigo Visentini
Hamstring
2 weeks
Peter Wright
Knee
4-5 weeks
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
The Bombers are set for a big boost ahead of Saturday’s clash against Melbourne with Jordan Ridley likely to return. The defender has played just two AFL games this year, but had 25 disposals and took six marks in the VFL. May needs surgery on his shoulder and has now been ruled out for the rest of the season. Sharp is also a test to return in what would be another boost, while a group of players are nearing comebacks after Essendon’s round 15 bye. The Bombers only had five players feature at VFL level, with Tom Edwards (19 disposals and five goals) starring and Kayle Gerreyn (15 and four) impressing as he returns to the forward line. Nguyen has accepted a suspension, while Jade Gresham didn’t play at any level last week. Mid-season recruit Jaxon Artemis should also make his first Essendon appearance, or VFL or AFL level. – Dejan Kalinic
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Brennan Cox
Knee
Test
Matthew Johnson
Hamstring
Test
Ollie Murphy
Knee
Test
Caleb Serong
Calf
Test
Sam Sturt
Knee/quad
2-3 weeks
Brandon Walker
Concussion
TBC
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
The Dockers suffered no fresh injuries in their record-breaking win against North Melbourne and should have four first-choice players returning for a mouthwatering clash against Geelong after a round 14 bye. While the club has not released an official injury update this week, Serong and Johnson are tipped to boost the midfield, Cox will step back into a rock-solid defence, while Sean Darcy should return after two impressive matches in the WAFL to support Luke Jackson in the ruck. The hard work at selection will be deciding who misses out, with the ladder leaders boasting incredible depth and getting excellent service from players when they step up from WAFL level. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Harley Barker
Knee
Indefinite
Brad Close
Ankle
Test
Toby Conway
Foot/Knee
TBC
Nick Driscoll
Concussion
TBC
Mitch Knevitt
Hip
Test
Keighton Matofai-Forbes
Foot
1 week
Jacob Molier
Quad
TBC
Tyson Stengle
Conditioning
Individualised program
Tom Stewart
Concussion
TBC
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
Stewart will miss this Friday night’s match after entering the concussion protocols following a contest in the dying seconds of last Thursday’s game against Adelaide. The Cats will welcome back Mitchell Edwards, who is set to return after being managed against the Crows. Humphries will also be available for selection against Gold Coast after missing last week with an ankle injury, while Close and Knevitt are listed as tests. Meanwhile, Jay Polkinghorne successfully returned via the VFL last Saturday, kicking two goals in the Cats’ win over Sandringham. – Emily Patterson
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Alex Davies
Foot
4-6 weeks
Jy Farrar
Ankle
4-6 weeks
Will Graham
Hamstring
4-6 weeks
Wil Powell
Shoulder
1-3 weeks
Ethan Read
Knee
1-3 weeks
Lachie Weller
Hamstring
4-6 weeks
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
Three forced changes for Friday night’s game against Geelong as the Suns try to rediscover their form. Sam Clohesy had 40 disposals in the VFL, while Zeke Uwland would also be a good chance of returning after being dropped last weekend. Finding a defensive replacement for Powell is tough, although John Noble and Joel Jeffrey would likely slide back into full-time defensive roles rather than spending time on the wing. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan kicked four goals in the VFL, while Jake Rogers and a possible debut for Beau Addinsall could also be considered. – Michael Whiting
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Cody Angove
Hamstring
Test
Ryan Angwin
Hand
Test
Jack Buckley
Hamstring
3-4 weeks
Stephen Coniglio
Hamstring
2-3 weeks
Tom Green
Knee
Season
Jesse Hogan
Hip
Test
Darcy Jones
Knee
4-5 weeks
Josh Kelly
Hip
TBC
Nick Madden
Knee
4-5 weeks
Xavier O’Halloran
Ankle
4-5 weeks
Jake Riccardi
Ankle
7-8 weeks
Logan Smith
Knee
TBC
Nathan Wardius
Knee
TBC
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
With a bye in round 13, several injured players gained an extra week to rest before the second half of the season. As expected, Hogan, Angwin, and Angove are in the mix for selection after being listed as tests for the Giants’ clash with the Saints. The trio need only to get through Friday’s main training session to be cleared. Meanwhile, Coniglio has returned to running as he recovers from the low-grade hamstring strain he suffered in Alice Springs. – Emily Patterson
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Tom Barrass
Hamstring
Test
Max Beattie
Ankle
TBC
James Blanck
Hamstring
Test
Jack Gunston
Foot
Test
Conor Nash
Neck
TBC
Jack Scrimshaw
Knee
TBC
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
The Hawks should be close to full strength after this week’s bye with bookends Gunston and Barrass facing fitness tests ahead of the round 15 clash away to Gold Coast. Nash requires further assessment after missing the past two games, while Scrimshaw will likely return to action via the VFL once his knee settles down. Mid-season draftee Beattie left the field early against Footscray with an ankle issue, with Finn Maginness (27 disposals, nine tackles, one goal) and Henry Hustwaite (25 disposals, six tackles) starring in the middle. – Brandon Cohen
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Jed Adams
Knee
4-5 weeks
Jai Culley
Knee
Season
Aidan Johnson
Hip/groin
1 week
Xavier Lindsay
Hip/groin
4-6 weeks
Brody Mihocek
Neck
TBC
Andy Moniz-Wakefield
Knee
Season
Christian Salem
Foot
3-5 weeks
Jack Viney
Achilles
TBC
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
Mihocek sustained a fracture in his neck after an awkward landing in a tackle on King’s Birthday, but he successfully underwent surgery on Monday night and doctors have confirmed he is up and walking post-op. Veteran Jake Melksham (two goals) has been in good form at the lower level and is a chance to earn a recall in his place, or Matt Jefferson could return after being omitted ahead of the Pies clash. Changkuoth Jiath has overcome the knee issue that he sustained in round 11 and is available to face Essendon on Saturday. If skipper Max Gawn, who looked to be hampered somewhat by a shoulder concern against the Pies, needs a helping hand against the Bombers, big man Max Heath (18 hitouts, seven clearances, seven marks, six tackles) did enough at the lower level to warrant a recall. Mid-season recruit Joel Fitzgerald (34 disposals, five clearances) continues his push for a debut with another big game in the VFL. – Alison O’Connor
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Jackson Archer
Knee
Season
Callum Coleman-Jones
Concussion
Test
Riley Hardeman
Concussion
1 week
Finn O’Sullivan
Concussion
1 week
Tom Powell
Groin
2-3 weeks
Blake Thredgold
Foot
Season
Luke Urquhart
Knee
TBC
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
The Kangas will lose Hardeman for Saturday’s clash against the Eagles, as he joins O’Sullivan in the AFL’s concussion protocols. Tom Blamires and Toby Pink travelled to Western Australia last week as the side’s two emergencies. A fair portion of the squad stayed at home for VFL duties, with Josh Goater (21 disposals, seven marks) and Robert Hansen jnr (25 disposals, one goal) among the best. Cooper Harvey (22 disposals, five marks) continued his impressive run of form in the reserves. – Riley Beveridge
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Miles Bergman
Toe
3-5 weeks
Kane Farrell
Adductor
Test
Josh Lai
Concussion
Protocols
Ollie Lord
Knee
Season
Jack Lukosius
Shoulder
Test
Sam Powell-Pepper
Knee
2-3 weeks
Connor Rozee
Hamstring
TBC
Josh Sinn
Shoulder
Season
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
If Farrell passes his test during the week, it could be a simple switch for Josh Carr to insert the running defender in place of Lai to face Sydney at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. Lukosius was coming back from a groin problem in the SANFL and walked away with a sprained AC joint, but providing he tests strongly, could be considered to play the Swans. Jack Watkins was excellent at the lower level, while young key defender Harrison Ramm also put his hand up for a senior recall. – Michael Whiting
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Harry Armstrong
Foot
1-4 weeks
Judson Clarke
ACL
1-4 weeks
Jonty Faull
Back
Season
Josh Gibcus
ACL strain
Season
Campbell Gray
Hamstring
5-9 weeks
Sam Lalor
Achilles
2-4 weeks
Tom Lynch
Larynx
TBC
Rhyan Mansell
Foot
1-3 weeks
Kane McAuliffe
Achilles
1-3 weeks
Toby Nankervis
Hamstring
Test
Hugo Ralphsmith
Suspension
Round 16
Jack Ross
Concussion
TBC
Samson Ryan
Concussion
Test
Tom Sims
MCL
4-6 weeks
Josh Smillie
Quad
TBC
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
Maurice Rioli (hamstring) is available for selection, as is Tom Brown (arm), Taj Hotton (hip) and Zane Peucker (ankle), but it remains to be seen what level the quartet play at, with Hotton having not managed a game since the match simulation in pre-season. Faull went into the bye with concussion and came out with a season-ending bone stress injury in his back. Skipper Nankervis is a chance to return after 12 weeks out with a hamstring injury, while Sims now has a time-frame on his return. Lynch still needs to be cleared by a specialist, but his voice has returned after a knock to the throat two weeks ago. – Sarah Black
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Hunter Clark
Knee
2-3 weeks
Kye Fincher
Foot
1-2 weeks
Sam Flanders
Achilles
Season
Jack Higgins
Knee
1-2 weeks
Dougal Howard
Calf
3-5 weeks
Max King
Hamstring
1-2 weeks
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
The Saints emerged from round 13’s loss unscathed, meaning any inclusions into next week’s side will be the result of omissions. There will be no ins off the injury list however, with all injured players still a week or two away. King is inching closer to a return to play, spending time in Queensland to work with a physio from renowned medical centre Aspetar. Higgins and Fincher will both integrate into the main training group this week, while Clark will increase his running load also this week. Liam O’Connell was managed last week and could be in the mix, as could Tobie Travaglia (25 disposals, 12 tackles, six clearances), Paddy Dow (32, nine clearances and a goal), and Hugh Boxshall (21, six tackles, six clearances and a goal) after strong showings in the seconds. – Sophie Welsh
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Taylor Adams
Hamstring
Test
Riak Andrew
Quad
6 weeks
Braeden Campbell
Leg
5-6 weeks
Noah Chamberlain
Hamstring
TBC
Will Green
Foot
2-3 weeks
Errol Gulden
Shoulder
2-3 weeks
Tom Hanily
Concussion
TBC
Liam Hetherton
Back
5 months
Max King
Back
7 weeks
Tom McCartin
Concussion
TBC
Justin McInerney
Hamstring
8-10 weeks
Lewis Melican
Hamstring
1-2 weeks
Tom Papley
Calf
4 weeks
Dane Rampe
Calf
3 weeks
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
McInerney is set to miss at least two months after scans confirmed a hamstring tear suffered during Saturday’s match against St Kilda. From that same game, McCartin was sidelined following a heavy collision that resulted in a concussion. Having been dropped from the senior side, Hanily was also concussed during the VFL match against the Saints. Both players will have their returns managed in accordance with the AFL concussion protocols. On a brighter note, Adams has integrated into full team training and is a test for his first game of the season against Port Adelaide. Looking for replacements, Harry Cunningham put his hand up for a recall after a game-high 37 touches and seven intercepts in the VFL. Meanwhile, Joel Hamling looms as the ideal replacement for McCartin after a strong defensive display featuring 23 disposals and 10 intercepts, while young defender Patrick Snell also provided depth with 13 disposals and six marks. – Emily Patterson
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Sam Allen
Knee/hamstring
9-10 weeks
Jamie Cripps
Knee
TBC
Harry Edwards
Concussion
TBC
Reuben Ginbey
Quad
TBC
Jack Graham
Shoulder
1 week
Jack Hutchinson
Hamstring
1 week
Noah Long
Knee
Season
Jacob Newton
Foot
Season
Deven Robertson
Knee
Season
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
The Eagles need to find a way to replace their star key defender Ginbey, with tall defensive options limited. Sandy Brock is available in the WAFL, or the club could play Brandon Starcevich tall and recall impressive draftee Josh Lindsay as a rebounding option. There is suddenly a lot of in-form depth options for the Eagles to consider, with midfielder Tom Gross re-tooling as a half forward and booting four goals in the WAFL. Mid-season recruit Oliver Francou (26 disposals and 10 clearances) was also excellent in a win against ladder leader Claremont and needs serious consideration alongside Elijah Hewett (21 and nine tackles), who lifted as stand-in captain. Jack Graham is closing in on his return from a shoulder injury and will bring valuable experience and hardness to the midfield after the round 15 bye. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER
INJURY
ESTIMATED RETURN
Sam Darcy
Knee
Season
Riley Garcia
Knee
4-6 weeks
Tom Liberatore
Concussion/knee
TBC
Lachie McNeil
Concussion
TBC
Laitham Vandermeer
Hamstring
1-2 weeks
Bailey Williams
Hamstring
4-6 weeks
Updated: June 9, 2026
In the mix
The Bulldogs have confirmed Luke Kennedy will make his AFL debut in Thursday night’s huge clash against Adelaide at Marvel Stadium. Kennedy had 17 disposals and 16 tackles in the VFL last week. McNeil is sidelined after suffering a concussion in the win over Hawthorn, which was the Bulldogs’ third straight victory. Sam Davidson (25 disposals, eight tackles and a goal) and Harvey Gallagher (29 disposals and a goal) impressed in the VFL again and Lachie Jaques (26) and Jedd Busslinger (26) were busy. – Dejan Kalinic