AFL 2022: Injury news and updates throughout round 6

How healthy is your club as we head into round 6? Check out the full injury lists and see when the big names are expected to return.

How healthy is your club’s list?

Check out the full injury report ahead of a massive round 6 in the AFL.

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ADELAIDE

Rory Sloane (ACL) – season

Mitch Hinge – Hip – test

Andrew McPherson – Hamstring – test

Zac Taylor – Thumb – 3-4 weeks

Paul Seedsman – Concussion – ongoing

Adelaide midfielder Rory Laird expects captain Rory Sloane to return to his best next year after his season-ending knee injury. Sloane ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Saturday night’s win over Richmond and will require a reconstruction in a devastating blow for the 32-year-old. Laird listed ex-Giant Jackson Hately, Luke Pedlar and Harry Schoenberg among the options to step up while Sloane was out, while Sam Berry and Chayce Jones are likely to have increased roles as well.

Rory Sloane suffered an ACL injury against Richmond. Picture: Getty Images

BRISBANE

Keidean Coleman – Hamstring – test

Eric Hipwood – Knee – 6-8 weeks

As ex-Geelong recruit Linc McCarthy prepares to play his 100th AFL game on Sunday — when the Lions meet the Gold Coast Suns in the QClash at Metricon Stadium — his team is in rude shape on the injury front. Eric Hipwood would be the cherry on the cake for coach Chris Fagan if he could make a remarkable mid-year return.

– MARCO MONTEVERDE

CARLTON

Patrick Cripps – Hamstring – test

Oscar McDonald – Back – test

Josh Honey – Knee – Test

Ed Curnow – Knee – 1-2 weeks

David Cuningham – Knee – 10 weeks

Caleb Marchbank – Knee – 1-2 weeks

Mitch McGovern – Hamstring – 1-2 weeks

Patrick Cripps’ stunning start to the season is set to take another remarkable turn, with Carlton’s confidence that he sustained a one-week hamstring injury growing by the day.

The Blues expect Cripps to light up Saturday night’s match against Fremantle in front of his family and friends in Western Australia just 13 days after clutching at his left hamstring.

The swift response also boosts Cripps’ hopes of becoming just Carlton’s third Brownlow Medallist in 58 years a big boost.

– SAM LANDSBERGER

Patrick Cripps could return for Carlton this week. Picture: Getty Images

COLLINGWOOD

Darcy Cameron – ribs – test

Beau McCreery – Hip – 1 – test

Jack Ginnivan – Soreness – test

Jordan Roughead – finger – 2-3 weeks

Trey Ruscoe – Plantaris – 1 week

Jamie Elliott – Shoulder – 12 weeks

Ash Johnson – Hamstring – 8 weeks

Jordan Roughead is a big out for the Magpies – he had surgery on a finger after hurting the digit against Brisbane on Easter Thursday and is expected to miss several weeks. Darcy Cameron remains a chance after hurting his ribs. Mason Cox could be on the outer again after a modest output last week. Brody Mihocek and Jack Ginnivan appear certain to return in attack, while Beau McCreery is almost recovered too. John Noble was the medi-sub last week and will be in the mix, while Tyler Brown (26 disposals), Ollie Henry (three goals), Caleb Poulter (22), Fin Macrae (25) and Trent Bianco (22) were good in the VFL.

– GLENN McFARLANE

ESSENDON

Michael Hurley – hip – indefinite

Kyle Langford – hamstring – 4-6 weeks

Zach Merrett – ankle – 3-4 weeks

Andrew Phillips – hamstring – 1 week

Will Snelling – calf – 3-4 weeks

James Stewart – calf – 2-3 weeks

Jake Stringer – hamstring – 1-2 weeks

The Bombers can’t get the right cattle on the park at the right time. The absence of Stringer and Merrett continues to hurt them.

FREMANTLE

Nat Fyfe – back – indefinite

Matthew Johnson – ankle – 4 weeks

Fremantle champion Nat Fyfe does not appear any closer to a return as he battles an ongoing back issue. All eyes will be on Carlton’s Adam Cerra as he returns to Perth to take on his old club on Saturday night.

GEELONG

Shaun Higgins – concussion – Test

Sam Menegola – Concussion – Test

Quinton Narkle – Ankle – Test

Esava Ratugolea – Ankle – Test

Jon Ceglar – Foot – 8-12 weeks

Gary Rohan – Back and hip – 2-3 months

Sam Simpson – Concussion – TBC

James Willis – Knee – TBC

Flynn Kroeger – Hip – TBC

Toby Conway – Hip TBC

It’ll be a close watch on the Cats’ medical room as they lick their wounds, with Jack Henry (foot), Cam Guthrie (corked quad) and Jed Bews (shoulder) all to be closely looked at. Jake Kolodjashnij was rested on Monday and should slot straight back in, potentially at the expense of Bews. Patrick Dangerfield also poses an interesting prospect. Coach Chris Scott admitted there had been niggles for the Brownlow medallist – not enough to keep him out of a game. We know the Cats don’t hesitate to rest players if they need it so he might be one in the next few weeks who could benefit from a freshen-up.

– LAUREN WOOD

Patrick Dangerfield has been down on his usual output. Picture: Getty Images

GOLD COAST

Mabior Chol – groin – test

Jy Farrar – hamstring- test

Jack Lukosius – Knee – 1-2 weeks

Charlie Constable – concussion – TBC

Jack Bowes – shoulder – 2 weeks

Joel Jeffrey – ankle – 2-3 weeks

Ben King – knee – season

Bodhi Uwland – back – indefinite

The Suns will be sweating on an injury to big man Mabior Chol. He hurt his groin in the weekend’s loss to St Kilda but will be given every chance to train later in the week and put his hand up to play in the Q-clash at Metricon Stadium. Stuart Dew might look at bringing in Elijah Hollands, who has been good at VFL level, and axe Alex Davies. Izak Rankine gets another week.

GWS

Jack Buckley – knee – 3-4 months 

Conor Stone – hamstring – 1-2 weeks   

Zach Sproule – shoulder – 2 weeks   

Brent Daniels – foot – 2-4 weeks   

Daniel Lloyd – arm – 5-7 weeks  

Jacob Hopper – knee – 8-12 weeks  

Phil Davis – hamstring – 8-10 weeks  

HAWTHORN

Mitch Lewis - hamstring - 2-3 weeks

Lachlan Bramble – foot – test

Chad Wingard - calf - test

Will Day – concussion – test

Max Lynch - concussion - test

Ned Reeves – shoulder – 2 weeks

Ben McEvoy – neck – 10 weeks

Hawthorn’s Mitch Lewis tweaked a hamstring while booting a goal into the MCG stands on Monday and will miss the next two weeks.

The freak injury happened when Lewis ran into an open goal against Geelong and launched an excessive kick into the crowd instead of just poking the ball through the big sticks.

Ruckman Ned Reeves will also miss Monday’s Anzac Day clash against Sydney in Launceston.

Reeves dislocated his right shoulder in the opening quarter against the Cats and a return date is yet to be determined.

Max Lynch and youngster Will Day are expected back from concussion, while Chad Wingard will have a test on a calf injury.

Ned Reeves could still play this week. Picture: Getty Images

MELBOURNE

Michael Hibberd – calf – 1 week

Daniel Turner- foot – 3-4 weeks

Christian Salem – knee – 4-5 weeks

NORTH MELBOURNE

Tarryn Thomas – internal bruising – test

Cameron Zurhaar – concussion – test

Ben Cunnington – testicular cancer – indefinite

Jared Polec – foot – 5-6 weeks

Phoenix Spicer – hamstring – 2-3 weeks

Aaron Hall – hamstring – 2-4 weeks

North clearly needs a spark and it could come in the form of draftee Paul Curtis. An exciting pressure forward, the teenager kicked four goals in the Roos win over Footscray in the VFL with coach Leigh Adams declaring him a “class above”. Big man Charlie Comben also kicked four goals including the matchwinner to push his case. Cam Zurhaar will return from concussion against the Cats.

– SCOTT GULLAN

PORT ADELAIDE

Ollie Wines – heart – test

Charlie Dixon – ankle – TBC

Xavier Duursma – neck/shoulder – test

Orazio Fantasia – knee – 4-6 weeks

Scott Lycett – shoulder – 12 weeks

Trent McKenzie – knee – TBC

Josh Sinn – groin – 2-3 weeks

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas is confident Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines will return from his heart issue to face West Coast at home this Saturday. Wines sat out the thrilling loss to the Blues, having spent a night in hospital after the previous week’s defeat to Melbourne. Jackson Mead was quiet against Carlton and could make way. Defender Lachie Jones is expected to be available after clearing Covid protocols but he may have to work his way back via SANFL level.

– MATT TURNER

Ollie Wines could return for Port Adelaide this week. Picture: Dean Martin

RICHMOND

Josh Caddy – hamstring – 4-6 weeks

Dylan Grimes – hamstring – 1-2 weeks

Dustin Martin – personal – TBC

Hugo Ralpsmith – ribs – 1-2 weeks

Noah Cumberland – knee – test

Triple-premiership midfielder Kane Lambert has had two games back from a long-term hip injury at VFL level and shone against Carlton on Sunday with 25 disposals and two goals. Kamdyn McIntosh would be expected to come straight back in after missing last week under Covid protocols. Ivan Soldo had 15 disposals and kicked two goals in the VFL and will come under consideration to team up with Toby Nankervis against the formidable Melbourne ruck duo of Max Gawn and Luke Jackson.

– CHRIS CAVANAGH

ST KILDA

Zak Jones – H&S protocols – 1 week

Raddy Ryder – suspended – 1 week

Jack Billings – hamstring – 1-2 weeks

Hunter Clark – shoulder – 1-2 weeks

Nick Coffield – ACL – season

Dan Hannebery – calf – 5-7 weeks

It’s worth noting that this could well be an unchanged team given its prowess in recent weeks, with Zak Jones and Jimmy Webster the only potential inclusions. That’s of course dependent on whether they’re ready, with Jones having played just one VFL game on his return after a break for personal reasons and Webster returning to the fold after missing due to Covid rules. Jones proved strong at Sandringham, finishing with 27 touches and nine clearances in a narrow win. Rowan Marshall again holds the ruck load with Paddy Ryder still suspended and Jack Hayes should hold his spot. Watch this space – big indicators in the Saints’ game show that the surge can be sustained.

– LAUREN WOOD

SYDNEY

Lance Franklin – finger – test

Tom Papley – hamstring – 1 week

Tom Hickey – knee – 4 weeks

Robbie Fox – hamstring – TBC

Colin O’Riordan – eye – TBC

Sam Naismith – knee – season

The Swans are leaving the door ajar for superstar forward Lance Franklin to make a quicker-than-expected recovery from a broken finger and face his old side Hawthorn.

Coach John Longmire revealed the champion goalkicker could miss just one match, after initially being expected to be out for at least a fortnight and possibly up to three weeks.

But Sydney’s other All-Australian forward Tom Papley (hamstring) won’t be in contention for Monday’s Anzac Day clash in Tasmania despite training fully on Tuesday.

– MARC McGOWAN

Lance Franklin injured his finger against North Melbourne. Picture: Getty Images

WEST COAST

Oscar Allen – Foot – 4 weeks

Campbell Chesser – Ankle – Inactive

Tom Cole – Ankle – Inactive

Luke Edwards – Groin – TBC

Andrew Gaff – Ankle – 1-2 weeks

Tom Joyce – Ankle – 3-4 weeks

Nic Naitanui – Knee – 12 weeks

Dom Sheed – Ankle – 4 weeks

Zane Trew – Shin – 1 week

West Coast forward Oscar Allen is back in a moon boot with no set time on a return to football in another major setback to the Eagles stumbling bid to get their season back on track. Allen, who is yet to play at all this season after injuring a foot in the pre-season, is now not expected to play for at least the next month. Eagles head of health Mark Finucane predicted that young midfielders Connor West (hip) and Luke Edwards (groin) would be available to face Port Adelaide this weekend but said the Eagles were treading carefully with Allen.

– MARK DUFFIELD and JORDAN McARDLE

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Lachiue Hunter – mental health – indefinite

Mitch Hannan – illness – Test

Jordon Sweet – concussion – test

Laith Vandermeer – hamstring – 1-2 weeks

Dominic Bedendo – hand – 1-2 weeks

Jason Johannisen – calf – 2-3 weeks

Alex Keath – hamstring – 3-4 weeks

Sam Darcy – foot – 5-7 weeks

Josh Bruce – ACL – 7-11 weeks

Toby McLean – ACL – 9-11 weeks

Western Bulldogs premiership midfielder Lachie Hunter has taken a leave of absence from the club while he deals with “personal issues.” The Bulldogs announced on Tuesday night the 27-year-old former vice-captain would step away from the club “indefinitely.”

– NICK SMART

Originally published as AFL 2022: Injury news and updates throughout round 6