AFL 2024: News, injury updates from every club’s pre-season as teams break for Christmas

The first part of the off-season is done and dusted. Here’s the latest on every club’s injuries, track stars, recent contract extensions, leadership changes and more.

Bailey Smith has had surgery on his ACL. Picture: Getty Images

It’s already been a busy off-season for AFL clubs, who have wrapped up their pre-Christmas training blocks over the past week.

Here are the latest updates that you need to know from your club.

ADELAIDE

Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has bulked up over the off-season. Picture: Getty Images

BRISBANE LIONS

CARLTON

Draftee Tew Jiath has hit the ground running at Collingwood. Picture: Michael Klein

COLLINGWOOD

ESSENDON

FREMANTLE

Tom Stewart is in good shape on and off the track, after inking a three-year contract extension. Picture: Alison Wynd

GEELONG

GOLD COAST

GWS GIANTS

Changkuoth Jiath is heading overseas for treatment in January. Picture: Michael Klein

HAWTHORN

MELBOURNE

NORTH MELBOURNE

Jase Burgoyne (left, with father Peter) is eyeing a wing role for Port Adelaide in 2024. Picture: Kelly Barnes

PORT ADELAIDE

RICHMOND

ST KILDA

Brodie Grundy has settled in well to life in Sydney. Picture: Phil Hillyard

SYDNEY

WEST COAST

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Originally published as AFL 2024: News, injury updates from every club’s pre-season as teams break for Christmas