AFL injury ward
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- AFL 2026
Essendon’s injury curse continues: Martin to miss 2026 after further knee surgery
The Bombers’ bad luck on the injury front has worsened again. Meanwhile, Brian Cook’s appointment to mentor CEO Paul Guerra comes after a season of huge change at Melbourne.
- Michael Gleeson
Latest
Bombers sweating on Martin scans after pre-season training mishap
The fear is that the graft in Nic Martin’s reconstructed knee has either been aggravated or faltered. The club won’t be certain until scans are assessed by his surgeon next week.
- Michael Gleeson
- AFLW ROUND 12
- AFLW
Finals fixture revealed as Crows claim spot at expense of Dockers, Saints stumble and Lions dodge Roos
Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.
- Hannah Kennelly
Wet and wild conditions as AFLW finals fight ramps up; Roos equal decades-long record
Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 11. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.
- Hannah Kennelly and AAP
Lightning strikes twice as Saints make history with massive comeback – again
Follow our AFLW blog as we cover the major league news and matches from across round seven.
‘It looks like a masterstroke now’: Super sub Neale is the match winner
Chris Fagan called Lachie Neale into his office on Monday. He had a suggestion for the two-time Brownlow medallist.
- Peter Ryan
Lachie Neale is desperate to play the grand final. Will the Lions take the risk on their injured star?
It’s barely two weeks since the dual Brownlow medallist tore his right calf, but he’s planning to play in Saturday’s AFL grand final against Geelong.
- Marc McGowan
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Why the Magpies’ fall is proof they can no longer stare down Father Time
Even with a rails run to the grand final, Collingwood could not find a way through against a banged-up opponent on the road for the second time in September. Their rivals have not only hauled them in, they’ve put a gap on them.
- Andrew Wu
A tale of two calves: Pendlebury’s woe, while Neale keeps grand final dream alive
The Lions face some key selection decisions next week. Meanwhile, Craig McRae opened up on the injury to evergreen superstar Scott Pendlebury.
- Jon Pierik
Preliminary final player ratings: From an injury-hit warrior, to an ‘unstoppable’ midfield force
In a pulsating final full of momentum swings in front of more than 96,000 fans, the Lions roared over the Magpies – earning the right to defend their premiership next week. Our experts rate every player.
- Danny Russell and Libby Birch
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