Adelaide Ruck Sam Jacobs has been ruled out of the Round 3 game against Geelong on Thursday night at the Adelaide Oval, Jacobs sustained a knee injury in Round 2 with a return date not yet known at this stage.
Geelong Forward/Midfielder Gary Ablett will play in Round 3 coming off a 5 day break, Defender Jack Henry is out with a hamstring injury with Lachie Henderson set to replace him on Thursday night.
Carlton Forward Charlie Curnow sustained a knee injury in Round 2, he is expected to miss at least 2 weeks.
“.. we expect that to be a couple of weeks.. When that pain settles down, we’ll see him back out there.” Director of High Performance, Andrew Russell.
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Essendon Defender Cale Hooker remains out of the team for Round 3, he is in the final stages of recovery with a return to playing footy likely next week.
GWS Midfielder Josh Kelly will play his first game for the year in Round 3, small Forward Toby Greene will likely miss again according to Leon Cameron.
We’ll probably err on the cautious side & give Toby Greene another week.. That being said he’ll probably come out and try and train tomorrow to put his hand up. – Leon Cameron.
GWS Ruck Shane Mumford is available for selection this week, Midfielder Callan Ward is expected to be available in Round 4.
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Gold Coast Midfielder George Horlin-Smith (Back) remains Questionable for Round 3 after he was a late withdrawal in Round 2, Corey Ellis is set to miss 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury.
Ollie Wines looks set to play in Round 3, Tom Rockliff was optimistic today.
Ollie (Wines) trained really well today, I imagine he’s ready to go – Tom Rockliff.
West Coast Midfielder Andrew Gaff returns from suspension this week, Willie Rioli will miss a further 5 weeks with a foot injury. Liam Duggan will also miss this week for the Eagles with a knee injury.
Melbourne small Forward Jeff Garlett is expected to be available for selection this week, if he plays at AFL level that may impact Jay Lockhart.
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Western Bulldogs Half-Back Jason Johannisen could return in Round 3, he has completed his recovery from an ankle injury.
“I’ll work with match committee this week to determine his availability for the weekend, & we’ll make a decision if it’s this week or the following.” Medical Services Manager, Chris Bell on Jason Johannisen.
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Shaun Burgoyne & Liam Shiels will each miss 3-4 weeks with Hamstring injuries, Chad Wingard could be set for his Hawthorn debut this week.
Collingwood Midfielder Taylor Adams (Finger) is expected to be available this week, Mason Cox had his suspension overturned and is available this week.
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