Injury Update: Sam Taylor

AFLRATINGS NEWS: GWS Giants defender Sam Taylor will miss the start of the 2026 AFL season.

He injured his hamstring in the State of Origin game on Saturday night.

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Taylor has a confirmed high-grade hamstring strain (via GWS Giants). 

He is expected to miss an extended period of time. 

GWS play Hawthorn in their season opener on Saturday March 5 at Engie Stadium.

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GWS will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period. 

Taylor averaged 14.0 disposals, 6.5 marks and 2.0 tackles from 20 games in 2025.

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