Injury Update: Taylor Goad

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Nth Melbourne ruck Taylor Goad will miss the start of the 2026 AFL H&A season.

He has been sidelined with an ankle injury.

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Goad is expected to miss 3-5 weeks with a lateral ankle strain.

“The initial phase is reducing swelling and soreness around the ankle before progressing with leg loading, which can take time.”

“Once functional and pain-free he will reload and build from there.” North Melbourne head of performance Kevin White.

North Melbourne play Port Adelaide in their season opener on Sunday March 15 at Marvel Stadium.

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Nth Melbourne will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period.

Goad is yet to make his AFL debut.

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