AN UPDATE on three Blues heading into the start of the official season. 

Amelia Velardo (toe) 

  • Modified program 
  • Availability: 1 week
  • Aiming to play in the practice match against GWS Giants. 

Maria Cannon (wrist) 

  • Modified program 
  • Availability: Rounds 2 to 4 

Ciara Fitzgerald (concussion) 

  • Recovery phase
  • Availability: 1-2 weeks
  • Entered concussion protocols during last Thursday’s during match simulation

Jess Good was unavailable for the practice match today following the conclusion of concussion protocols, but Blues fans can expect to see her feature in next week's practice match.

Player Injury Estimated Return
2. Lauren Bella

2. Lauren Bella

Calf Test (Update: 15 September)

Integrate into full training. Availability: test. Will aim to train fully later this week to be available for selection. (Update: 15 September)

25. Keeley Sherar

25. Keeley Sherar

Shoulder Test (Update: 15 September)

Integrate into full training. Availability: test. Will aim to train fully later this week to be available for selection. (Update: 15 September)

55. Sophie McKay

55. Sophie McKay

Ankle Test (Update: 15 September)

Integrate into full training. Availability: test. Will aim to train fully later this week to be available for selection. (Update: 15 September)

22. Brooke Boileau

22. Brooke Boileau

Foot TBC (Update: 15 September)

Recovery phase. Availability: TBC. Sustained stress fracture in right foot. The Club will now work through her recovery timeline over next fortnight. (Update: 15 September)

3. Darcy Vescio

3. Darcy Vescio

Calf Rounds 9-10 (Update: 15 September)

Recovery phase. Availability: Rounds 9-10. Re-aggravated their calf strain during training, which will extend return-to-play timeline. (Update: 15 September)

6. Gab Pound

6. Gab Pound

Concussion TBC (Update: 15 September)

Recovery phase. Availability: TBC. Unavailable for selection this week after entering concussion protocols following Round 5. (Update: 15 September)

18. Maddy Guerin

18. Maddy Guerin

Knee Season (Update: 21 July)

Will miss the upcoming AFLW season after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament. (Update: 21 July)

2. Lauren Bella

2. Lauren Bella

Integrate into full training. Availability: test. Will aim to train fully later this week to be available for selection. (Update: 15 September)

Injury: Calf
Est. Return: Test (Update: 15 September)
25. Keeley Sherar

25. Keeley Sherar

Integrate into full training. Availability: test. Will aim to train fully later this week to be available for selection. (Update: 15 September)

Injury: Shoulder
Est. Return: Test (Update: 15 September)
55. Sophie McKay

55. Sophie McKay

Integrate into full training. Availability: test. Will aim to train fully later this week to be available for selection. (Update: 15 September)

Injury: Ankle
Est. Return: Test (Update: 15 September)
22. Brooke Boileau

22. Brooke Boileau

Recovery phase. Availability: TBC. Sustained stress fracture in right foot. The Club will now work through her recovery timeline over next fortnight. (Update: 15 September)

Injury: Foot
Est. Return: TBC (Update: 15 September)
3. Darcy Vescio

3. Darcy Vescio

Recovery phase. Availability: Rounds 9-10. Re-aggravated their calf strain during training, which will extend return-to-play timeline. (Update: 15 September)

Injury: Calf
Est. Return: Rounds 9-10 (Update: 15 September)
6. Gab Pound

6. Gab Pound

Recovery phase. Availability: TBC. Unavailable for selection this week after entering concussion protocols following Round 5. (Update: 15 September)

Injury: Concussion
Est. Return: TBC (Update: 15 September)
18. Maddy Guerin

18. Maddy Guerin

Will miss the upcoming AFLW season after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament. (Update: 21 July)

Injury: Knee
Est. Return: Season (Update: 21 July)

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