UPDATES on three Blues leading into Round 1 of the AFL season.
*Nick Haynes trained fully this week and will play in the VFL practice match on Thursday.
Adam Saad (hamstring)
- Modified program
- Availability: Round 3-4
- Scans have confirmed a minor hamstring strain which is expected to see him available to play shortly after the Round 2 bye
Francis Evans (knee)
- Integrating into full training
- Availability: Round 3-4
- Will be given the extra fortnight to recover and is expected to be available shortly after the Round 2 bye
AFL injury list
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
10. Harry McKay |
Concussion |
Round 8 (Update: 21 April)
Modified program. Availability: Round 8. Entered concussion protocols after Round 6: unavailable for selection this week. (Update: 21 April) |
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16. Ben Camporeale |
Concussion |
Round 8 (Update: 21 April)
Modified program. Availability: Round 8. Entered concussion protocols after VFL Round 4: unavailable for selection this week. (Update: 21 April) |
|
27. Marc Pittonet |
Hand |
Round 8-9 (Update: 21 April)
Modified program. Availability: Round 8-9. Underwent surgery on Monday due to a small break in his hand: at this stage, is expected to be a test for Round 8. (Update: 21 April) |
|
21. Lucas Camporeale |
Kidney laceration |
TBC (Update: 21 April)
Recovery phase. Availability: TBC. Remains under observation in hospital as he continues his recovery. (Update: 21 April) |
|
22. Harry O'Farrell |
Knee |
TBC (Update: 3 March)
Continuing to undergo rehabilitation from ACL injury sustained late in 2025. Availability: TBC. (Update: 3 March) |
|
3. Jesse Motlop |
Knee |
Season (Update: 11 January)
Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in January. Availability: Season. (Update: 11 January) |
10. Harry McKay
Modified program. Availability: Round 8. Entered concussion protocols after Round 6: unavailable for selection this week. (Update: 21 April)
16. Ben Camporeale
Modified program. Availability: Round 8. Entered concussion protocols after VFL Round 4: unavailable for selection this week. (Update: 21 April)
27. Marc Pittonet
Modified program. Availability: Round 8-9. Underwent surgery on Monday due to a small break in his hand: at this stage, is expected to be a test for Round 8. (Update: 21 April)
21. Lucas Camporeale
Recovery phase. Availability: TBC. Remains under observation in hospital as he continues his recovery. (Update: 21 April)
22. Harry O'Farrell
Continuing to undergo rehabilitation from ACL injury sustained late in 2025. Availability: TBC. (Update: 3 March)
3. Jesse Motlop
Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in January. Availability: Season. (Update: 11 January)
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