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 |
|---|---|---|
4. Ollie Hollands |
Ankle |
Round 15 (Update: 2 June)
Integrating into full training. Availability: Round 15. Expected to be available after the bye. (Update: 2 June) |
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21. Lucas Camporeale |
Kidney laceration |
Round 15 (Update: 2 June)
Integrating into full training. Availability: Round 15. Expected to be available after the bye. (Update: 2 June) |
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23: Jacob Weitering |
Calf |
Round 15 (Update: 5 June)
Ruled out of Round 13. Availability: Round 15. Scans confirmed minor calf strain: aiming to play against GWS post-bye. (Update: 26 May) |
|
25. Liam Reidy |
Ankle |
Round 15 (Update: 2 June)
Modified program. Available: Round 15. Experienced a rolled ankle in VFL: is expected to be available to play after the bye. (Update: 2 June) |
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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) |
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3. Jesse Motlop |
Knee |
Season (Update: 11 January)
Ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in January. Availability: Season. (Update: 11 January) |
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32. Matthew Carroll |
Knee |
Season (Update: 26 May)
Availability: Season. Scans confirmed ruptured ACL in Round 11. Will have surgery before road to recovery. (Update: 26 May) |
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34. Rob Monahan |
Shoulder |
Season (Update: 5 May)
Suffered a dislocated shoulder in the VFL, with the Club determining surgery is required. Rob will undergo surgery before commencing his rehabilitation towards a full recovery. Availability: Season (Update: 5 May) |
4. Ollie Hollands
Integrating into full training. Availability: Round 15. Expected to be available after the bye. (Update: 2 June)
21. Lucas Camporeale
Integrating into full training. Availability: Round 15. Expected to be available after the bye. (Update: 2 June)
23: Jacob Weitering
Ruled out of Round 13. Availability: Round 15. Scans confirmed minor calf strain: aiming to play against GWS post-bye. (Update: 26 May)
25. Liam Reidy
Modified program. Available: Round 15. Experienced a rolled ankle in VFL: is expected to be available to play after the bye. (Update: 2 June)
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)
32. Matthew Carroll
Availability: Season. Scans confirmed ruptured ACL in Round 11. Will have surgery before road to recovery. (Update: 26 May)
34. Rob Monahan
Suffered a dislocated shoulder in the VFL, with the Club determining surgery is required. Rob will undergo surgery before commencing his rehabilitation towards a full recovery. Availability: Season (Update: 5 May)
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