Jordan Ridley will miss Essendon’s round two clash with Adelaide due to a concussion from a high knock during the second term of Friday night’s defeat to Hawthorn.
The 26-year-old entered the AFL’s Concussion Protocols after being subbed off at half-time, but is recovering well and at this stage expected to be available for the round three clash against Port Adelaide.
As reported on Saturday afternoon, scans confirmed a hamstring strain for Kyle Langford out of Friday night’s game, with the forward expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks.
Alwyn Davey Jnr is on the verge of a return from his pre-season knee surgery and will be available for selection this week, provided he gets through main training without issue.
Midfielder Will Setterfield is also a chance to return after missing last week with groin soreness.
Jayden Laverde remains a week away as he manages a hip flexor issue, while midfielder Darcy Parish is also progressing in his recovery from a niggling back injury, also currently expected to return to play next week.
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
10. Isaac Kako |
Hamstring | Test |
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38. Rhys Unwin |
Calf | 1 week |
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14. Jordan Ridley |
Calf | 2 weeks |
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45. Thomas Edwards |
ACL |
2 weeks
Edwards has suffered a ruptured ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. |
|
24. Nick Bryan |
ACL |
4-5 weeks
Nick Bryan suffered an ACL tear in round five against Melbourne (2025). |
|
12. Will Setterfield |
Foot | 5-6 weeks |
|
39. Cillian Bourke |
Hamstring | 6-7 weeks |
|
36. Angus Clarke |
Syndesmosis |
6-8 weeks
Clarke sustained a syndesmosis injury at main training ahead of the Opening Round bye. |
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18. Lewis Hayes |
ACL |
TBC
Hayes suffered an ACL injury during his debut game against Sydney in round nine. |
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37. Nic Martin |
ACL |
Season
Martin tore his ACL in the round 18 clash against Richmond. |
45. Thomas Edwards
Edwards has suffered a ruptured ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.
24. Nick Bryan
Nick Bryan suffered an ACL tear in round five against Melbourne (2025).
36. Angus Clarke
Clarke sustained a syndesmosis injury at main training ahead of the Opening Round bye.
18. Lewis Hayes
Hayes suffered an ACL injury during his debut game against Sydney in round nine.
37. Nic Martin
Martin tore his ACL in the round 18 clash against Richmond.
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