Kyle Langford is pushing closer to a return for the Bombers, looking to be available for the Anzac Day clash with Collingwood next week.
The forward suffered a hamstring injury against the Hawks in the season opener but has recovered well and will be in the frame for selection in the round seven blockbuster after integrating into main training this week.
The return of Nik Cox has been held up by a slight calf niggle after experiencing some soreness at training last week – the utility was initially looking to return to play this weekend but is now expected to miss the next 1-2 weeks.
Matt Guelfi is progressing well in his rehab from a hamstring strain and is looking to return in 3-4 weeks, with the same timeline expected for first-year defender Angus Clarke in his recovery from a broken collarbone.
Peter Wright made a successful return from an ankle strain via the VFL squad’s practice match with Box Hill on Saturday, playing out the modified 60-minute match and slotting three goals up forward.
As reported by the Club on Monday, ruck Nick Bryan will miss the remainder of 2025 after rupturing his ACL in the Gather Round win over Melbourne.
Following scans which revealed the extent of his injury, the 23-year-old has since consulted a surgeon and will undergo surgery next week.
Brought to you by
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
26. Archie May |
MCL |
Test
May avoided serious damage to his MCL after landing awkwardly against Collingwood. He will be a test for round eight. |
|
17. Vigo Visentini |
Hamstring |
1 week
Visentini injured his hamstring in the round one VFL match against Geelong. |
|
23. Harrison Jones |
Calf strain |
2 weeks
Jones sustained a calf strain in round three of the VFL. |
|
14. Jordan Ridley |
Calf strain |
3 weeks
Ridley suffered a low-grade calf strain against the SUNS in round six. |
|
18. Lewis Hayes |
ACL |
4 weeks
Hayes suffered an ACL injury during his debut game against Sydney in round nine last year. |
|
36. Angus Clarke |
Foot (stress fracture) |
5 weeks
Clarke sustained a stress fracture in his foot during round three of the VFL. |
|
8. Brayden Fiorini |
Back |
TBC
Fiorini is making gradual progress with his back. A clearer return-to-play time will be confirmed once he recommences skill-based training. |
|
10. Isaac Kako |
Back stress |
TBC
Kako has sustained a stress injury to his back. |
|
37. Nic Martin |
ACL |
Season
Martin tore his ACL in the round 18 clash against Richmond last year. |
26. Archie May
May avoided serious damage to his MCL after landing awkwardly against Collingwood. He will be a test for round eight.
17. Vigo Visentini
Visentini injured his hamstring in the round one VFL match against Geelong.
23. Harrison Jones
Jones sustained a calf strain in round three of the VFL.
14. Jordan Ridley
Ridley suffered a low-grade calf strain against the SUNS in round six.
18. Lewis Hayes
Hayes suffered an ACL injury during his debut game against Sydney in round nine last year.
36. Angus Clarke
Clarke sustained a stress fracture in his foot during round three of the VFL.
8. Brayden Fiorini
Fiorini is making gradual progress with his back. A clearer return-to-play time will be confirmed once he recommences skill-based training.
10. Isaac Kako
Kako has sustained a stress injury to his back.
37. Nic Martin
Martin tore his ACL in the round 18 clash against Richmond last year.
Last Updated:
