Essendon are close to regaining Darcy Parish, with the midfielder due to return to full training this week ahead of a return to play next week.
After a lengthy layoff, Parish will initially return via the VFL to gain some game exposure. However with a VFL bye this week, his return has been pushed back to next week as he works towards a return to the AFL team in the coming weeks.
Jade Gresham will continue his recovery from a minor adductor strain sustained in round eight, and is set to be available for selection against Richmond for Dreamtime at the 'G.
Having pulled up with some foot soreness following the weekend’s VFL game against Sydney, a scan has revealed a bone stress injury to first year defender Jayden Nguyen. His return-to-play timeline will be determined following further scans this week.
As reported on Sunday, Lewis Hayes suffered an injured ACL in his AFL debut against Sydney over the weekend and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
The 20-year-old is set to undergo surgery on his left knee next week – the Club will provide more details on his recovery as he works through the next steps with his surgeon.
A timeframe will become clearer for Harry Jones in the wake of his dislocated ankle once he is able to tolerate running loads.
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
---|---|---|
8. Ben Hobbs |
Groin |
Test
Hobbs injured his groin against Richmond and is expected to miss a week. |
4. Kyle Langford |
Quad |
3-4 weeks
Langford reinjured his quad at training. |
5. Elijah Tsatas |
Hamstring |
4 weeks
Scans confirmed a hamstring strain for Tsatas following round 18. |
6. Jye Caldwell |
Syndesmosis |
5-6 weeks
Caldwell will undergo surgery after a syndesmosis injury in round 17. |
32. Ben McKay |
Foot |
5-6 weeks
Ben McKay has a ruptured plantar plate in his foot. |
3. Darcy Parish |
Calf |
Season
Parish is recovering from a calf strain sustained at training. |
23. Harrison Jones |
Ankle |
Season
Jones dislocated his ankle in round eight. |
2. Sam Draper |
Achilles |
Season
Draper suffered a ruptured Achilles late in the round six win over West Coast. |
13. Nik Cox |
Concussion |
Season
Cox suffered the effects of a concussion from his return to VFL. |
18. Lewis Hayes |
ACL |
Season
Hayes suffered an ACL injury during his debut game against Sydney in round nine. |
24. Nick Bryan |
ACL |
Season
Nick Bryan suffered an ACL tear in round five against Melbourne. |
31. Zach Reid |
Hamstring |
Season
Reid will undergo surgery on his hamstring, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. |
37. Nic Martin |
ACL |
Season
Martin tore his ACL in the round 18 clash against Richmond. |
45. Thomas Edwards |
ACL |
Season
Edwards has suffered a ruptured ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. |
12. Will Setterfield |
Foot |
Season
Will Setterfield injured his foot against Richmond and will miss the remainder of 2025. |
8. Ben Hobbs
Hobbs injured his groin against Richmond and is expected to miss a week.
4. Kyle Langford
Langford reinjured his quad at training.
5. Elijah Tsatas
Scans confirmed a hamstring strain for Tsatas following round 18.
6. Jye Caldwell
Caldwell will undergo surgery after a syndesmosis injury in round 17.
32. Ben McKay
Ben McKay has a ruptured plantar plate in his foot.
3. Darcy Parish
Parish is recovering from a calf strain sustained at training.
23. Harrison Jones
Jones dislocated his ankle in round eight.
2. Sam Draper
Draper suffered a ruptured Achilles late in the round six win over West Coast.
13. Nik Cox
Cox suffered the effects of a concussion from his return to VFL.
18. Lewis Hayes
Hayes suffered an ACL injury during his debut game against Sydney in round nine.
24. Nick Bryan
Nick Bryan suffered an ACL tear in round five against Melbourne.
31. Zach Reid
Reid will undergo surgery on his hamstring, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.
37. Nic Martin
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.
12. Will Setterfield
Will Setterfield injured his foot against Richmond and will miss the remainder of 2025.
Last Updated: 7:11 AM Tuesday, July 22, 2025