Essendon could regain Jade Gresham for Dreamtime at the ‘G on Friday night.

The small forward has overcome the adductor strain that’s sidelined him for the last two weeks. He is back in full training and is available for selection to face Richmond in the marquee Sir Doug Nicholls Round fixture.

In further positive news, Darcy Parish is set for his first match minutes of 2025, having overcome early season back and calf setbacks.

The midfielder is likely to return via the VFL Dreamtime clash on Saturday night, with the Dons facing the Tigers’ VFL team at Kinetic Stadium from 7:10pm AEST.

Harry Jones has transitioned out of his moonboot following an ankle dislocation and minor foot fracture in round eight. An accurate return-to-play timeline will be determined once he commences running again.

First-year defender Jayden Nguyen will miss the next seven weeks after scans revealed a bone stress injury in his foot.

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Player Injury Estimated Return
10. Isaac Kako

10. Isaac Kako

Hamstring 1-3 weeks
9. Sullivan Robey

9. Sullivan Robey

Back 1 week
38. Rhys Unwin

38. Rhys Unwin

Calf 3 weeks
14. Jordan Ridley

14. Jordan Ridley

Calf 4-5 weeks
12. Will Setterfield

12. Will Setterfield

Foot TBC
18. Lewis Hayes

18. Lewis Hayes

ACL TBC

Hayes suffered an ACL injury during his debut game against Sydney in round nine.

24. Nick Bryan

24. Nick Bryan

ACL TBC

Nick Bryan suffered an ACL tear in round five against Melbourne (2025).

36. Angus Clarke

36. Angus Clarke

Syndesmosis TBC

Clarke sustained a syndesmosis injury at main training ahead of the Opening Round bye.

39. Cillian Bourke

39. Cillian Bourke

Hamstring TBC
45. Thomas Edwards

45. Thomas Edwards

ACL TBC

Edwards has suffered a ruptured ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.

37. Nic Martin

37. Nic Martin

ACL Season

Martin tore his ACL in the round 18 clash against Richmond.

18. Lewis Hayes

18. Lewis Hayes

Hayes suffered an ACL injury during his debut game against Sydney in round nine.

Injury: ACL
Est. Return: TBC
24. Nick Bryan

24. Nick Bryan

Nick Bryan suffered an ACL tear in round five against Melbourne (2025).

Injury: ACL
Est. Return: TBC
36. Angus Clarke

36. Angus Clarke

Clarke sustained a syndesmosis injury at main training ahead of the Opening Round bye.

Injury: Syndesmosis
Est. Return: TBC
45. Thomas Edwards

45. Thomas Edwards

Edwards has suffered a ruptured ACL and will miss the remainder of the season.

Injury: ACL
Est. Return: TBC
37. Nic Martin

37. Nic Martin

Martin tore his ACL in the round 18 clash against Richmond.

Injury: ACL
Est. Return: Season

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