Maddison Gay will miss Essendon's round one match after straining her ACL in the pre-season practice match against North Melbourne.
Gay’s return timeline is still to be decided.
Brooke Brown will be sidelined for up to seven weeks with a bone stress injury, while Sophie Strong is managing a back injury which will see her set for a return in four weeks.
Steph Wales is on track for a return to play after missing the remainder of the 2024 season due to an ACL injury. The exact timeline for the ruck's return is still to be decided.
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
11. Nalu Brothwell |
Ankle |
Test
Nalu Brothwell will be a test for Sunday’s matchup against Fremantle after experiencing a low grade ankle sprain, sustained in a tackle against the Cats in round four. |
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24. Sophie Alexander |
Back |
Test
Sophie Alexander will be a test for round five after suffering a knock to the abdomen in the final quarter of Sunday’s game. |
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22. Amelia Radford |
ACL |
1-2 weeks
Radford is recovering from an ACL rupture and will miss the start of the season. |
|
6. Maddison Gay |
Shoulder |
3 weeks
Maddison Gay suffered a shoulder injury sustained during a tackle attempt against Sydney in round two, with scans confirming a posterior subluxation injury. |
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19. Emma Dineen |
Back |
6-7 weeks
Emma Dineen has suffered a lower back injury which will see her unavailable for selection. |
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36. Brooke Brown |
Bone stress |
Season
Brown will be sidelined for the season with a bone stress injury. |
11. Nalu Brothwell
Nalu Brothwell will be a test for Sunday’s matchup against Fremantle after experiencing a low grade ankle sprain, sustained in a tackle against the Cats in round four.
24. Sophie Alexander
Sophie Alexander will be a test for round five after suffering a knock to the abdomen in the final quarter of Sunday’s game.
22. Amelia Radford
Radford is recovering from an ACL rupture and will miss the start of the season.
6. Maddison Gay
Maddison Gay suffered a shoulder injury sustained during a tackle attempt against Sydney in round two, with scans confirming a posterior subluxation injury.
19. Emma Dineen
Emma Dineen has suffered a lower back injury which will see her unavailable for selection.
36. Brooke Brown
Brown will be sidelined for the season with a bone stress injury.
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