Essendon’s AFLW forward half could be bolstered by the returns of Sophie Alexander and Daria Bannister from respective injuries this weekend.
The experienced pair will both be tests for Saturday’s away clash against the GIANTS, with Alexander (back) and Bannister (knee soreness) making great progress over the last fortnight.
Georgia Nanscawen suffered a minor fracture in her hand during last week's loss to West Coast but is still expected to play if she gets through main training well.
It’s a similar approach for Steph Cain, who copped a foot injury on Friday and is building her training loads as the week progresses. She’ll also be a test for round eight.Â
Zoe Prowse (bone stress) and Emma Dineen (back) will miss the remainder of the 2026 season with their respective injuries - both will be ready for a 2027 pre-season return.Â
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
3. Daria Bannister |
Knee |
Test
Bannister will be a test to take on GWS after suffering from knee soreness in recent weeks. |
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5. Georgia Nanscawen |
Hand |
Test
Nanscawen will be a test after suffering a minor hand fracture against West Coast. |
|
20. Stephanie Cain |
Foot |
Test
Cain will be a test after injuring her foot against West Coast. |
|
24. Sophie Alexander |
Back |
Test
Sophie Alexander suffered a knock to the back in round four. |
|
19. Emma Dineen |
Back |
Season
Emma Dineen has suffered a lower back injury which will see her unavailable for selection this season. |
|
26. Zoe Prowse |
Foot (bone stress) |
Season
Prowse suffered a season-ending bone stress injury against the Eagles. |
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36. Brooke Brown |
Bone stress |
Season
Brown will be sidelined for the season with a bone stress injury. |
3. Daria Bannister
Bannister will be a test to take on GWS after suffering from knee soreness in recent weeks.
5. Georgia Nanscawen
Nanscawen will be a test after suffering a minor hand fracture against West Coast.
20. Stephanie Cain
Cain will be a test after injuring her foot against West Coast.
24. Sophie Alexander
Sophie Alexander suffered a knock to the back in round four.
19. Emma Dineen
Emma Dineen has suffered a lower back injury which will see her unavailable for selection this season.
26. Zoe Prowse
Prowse suffered a season-ending bone stress injury against the Eagles.
36. Brooke Brown
Brown will be sidelined for the season with a bone stress injury.
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