Injuries
Luck of the Irish: injury report for 30/1
Pearce Hanley headlines this week’s injuries
This is a collation of the latest AFL player injury reports from the media as collated in FanFooty’s Media Street feature.
IRISHMAN Daniel Flynn has informed the club that he will not be returning to Alberton.
Daniel Flynn to stay in Ireland – Port Adelaide FC
BRISBANE Lions have been dealt a savage blow, with classy Irishman Pearce Hanley set to undergo hip surgery and be sidelined for 12 weeks.
Hip sidelines key Lion – AFL
SYDNEY premiership defender Alex Johnson, who has not played senior football since the 2012 Grand Final because of a knee injury, has been ruled out for a third consecutive season.
Luckless Swans nightmare continues – Fox Sports
ANDREW Walker’s recovery from knee surgery has been slower than expected but Carlton is hopeful the half-back will play some part in its NAB Challenge campaign.
Blues not worried by Walker – AFL
Doing limited work yesterday were Bennell, Tom Lynch (quad), Trent McKenzie (hamstring), Dion Prestia (back tightness), Charlie Dixon (ankle), Andrew Boston (ankle), Daniel Gorringe (hamstring), Seb Tape (hamstring) and Aaron Hall (groin).
May to see specialist for knee injury – Gold Coast Bulletin
POWERHOUSE Gold Coast defender Steven May will visit a specialist today to determine the extent of damage to his left knee.
May to see specialist for knee injury – Gold Coast Bulletin
JEREMY Howe is set to miss the start of Melbourne’s NAB Challenge campaign after scans revealed a strain in his right hamstring.
Howe’s hamstring blow – AFL
But the Blues suffered a setback today when midfielder Patrick Cripps rolled his ankle playing volleyball.
Mick can see top of the mountain – Fox Sports
Port Adelaide forward Chad Wingard has undergone minor knee surgery that will see him miss training for at least four weeks.
Wingard has surgery – Port Adelaide FC
MELBOURNE youngster Alex Neal-Bullen has dislocated his knee for the second time in just over a month but the Demons are hopeful the 18-year-old will only be sidelined for up to three weeks.
Young Dee down again – AFL
It wasn’t difficult for Richmond’s recruiters to notice Daniel Butler in 2014.
Butler makes Tigerland home – Richmond FC
JACKSON Trengove won’t return to competitive training for at least six weeks, but he still rates his chance of lining up for Port Adelaide against Fremantle in round one.
Trengove to ‘smash it – AFL
Craig Bird is progressing well after knee surgery as is Swingman Sam Reid who’s sore knee hampered a large part of last season.
Big Swans looking to make their mark – Fox Sports
Craig Bird is progressing well after knee surgery as is Swingman Sam Reid who’s sore knee hampered a large part of last season.
Big Swans looking to make their mark – Fox Sports
” Ruckman Mike Pyke has also had the same stem cell procedure as Goodes and is close to full training.
Big Swans looking to make their mark – Fox Sports
Collingwood is satisfied Paul Seedsman ‘s hip is in good shape after he underwent exploratory surgery on Friday because he was experiencing minor soreness in the joint.
Seedsman’s hip in good shape – Collingwood FC
” Gritty midfield all-rounder Mark Hutchings is another Eagle headed for a late start to the home-and-away season.
Darling, Selwood set to miss Round 1 – Fox Sports
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson has all but conceded forward Jack Darling and on-baller Scott Selwood will miss Round 1 of the AFL season.
Darling, Selwood set to miss Round 1 – Fox Sports
Picture: Simon Cross Source: News Corp Australia Tagger Ryan Crowley also returned to training with the main group on Friday after suffering lower back tightness.
Sandi lifts tempo after minor back scare – Fox Sports
CHAMPION Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands has survived a summer back injury scare and is ready to resume full training this week.
Sandi lifts tempo after minor back scare – Fox Sports