Tuesday afternoons herald the release of injury updates in the AFL, as numerous clubs are poised to disclose the latest developments from their medical rooms by Tuesday evening.
The most recent reports from around the league reveal that a Collingwood ruckman has undergone surgery for a toe injury, rendering him sidelined for an extensive period. Additionally, there’s a mixture of news emanating from Moorabbin, while a seasoned player from the Cats is gearing up for a comeback.
Here’s a roundup of the current AFL injury landscape ahead of Round 7.
Collingwood’s fringe ruckman, Oscar Steene, is facing a minimum of three months out of action following surgery for a toe injury. Steene sustained the injury during a VFL match over a week ago and has since undergone corrective surgery, resulting in an extended absence from play.
In more positive news for the Magpies, Harry DeMattia (finger), Nathan Kreuger (calf), and Jakob Ryan (hand) have all returned to full training in the past week. Meanwhile, pre-season acquisition Joshua Eyre is gradually increasing his training loads after sustaining a hamstring injury during the pre-season.
Forward Dan McStay has resumed training after a period away from the club. The former Lion has been undergoing a recovery program since the pre-season.
The club remains optimistic about McStay’s potential return from his ACL injury in the latter part of the season. The towering forward is slated to resume non-contact training, with a view towards progressing to contact drills in due course.