Ally Anderson during a Brisbane AFLW training session at Brighton Homes Arena on July 22, 2026. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos

BRISBANE is in line for a big boost at selection, with a quartet of key players in the mix to return this week for the clash against West Coast.

Star midfielder Ally Anderson headlines the list of possible inclusions, which also includes Ruby Svarc, Marlo Graham and Eleanor Hartill. 

Elsewhere, Fremantle ruck Mim Strom has avoided serious damage on her shoulder and is a test to feature against the Bombers, but gun onballer Aisling McCarthy is a week or two away with knee soreness.

Richmond star Mon Conti is still experiencing some Achilles problems, but there's more positive news for young gun Ellie McKenzie, who is in the mix to return from an arm injury against the Saints. 

Sydney stars Lucy McEvoy (ankle) and Taylor Smith (wrist) are both tests to face the Giants in the Sydney Derby, while a quintet of Pies will also be assessed ahead of their clash against Gold Coast, including Ash Centra (shin) and Sarah Rowe (groin).

Lucy McEvoy during the round four AFLW match between Sydney and Western Bulldogs at Mission Whitten Oval, on September 5, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

Port Adelaide will be without both Ella Boag and Sachi Syme for the next few weeks due to hamstring injuries, while Melbourne's Sinead Goldrick is facing a stint on the sidelines due to a knee issue.

Hawthorn forward Greta Bodey has entered concussion protocols and will miss Hawthorn's clash against the Western Bulldogs, while Suns tall Katie Lynch is a test this week due to a hip flexor concern.

In other news, North Melbourne veteran Nicole Bresnehan has suffered a fresh calf setback, while the Bombers have finally given defender Maddi Gay a return to play timeline of three weeks.

Check out your club's full injury list below.

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Kiera Mueller Patella Season
Danielle Paredes Pregnancy Inactive
Brooke Smith Knee Season
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Neasa Dooley Collarbone TBC
Caitlin Kennedy ACL Inactive
Olivia Lacy Thigh Inactive
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Lauren Bella Calf 1-2 weeks
Maddy Guerin Knee Inactive
Breann Harrington Pregnancy Inactive
Sophie McKay Calf 1-2 weeks
Meg Robertson Illness 1 week
Darcy Vescio Calf 1-2 weeks
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Matilda Argus Knee Inactive
Imogen Barnett Achilles TBC
Mattea Breed Appendix Test
Lauren Butler Calf 2-4 weeks
Ash Centra Shin Test
Kellyann Hogan Hamstring 2-4 weeks
Maisie Nankivell Hamstring 5-7 weeks
Jemma Rigoni Shin Test
Sarah Rowe Groin Test
Amy Smith Calf Test
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Sophie Alexander Back Test
Nalu Brothwell Ankle Test
Brooke Brown Leg Inactive
Emma Dineen Back 6-7 weeks
Maddi Gay Shoulder 3 weeks
Bess Keaney Pregnancy Inactive
Amelia Radford ACL 1-2 weeks
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Aisling McCarthy Knee 1-2 weeks
Mim Strom Shoulder Test
Aine Tighe Knee Inactive
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Priva Bowering Foot TBC
Alissa Brook Foot 3-5 weeks
Piper Dunlop Knee Test
Zali Friswell Concussion Protocols
Kate Kenny Foot 6-7 weeks
Emma Kilpatrick Shoulder Season
Amy McDonald Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Georgie Rankin Neck Inactive
Caitie Tipping Knee 2-5 weeks
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Georgia Clayden Pregnancy Inactive
Katie Lynch Hip flexor Test
Charlotte Wilson Foot 6+ weeks
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Zarlie Goldsworthy Lower leg TBC
Scarlett Johnson Knee Inactive
Kaitlyn Srhoj Foot 6-10 weeks
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Grace Baba Ankle TBC
Greta Bodey Concussion Protocols
Emily Everist Knee Season
Hannah Looney Hamstring 11-15 weeks
Elli Symonds Foot Test
Matilda Van Berkel Foot Season
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Chloe Baker-West  Leg Inactive
Grace Beasley  Knee Inactive
Amelia Dethridge Knee TBC
Sinead Goldrick Knee TBC
Jacinta Hose Ankle 3-4 weeks
Jorja Livingstone  Wrist 1-2 weeks
Lauren Pearce Knee 1-2 weeks
Saraid Taylor  Calf 1-2 weeks
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Nicole Bresnehan Calf 5-6 weeks
Taylah Gatt Groin 1-2 weeks
Mia King Neck Season
Amy Smith Knee Inactive
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Ella Boag Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Jemma Charity Knee Inactive
Chloe Gaunt Hip 1-2 weeks
Ellie Hampson Hip 2-3 weeks
Jasmine Sowden Foot 3-5 weeks
Sachi Syme Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Indy Tahau Knee Season
Caitlin Wendland ACL - training block Inactive
Updated: September 8, 2026

 

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Monique Conti Achilles TBC
Fina Dethlefsen Foot Test
Zoe Hargreaves ACL TBC
Sarah Hosking Hamstring TBC
Ellie McKenzie Arm Test
Paige Scott Foot 1-2 weeks
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
J'Noemi Anderson Hamstring 1-3 weeks
Alice Burke Knee Season
Amber Clarke Ankle 6+ weeks
Abby Hobson Foot 6+ weeks
Nicola Xenos ACL Inactive
Updated: September 8, 2026

 

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Amelia Martin Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Lucy McEvoy Ankle Test
Alice Mitchell ACL Inactive
Alex Neyland ACL Inactive
Lulu Pullar Shoulder 1-3 weeks
Taylor Smith Wrist Test
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Ali Drennan Pregnancy Inactive
Liz McGrath Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Lily Paterson  Hip 3-4 weeks
Jess Rentsch Foot 2-3 weeks
Courtney Rowley  ACL TBC
Beth Schilling Quad Test
Lily Smart  ACL Inactive
Mikayla Western  ACL Inactive
Updated: September 8, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
De Berry Collarbone 1-2 weeks
Ellie Blackburn Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Updated: September 8, 2026