Georgie Prespakis (left) and Amy McDonald celebrate a goal during the match between Geelong and St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium in round two, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

GEELONG star Amy McDonald is available to play against Hawthorn on Thursday night after overcoming a hamstring injury, while the Hawks could also receive a big boost at selection. 

Small forward Greta Bodey and young midfielder Laura Stone are tests to return having missed last week's thrilling win over North Melbourne. 

Speaking of the Roos, winger Taylah Gatt is available after overcoming a groin injury, while three other household names are also in the mix for the top-of-the-table clash against Melbourne including Emma Kearney (managed), Kate Shierlaw (concussion) and Libby Birch (knee). 

Injuries are mounting for the Dees who will be sweating on the availability of Georgia Gall, Georgia Campbell and Saraid Taylor

Elsewhere, Essendon star Maddi Gay is a chance to return from a shoulder injury, while Charlotte Mullins is on track to return from concussion for Brisbane's clash against the Swans.

The news isn't as good for Carlton dynamo Lila Keck who will miss this week's match against the Tigers, who have finally given a return to play timeline for gun midfielder Monique Conti, who will miss the next 2-4 weeks with that Achilles issue. 

Monique Conti during round three between Essendon and Richmond, August 30, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

Western Bulldogs ruck Alice Edmonds is set for a short stint on the sidelines with a back complaint, while it's mixed news for the underfire Saints. 

Midfielder Olivia Vesely will be out for a long period of time after having ankle surgery, but Nicola Xenos is a test to return having been moved back onto the active list after overcoming an ACL injury.

Check out your club's full injury list below.

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Olivia Gorman Knee Test
Kiera Mueller Patella Season
Danielle Paredes Pregnancy Inactive
Brooke Smith Knee Inactive
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Neasa Dooley Collarbone TBC
Jade Ellenger Wrist TBC
Caitlin Kennedy ACL Inactive
Olivia Lacy Thigh Inactive
Lily Postlethwaite Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Brooke Boileau Foot TBC
Maddy Guerin Knee Inactive
Breann Harrington Pregnancy Inactive
Lila Keck Foot TBC
Gab Pound Concussion TBC
Darcy Vescio Calf 3-4 weeks
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Matilda Argus Knee Inactive
Imogen Barnett Achilles 2-3 weeks
Lauren Butler Calf 3-4 weeks
Kellyann Hogan Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Maisie Nankivell Hamstring 3-5 weeks
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Sophie Alexander Back 1-2 weeks
Daria Bannister Knee 1 week
Brooke Brown Bone stress Inactive
Emma Dineen Back 4-5 weeks
Maddi Gay Shoulder Test
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Tunisha Kikoak Back Test
Emma O'Driscoll Ankle TBC
Aine Tighe Knee Inactive
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Priva Bowering Foot 7-9 weeks
Alissa Brook Foot 2-3 weeks
Zali Friswell Leg TBC
Kate Kenny Foot 4-6 weeks
Emma Kilpatrick Shoulder Season
Georgie Rankin Neck Inactive
Caitie Tipping Knee 1-2 weeks
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Georgia Clayden Pregnancy Inactive
Mikayla Nurse Nose/hand 4-6 weeks
Mia Salisbury Collarbone 4-6 weeks
Lucy Single Concussion Test
Charlotte Wilson Foot 4-6 weeks
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Zarlie Goldsworthy Lower leg 1-2 weeks
Scarlett Johnson Knee Inactive
Grace Martin Concussion TBC
Brodee Mowbray Quad 4-6 weeks
Kaitlyn Srhoj Foot Season
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Grace Baba Ankle TBC
Emily Bates Knee Season
Greta Bodey Concussion Test
Emily Everist Knee Season
Hannah Looney Hamstring TBC
Laura Stone Concussion Test
Matilda Van Berkel Foot Season
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Chloe Baker-West  Leg Inactive
Grace Beasley  Knee Inactive
Georgia Campbell Throat Test
Lauren Clifton Foot TBC
Amelia Dethridge Knee 4-6 weeks
Georgia Gall Ankle Test
Sinead Goldrick Knee 3-4 weeks
Jacinta Hose Ankle 1-2 weeks
Eliza McNamara Jaw TBC
Saraid Taylor  Calf Test
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Libby Birch Knee Test
Nicole Bresnehan Calf 3-4 weeks
Mia King Neck Season
Kate Shierlaw Concussion Test
Amy Smith Knee Inactive
Sarah Wall Knee TBC
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Ella Boag Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Jemma Charity Knee Inactive
Chloe Gaunt Hip Test
Ella Heads Suspension 2 weeks
Grace Parsons Ankle TBC
Jasmine Sowden Foot 1-2 weeks
Sachi Syme Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Indy Tahau Knee Season
Caitlin Wendland ACL - training block Inactive
Updated: September 22, 2026

 

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Monique Conti Achilles 2-4 weeks
Ally Dallaway Calf 4-5 weeks
Zoe Hargreaves ACL TBC
Sarah Hosking Hamstring TBC
Poppy Kelly Concussion 1 week
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
J'Noemi Anderson Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Alice Burke Knee Season
Amber Clarke Ankle 6+ weeks
Carys D'Addario Hip Test
Abby Hobson Foot 4-6 weeks
Saoirse Lally Concussion TBC
Hannah Priest Pregnancy Inactive
Olivia Vesely Ankle 6+ weeks
Nicola Xenos ACL Test
Updated: September 22, 2026

 

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Sofia Hurley Ankle TBC
Amelia Martin Hamstring Test
Alice Mitchell ACL Inactive
Alex Neyland ACL Inactive
Brenna Tarrant Knee Season
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Abbygail Bushby Adductor Test
Ali Drennan Pregnancy Inactive
Liz McGrath Hamstring TBC
Lily Paterson  Hip 1 week
Mia Russo Ankle Test
Lily Smart  ACL Inactive
Zoe Wakfer Concussion TBC
Mikayla Western  ACL Inactive
Updated: September 22, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Alice Edmonds Back 1-3 weeks
Updated: September 22, 2026