AFLW injury list, R11: Dees gun on track for return, big blow for Dogs
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Kate Hore during the round seven AFLW match between Melbourne and North Melbourne at Ikon Park, on September 25, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos
MELBOURNE star Kate Hore could return for this week's huge clash against the Western Bulldogs, who are set to lose important ball user Jess Fitzgerald to a hamstring injury.
Fitzgerald is set to spend the next 4-6 weeks on the sidelines which is a huge blow to the much-improved Bulldogs.
Elsewhere, Fremantle defender Emma O'Driscoll is a chance to return from an ankle injury, while Hawthorn pair Eliza West and Mackenzie Eardley will need to prove their fitness with their own ankle problems.
Geelong forward Jackie Parry has entered concussion protocols, but Mick Stinear's Cats could regain defender Claudia Gunjaca.
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As reported on Monday, Adelaide winger Maddi Newman will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury, while Richmond veteran Katie Brennan has also been ruled out for the year with a hip problem.
J'Noemi Anderson and Chelsea Biddell are both tests to return for the Saints and Crows respectively, while Richmond veteran Sarah Hosking is available for selection after playing scrimmage football last weekend.
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