NORTH Melbourne could be bolstered by the return of star premiership duo Erika O'Shea and Eilish Sheerin this weekend against Euro-Yroke, who will be without reliable defender Alice Burke for the rest of the year after scans confirmed a ruptured ACL. 

Elsewhere, Sydney key forward Taylor Smith is a chance to return from a wrist issue, while Holly Cooper, Jas Grierson and Tanya Kennedy could also boost the Swans ahead of their match against the Western Bulldogs. 

As revealed on Tuesday morning, league-leading goalkicker Indy Tahau has suffered an ACL injury, sidelining the Power star for the rest of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season.

Brisbane will face Greater Western Sydney without a trio of key players, with Marlo Graham (concussion), Ruby Svarc (concussion) and Neasa Dooley (collarbone) sidelined.

Neasa Dooley during round three AFLW between Melbourne and Brisbane at Casey Fields, August 30, 2026. Picture: Getty Images

Lily Mithen and Maera Girvan are tests for Gold Coast, while Hawthorn's Mackenzie Eardley, Fremantle veteran Ash Brazill and Melbourne small forward/midfielder Maggie Mahony are also chances to return for their respective sides. 

Molly McDonald is also in line to return for the Saints this week after almost a year on the sidelines due to injury. 

The news isn't as good for Carlton veteran Darcy Vescio, who is set to spend at least a fortnight on the sidelines with a calf injury, while Geelong is sweating on the fitness of a number of key players including Zali Friswell, Priya Bowering and Piper Dunlop.

Check out your club's full injury list below.

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Christina Leuzzi Ankle Test
Kiera Mueller Patella Season
Danielle Paredes Pregnancy Inactive
Brooke Smith Knee Season
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Ally Anderson Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Neasa Dooley Collarbone TBC
Marlo Graham Concussion Protocols
Caitlin Kennedy ACL Inactive
Olivia Lacy Thigh Inactive
Meg Lappin Leg 2-5 weeks
Ruby Svarc Concussion Protocols
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Lauren Bella Calf 2-3 weeks
Maddy Guerin Knee Inactive
Breann Harrington Pregnancy Inactive
Meg Robertson Illness TBC
Darcy Vescio Calf 2-3 weeks
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Matilda Argus Knee Inactive
Imogen Barnett Achilles TBC
Mattea Breed Appendix TBC
Lucy Cronin Shoulder Test
Eliza James Calf Test
Maisie Nankivell Hamstring 8-12 weeks
Amy Smith Calf 1 week
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Brooke Brown Leg Inactive
Emma Dineen Back 1-2 weeks
Maddi Gay Shoulder TBC
Bess Keaney Pregnancy Inactive
Amelia Radford ACL 2-3 weeks
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Ash Brazill Concussion Test
Aine Tighe Knee Inactive
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Priva Bowering Foot TBC
Alissa Brook Foot 3-5 weeks
Piper Dunlop Knee TBC
Zali Friswell Concussion Protocols
Kate Kenny Foot TBC
Emma Kilpatrick Knee TBC
Amy McDonald Hamstring 5-7 weeks
Georgie Rankin Neck Inactive
Caitie Tipping Knee 3-6 weeks
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Georgia Clayden Pregnancy Inactive
Meara Girvan Hamstring Test
Lily Mithen Calf Test
Charlotte Wilson Foot 6+ weeks
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Zarlie Goldsworthy Lower leg 2-3 weeks
Scarlett Johnson Knee Inactive
Kaitlyn Srhoj Foot 6-10 weeks
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Grace Baba Ankle TBC
Emily Everist Knee Season
Hannah Looney Hamstring 12-16 weeks
Elli Symonds Foot Test
Matilda Van Berkel Foot Season
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Chloe Baker-West  Leg Inactive
Grace Beasley  Knee Inactive
Jacinta Hose Ankle 4-5 weeks
Jorja Livingstone  Wrist 2-3 weeks
Maggie Mahony Concussion Protocols
Saraid Taylor  Calf 1-2 weeks
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Nicole Bresnehan Knee 1 week
Taylah Gatt Groin 2-3 weeks
Mia King Neck Season
Erika O'Shea Concussion Test
Eilish Sheerin Knee Test
Amy Smith Knee Inactive
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jemma Charity Knee Inactive
Chloe Gaunt Hip 2-3 weeks
Ellie Hampson Hip 3-4 weeks
Jasmine Sowden Foot 4-6 weeks
Indy Tahau Knee Season
Caitlin Wendland ACL - training block Inactive
Updated: September 1, 2026

 

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Zoe Hargreaves ACL 2-4 weeks
Sarah Hosking Hamstring 3-5 weeks
Ellie McKenzie Arm 1-2 weeks
Montana McKinnon ACL 1-3 weeks
Baia Pugh Ankle Test
Paige Scott Foot 3-4 weeks
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
J'Noemi Anderson Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Alice Burke Knee Season
Amber Clarke Ankle 6+ weeks
Molly McDonald Leg Test
Nicola Xenos ACL Inactive
Updated: September 1, 2026

 

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Holly Cooper Elbow Test
Jas Grierson Calf Test
Tanya Kennedy Back Test
Amelia Martin Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Alice Mitchell ACL Inactive
Alex Neyland ACL Inactive
Lulu Pullar Shoulder 3-5 weeks
Taylor Smith Wrist Test
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Kayla Dalgleish  Hamstring Test
Ali Drennan Pregnancy Inactive
Liz McGrath Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Lily Paterson  Hip TBC
Jess Rentsch Foot 3-4 weeks
Courtney Rowley  ACL TBC
Roxanne Roux Lower Back Test
Beth Schilling Quad Test
Jovie Skewes-Clinton Foot Test
Lily Smart  ACL Inactive
Mikayla Western  ACL Inactive
Updated: September 1, 2026
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
De Berry Collarbone 2-4 weeks
Ellie Blackburn Hamstring 2-4 weeks
Updated: September 1, 2026