Injury Hub: Darcy ruled out for the 2026 season

As always there is a heap of injury news to keep on top of around the AFL.

See the club-by-club injury list below:

Following their win to the Bulldogs, it's since been revealed in a subsequent scan that Geelong has found a ACL tear in Gryan Miers' right knee.

While for Sam Darcy, the Bulldogs have confirmed that after having had his left knee scaned, the key forward has rupturee his ACL seeing his 2026 campaign come to an end.

Luke Pedlar and Jordon Butts exit concussion protocols and are a test to return, while Mitch Hinge will miss 3-5 with a hamstring. Jake Soligo is a test after rolling his ankle.

Injury list
Callum Ah Chee (hamstring)
Jordon Butts (concussion)
Dan Curtin (knee)
Darcy Fogarty (back)
Mark Keane (leg)
Luke Pedlar (concussion)
Jake Soligo (ankle)
Mitch Hinge (hamstring)

Last updated: 14/04

Noah Answerth is available after exiting concussion protocols, while Dayne Zorko will miss 2-3 weeks with a calf.

Injury list
Dan Annable (shoulder)
Darcy Gardiner (shoulder)
Eric Hipwood (knee - mid-season)
Ben Murphy (chest)
Jack Payne (knee)
Henry Smith (foot)
Dayne Zorko (calf)

Last updated: 14/04

As clean as injury lists get, with Jacob Weitering, Harry Dean and Cooper Lord all available.

Injury list
Jesse Motlop (knee - season)
Harry O'Farrell (knee)

Last updated: 14/04

Steele Sidebottom (hip) and Jordan De Goey (concussion) have been ruled out of the Pies' clash with Carlton. Captain Darcy Moore remains weeks away.

Injury list
Steele Sidebottom (hip)
Harry DeMattia (back)
Bobby Hill (personal)
Darcy Moore (hamstring)
Jordan De Goey (concussion)

Last updated: 09/04

No new injuries out of the win over the Dees. Dyson Sharp, Will Setterfield and Nick Bryan are expected to run through the VFL.

Injury list
Cillian Bourke (quad)
Angus Clarke (syndesmosis)
Brayden Fiorini (back)
Lewis Hayes (knee)
Harry Jones (calf)
Nic Martin (knee - season)
Mason Redman (knee)
Vigo Visentini (hamstring)

Last updated: 14/04

Hayden Young and Michael Frederick are a test to return. Great news for the Dockers. In not so great news, Jaeger O'Meara will miss some football after suffering multiple face fractures at training.

Injury list
Michael Frederick (ankle)
Sam Sturt (knee)
Hayden Young (hamstring)
Jaeger O'Meara (face fractures)
Bailey Banfield (concussion)

Last updated: 15/04

Mark O'Connor will miss with suspension.

Following their win to the Bulldogs, it's since been revealed the club has found a ACL tear in Gryan Miers' right knee.

Injury list
Harley Barker (knee)
Jed Bews (concussion)
Toby Conway (foot/knee)
Patrick Dangerfield (calf)
Jack Henry (oblique)
Keighton Matofai-Forbes (foot)
Jacob Molier (foot)
Jay Polkinghorne (foot)
Tyson Stengle (conditioning)
Mark O'Connor (suspension) Gryan Miers (knee)

Last updated: 18/04

Noah Anderson has been ruled out for 1-3 weeks after having his appendix removed. Christian Petracca is expected to return from a hamstring, while Bailey Humphrey returns from suspension.

Injury list
Beau Addinsall (hamstring)
Elliott Himmelberg (knee)
Jy Farrar (ankle)
Jai Murray (leg)
Noah Anderson (appendix)
Jake Rogers (concussion)
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (knee)

Last updated: 14/04

Aaron Cadman and Stephen Coniglio will both miss with concussion, while Sam Taylor remains 4-5 weeks away.

Injury list
Cody Angove (hamstring)
Aaron Cadman (concussion)
Stephen Coniglio (concussion)
Tom Green (knee - season)
Darcy Jones (knee)
Josh Kelly (hip)
Logan Smith (knee)
Sam Taylor (hamstring)
Nathan Wardius (knee)

Last updated: 14/04

Mabior Chol will miss 4-6 with a hamstring strain, while Will Day continues to progress.

Injury list
Will Day (shoulder)
Mabior Chol (hamstring)
Noah Mraz (quad)

Last updated: 14/04

Unfortunately for the Dees, their loss to the Bombers came at a cost. Jake Melksham (ankle) and Christian Salem (foot) will both miss at least three weeks. Trent Rivers has also been ruled indefinitely with knee soreness.

Injury list
Jake Bowey (foot)
Tom Campbell (neck)
Patrick Cross (thumb)
Jake Melksham (ankle)
Changkuoth Jiath (calf)
Trent Rivers (knee)
Jack Viney (achilles)
Christian Salem (foot)
Shane McAdam (achilles)

Last updated: 14/04

Finn O'Sullivan remains a week away, as is Tristan Xerri, serving his final week of suspension.

Injury list
Jackson Archer (knee - season)
Josh Goater (quad)
Riley Hardeman (ankle)
Finn O'Sullivan (jaw)
Toby Pink (knee)
Blake Thredgold (foot)
Luke Urquhart (knee) Tristan Xerri (suspension)

Last updated: 14/04

Jack Lukosius has suffered a groin injury, and has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks.

Injury list
Mani Liddy (groin)
Ollie Lord (knee - season)
Jack Lukosius (groin)
Jacob Moss (concussion)
Sam Powell-Pepper (knee)
Harrison Ramm (ankle)
Esava Ratugolea (knee)
Connor Rozee (hamstring)
Josh Sinn (shoulder)
Ivan Soldo (knee - season)

Last updated: 14/04

Josh Gibcus and Hugo Ralphsmith are ready to go, while Samson Ryan returns from suspension.

Injury list
Jasper Alger (knee)
Harry Armstrong (foot)
Judson Clarke (knee)
Taj Hotton (hip)
Tom Lynch (hamstring)
Rhyan Mansell (foot)
Toby Nankervis (hamstring)
Tom Sims (elbow/foot)
Josh Smillie (quad)

Last updated: 14/04

Jack Macrae is a test, while Max King's return is around the corner, listed just 1-2 weeks away.

Injury list
Charlie Banfield (shoulder)
Ryan Byrnes (foot)
Anthony Caminiti (hamstring)
Liam Stocker (concussion)
Isaac Keeler (hamstring)
Max King (calf/knee)
Jack Macrae (knee)
Tobie Travaglia (foot)
Lance Collard (suspension)

Last updated: 14/04

Angus Sheldrick returns from suspension.

Injury list
Taylor Adams (hamstring)
Riak Andrew (quad)
Braeden Campbell (shin)
Will Green (foot)
Errol Gulden (shoulder)
Max King (back)

Last updated: 14/04

Unfortunately, Deven Robertson ruptured his ACL, ending his debut season at the Eagles. Jack Graham is a test due to a shoulder concern.

Injury list
Sam Allen (knee)
Tyler Brockman (knee)
Harry Edwards (concussion)
Jack Hutchinson (ankle)
Noah Long (knee - season)
Milan Murdock (hamstring)
Jacob Newton (foot)
Fred Rodriguez (foot)
Brandon Starcevich (calf)
Elliot Yeo (adductor)
Deven Robertson (knee)
Jack Graham (shoulder)

Last updated: 14/04

Connor Budarick has done a hammy and will miss 3-5, while Ed Richards has once again escaped major injury and is a test to play. Tim English is also a test to return.

Sam Darcy will miss the remainder of the season with an ACL rupture.

Injury list
Connor Budarick (hamstring)
Tim English (MCL)
Riley Garcia (hamstring)
Arty Jones (hamstring)
Ed Richards (knee)
Laitham Vandemeer (concussion)
Zac Walker (ankle)
Cody Weightman (knee) Sam Darcy (ACL)

Last updated: 18/04