Injury Hub: Pendlebury's games record to be delayed

The 2026 AFL season has kicked off and there is a heap of injury news to keep on top of.

Scott Pendlebury could has his AFL games record delayed for several rounds.

During Friday night's clash against the Giants, the 38-year-old came off the field with an achillies injury during the third quarter.

With scans required, coach Craig McRae has already confirmed that Pendlebury will miss the Easter Thursday clash against the Lions.

That would push his 433rd AFL game to Round 9 at the soonest.

Fellow Magpie Darcy Moore is in doubt for next week's clash following a hamstring injury which he played through.

The severity of it is yet to be confirmed.

See the club-by-club injury list below:

Four changes for the Cats clash with captain Jordan Dawson (calf), Rory Laird (calf), Taylor Walker (managed) and Callum Ah Chee (hamstring) all out. The latter could miss up to six weeks with a high-grade hamstring strain suffered on Friday night against the Bulldogs.

Injury list
Callum Ah Chee (hamstring)
Dan Curtin (knee)
Sid Draper (ankle)
Mitch Hinge (back)
Mark Keane (leg)
Rory Laird (calf)
Toby Murray (back)
Josh Worrell (calf)

Last updated: 25/03

Hugh McCluggage remains a test for Round 3, while Harris Andrews still has a week of suspension to serve. Tom Doedee, Logan Morris and Cody Curtin are available. Young gun Dan Annable has suffered a significant shoulder injury, and has undergone surgery that sees him out for at least six months.

Injury list
Harris Andrews (suspension)
Dan Annable (shoulder)
Eric Hipwood (knee - mid-season)
Hugh McCluggage (calf)
Conor McKenna (hamstring)
Will McLachlan (concussion)
Ben Murphy (chest)
Jack Payne (knee)
Henry Smith (foot)

Last updated: 24/03

Good news for the Blues on the injury front. Adam Saad will return, while Matt Cottrell and Billy Wilson will run through the VFL. Adam Cerra and Francis Evans are a test.

Injury list
Adam Cerra (hamstring)
Francis Evans (knee)
Jesse Motlop (knee - season)
Harry O'Farrell (knee)

Last updated: 24/03

Two major returns as Darcy Moore and fellow injured defender Jeremy Howe are expected to be available ahead of Round 3. Reef McInnes will run through the VFL en route to his full return. Harry DeMattia will rest for a fortnight with back stress, while Bobby Hill continues to progress from his personal matters.

Injury list
Harry DeMattia (back)
Bobby Hill (personal)
Jeremy Howe (calf)
Darcy Moore (calf)

Last updated: 24/03

Gun defender Jordan Ridley is expected to play as he completes a full recovery from a calf. Mason Redman tore his meniscus during the disappointing loss to Port Adelaide, and will miss six-to-eight weeks after undergoing surgery. Dyson Sharp is a test, while Vigo Visentini will miss six-to-eight weeks with a hamstring.

Injury list
Cillian Bourke (hamstring)
Nick Bryan (knee)
Angus Clarke (syndesmosis)
Lewis Hayes (knee)
Nic Martin (knee - season)
Mason Redman (knee)
Will Setterfield (foot)
Dyson Sharp (ankle)
Vigo Visentini (hamstring)

Last updated: 24/03

Hayden Young remains two-to-three weeks away as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Jaeger O'Meara and Brennan Cox are tests to return. Brandon Walker is a test to return from a quad, but is unlikely. Michael Frederick remains 3-5 away.

Injury list
Brennan Cox (calf)
Michael Frederick (ankle)
Jaeger O'Meara (hamstring)
Sam Sturt (knee)
Brandon Walker (quad)
Hayden Young (hamstring)

Last updated: 24/03

Patrick Dangerfield will miss Round 3 after re-aggravating his calf. Tyson Stengle remains on the club's injury list under 'individualised program', while Jay Polkinghorne will have his foot assessed.

Injury list
Harley Barker (knee)
Toby Conway (foot/knee)
Patrick Dangerfield (calf)
Keighton Matofai-Forbes (foot)
Jacob Molier (foot)
Jay Polkinghorne (foot)
Tyson Stengle (conditioning)
James Worpel (infected finger)

Last updated: 24/03

Brownlow Medallist Matt Rowell will miss with the finger he injured playing Origin. His return date has been extended beyond Round 4. Christian Petracca could miss four weeks with a medium-grade hamstring strain sustained in the big win over Richmond on Saturday. Bailey Humphrey will miss two matches after his appeal at the Tribunal was upheld for a sling tackle.

Injury list
Beau Addinsall (hamstring)
Elliott Himmelberg (knee)
Bailey Humphrey (suspension)
Jai Murray (leg)
Christian Petracca (hamstring)
Matt Rowell (finger)
Cooper Bell (concussion)

Last updated: 24/03

Jack Buckley went down with concussion late in the club's loss to St Kilda, and will miss Round 3. Toby Bedford, Aaron Cadman and Brent Daniels are all available for return. Sam Taylor is still 6-8 weeks away with his hamstring, while Darcy Jones is expected to be available for return midway through the season from his ACL injury.

Injury list
Cody Angove (hamstring)
Toby Bedford (hamstring)
Jack Buckley (concussion)
Aaron Cadman (pelvis)
Brent Daniels (hamstring)
Finn Davis (groin)
Tom Green (knee - season)
Darcy Jones (knee)
Josh Kelly (hip)
Logan Smith (knee)
Sam Taylor (hamstring)
Nathan Wardius (knee)

Last updated: 24/03

Superstar Will Day will return late in the season following his dislocated shoulder during pre-season, with the club targeting Round 14 for his return. Henry Hustwasite's syndesmosis injury is low-grade and remains one to two weeks away.

Injury list
James Blanck (groin)
Will Day (shoulder)
Henry Hustwaite (ankle)
Matt LeRay (ankle)

Last updated: 24/03

Daniel Turner is a big out for the Dees, suffering a hand injury that rules him out for two to three. The remainder continue to progress as planned.

Injury list
Jake Bowey (foot)
Tom Campbell (neck)
Matt Jefferson (foot)
Aidan Johnson (knee)
Luker Kentfield (knee)
Shane McAdam (achilles)
Daniel Turner (hand)
Jack Viney (achilles)
Kalani White (Glandular fever)

Last updated: 24/03

Griffin Logue will miss two to three weeks as yet another hamstring victim. Josh Goater and Luke Urquhart are a test for return.

Injury list
Jackson Archer (knee - season)
Taylor Goad (ankle)
Josh Goater (quad)
Griffin Logue (hamstring)
Blake Thredgold (foot)
Luke Urquhart (knee)

Last updated: 24/03

Defender Harrison Ramm has successfully repaired syndesmosis tear and will return in four to five. Josh Sinn will miss the majority of the season after just having reconstruction surgery on his shoulder. Captain Connor Rozee ruptured his hamstring tendon against Essendon on Sunday and will miss significant time. Miles Bergman remains one to two weeks away with an ankle.

Injury list
Miles Bergman (ankle)
Tom Cochrane (hamstring)
Mani Liddy (groin)
Jacob Moss (concussion)
Sam Powell-Pepper (knee)
Harrison Ramm (ankle)
Connor Rozee (hamstring)
Josh Sinn (shoulder)
Ivan Soldo (knee - season)

Last updated: 24/03

Yet-to-debut top draft pick Josh Smillie faces more time on the sidelines after hurting his quad at a rehab session. Fellow Pick 7 Sam Cumming aggravated a shoulder injury and will be out for three more weeks. Rhyan Mansell suffered a minor fracture to his wrist in Round 1, and will miss three to four weeks. Veteran forward Tom Lynch and skipper Toby Nankervis both injured their hamstrings against the Suns on Saturday. Nathan Broad has a calf issue which will see him miss a week.

Injury list
Nathan Broad (calf)
Judson Clarke (knee)
Sam Cumming (shoulder)
Taj Hotton (hip)
Tom Lynch (hamstring)
Toby Nankervis (hamstring)
Samson Ryan (foot)
Tom Sims (elbow/foot)
Josh Smillie (quad)
Rhyan Mansell (wrist)

Last updated: 25/03

Jack Macrae will miss three or so weeks with an MCL sprain, while Anthony Caminiti suffered a moderate grade hammy against the Giants and will miss four to six weeks. Draftee Charlie Banfield dislocated his shoulder in the VFL, with the club considering surgery.

Injury list
Charlie Banfield (shoulder)
Ryan Byrnes (foot)
Anthony Caminiti (hamstring)
Hunter Clark (adductor)
Paddy Dow (knee)
Liam Henry (hamstring)
Max King (calf/knee)
JackMacrae (knee)
Liam O'Connell (facial fractures)

Last updated: 24/03

The bye round is advantageous to Isaac Heeney, who is a test to return ahead of Round 4. Errol Gulden underwent successful shoulder surgery and will return in three to four months. Will Green broke his toe slipping down the MCG steps.

Injury list
Riak Andrew (quad)
Ned Bowman (hamstring)
Braeden Campbell (shin)
Billy Cootee (thigh)
Will Green (foot)
Errol Gulden (shoulder)
Isaac Heeney (hamstring)
Max King (back)
Peter Ladhams (suspension)

Last updated: 24/03

Elijah Hewett (quad), Tom Gross (hamstring), Sandy Brock (ankle) and Jack Williams (calf) remain a week away. Harry Schoenberg and Liam Baker are both available after serving suspensions, while Harry Edwards is also available following concussion. Milan Murdock suffered a hammy strain, and is expected to miss a few weeks.

Injury list
Sam Allen (knee)
Tyler Brockman (knee)
Jack Graham (hamstring)
Elijah Hewerr (quad)
Tom Gross (hamstring)
Jack Hutchinson (ankle)
Noah Long (knee - season)
Fred Rodriguez (foot)
Brandon Starcevich (calf)
Bailey Williams (groin)
Jack Williams (calf)
Milan Murdock (hamstring)

Last updated: 24/03

Arty Jones missed Round 1 against the Giants with concussion, and will be available after the club's bye. Tom Liberatore hurt his hamstring in the narrow win over the Crows in Adelaide and will miss at least a few weeks.

Injury list
Riley Garcia (hamstring)
Tom Liberatore (hamstring)
Laitham Vandermeer (concussion)
Zac Walker (ankle)
Cody Weightman (knee)

Last updated: 24/03