The Gold Coast SUNS have a Qscan Injury Update ahead of Friday night’s season opener against Geelong.

After recovering from an ACL injury that plagued his 2025 campaign, Charlie Ballard is expected to return to the field in Friday’s VFL practice match against Southport while small forward Jake Rogers is also available for selection once again after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in pre-season.

A timeline on the return to play for Brownlow Medal winner Matt Rowell remains to be confirmed, with the club expecting further clarity with follow-up specialist appointments later this week.

“Matt underwent surgery on his finger after sustaining a fracture in the AFL Origin match,” GC SUNS Head Physiotherapist Andrew Weller said.

“He will be unavailable at least until following our bye in Round 3, and we’ll be able to provide a clearer timeline on his return to play timeline after follow-up appointments."

StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduate Beau Addinsall is also now unavailable in the medium-term as he continues to progress in his recovery from a hamstring strain suffered throughout pre-season.

Injury List

Player Injury Estimated Return
15. Noah Anderson

15. Noah Anderson

 		Appendix Test

Anderson has been ruled out of Saturday’s match against Essendon after undergoing an operation to have his appendix removed.

41. Avery Thomas

41. Avery Thomas

 		Shoulder Short-term
12. Elliott Himmelberg

12. Elliott Himmelberg

 		Knee Medium-term

Elliott Himmelberg has sustained an ACL injury.

50. Jy Farrar

50. Jy Farrar

 		Ankle Long-term

Jy Farrar will consult specialists after suffering an ankle injury in the VFL.

15. Noah Anderson

15. Noah Anderson

Anderson has been ruled out of Saturday’s match against Essendon after undergoing an operation to have his appendix removed.

Injury: Appendix
Est. Return: Test
50. Jy Farrar

50. Jy Farrar

Jy Farrar will consult specialists after suffering an ankle injury in the VFL.

Injury: Ankle
Est. Return: Long-term

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