The Gold Coast SUNS can provide updates on several players ahead of Saturday’s clash against North Melbourne.
Ethan Read is undertaking a period of rehabilitation after suffering a PCL injury in Round 9, and is expected to be available in the medium-term.
"As Ethan progresses through his rehabilitation, a more definitive timeline will be confirmed on his return to play, however he will miss at least a month,” GC SUNS Head Physiotherapist Andrew Weller said.
Midfielder Alex Davies will consult with specialists after also missing the SUNS’ second Top End clash.
“Alex suffered a mid foot sprain in the GWS game which was aggravated in the game against St Kilda,” Weller added.
"We will consult with specialists and Alex in the coming days to devise a rehabilitation plan and clarify a timeline on his return.”
Lachie Weller will be ruled out for the short-term after sustaining a hamstring injury against Yartapuulti alongside Will Graham who entered concussion protocols following a collision in the second term.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will also join the pair on the sidelines for the short-term after an ankle injury suffered in the final drill at Captain’s Run resulted in the forward being excluded late last Friday night.
“Jamarra did his ankle at the end of training on Thursday. He pushed and did everything he could to get up and try and play but it wouldn’t have been the right thing to push him out there,” Senior Coach Damien Hardwick told media on Friday.
Ben Long will be a test to return to action for the upcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round match after missing the SUNS' 10th consecutive win in Darwin with an ankle injury.
Jy Farrar and Jake Rogers are progressing in recovery with Rogers expected to be available for selection after the Round 12 bye.
Injury List
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
43. Koby Coulson |
Quad |
Test
Koby Coulson suffered a corked quad. |
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41. Avery Thomas |
Knee |
Test
Thomas suffered a knee injury during the VFL Round 12 match against Geelong. |
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5. Alex Davies |
Foot |
Short-term
Davies will be sidelined for several weeks after undergoing an operation on his foot. |
|
14. Lachie Weller |
Hamstring |
Short-term
Weller re-injured his hamstring in RD13 at home. |
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26. Will Graham |
Hamstring |
Short-term
Will Graham injured his hamstring in RD13 at home. |
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29. Jake Rogers |
Hamstring |
Short-term
Rogers suffered a hamstring injury during the VFL Round 12 match against Geelong. |
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39. Lachie Gulbin |
Hand |
Short-term
Gulbin suffered a fractured hand in the VFL Round 13 match against Box Hill |
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50. Jy Farrar |
Ankle |
Short-term
Jy Farrar will consult specialists after suffering an ankle injury in the VFL. |
|
17. Daniel Rioli |
Jaw |
Medium-term
Daniel Rioli sustained a broken jaw against Hawthorn. |
43. Koby Coulson
Koby Coulson suffered a corked quad.
41. Avery Thomas
Thomas suffered a knee injury during the VFL Round 12 match against Geelong.
5. Alex Davies
Davies will be sidelined for several weeks after undergoing an operation on his foot.
14. Lachie Weller
Weller re-injured his hamstring in RD13 at home.
26. Will Graham
Will Graham injured his hamstring in RD13 at home.
29. Jake Rogers
Rogers suffered a hamstring injury during the VFL Round 12 match against Geelong.
39. Lachie Gulbin
Gulbin suffered a fractured hand in the VFL Round 13 match against Box Hill
50. Jy Farrar
Jy Farrar will consult specialists after suffering an ankle injury in the VFL.
17. Daniel Rioli
Daniel Rioli sustained a broken jaw against Hawthorn.
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Injury Timeframes
Test = Potentially available
Short-term = 1 - 3 weeks
Medium-term = 4 - 6 weeks
Long-term = 6+ weeks
