West Coast co-captain Liam Baker will be monitored closely this week after experiencing some calf tightness leading into round 21.
Baker remains a chance to return against Collingwood, with the club set to assess his progress throughout the week.
“Liam experienced some tightness in his calf last week,” High Performance Manager Phil Merriman said.
“We will assess his clinical symptoms this week to determine whether we push for a return this week or next.”
Jack Hutchinson is also pushing for a return after making strong progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
The athletic utility will increase his training loads this week and could put his hand up for selection.
“Jack has progressed really well over the last week, so we are going to progress him into some training this week, with the chance we look to test him to play this week,” Merriman said.
Oliver Francou is continuing his recovery after suffering a knee laceration in the Western Derby.
“We are still allowing time for Olie's wound to heal,” Merriman said.
“He will remain in a brace until later this week, and we will look to get him moving early next week.”
Noah Long is continuing his rehabilitation following knee surgery and recently underwent a minor procedure as part of his recovery.
“Noah has recently undergone a small procedure which isn't unusual after an injury like his,” Merriman said.
“He is currently going through a period of off-loading with crutches and will begin his re-loading in a couple of weeks.”
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
Liam Baker |
Calf | Test |
|
Jack Hutchinson |
Hamstring | Test |
|
Oliver Francou |
Knee Laceration | 2 weeks |
|
Sam Allen |
Knee/Hamstring |
Season
Sam's momentum in his comeback from an ACL reconstruction has been haltered by a hamstring injury sustained in training |
|
Tyler Brockman |
Hamstring | Season |
|
Harry Edwards |
Concussion | Season |
|
Reuben Ginbey |
Quad | Season |
|
Noah Long |
Knee |
Season
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|
Jacob Newton |
Foot | Season |
|
Archer Reid |
Knee | Season |
|
Dev Robertson |
Knee | Season |
Sam Allen
Sam's momentum in his comeback from an ACL reconstruction has been haltered by a hamstring injury sustained in training
Noah Long
Noah sustained a knee injury in the pre-season match simulation against Fremantle. He will unfortunately be sidelined for the 2026 AFL Premiership season.
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