Matt Guelfi will be a test for Essendon’s final round clash with Brisbane on Saturday night.
Eyeing off a first game back since suffering a hamstring injury in round 19, Guelfi will train fully this week and be available for selection provided he gets through without issue.
Defender Jordan Ridley hasn’t fully recovered from a hip injury, while Nik Cox has also been ruled out for the away clash following his concussion suffered in round 22.
Cox was still experiencing lingering concussion symptoms late last week and as per the league’s protocols will be unavailable for selection this week.
Todd Goldstein was taken off at half-time in Essendon’s VFL clash with Coburg on Sunday after landing on his hip in a contest, but has pulled up well from the knock and will be available for selection this week.
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
4. Kyle Langford |
Hamstring |
1 week
Langford suffered a right hamstring strain in the Bombers' round one clash against Hawthorn. He'll look to Anzac Day for a potential return to play. |
|
13. Nik Cox |
Calf |
2 weeks
Cox has recovered from lingering concussion symptoms and is training fully, getting closer to a playing return. |
|
6. Jye Caldwell |
Hamstring |
3 weeks
Caldwell suffered a hamstring strain at training following round three. |
|
35. Matt Guelfi |
Hamstring |
3 weeks
Guelfi had surgery on his hamstring back in February, looking to be available in the second half of season 2025. |
|
36. Angus Clarke |
Collarbone |
3-4 weeks
Clarke suffered a broken collarbone in the first quarter against Werribee in round two of the VFL. |
|
3. Darcy Parish |
Calf |
TBC
Parish continues to progress from a niggling back complaint over the pre-season. |
|
24. Nick Bryan |
ACL |
Season
Nick Bryan suffered an ACL tear in round five against Melbourne. |
|
45. Thomas Edwards |
ACL |
Season
Edwards has suffered a ruptured ACL and will most likely miss the remainder of the season. |
4. Kyle Langford
Langford suffered a right hamstring strain in the Bombers' round one clash against Hawthorn. He'll look to Anzac Day for a potential return to play.
13. Nik Cox
Cox has recovered from lingering concussion symptoms and is training fully, getting closer to a playing return.
6. Jye Caldwell
Caldwell suffered a hamstring strain at training following round three.
35. Matt Guelfi
Guelfi had surgery on his hamstring back in February, looking to be available in the second half of season 2025.
36. Angus Clarke
Clarke suffered a broken collarbone in the first quarter against Werribee in round two of the VFL.
3. Darcy Parish
Parish continues to progress from a niggling back complaint over the pre-season.
24. Nick Bryan
Nick Bryan suffered an ACL tear in round five against Melbourne.
45. Thomas Edwards
Edwards has suffered a ruptured ACL and will most likely miss the remainder of the season.
Last Updated: 7:45 AM Tuesday, April 15, 2025
