Jordan Ridley will miss Essendon’s round two clash with Adelaide due to a concussion from a high knock during the second term of Friday night’s defeat to Hawthorn.
The 26-year-old entered the AFL’s Concussion Protocols after being subbed off at half-time, but is recovering well and at this stage expected to be available for the round three clash against Port Adelaide.
As reported on Saturday afternoon, scans confirmed a hamstring strain for Kyle Langford out of Friday night’s game, with the forward expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks.
Alwyn Davey Jnr is on the verge of a return from his pre-season knee surgery and will be available for selection this week, provided he gets through main training without issue.
Midfielder Will Setterfield is also a chance to return after missing last week with groin soreness.
Jayden Laverde remains a week away as he manages a hip flexor issue, while midfielder Darcy Parish is also progressing in his recovery from a niggling back injury, also currently expected to return to play next week.
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
12. Will Setterfield |
Groin |
Test
Setterfield was unavailable for round one with a groin injury. |
|
33. Alwyn Davey Jnr |
Knee |
Test
Davey Jnr underwent surgery on his meniscus in pre-season, but is expected to be available very early in season 2025. |
|
14. Jordan Ridley |
Concussion |
1 week
Ridley was concussed from a high hit in Essendon's round one fixture against the Hawks. |
|
3. Darcy Parish |
Back |
1 week
Parish continues to progress from a niggling back complaint over the pre-season. |
|
15. Jayden Laverde |
Hip |
1 week
Laverde is battling a hip flexor issue, aiming for a return early in the season. |
|
20. Peter Wright |
Ankle |
3-4 weeks
Wright suffered a high-grade ankle ligament strain in Saturday's VFL practice match, ruling him out for the start of the season. |
|
4. Kyle Langford |
Hamstring |
4-6 weeks
Langford suffered a right hamstring strain in the Bombers' round one clash against Hawthorn. |
|
35. Matt Guelfi |
Hamstring |
7-8 weeks
Guelfi had surgery on his hamstring back in February, looking to be available in the second half of season 2025. |
|
13. Nik Cox |
Concussion |
TBC
Cox is managing lingering symptoms from a pre-season concussion sustained in December. |
12. Will Setterfield
Setterfield was unavailable for round one with a groin injury.
33. Alwyn Davey Jnr
Davey Jnr underwent surgery on his meniscus in pre-season, but is expected to be available very early in season 2025.
14. Jordan Ridley
Ridley was concussed from a high hit in Essendon's round one fixture against the Hawks.
3. Darcy Parish
Parish continues to progress from a niggling back complaint over the pre-season.
15. Jayden Laverde
Laverde is battling a hip flexor issue, aiming for a return early in the season.
20. Peter Wright
Wright suffered a high-grade ankle ligament strain in Saturday's VFL practice match, ruling him out for the start of the season.
4. Kyle Langford
Langford suffered a right hamstring strain in the Bombers' round one clash against Hawthorn.
35. Matt Guelfi
Guelfi had surgery on his hamstring back in February, looking to be available in the second half of season 2025.
13. Nik Cox
Cox is managing lingering symptoms from a pre-season concussion sustained in December.
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