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 |
|---|---|---|
11. Jade Gresham |
Adductor |
1 week
Gresham sustained a minor adductor strain in the win over North Melbourne. |
|
3. Darcy Parish |
Calf |
1 week
Parish is recovering from a calf strain sustained at training. |
|
14. Jordan Ridley |
Hamstring |
8 weeks
Ridley suffered a high-grade hamstring strain in round eight. |
|
23. Harrison Jones |
Ankle |
TBC
Jones dislocated his ankle in round eight. |
|
2. Sam Draper |
Achilles |
Season
Draper suffered a ruptured Achilles late in the round six win over West Coast. |
|
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. |
11. Jade Gresham
Gresham sustained a minor adductor strain in the win over North Melbourne.
3. Darcy Parish
Parish is recovering from a calf strain sustained at training.
14. Jordan Ridley
Ridley suffered a high-grade hamstring strain in round eight.
23. Harrison Jones
Jones dislocated his ankle in round eight.
2. Sam Draper
Draper suffered a ruptured Achilles late in the round six win over West Coast.
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: 6:01 AM Tuesday, May 6, 2025
