Jayden Laverde has suffered a punctured lung following a heavy collision in the first quarter of Sunday’s match against the Suns in Canberra.
The 30-year-old is recovering well and will undergo further assessment this week.
Toby Bedford sat out most of his milestone match on the weekend after experiencing irritation in his lower back.
He remains a chance for this Sunday’s final home game of the AFL season at ENGIE Stadium, pending his recovery and training this week.
Xavier O’Halloran will miss at least this week’s historic double-header against the Eagles after scans confirmed a low-grade hamstring strain.
Young defender Harry Oliver should be available for selection this week after missing the past two weeks due to an adductor injury.
James Leake, Jack Buckley and Brent Daniels continue to progress in their respective rehab programs, however, their return to play timelines are still yet to determined.
The GIANTS will host the West Coast Eagles in a historic AFL/AFLW double-header at ENGIE Stadium this Sunday.
Injury List – August 11
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
14. Toby Bedford |
Back | Test |
|
19. Harry Oliver |
Adductor | Test |
|
33. Xavier O'Halloran |
Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
|
25. Jayden Laverde |
Lung | TBC |
|
30. James Leake |
Leg | TBC |
|
44. Jack Buckley |
Calf | TBC |
|
16. Brent Daniels |
Calf | TBC |
|
2. Darcy Jones |
Knee | Season |
|
17. Finn Callaghan |
Ankle | Season |
|
21. Leek Aleer |
Groin | Season |
|
36. Logan Smith |
Knee | Season |
|
23. Jesse Hogan |
Finger | Season |
|
11. Phoenix Gothard |
Shoulder | Season |
|
22. Josh Kelly |
Hip | Season |
|
42. Nathan Wardius |
Knee | Season |
|
12. Tom Green |
Knee | Season |
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