Some key GIANTS are getting set to return to the field as the club received a clean bill of health from both AFL and VFL matches on the weekend.
Young GIANTS Darcy Jones (ACL) and Cooper Hamilton (foot) returned to the field in the VFL practice match on Saturday following long-term injuries.
The long-awaited return of a pair of AFL-listed GIANTS headlined the club’s @VFL practice match against Southport on Saturday 👇
— GWS GIANTS (@GWSGIANTS) March 18, 2024
Top draft pick Phoenix Gothard will return to contact training this week following a bout of glandular fever. He will continue to increase his training loads and is expected to return to the field in the next 2-3 weeks.
Popular ruckman, Braydon Preuss, is also closing in on an AFL return as he increases his loads and is expected to return to full training next week following ongoing disc issues in his back.
Draftee Joe Fonti is also expected to return to full training next week following a minor glute strain.
Fellow draftee James Leake will continue to increase his training following a quad injury and is set to re-join the main group in a couple of weeks.
Veteran Callan Ward has also resumed running following his AC joint injury in round one as he looks to return to the field for his 300th game this season.
The GIANTS take on the West Coast Eagles on Sunday in Perth.
Injury List – March 19
Joe Fonti |
Adductor |
2 weeks |
Braydon Pruess |
Back |
2-3 weeks |
Callan Ward |
Shoulder |
5-6 weeks |
Isaac Cumming |
Calf |
6-7 weeks |
James Leake |
Quad |
6-8 weeks |
Nathan Wardius |
Shin |
6-8 weeks |
Phoenix Gothard |
Illness |
TBC |
Adam Kennedy |
Knee/hamstring |
TBC |