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Round 15

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After Round 15
Completed 21 June
Window: 18 June – 21 JuneByes: 4 teams

Taj Hotton headlines 26 returns in Round 15 after 14 weeks out.

Round 15 added 31 new injuries — hamstring hit hardest (6).

Games7/7all playedNew injuries31this roundRecoveries33confirmed returnsBiggest moverRIC−6vs prior round

Returns & casualties

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Back this round33

  • Taj Hotton14wk

    Back after 14 weeks — pelvis injury, v NTH

  • Rhyan Mansell13wk

    Back after 13 weeks — wrist injury, via VFL

  • Toby Nankervis12wk

    Back after 12 weeks — hamstring injury, v NTH

New casualties31

  • Esava Ratugolea
    LTI
    Knee injury sustained during Round 15 vs Collingwood (2026-06-20).
  • Jacob Hopper
    LTI
    Ankle injury — ruled out of the Round 15 clash vs North Melbourne.
  • James Barrat
    LTI
    Foot injury — return TBC.
  • Jack Sinclair
    LTI
    High-grade (Grade III) calf strain sustained in R15 vs Western Bulldogs (2026-06-21) — came off in the opening minutes, assisted from the ground.
  • Sam Banks
    Severe
    Collarbone fracture — landed awkwardly in a tackle in the opening five minutes of R15 vs North Melbourne (2026-06-21).
    Recurrence
  • Lachlan Gulbin
    Moderate
    Hand injury — 4-6 weeks.
  • Daniel Rioli
    Moderate
    Jaw injury suffered in a collision with Josh Weddle in the second quarter of Round 15 v Hawthorn; left the field and did not return.
  • Jake Rogers
    Moderate
    Hamstring strain — 4-6 weeks.
    Recurrence
  • Jayden Laverde
    Moderate
    Hamstring injury — ruled out in the third quarter of Round 15 vs Carlton (2026-06-20).
  • Josh Worrell
    Minor
    Illness — withdrawn from the Round 15 side vs Melbourne (Emergency Services Round).
  • Jordan Boyd
    Minor
    Shoulder — fitness test for Round 16.
  • Scott Pendlebury

Round context

Body regions hit31 new

  • Hamstring6
  • Head/Neck4
  • Knee3
  • Shoulder3

Scheduling & travel

Longest flight: GEE 2.67k km · round total 6.03k km

Results

Thu 18 June · 8:10pm·Optus Stadium

Brandon Walker returns for FRE after 7-week head/neck injury

FRE
8th
of 18 · index 81Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
99–90Round health
GEE
6th
of 18 · index 82Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.

Evenly matched on squad health.

Injuries from game

No new injuries

Injuries from game

No new injuries

Match detail →
Fri 19 June · 7:40pm·Heritage Bank Stadium

Ethan Read returns for GCS after 5-week knee injury

GCS
1st
of 18 healthiest · index 97Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
97–113Round health
HAW
9th
of 18 · index 78Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.

Evenly matched on squad health.

Injuries from game
  • •Daniel Rioli
    Moderate
    Jaw injury suffered in a collision with Josh Weddle in the s…
Injuries from game
  • •Jarman Impey
    Minor
    Hamstring injury suffered in Round 15 v Gold Coast. Left the…
Match detail →
Sat 20 June · 1:15pm·Adelaide Oval

Izak Rankine returns for ADE after 2-week lower-leg injury

ADE
2nd
of 18 · index 91Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
79–62Round health
MEL
12th
of 18 · index 71Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
ADE entered healthier — 2nd v 12th this round
Injuries from game

No new injuries

Injuries from game

No new injuries

Match detail →
Sat 20 June · 4:15pm·Giants Stadium

Oliver Hollands returns for CAR after 4-week ankle injury

GWS
16th
of 18 · index 35Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
65–88Round health
CAR
13th
of 18 · index 69Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
CAR entered healthier — 13th v 16th this round
Injuries from game
  • •Jayden Laverde
    Moderate
    Hamstring injury — ruled out in the third quarter of Round 1…
Injuries from game

No new injuries

Match detail →
Sat 20 June · 7:35pm·Melbourne Cricket Ground

Jack Lukosius returns for PTA after 9-week groin issue

COL
11th
of 18 · index 71Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
78–52Round health
PTA
17th
of 18 · index 29Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
COL entered healthier — 11th v 17th this round
Injuries from game

No new injuries

Injuries from game
  • •Esava Ratugolea
    Long-term
    Knee injury sustained during Round 15 vs Collingwood (2026-0…
Match detail →
Sun 21 June · 1:10pm·Melbourne Cricket Ground

Taj Hotton returns for RIC after 14-week pelvis injury

RIC
3rd
of 18 · index 84Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
48–73Round health
NTH
7th
of 18 · index 82Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.

Evenly matched on squad health.

Injuries from game
  • •Sam Banks
    Severe
    Collarbone fracture — landed awkwardly in a tackle in the op…
  • •Tim Taranto
    Minor
    Concussion — ruled out in the third quarter of R15 vs North …
  • •Maurice Rioli
    Minor
    Hamstring strain — pinged a hamstring in the second term of …
Injuries from game
  • •Tristan Xerri
    Minor
    Fractured jaw — 1-2 weeks. AFL R16 Medical Room (June 23, 20…
Match detail →
Sun 21 June · 3:15pm·Marvel Stadium

Tom Liberatore returns for WBD after 8-week head/neck injury

STK
14th
of 18 · index 67Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
61–83Round health
WBD
4th
of 18 · index 84Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds — read the slope relative to the league, not the level.

Evenly matched on squad health.

Injuries from game
  • •Tom De Koning
    Minor
    Broken rib and a punctured lung after a heavy hit in the sec…
  • •Jack Sinclair
    Severe
    High-grade (Grade III) calf strain sustained in R15 vs Weste…
Injuries from game

No new injuries

Match detail →

4 teams on bye this round.