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Round 9

After Round 9
Completed 10 May
Window: 7 May – 10 May

Harrison Ramm headlines 15 returns in Round 9 after 8 weeks out.

Round 9 added 42 new injuries β€” ankle/foot hit hardest (8).

Returns & casualties

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Back this round17

New casualties42

  • Concussion sustained in Round 9 against Melbourne on 10 May 2026 β€” Edwards returned that match from a prior concussion and had his day ended early by another…

  • Shoulder injury β€” listed Shoulder 5-6 weeks on AFL R10 medical room (May 12, 2026) and Essendon injury list.

  • Toe/leg injury β€” left field during PTA vs WBD Round 9 (2026-05-08); ruled out for remainder of match.

  • Sid Draper
    Moderate
    Jaw fracture β€” sustained in collision during SANFL clash with Sturt 2026-05-10.
  • Hamstring strain β€” listed Hamstring 1-2 weeks on AFL R10 medical room (May 12, 2026) and Brisbane Lions injury list.
  • Zak Johnson
    Moderate
    Broken foot β€” sustained Round 9 vs GWS (2026-05-09).
  • Liam McMahon
    Moderate
    Ankle injury β€” sustained in VFL Round 9 (week of 2026-05-09).
  • Ethan Read
    Moderate
    Knee injury β€” returned to Gold Coast for scans and assessment after Round 9 vs St Kilda (2026-05-09).
  • Tom Barrass
    Moderate
    Hamstring injury β€” ruled out during Round 9 FRE vs HAW (2026-05-07, Q2).
  • Zac Banch
    Moderate
    Hamstring strain β€” listed Hamstring 4 weeks on AFL R10 medical room (May 12, 2026) and North Melbourne injury list.
  • Tom Powell
    Moderate
    Groin recurrence β€” missed Round 9 (May 9) and Round 10 (May 16).
  • Tom Brown
    Moderate
    Forearm fracture (suspected) β€” sustained Round 9 vs Adelaide (2026-05-10, MCG).
  • Bilateral Achilles soreness β€” came out of Round 9 vs Adelaide (2026-05-10) "quite sore in both Achilles" per richmondfc.com.au.
    Recurrence
  • Achilles soreness β€” developed pain in his Achilles, pulled back from return.
  • Kye Fincher
    Moderate
    Foot injury β€” listed Foot 6 weeks on AFL R10 medical room (May 12, 2026).

Round context

Body regions hit42 new

  • Ankle/Foot8
  • Head/Neck8
  • Lower Leg6
  • Hamstring6

Scheduling & travel

Longest flight: STK 3.15k km Β· round total 15.6k km

Results

Thu 7 May Β· 8:10pmΒ·Optus Stadium
FRE
8th
of 18 Β· index 84Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
88–73Round health
HAW
3rd
of 18 Β· index 100Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.

Evenly matched on squad health.

Injuries from game

No new injuries

Injuries from game
  • β€’Tom Barrass
    Moderate
    Hamstring injury β€” ruled out during Round 9 FRE vs HAW (2026…
Fri 8 May Β· 7:30pmΒ·The Gabba
BRL
11th
of 18 Β· index 83Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
100–89Round health
CAR
14th
of 18 Β· index 78Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” 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

Fri 8 May Β· 8:10pmΒ·Adelaide Oval

Harrison Ramm returns for PTA after 8-week ankle injury

PTA
18th
of 18 worst Β· index 29Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
72–74Round health
WBD
10th
of 18 Β· index 84Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
WBD entered healthier β€” 10th v 18th this round
Injuries from game
  • β€’Miles Bergman
    Severe
    Toe/leg injury β€” left field during PTA vs WBD Round 9 (2026-…
Injuries from game
  • β€’Tim English
    Minor
    Concussion β€” suffered head clash in final quarter during PTA…
Sat 9 May Β· 1:15pmΒ·Marvel Stadium

Luke Urquhart returns for NTH after 8-week knee injury

NTH
13th
of 18 Β· index 82Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
97–105Round health
SYD
6th
of 18 Β· index 95Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” 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

Sat 9 May Β· 4:15pmΒ·Giants Stadium

Vigo Visentini returns for ESS after 7-week hamstring injury

GWS
17th
of 18 Β· index 40Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
103–89Round health
ESS
15th
of 18 Β· index 59Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” 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

Sat 9 May Β· 7:10pmΒ·TIO Stadium

Isaac Keeler returns for STK after 4-week injury

GCS
2nd
of 18 Β· index 100Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
89–60Round health
STK
5th
of 18 Β· index 100Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.

Evenly matched on squad health.

Injuries from game

No new injuries

Injuries from game
  • β€’Callum Wilkie
    Minor
    Back injury β€” sustained in STK vs GCS Round 9 (2026-05-09). …
Sat 9 May Β· 7:35pmΒ·Melbourne Cricket Ground

Gryan Miers returns for GEE after 3-week knee injury

GEE
12th
of 18 Β· index 82Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
122–68Round health
COL
7th
of 18 Β· index 84Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.

Evenly matched on squad health.

Injuries from game

No new injuries

Injuries from game
  • β€’Darcy Moore
    Minor
    Concussion β€” heavy knock moments before half-time Q2 vs Geel…
  • β€’Lachie Schultz
    Minor
  • β€’Darcy Cameron
    Minor
    Ankle injury β€” direct impact knock to ankle during Round 9 v…
Sun 10 May Β· 1:10pmΒ·Marvel Stadium

Harry Edwards returns for WCE after 6-week head/neck injury

MEL
4th
of 18 Β· index 100Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
99–67Round health
WCE
16th
of 18 Β· index 56Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
MEL entered healthier β€” 4th v 16th this round
Injuries from game

No new injuries

Injuries from game
  • β€’Harry Edwards
    Long-term
    Concussion sustained in Round 9 against Melbourne on 10 May …
Sun 10 May Β· 3:15pmΒ·Melbourne Cricket Ground

Darcy Fogarty returns for ADE after 5-week torso injury

RIC
9th
of 18 Β· index 84Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.
61–98Round health
ADE
1st
of 18 healthiest Β· index 100Round Health Score (0–100), last 5 rounds. Scores drift down league-wide as the season's injury load builds β€” read the slope relative to the league, not the level.

Evenly matched on squad health.

Injuries from game
  • β€’Tom Brown
    Moderate
    Forearm fracture (suspected) β€” sustained Round 9 vs Adelaide…
  • β€’Kane McAuliffe
    Moderate
    Bilateral Achilles soreness β€” came out of Round 9 vs Adelaid…
Injuries from game

No new injuries