The 2026 AFL season has kicked off and there is a heap of injury news to keep on top of.

Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney is unlikely to feature in the Swans' Thursday night clash with Hawthorn after suffering a minor hamstring concern.

Despite scans confirming that the star has avoided any serious issues, head coach Dean Cox this morning confirmed that, given the club's five-day break, Heeney's chances of featuring are slim.

“I think he’s more unlikely than likely,” Cox told SEN Breakfast.

“We got the scan back late yesterday and the results were better than we certainly hoped. There’s a little bit of fluid around the hamstring; there’s no structural damage.

“There’s just the option now of – certainly any player on a five-day break, you’ll really look at.

“We will assess Isaac. We train tonight, we will assess him later this afternoon and from there make the decision.

“At this stage, I’d rather be open and honest, it’s probably more unlikely than likely.”

Errol Gulden's luckless run with injury continues after being ruled out for at least four months following a significant shoulder injury.

Caught in a tackle during Sydney's triumphant win over the Brisbane Lions on Saturday night, Gulden suffered a dislocation to his right shoulder.

The club announced on Monday morning that Gulden, 23, will be sent in for surgery later this week, ruling him out for at least four months.

Port Adelaide's Todd Marshall has reportedly avoided any structural damage in his ankle, remaining in contention ahead of Round 2.

See the club-by-club injury list below:

Izak Rankine will return in Round 2 against the Western Bulldogs. Sid Draper suffered a fresh ankle injury in the SANFL, and will miss a few weeks.

Injury list
Dan Curtin (knee)
Mitch Hinge (back)
Mark Keane (leg)
Sid Draper (ankle)

Last updated: 17/03

Hugh McCluggage has to get through a full week of training in order to be selected for Round 3. Harris Andrews still has two weeks of suspension to serve, while Zac Bailey and Darcy Gardiner are available. Tom Doedee and Logan Morris are expected to be available.

Injury list
Harris Andrews (suspension)
Cody Curtin (chest)
Tom Doedee (wrist)
Koby Evans (ankle)
Eric Hipwood (knee - mid-season)
Luke Lloyd (ankle)
Hugh McCluggage (calf)
Conor McKenna (hamstring)
Logan Morris (hand)
Ben Murphy (chest)
Jack Payne (knee)
Henry Smith (foot)

Last updated: 17/03

All of Matt Cottrell, Francis Evans, Billy Wilson, Adam Saad and Adam Cerra are expected to be available following Carlton's bye in Round 2. Nic Newman is also available for return after serving his two-match suspension.

Injury list
Adam Cerra (hamstring)
Matt Cottrell (knee)
Francis Evans (knee)
Jesse Motlop (knee - season)
Harry O'Farrell (knee)
Adam Saad (hamstring)
Billy Wilson (foot)

Last updated: 17/03

Darcy Moore and fellow injured defender Jeremy Howe will both be assessed ahead of Round 3, where they are expected to be available for selection. Reef McInnes has progressed well, remaining 2-4 weeks away. Bobby Hill remains unavailable for personal reasons.

Injury list
Bobby Hill (personal)
Jeremy Howe (calf)
Reef McInnes (knee)
Darcy Moore (calf)

Last updated: 17/03

Isaac Kako is available after missing weeks with a hamstring concern. Gun defender Jordan Ridley remains sidelined for at least another week with a calf issue. Top draftee Sullivan Robey featured at VFL level, on limited minutes.

Injury list
Cillian Bourke (hamstring)
Nick Bryan (knee)
Angus Clarke (syndesmosis)
Tom Edwards (knee)
Lewis Hayes (knee)
Nic Martin (knee - season)
Jordan Ridley (calf)
Will Setterfield (foot)

Last updated: 17/03

Jaeger O'Meara will miss Round 2 with hamstring soreness, while Brennan Cox will once again miss with a calf concern. Michael Frederick remains 3-5 away.

Injury list
Brennan Cox (calf)
Michael Frederick (ankle)
Charlie Nicholls (foot)
Aiden Riddle (ankle)
Sam Sturt (knee)
Jaeger O'Meara (hamstring)

Last updated: 17/03

Tyson Stengle has now been added to the club's injury list under 'individualised program'. James Worpel is a test to return.

Injury list
Harley Barker (knee)
Toby Conway (foot/knee)
Keighton Matofai-Forbes (foot)
Jacob Molier (foot)
Tyson Stengle (individualised program)
James Worpel (infected finger)

Last updated: 17/03

Brownlow Medallist Matt Rowell will miss with the finger he injured playing Origin. His return date is not yet known. Bailey Humphrey is expected to be available after the club conservatively sat him against the Eagles.

Injury list
Beau Addinsall (hamstring)
Elliott Himmelberg (knee)
Max Knobel (ankle)
Jai Murray (leg)
Matt Rowell (finger)
Bailey Humphrey (hamstring)

Last updated: 17/03

Aaron Cadman will miss the first few matches with a pelvic injury as the latest Giant to be ruled out. Sam Taylor is still 6-8 weeks away with his hamstring and Toby Bedford has a few weeks to go. Harry Himmelberg is available, while Darcy Jones is expected to be available for return midway through the season from his ACL injury.

Injury list
Harry Himmelberg (chin)
Toby Bedford (hamstring)
Aaron Cadman (pelvis)
Brent Daniels (hamstring)
Tom Green (knee - season)
Darcy Jones (knee)
Josh Kelly (hip)
Finn Davis (groin)
Sam Taylor (hamstring)
Nathan Wardius (knee)

Last updated: 17/03

Superstar Will Day will return late in the season following his dislocated shoulder during pre-season, with the club targeting Round 14 for his return. It seems like the Hawks avoided any new issues in the wake of their Opening Round loss to GWS. Henry Hustwasite's syndesmosis injury is low-grade and he'll miss a few weeks.

Injury list
James Blanck (groin)
Will Day (shoulder)
Henry Hustwaite (ankle)
Matt LeRay (ankle)

Last updated: 17/03

No fresh injuries out of the Saints game, and none expected to return ahead of Round 2. All running to plan.

Injury list
Jake Bowey (foot)
Tom Campbell (neck)
Matt Jefferson (foot)
Luker Kentfield (knee)
Shane McAdam (achilles)
Jack Viney (achilles)
Kalani White (Glandular fever)

Last updated: 17/03

Riley Hardeman, George Wardlaw and Charlie Spargo are available to return this week.

Injury list
Jackson Archer (knee - season)
Taylor Goad (ankle)
Josh Goater (quad)
Luke Urquhart (knee)
Blake Thredgold (foot)

Last updated: 17/03

Defender Harrison Ramm has suffered a partial syndesmosis tear and is looking at some time on the sidelines. Josh Sinn is expected to miss the majority of the season after just having reconstruction surgery on his shoulder. Todd Marshall came from the ground with an ankle concern in Round 1, but is expected to be available.

Injury list
Tom Cochrane (hamstring)
Mani Liddy (groin)
Sam Powell-Pepper (knee)
Josh Sinn (shoulder)
Ivan Soldo (knee - season)
Ollie Wines (suspension)
Harrison Ramm (ankle)

Last updated: 17/03

Yet-to-debut top draft pick Josh Smillie faces more time on the sidelines after hurting his quad at a rehab session. Fellow Pick 7 Sam Cumming aggravated a shoulder injury and will be out for three more weeks. Rhyan Mansell suffered a minor fracture to his wrist in Round 1, and will miss three to four weeks. Veterans Nick Vlastuin and Dion Prestia are both available to return ahead of Round 2.

Injury list
Judson Clarke (knee)
Sam Cumming (shoulder)
Taj Hotton (hip)
Mykelti Lefau (suspension)
Samson Ryan (foot)
Tom Sims (elbow/foot)
Josh Smillie (quad)
Rhyan Mansell (wrist)

Last updated: 16/03

Liam Ryan hit the deck hard after taking a mark of the year nominee, and is a test due to a sore shoulder that plagued the remainder of his contest. Mattaes Phillipou was withdrawn early with a corked quad, and also remains a test. Jack Macrae will miss up to four weeks with an MCL sprain, while Rowan Marshall looks set to return from concussion.

Injury list
Ryan Byrnes (foot)
Hunter Clark (adductor)
Paddy Dow (knee)
Liam Henry (hamstring)
Max King (calf/knee)
Rowan Marshall (concussion)
Liam O'Connell (facial fractures)

Last updated: 17/03

Errol Gulden has unfortunately dislocated his shoulder, and will head in for surgery. He is expected to miss at least four months. Isaac Heeney is unlikely to feature, as per coach Dean Cox, despite his hamstring scans not returning any concerning damage.

Injury list
Isaac Heeney (hamstring)
Errol Gulden (shoulder)
Riak Andrew (quad)
Ned Bowman (hamstring)
Braeden Campbell (shin)
Billy Cootee (thigh)
Harry Cunningham (quad)
Jesse Dattoli (foot)
Tom Hanily (shin)
Max King (back)
Jevan Phillipou (quad)

Last updated: 17/03

Elijah Hewett (quad), Tom Gross (hamstring), Sandy Brock (ankle) and Jack Williams (calf) remain a week away. Harry Schoenberg and Liam Baker are both available after serving suspensions, while Harry Edwards is also available following concussion.

Injury list
Sam Allen (knee)
Tyler Brockman (knee)
Jack Graham (hamstring)
Elijah Hewerr (quad)
Tom Gross (hamstring)
Jack Hutchinson (ankle)
Noah Long (knee - season)
Fred Rodriguez (foot)
Brandon Starcevich (calf)
Bailey Williams (groin)
Jack Williams (calf)

Last updated: 17/03

Small forward Arty Jones missed Round 1 against the Giants with concussion, however will be available for Round 2 if he progresses through this week. Laitham Vandameer is also available, while Jordan Croft remains a test.

Injury list
Riley Garcia (hamstring)
Ryan Gardner (groin)
Arty Jones (concussion)
Adam Treloar (calf)
Laitham Vandermeer (concussion)
Zac Walker (ankle)
Cody Weightman (knee)
Jordan Croft (back)

Last updated: 16/03