AFL Grand Final injury updates list players' statuses ahead of match
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Injury updates have emerged ahead of the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final, scheduled for this Saturday. Brisbane's Lachie Neale stands out due to his suspension, which eliminates him from the match unless overturned. Noah Answerth is on the verge of returning from an ankle injury, with a decision on his fitness expected by Thursday. For Fremantle, Brennan Cox has recovered from a calf injury and participated in training, leaving his potential inclusion in the game to be determined by the team’s match committee. The current status of other players, including Aiden Riddle and Sam Sturt, remains uncertain.
- •Lachie Neale suspended, forcing Brisbane to consider a lineup change.
- •Noah Answerth could return from an ankle injury, pending a Thursday test.
- •Brennan Cox available after calf injury, training ahead of the match.
- •Aiden Riddle's foot injury status remains uncertain; he is a test.
- •Sam Sturt's hamstring injury remains to be confirmed.
- 11:45 PMAFL — Medical room: The full AFL injury list, Grand Final
"Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore
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