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AFLW injury updates: Hore could return, Fitzgerald ruled out for Bulldogs

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

AFLW injury updates: Hore could return, Fitzgerald ruled out for Bulldogs
Summary

Ahead of round 11 of the AFLW, Melbourne's Kate Hore is a possibility to return for their match against the Western Bulldogs. The Bulldogs will miss Jess Fitzgerald for 4-6 weeks due to a hamstring injury. Fremantle's Emma O'Driscoll might also return from an ankle injury, while Hawthorn's Eliza West and Mackenzie Eardley need to prove their fitness. Geelong's Jackie Parry is in concussion protocols, and Maddi Newman of Adelaide is out for the season with an ACL injury.

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  • •Kate Hore is a test for Melbourne ahead of the match against Western Bulldogs.
  • •Jess Fitzgerald out for 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury for Bulldogs.
  • •Emma O'Driscoll is a chance to return from an ankle injury for Fremantle.
  • •Jackie Parry has entered concussion protocols for Geelong.
  • •Maddi Newman to miss rest of the season due to ACL injury.
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  • 8:10 AMAFL — AFLW injury list, R11: Dees gun on track for return, big blow for Dogs
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