Chloe Scheer returns to Geelong lineup after two-year injury absence

Geelong forward Chloe Scheer has returned to AFLW competition after missing the 2024 and 2025 seasons due to recurring foot and knee injuries. Scheer, an All-Australian player, recently rejoined the active rotation, recording 7.4 goals across her first four matches of the 2026 season. She spent the past two years navigating multiple surgeries and a lengthy rehabilitation process that included consulting external medical specialists. Her playing time has been managed via a rotation strategy, ranging from 50 to 79 percent of game time depending on team health. Scheer is scheduled to face her former club, Adelaide, in her home city this Saturday. The Geelong forward has credited her return to consistent medical support and a renewed focus on her current mental headspace.

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