Which AFL team has most injuries?

All teams are hit by injuries, and North Melbourne’s 137 games lost to injury places it at the top of the list for total games lost, ahead of Fremantle (131), Greater Western Sydney (130) and Carlton (120). The figures place the Kangaroos’ struggles in context, as well as the Giants’ and Dockers’ inconsistent seasons.

What are the main injuries in AFL?

Injuries are more likely to occur in the first four weeks of the playing season. Injuries to the thigh, knee, lower leg and ankle are most common in non-hospital-treated injuries. Overuse injuries occur frequently among higher level and older players. Sports medicine clinics most commonly treat knee and ankle sprains.

Is Cam Guthrie injured?

Geelong will welcome back All-Australian midfielder Cam Guthrie from a shoulder injury for their AFL blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. The Giants have lost ruckman Shane Mumford to a back injury, but experienced defender Phil Davis returns after 11 weeks out with a calf injury.

Is Harry McKay injured?

Liam Jones and Harry McKay to miss remainder of 2021 season. CARLTON forward Harry McKay (shoulder) and defender Liam Jones (knee) will miss the remaining two games of the home and away season.

What does TBC mean in AFL injury?

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Is Josh Kennedy injured?

West Coast star Josh Kennedy has revealed he played out the western derby with a gruesome finger injury, saying the bone “pierced through the skin” during the game. The 33-year-old kicked the Eagles’ first two goals within the first three minutes of the contest, but spent time on the bench getting the injury assessed.

What percentage of AFL players get injured?

Over recent years we have continued to take action to strengthen match-day protocols and amend the Laws of the Game to discourage high contact. The injury recurrence rate remains low at five per cent and has been relatively stable over the past five years.

Which sport has the most injuries in Australia?

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How long is Cam Guthrie out for?

REIGNING Geelong best and fairest Cam Guthrie has committed to a new deal that will tie him to the Cats until at least the end of 2025. Guthrie, who turned 29 in August, will remain with the Cats until the age of 33 after the fresh four-year extension.

Is Tom Green injured?

Rising Star runner-up Tom Green’s 2021 season is over after the club confirmed he’d need to undergo surgery on a broken arm. Green had only just returned from a hamstring injury before injuring his arm during the third term of the Giants’ thrilling elimination final win over the Swans.

Is AFL a footy?

Name. Australian rules football is known by several nicknames, including Aussie rules, football and footy. In some regions, the Australian Football League markets the game as AFL after itself.

Who is Harry McKay father?

Andrew Ian McKay (born 14 July 1970) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) and Glenelg Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).