Injury Update: Hayward set to return

An injury update has been provided ahead of Round 16 v Geelong.

Head of Physiotherapy and Medical Services Damian Raper provided an update on the injury list ahead of Round 16 against Geelong, presented by Castlereagh Imaging.

Lance Franklin

Lance’s rehab on his knee continues to progress. He will aim to train this week and we will test his availability to play Geelong this weekend.

Peter Ladhams

Peter’s running volume and speed work has increased over the last fortnight. He commenced change of direction work last week and will be introduced into team training next week.

Matt Roberts

Matt began skills training last week and has continued to build his conditioning running over the past few weeks, with the intention of integrating him into full training in the coming weeks.

Will Hayward

Will was a late withdrawal against the West Coast Eagles due to illness. He will be available for selection this weekend against Geelong.

Cooper Vickery

Cooper did not complete the VFL match against Brisbane Lions. Investigations last week revealed he has a bone stress injury in his metatarsal. He will spend a period of time in a boot until his pain settles.

Sydney delists six players as AFL trade period begins

Clarke, who played 16 games in 2023, including the final six of the home-and-away season, was the most high-profile axing. having played in the 2022 grand final smashing by Geelong in which he had 14 possessions.

Gould, who only played four senior games, is the second player from Sydney’s 2019 draft crop set to leave the club, with Dylan Stephens seeking a trade.

The Swans pulled off a trade coup by luring Magpies vice-captain Adams, who missed his team’s grand final win through injury, to the club, with his trade likely to be finalised this week.

Grundy is also set to join the Swans after just one season at Melbourne.

Sydney football boss Charlie Gardiner said it was the time of year to make tough list decisions.

“This time of the year is always tough when difficult list management decisions need to be made,” he said.

“Ryan, Will, Marc, Lachie, Hugo and Cam have all made valuable contributions to the Swans. We are very grateful for their hard work and dedication to our football program.

“On behalf of everyone at the club, we wish each player all the very best for their futures and we hope they continue to work towards maximising their football potential.”