Every club's pre season injury list revealed as Blues 'move quickly' on Charlie Curnow's knee surgery
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Carlton two-time Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow is the latest big name star to be ruled out of round one with an injury.
The big man has undergone knee surgery to remove a screw, which will see him miss at least the first two rounds of the season for the Blues.
It's his third off-season surgery, which has also focused on his troublesome ankle.
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The club played down the severity, with hopes he could make a return for their round one clash against Richmond, or round two against the Hawks.
"This procedure allowed for the removal of a screw that is no longer required from an old knee injury, which the club was able to identify as the cause of a small level of discomfort for Curnow over the last week," the Blues said on Tuesday.
Charlie Curnow was in agony after injuring his ankle against Hawthorn last season. Getty
"The club has been able to move quickly to have it corrected to ensure there will be no ongoing impact for Curnow once the season begins.
"Due to the minor nature of the surgery, Curnow will be able to recommence running within the week, full training in the coming weeks and be available to play in either round one or two."
He's not the only star to be bogged down by injury before the season begins, with GWS midfielder Tom Green also set to be sidelined for up to six weeks with a calf injury.
The Giants confirmed the young star pulled out of match simulation last week with "calf soreness", now revealing he'll miss between four to six weeks.
Tom Green of the Giants looks dejected after their loss to the Lions in last year's finals. via Getty Images
"The 24-year-old was involved in Friday's match simulation but played just one quarter before reporting calf soreness," the Giants said in a club statement on Tuesday evening.
"Following the session, Green was sent for a scan, with the results determining the extent of the calf strain.
"Green is expected to be sidelined for the next four to six weeks and will therefore will miss the start of the Giants' 2025 campaign."
Here is a list of all 18 clubs injury lists heading into the 2025 season.
ADELAIDE
Kieran Strachan (foot) - likely to miss round one
Kieran Strachan of the Crows competes with Brodie Grundy in 2024. AFL Photos via Getty Images
BRISBANE
Levi Ashcroft (shoulder) - pre-season return
Shadeau Brain (shoulder) - pre-season return
Keidean Coleman (ACL) - TBC
Darcy Gardiner (ACL) - early 2025
Eric Hipwood (groin) - pre-season return
Luke Lloyd (back) - early 2025
Lincoln McCarthy (ACL) - early 2025
Oscar McInerney (shoulder) - pre-season return
Hugh McCluggage (ankle) - pre-season return
Henry Smith (shoulder) - pre-season return
Brandon Starcevich (quad) - pre-season return
Levi Ashcroft was selected by Brisbane as a father-son pick last year. Getty
CARLTON
Alex Cincotta (hip) - mid-season
Charlie Curnow (knee) - early season
Nic Newman (patella) - 2026 return
Sam Walsh (hamstring) - hopeful for round one return
COLLINGWOOD
Nick Daicos (foot) - pre-season return
Jordan De Goey (knee) - likely to miss Opening Round
Harry DeMattia (concussion) - TBC
Tom Mitchell (foot) - TBC
Dan Houston (suspension) - round one
Harvey Harrison (ACL) - mid-season
Nick Daicos of the Magpies handballs during pre season training. Getty
ESSENDON
Jye Caldwell (hip) - pre-season return
Nik Cox (concussion) - pre-season return
Alwyn Davey (meniscus) - likely to miss Opening Round
Archer Day-Wicks (toe) - TBC
Matt Guelfi (hamstring) - early/mid-season
Sam Durham (sore) - pre-season
Darcy Parish (back) - likely to miss Opening Round
Zak Johnson (shoulder) - TBC
Harry Jones (ankle) - pre-season return
Ben McKay (ankle) - pre-season return
Jayden Nguyen (meniscus) - TBC
Jordan Ridley (hamstring) - pre-season return
Darcy Parish of the Bombers. AFL Photos via Getty Images
FREMANTLE
Sean Darcy (ankle) - early season
Nat Fyfe (knee) - pre-season return
Odin Jones (back) - 2026
Sam Switkowski (concussion) - TBC
Alex Pearce (ankle) - pre-season return
Michael Walters (knee) - pre-season return
Sean Darcy has had yet another injury setback before 2025. via Getty Images
GEELONG
Cam Guthrie (Achilles) - four weeks
Shaun Mannagh (foot) - likely to miss Opening Round
Toby Conway (back) - likely to miss Opening Round
GOLD COAST SUNS
Dan Rioli (MCL) - pre season return
Jed Walter (suspension) - round one
Cameron Guthrie has barely played senior football since the Cats 2022 flag. Getty
GWS
Sam Taylor (concussion) - TBC
Harvey Thomas (suspension) - round three
Josh Fahey (suspension) - round five
Joe Fonti (suspension) - round three
Toby McMullin (suspension) round three
Jake Riccardi (suspension) - round three
Tom Green (calf) - four to six weeks
HAWTHORN
Mitch Lewis (ACL) - TBC
Calsher Dear (back) - early season
James Blanck (ACL) - TBC
MELBOURNE
Kysaiah Pickett (suspension) - round four
Kade Chandler (shoulder) - pre-season return
Tom Fullarton (hamstring) - pre-season return
Luke Kentfield (pneumonia) - TBC
Shane McAdam (achilles) - 2026
Jake Melksham (hamstring) - pre-season/early 2025
Judd McVee (hamstring) - TBC
Christian Petracca (ribs) - pre-season return
Charlie Spargo (achilles) - pre-season return
Caleb Windsor (foot) - pre-season return
Jack Viney (ribs) - pre-season return
Koltyn Tholstrup (bone stress) - pre-season return
NORTH MELBOURNE
George Wardlaw (hamstring) - early/mid season
Callum Coleman-Jones (Achilles) - mid season
Aidan Corr (finger) - pre-season return
Brayden George (ACL) - mid-season
Wil Dawson (shoulder) - pre-season return
Josh Goater (achilles) - pre-season return
George Wardlaw will miss the start of 2025. Getty
PORT ADELAIDE
Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (back) - TBC
Sam Powell-Pepper (ACL) - likely to miss round one
Todd Marshall (Achilles) - late 2025 or early 2026
Willem Drew (foot) - pre-season return
Todd Marshall was helped off after a heavy hit in the finals, 2024. AFL Photos via Getty Images
RICHMOND
Sam Lalor (fractured jaw, concussion) - likely to miss round one
Noah Balta (suspension) - round five
Jasper Alger (knee) - pre-season return
Tylar Young (ACL) - early season
Josh Smillie (hamstring) - pre-season return
Mykelti Lefau (ACL) - early season
Josh Gibcus (ACL) - mid-season
Judson Clarke (ACL) - early season
Reuben Ginbey appears to shove Sam Lalor under the contest. Twitter
ST KILDA
Max King (knee) - round one
Hunter Clark (groin) - pre-season return
Paddy Dow (knee) - TBC
Dougal Howard (shoulder) - mid-season
Liam Henry (knee) - early season
Mason Wood (quad) - round one
Alix Tauru (back) - early/mid season
Jack Sinclair (hamstring) - round one
Mattaes Phillipou (femur) - mid season
Rowan Marshall (pelvis) - round one
Max King of the Saints looks on. via Getty Images
SYDNEY
Logan McDonald (ankle) - TBC
Hayden McLean (groin) - pre-season return
Jack Buller (shoulder) - early season
Caiden Cleary (suspension) - round two
Will Edwards (leg) - pre-season return
Jesse Dattoli (back) - early season
WEST COAST
Elliot Yeo (MCL/ankle) - early season
Dom Sheed (ACL) - 2026
Rhett Bazzo (foot) - likely to miss round one
Adam Treloar and Liam Jones will miss the start of the 2025 season for the Dogs. AFL Photos via Getty Images
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Adam Treloar (calf) - early season
Jason Johannisen (hamstring) - mid-season
Liam Jones (hamstring) - early season
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (personal) - TBC
Cody Weightman (knee) - mid-season
Tim English (abdominal) - TBC
Aaron Naughton (calf) - TBC
Anthony Scott (patella) - likely to miss round one
