Nissan Injury Update: Two Hawks nearing return

Five Hawks are managing injuries ahead of the Week 8 clash with GWS, with two closing in on a return in the coming weeks

Hawthorn duo Mackenzie Eardley and Casey Sherriff are edging closer to a return from a concussion and a leg fracture respectively, while Greta Bodey has been added to the injury list with a toe joint issue ahead of the club’s Week 8 clash with GWS. 

Kristy Stratton and Laura Stone are both progressing well in their rehab of respective syndesmosis injuries, with a return-to-play timeline for each player to still be established.

AFLW High Performance Manager Aaron Kellett provided an update on the five injured Hawks below.

Mackenzie Eardley (Concussion) – 1 week

“Mack’s still in the concussion protocols currently, so she’s still got some steps to work through there. As it stands, she’s not going to be available for this week but we anticipate she’ll continue to step through those protocols and once she’s clear of those she’ll be ready to play some football again.”

Casey Sherriff (Lower Leg) – 1-2 weeks

“Casey is progressing really well and will resume team training today, which is a big step for her out of the rehab group. We anticipate she’s going to do some modified skills this week with the group, we’ll do a match simulation session on Saturday and at this stage, pending progression through that and then main training with the group next week, we’re targeting our tenth game against Melbourne. Everything needs to go well to hit that target but right now she’s on trajectory for that, so that’s a really positive step for Casey.”