Injury Hub: Blues veteran undergoes finger surgery

As always, there is plenty of injury news circling within the AFL.

Carlton's Nic Newman is one to watch ahead of this Sunday's clash with Essendon after undergoing finger surgery.

As reported by AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey, his availabily is yet to be clarified by the club.

Unfortunately, Melbourne youngster Andy Moniz-Wakefield has suffered a heart-breaking ACL rupture, and will miss the entirety of the 2026 season.

This occurs off the back of an ACL rupture in pre-season of 2025, ruling him out for all of last year.

At 22 years of age, Moniz-Wakefield has managed just eight games, breaking into the senior setup in 2024 and featuring twice since returning from injury this year.

The remaining fallout from Round 12 is set to be released tomorrow.

See the club-by-club injury list below:

Mitch Hinge enters as a test, while Sid Draper and Izak Rankine are just a week off. Isaac Cumming has been sidelined with a hammy.

Injury list
Callum Ah Chee (thumb)
Isaac Cumming (hamstring)
Sid Draper (jaw)
Mark Keane (leg)
Izak Rankine (calf)

Last updated: 02/06

Keidean Coleman has done a hammy, and is listed to miss 5-6 weeks. Lincoln McCarthy and Eric Hipwood are just a week away.

Injury list
Oscar Allen (foot)
Dan Annable (shoulder)
Noah Answerth (concussion)
Keidean Coleman (hamstring)
Eric Hipwood (knee)
Ryan Lester (calf)
Lincoln McCarthy (hamstring)
Will McLachlan (quad)
Jack Payne (knee) Henry Smith (foot) Reece Torrent (ankle)
Dayne Zorko (soreness)

Last updated: 02/06

Nic Newman underwent finger surgery on Tuesday. His availability is yet to be determined. Ollie Hollands, Lucas Camporeale and Liam Reidy are all set to be available in Round 15.

Injury list
Lucas Camporeale (kidney)
Matt Carroll (ACL - season)
Ollie Hollands (ankle)
Nic Newman (finger)
Harry O'Farrell (knee) Rob Monahan (shoulder)
Jesse Motlop (knee - season)

Last updated: 02/06

Harry Perryman enters as a test, while Darcy Moore has travelled overseas to seek further rehabilitation after repeat muscle injuries.

Injury list
Joel Cochran (AC joint)
Jamie Elliott (knee - season)
Will Hayes (shoulder)
Noah Howes (shoulder)
Darcy Moore (hamstring)
Harry Perryman (hamstring)
Oscar Steene (ACL - season)

Last updated: 02/06

Archie May will miss a period of time after dislocating his shoulder, while Sam Durham, Jordan Ridley and Mason Redman are set to return.

Injury list
Jye Caldwell (ankle)
Angus Clarke (foot)
Saad El-Hawli (collarbone)
Brayden Fiorini (back - season)
Matt Guelfi (hamstring)
Zak Johnson (foot)
Isaac Kako (back)
Nic Martin (knee - season)
Archie May (shoulder)
Andrew Mcgrath (jaw)
Liam McMahon (ankle)
Dyson Sharpe (shoulder)
Rhys Unwin (hamstring)
Vigo Visentini (hamstring)
Peter Wright (knee)

Last updated: 02/06

Sean Darcy got through his WAFL return and is available, while Caleb Serong will return against Geelong in Round 15. Hayden Young, Matthew Johnson and Brennan Cox enter this weekend as tests.

Injury list
Brennan Cox (knee)
Matthew Johnson (hamstring)
Ollie Murphy (knee)
Caleb Serong (calf)
Sam Sturt (knee/quad)
Brandon Walker (concussion)
Hayden Young (concussion)

Last updated: 02/06

Despite a nasty looking ankle roll, Lawson Humpries avoided any major damage, and enters as a test.

Injury list
Harley Barker (knee)
Toby Conway (foot/knee)
Nick Driscoll (concussion)
Lawson Humphries (ankle)
Keighton Matofai-Forbes (foot)
Jesse Mellor (ankle)
Jay Polkinghorne (foot)
Tyson Stengle (conditioning)

Last updated: 02/06

Jake Rogers and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan both enter as tests, while Lachie Weller remains 1-3 away.

Injury list
Alex Davies (foot)
Jy Farrar (ankle)
Ethan Read (knee)
Jake Rogers (hamstring)
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (ankle)
Lachie Weller (hamstring)

Last updated: 02/06

Stephen Coniglio suffered a low-grade hammy, and will miss two weeks following the bye. Jesse Hogan, Ryan Angwin and Cody Angove are expected to be available post-bye. Jack Buckley has been listed as 4-5 away.

Injury list
Leek Aleer (ankle)
Cody Angove (hamstring)
Ryan Angwin (concussion)
Jack Buckley (hamstring)
Stephen Coniglio (hamstring)
Tom Green (knee - season)
Jesse Hogan (hip)
Darcy Jones (knee)
Josh Kelly (hip)
Nick Madden (knee)
Xavier O'Halloran (ankle)
Jake Riccardi (ankle)
Logan Smith (knee)
Nathan Wardius (knee)

Last updated: 02/06

An incredibly clean injury list. Tom Barrass and Conor Nash enter Round 13 as tests.

Injury list Tom Barrass (hamstring)
James Blanck (shoulder)
Jack Scrimshaw (knee)
Conor Nash (concussion)

Last updated: 02/06

Andy Moniz-Wakefield has ruptured his ACL, and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Jake Lever, Changkuoth Jiath and Latrelle Pickett all enter King's Birthday as tests.

Injury list
Jed Adams (knee)
Jai Culley (knee - season)
Changkuoth Jiath (knee)
Aidan Johnson (hip/groin)
Jake Lever (concussion)
Xavier Lindsay (hip/groin)
Brody Mihocek (hamstring)
Andy Moniz-Wakefield (knee - season)
Latrelle Pickett (quad)
Christian Salem (foot)
Jack Viney (achilles)

Last updated: 02/06

Tom Powell remains 2-3 weeks away, while Zac Banch is officially available.

Injury list
Jackson Archer (knee - season)
Callum Coleman-Jones (concussion)
Tom Powell (groin)
River Stevens (knee)
Blake Thredgold (foot)
Luke Urquhart (knee)

Last updated: 02/06

Connor Rozee has reportedly suffered a setback in his hamstring recovery, with his timeline set to be reevaluated. Jack Lukosius and Kane Farrell enter as tests.

Injury list
Miles Bergman (toe)
Kane Farrell (adductor)
Ollie Lord (knee - season)
Jack Lukosius (groin)
Sam Powell-Pepper (knee)
Connor Rozee (hamstring)
Josh Sinn (shoulder)

Last updated: 02/06

The bye gives the Tigers a much needed rest. Toby Nankervis, Taj Hotton and Tom Brown are a chance to return following the bye.

Injury list
Harry Armstrong (foot)
Sam Banks (concussion)
Tom Brown (arm)
Judson Clarke (knee)
Jonty Faull (concussion)
Josh Gibcus (knee)
Campbell Gray (hamstring)
Taj Hotton (hip)
Sam Lalor (Achilles)
Tom Lynch (larnyx)
Rhyan Mansell (foot)
Kane McAuliffe (achilles)
Toby Nankervis (hamstring)
Zane Peucker (ankle)
Hugo Ralphsmith (knee)
Jack Ross (concussion)
Samson Ryan (concussion)
Tom Sims (MCL)
Josh Smillie (quad)

Last updated: 02/06

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Mitch Owens and Liam Ryan are all tests this week in what would be a huge return for the Saints. Jack Higgins and Max King are just 2-3 weeks off. Sam Flanders will miss the remainder of the AFL season with an Achilles.

Injury list
Hunter Clark (knee)
Kye Fincher (hamstring)
Sam Flanders (achilles)
Jack Higgins (concussion)
Dougal Howard (calf)
Max King (hamstring)
Mitch Owens (calf)
Liam Ryan (hip cork) Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (calf)

Last updated: 02/06

Tests across the board. Justin McInerney, Callum Mills, Malcolm Rosas Jnr, Matt Roberts and Ned Bowman are all tests this weekend. Errol Gulden is 3-4 away, Dane Rampe four weeks away and Tom Papley five.

Injury list
Taylor Adams (hamstring)
Riak Andrew (quad)
Ned Bowman (calf)
Braeden Campbell (shin)
Noah Chamberlain (hamstring)
Will Green (foot)
Errol Gulden (shoulder)
Liam Hetherton (back)
Max King (back)
Justin McInerney (ankle)
Callum Mills (calf)
Tom Papley (calf)
Dane Rampe (calf)
Matt Roberts (groin)
Malcolm Rosas (ankle)

Last updated: 02/06

Jack Graham and Jack Hutchinson remain 1-2 weeks off.

Injury list
Sam Allen (knee)
Jamie Cripps (knee)
Harry Edwards (concussion)
Jack Graham (shoulder)
Jack Hutchinson (hamstring)
Noah Long (knee - season)
Jacob Newton (foot)
Deven Robertson (knee)

Last updated: 02/06

Cody Weightman is expected to feature at AFL level after a legnthy stint on the sidelines. Jedd Busslinger is a test.

Injury list
Jedd Busslinger (shoulder)
Luke Cleary (concussion)
Sam Darcy (ACL)
Riley Garcia (ACL)
Tom Liberatore (concussion)
Laitham Vandemeer (hamstring)
Cody Weightman (knee)
Bailey Williams (hamstring)

Last updated: 02/06