Key defender Ella Friend has been ruled out of the Saints’ Round 5 clash at Windy Hill after entering concussion protocols post Saturday night’s match.  

Additionally, key midfielder Olivia Vesely will also miss this week’s clash as she continues to progress through concussion protocols.

“Our number one priority is supporting the health and wellbeing of Liv and Ella. We’ll continue to follow the medical guidelines in place to make sure our players return safely and at the right time,” GM AFLW Jessie Mulholland said.

Additionally, Lilu Hung will be a test ahead of this weekend, with the untried Saint a chance to put her hand up for her AFLW debut pending a fitness test during main training this week.

Positively, Emmelie Fielder completed a major milestone in her ACL recovery, completing her first running session last week since sustaining the season ending injury while playing for Sandringham in Round 1 of the VFLW. 

Inaugural Saints, Darcy Guttride and Nicola Xenos continue to positively progress through their respective rehabilitation programs as they look to be available for selection in the coming weeks.

INJURY LIST

Hung | Concussion | Test

Friend | Concussion | Protocols

Vesely | Concussion | Protocols

Guttridge | Foot | 1-2 weeks

Xenos | Foot | 1-3 weeks

Gee | ACL | 4-6 weeks

Fiedler | ACL | Inactive