Saints' forward Liam Ryan will be a test to play GWS this weekend after sustaining a minor shoulder injury in Sunday afternoon’s loss to Melbourne.

“Liam pulled up sore after falling on his shoulder following a pretty spectacular mark” EGM of Football Lenny Hayes said.

“He’ll need to tick a few boxes this week to ensure his availability.”

Moreover, young midfielder Mattaes Phillipou will also be a test this week after suffering a corked quad late in the second quarter.

The 21-year-old was assessed at half time and did not return to the field for the remainder of the game.

“Like Liam, Mattaes will be required to pass a fitness test during Thursday’s main session.”

Jack Macrae will not travel to Sydney this week after suffering an MCL sprain early during Sunday’s match. The 31-year-old played out the game however reported some swelling post match.

“We’ll monitor Jack’s knee as it heals and provide updates where appropriate,” Hayes said.

Positively, Rowan Marshall is working towards joining his teammates in Sydney this weekend, progressing well through concussion protocols.

In other injury news, Hunter Clark, Paddy Dow, Liam O’Connell, Liam Henry, Ryan Byrnes and Max King are all progressing through their respective rehabilitation timelines.

INJURY REPORT

Rowan Marshall | Concussion protocols | Test

Liam Ryan | Shoulder | Test

Mattaes Phillipou | Quad | Test

Hunter Clark | Adductor | 1 week

Jack Macrae | Knee | 2-3 weeks

Paddy Dow | Knee | 3 weeks

Liam O'Connell | Facial Fractures | 3-4 weeks

Liam Henry | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks

Ryan Byrnes | Foot | 5-7 weeks

Max King | Calf/Knee | TBC