Hard-running forward Ben Ainsworth has unfortunately been ruled out for the remainder of the season after injuring his shoulder in the match against Port Adelaide. 

GC SUNS Head Physiotherapist Lindsay Bull said the small forward would consult a specialist later this week to determine the next course of action. 

“Ben sustained a knock to his shoulder during the match which was assessed further post-match,” Bull said.

“He has unfortunately suffered a high-grade AC joint injury which means Ben will be unavailable for the remainder of the season.” 

Co-captain Jarrod Witts is fighting to prove his fitness for the Round 19 clash against GWS and will be a test to play.

“Jarrod is gradually progressing in his recovery from a fractured vertebrae but remains a week-to-week proposition at this stage,” Bull said. 

“Jarrod will be tested later this week and will need to train fully before he can be considered for selection.”

Small forward Jake Rogers sustained a MCL sprain to his knee at training last week and will be sidelined for three weeks as he recovers.

Veteran winger Brandon Ellis remains one week away from a return from his calf injury as the club takes a cautious approach with the 30-year-old. 

In positive news, Lachie Weller has been cleared for a return to play from his ACL injury this weekend and will be available for AFL selection.

Injury List

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
1. Mac Andrew	Chest	Probable Andrew was involved in a collision in the first quarter of the AAMI Community Series match against Sydney and sustained a chest injury.
3. Sam Flanders	Back	Probable Flanders is managing a back injury sustained during pre-season.
24. David Swallow	Knee	Medium-term Swallow received a knock to the front of his knee during the AAMI Community Series match and has sustained damage to his PCL.
30. Leo Lombard	Shoulder	Long-term Lombard has undergone surgery on his shoulder which was injured in the match simulation against the Brisbane Lions.
10. Charlie Ballard	Knee	Season Ballard sustained a ruptured ACL injury in the Round 1 match against West Coast.

1. Mac Andrew

Andrew was involved in a collision in the first quarter of the AAMI Community Series match against Sydney and sustained a chest injury.

Injury: Chest

Est. Return: Probable

3. Sam Flanders

Flanders is managing a back injury sustained during pre-season.

Injury: Back

Est. Return: Probable

24. David Swallow

Swallow received a knock to the front of his knee during the AAMI Community Series match and has sustained damage to his PCL.

Injury: Knee

Est. Return: Medium-term

30. Leo Lombard

Lombard has undergone surgery on his shoulder which was injured in the match simulation against the Brisbane Lions.

Injury: Shoulder

Est. Return: Long-term

10. Charlie Ballard

Ballard sustained a ruptured ACL injury in the Round 1 match against West Coast.

Injury: Knee

Est. Return: Season

Last Updated: 4:35 AM Tuesday, March 25, 2025