AFLW Qscan Injury Update: Lions fit and healthy for Round 1

The Brisbane Lions are close to full strength as they head into Round 1 of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season.

The Lions’ first game is against Essendon on Sunday August 16 at Windy Hill with ball up at 12:35pm.

Draftee Meg Lappin is the only player unavailable after she sustained a lower leg injury during the pre-season.

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
13. Neasa Dooley	Collarbone	TBC

13. Neasa Dooley

Injury: Collarbone

Est. Return: TBC

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