AFLW Qscan Injury Update: Anderson closing in on return

Brisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson is making positive progress in her recovery, with the experienced Lion closing in on a return to play.

Anderson has been training with the squad as she continues to build towards availability in the coming weeks.

Marlo Graham and Ruby Svarc have both entered concussion protocols and will be miss Saturday's clash with the Giants.

Neasa Dooley will undergo surgery on her sternoclavicular joint this week, with her return timeline to be confirmed.

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
30. Marlo Graham	Concussion	Protocols
29. Ruby Svarc	Concussion	Protocols
13. Neasa Dooley	Collarbone	TBC
18. Ally Anderson	Hamstring	1-2 Weeks
4. Meg Lappin	Leg	2-5 Weeks

30. Marlo Graham

Injury: Concussion

Est. Return: Protocols

29. Ruby Svarc

Injury: Concussion

Est. Return: Protocols

13. Neasa Dooley

Injury: Collarbone

Est. Return: TBC

18. Ally Anderson

Injury: Hamstring

Est. Return: 1-2 Weeks

4. Meg Lappin

Injury: Leg

Est. Return: 2-5 Weeks

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