Live: Tigers looking to challenge Dogs, Hawks and Swans dominate The Australian Football League (AFL) is grappling with an injury crisis that threatens to undermine the competitiveness of several teams.
Hawthorn and Sydney have been among the dominant forces in recent weeks, but injuries continue to plague other teams. Essendon's 93 point drubbing by Hawthorn was a stark reminder of the issue at hand.
Jordan Ridley suffered a foot injury in the second quarter, while young gun Sullivan Robey departed early with a right knee injury. The reasons behind this epidemic are complex and multifaceted.