Another young Tiger is out for the season. Their injury list now stands at 17
Richmond's injury crisis has worsened with defender Josh Gibcus ruled out for the season due to a sprained anterior cruciate ligament, increasing their injury list to 17 players. The club has been forced to name only three AFL-listed players in their VFL team due to depleted playing stocks. This marks the third consecutive season the Tigers have faced significant injury challenges, further hampering their performance in a winless 2026 AFL campaign.
- ▪Josh Gibcus will miss the rest of the 2026 AFL season after suffering a sprained ACL in his left knee.
- ▪Richmond's injury list now totals 17 players, leaving only four fit players outside their AFL squad.
- ▪The club named just three AFL-listed players in their VFL team for a Friday night match.
- ▪Sam Lalor sustained a partial Achilles injury during training, adding to Richmond's growing list of injured players.
- ▪Gibcus, the No.9 pick in the 2021 draft, has played only four games since 2023 due to recurring injuries.
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