Essendon’s versatile player Nik Cox received positive news after being substituted out of Saturday’s win against Richmond due to a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old underwent scans following the match, which revealed no significant damage to his hamstring, much to the relief of the Essendon camp. Although Cox will undergo further fitness assessments in the coming days, the club confirmed that there is no strain in his hamstring and expects his symptoms to resolve quickly.
Cox’s absence during the match saw midfielder Elijah Tsatas step in, but Essendon will welcome back young forward Harrison Jones for their upcoming game against the Gold Coast Suns after he served a one-game suspension. Additionally, midfielder Will Setterfield is nearing a return from a knee injury, while the extent of Ben Hobbs’ calf injury is yet to be determined. Hobbs was replaced by Tsatas in the squad for the Tigers clash due to his injury setback.
Essendon’s immediate fixtures include a match against the Gold Coast Suns followed by a clash with Carlton, with a bye scheduled for Round 14 before they face West Coast at Marvel Stadium.
