Dislocated shoulder set to sideline GWS star Callaghan
Callaghan was hurt in a collision with Fremantle's Patrick Voss on the three-quarter time siren in the Giants' 34-point home defeat on Saturday.
The 22-year-old ball-winner is set to miss the important clash with Carlton in Round 11, but appears to have escaped serious damage.
Scans have confirmed a minor shoulder dislocation for Finn Callaghan. A return to play timeline will be confirmed tomorrow following consultation with the club medical team. At this stage it is not deemed to be long term. pic.twitter.com/CRpC2iRkaC
— GWS GIANTS (@GWSGIANTS) May 18, 2025
"Scans have confirmed a minor shoulder dislocation for Finn Callaghan," GWS said in a statement.
"A return-to-play timeline will be confirmed tomorrow (Monday) following consultation with the club medical team.
"At this stage it is not deemed to be long term."
GWS made a strong start to the season but have lost four of their past five games, slipping to a 5-5 record ahead of their clash with the Blues at Marvel Stadium.
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