02/01/2026
Injuries, player availability & winning 🏆
As the NTFL season hits the halfway mark, injury lists can start to grow - and that matters more than you might think!
Research shows player availability is strongly linked to team success. Teams with fewer injuries train more consistently, build better on-field chemistry, and win more games. In fact, previous injury is the biggest risk factor for future injury, making prevention and early management critical.
Why it matters:
* Injured players miss training and games → reduced fitness and skill development
* Teams lose continuity in game plans and combinations
* The most successful AFL teams consistently have low injury lists
How we keep players on the park:
✅ Injury prevention programs (warm-ups, strength & conditioning, load management)
✅ Smart recovery (sleep, hydration, nutrition)
✅ Early intervention & treatment - especially for overload and acute injuries
Early physio input can often mean modified training instead of time off, as well as faster recovery, and fewer games missed.
Our focus is always on what you CAN do to keep training and playing.
It’s simple, fewer injuries = more wins!
Matthew Tom
Senior Physiotherapist
ASCA S&C Coach
Book online now:
https://elite-physiotherapy.au3.cliniko.com/bookings
