The AFL's pre-season of injury scares continues, with Geelong spearhead Jeremy Cameron at the centre of the latest fears.
Speculation is mounting that Cameron has suffered a strain in his quad during training earlier in the week, pushing his return date back further, putting his Opening Round appearance in jeopardy.
The Cats are yet to confirm the injury after being contacted late on Thursday afternoon.
Cameron was already recovering from a broken arm he sustained in last year's grand final loss to Brisbane, resulting in the left-footer being withdrawn from Saturday's State of Origin clash.
The 2025 Coleman Medallist attempted to finish the season decider despite the injury, and underwent post-season surgery to have himself best-placed for the 2026 campaign.
He was initially picked for the revival of the much-beloved concept but was ultimately replaced by Ben King.
Cameron has since remained on a modified program and hasn't started full-contact training, with the latest setback set to sideline him for the next few weeks after scans revealed the news.
Cameron is set to miss Monday's match simulation against Hawthorn on Monday, February 16 at the Kennedy Centre, while the Community Series contest with Carlton on Wednesday, February 25 at Ikon Park will be a test.
The left-footer is yet to be ruled out of the club's Opening Round clash against Gold Coast on March 6.
The 32-year-old is fresh off a career-best season in 2025, playing all 26 games and kicking 88 goals.
Cameron was rewarded with his fifth All-Australian blazer, and was named captain of the representative side.
