GWS is continuing to count its mounting injury toll, confirming that key forward Aaron Cadman will be sidelined until at least Round 2 with ongoing pelvic soreness.
Cadman missed last week's final pre-season hitout against Sydney but was put through a training session on Saturday, which was where the injury came from.
Star midfielder Finn Callaghan is expected to line up against Hawthorn after overcoming a minor hip flexor injury.
Brent Daniels is 3-4 weeks away after suffering a hamstring injury against Collingwood two weeks ago, continuing his wretched run of unavailability.
Toby Bedford (hamstring), Leek Aleer (groin) and Toby McMullin (hamstring) could be in line to return in Round 1.
All-Australian defender Sam Taylor will need at least four more weeks to overcome his hamstring injury sustained in the State of Origin clash.
Cody Angove had surgery on his hamstring, with no timeline revealed by the club.
The club is hopeful that Josh Kelly (hip) and Darcy Jones (knee) feature in the back half of the season after serious injuries.
Tom Green has been ruled out of 2026 following his ACL injury.
