Aaron Cadman’s latest news is that he returned from a pelvic injury, kicked four goals for GWS in a 56-point win over Richmond, and then suffered a concussion, which rules him out of the next derby against Sydney.[1][4]
Recent updates
- On 11 April 2026, reports said Cadman was concussed late in the Giants’ win over Richmond after a knee to the head and failed a head injury assessment.[4][7]
- Earlier in March 2026, GWS said they would not rush him back from pelvic soreness, and he was ruled out for at least the first two rounds of the season.[3]
- In July 2025, he re-signed with Greater Western Sydney through the end of 2030, extending his stay by four more years.[2]
Form and outlook
Cadman has been building strongly over the past year, with coverage in mid-2025 highlighting a breakout stretch and growing confidence after pressure early in his career. He remains a key part of GWS’s future plans, especially after the long-term extension.[5][6][9][2]
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Sources
Emerging star forward Aaron Cadman and veteran Stephen Coniglio will miss Greater Western Sydney's derby against the Swans after their concussions soured a 56-point win over Richmond.
africa.espn.comGiants forward Aaron Cadman admits the pressure of being the No.1 draft pick has weighed on him early in his career
www.afl.com.auTop GWS Giants draft pick Aaron Cadman speaks to Sunrise
7news.com.auInaugural GWS coach Kevin Sheedy had said an AFL player comes of age when he chalks up the 50-game milestone, and it's ringing true for youngster Aaron Cadman.
aapnews.aap.com.auThe No.1 pick in the 2022 AFL Draft, Aaron Cadman has re-signed with the Giants
www.afl.com.auGWS have returned to winning ways with a 56-point win over Richmond at Barossa Park, but Aaron Cadman and Stephen Coniglio were both concussed.
aapnews.aap.com.auGWS will be without young gun Aaron Cadman for the start of the AFL season and won't rush the emerging star's return from injury.
www.perthnow.com.auGWS have re-signed forward Aaron Cadman for a further four years, tying the No.1 draft pick to the AFL club until the end of 2030.
www.espn.comGWS have returned to winning ways with a 56-point win over Richmond at Barossa Park, but Aaron Cadman and Stephen Coniglio were both concussed.
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