Check out the injury updates from all 18 clubs.

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Walker and Rankine need to get through training on Wednesday night to prove their fitness, with Walker completing a solid running session on Monday. Rankine has passed all markers so far in his recovery. The Crows are confident a groin problem won't sideline Kieran Strachan, while Brayden Cook has overcome a jarred knee. – Nathan Schmook 

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No news is good news for the Lions. Ashcroft is continuing to progress his training and is expected to be doing everything with the main group in coming weeks. – Michael Whiting

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The Blues are confident McGovern and McKay have avoided any major concerns after being forced from the field over the weekend. Cerra, Cottrell, Cuningham and Martin could return after the bye, while Pittonet is also expected to be available soon. – Riley Beveridge

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Collingwood won't get any players back from injury before the mid-season bye in round 15, but the Magpies are hopeful Brownlow Medal contender Daicos will be available for Sunday's game against North Melbourne despite a sore shin. Mitchell is the latest injury, with the club opting to surgically repair the plantar fascia issue he has been dealing with last week. Cox's recovery from concussion sustained in round 11 is delaying the rehab of his knee injury, with the club taking a cautious approach. – Josh Gabelich

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The bye has come at a good time for the Bombers, although mid-season recruit El-Hawli will need surgery after suffering a syndesmosis injury during a dominant VFL performance. Setterfield has pulled up well after hurting his knee against the Blues. Redman, Hobbs, Duursma and Baldwin could all return after the bye, with Draper also not far away. – Dejan Kalinic

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Cox needs to get through a little bit more strength and football training before being cleared to return from a significant hamstring injury. O'Driscoll has moved into an on-legs program and had a timeline for his return confirmed. Stanley will be available this week if he can get through training. – Nathan Schmook

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Both Patrick Dangerfield and Guthrie should be back after the club's round 14 bye. Dangerfield missed last weekend's loss to Sydney as the club stuck to its conservative management plan for the veteran and should be cherry ripe for the Cats' big clash with Carlton in round 15. Conway and Tuohy were both withdrawn from the Cats' squad to face the Swans on Friday and will be assessed ahead of the Blues game. – Michael Rogers

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The Suns were conservative with Witts and he should be back to play Fremantle after the club's bye this weekend. Weller is back to doing everything in training bar contact and is getting closer to a return. – Michael Whiting

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The Giants are hopeful Buckley and Kelly could return as soon as Sunday's clash with the Power, though both will need to pass fitness tests on Friday before being made available for selection. Cumming is also closing on a long-awaited return, while Ash and Coniglio aren't far behind. Perryman is still a fortnight away. – Riley Beveridge

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Lewis is pushing his case to be available for the first time in 10 weeks this Saturday after dealing with a knee cartilage injury. Meek is on track to face Richmond after missing the past two games due to an ankle injury. Wingard's AFL return hit a minor setback when he was subbed out of the VFL on Sunday with a calf injury. Untried ruckman Clay Tucker has exited concussion protocols and is available. – Josh Gabelich

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Petracca suffered four broken ribs, a punctured lung and a lacerated spleen after being crunched in a marking contest during the King's Birthday clash against Collingwood, with the extent of his layoff still unknown. Hore, Schache and Lever are all expected to be available after the club's bye during round 14. Melksham is closing in on a return to full training in the coming weeks, 10 months on from suffering an ACL injury. - Alison O'Connor

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The Kangas will lose Dawson for the foreseeable future, but Miller Bergman (hamstring) is available again. McKercher is a chance for next week, while Logue should also make his comeback at some level next week. – Riley Beveridge

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Rozee will face Greater Western Sydney barring any final hiccups, but Rioli is "no certainty" according to assistant coach Chad Cornes, although he'll be tested during the week. – Michael Whiting

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Finally, the bleeding appears to have stemmed, although the eight long-term injuries (ACLs and backs) blow out the length of the list. Lynch is set to play just his eighth game since the start of last year, while Prestia has once again suffered a short-term soft-tissue issue. Dustin Martin is well and truly available for game 300, while Ross has now been eight weeks away for eight weeks. – Sarah Black

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Howard will be sidelined for the next month after straining his left hamstring for the second time this season in Saturday night's win over Gold Coast. Hayes is still another month away from returning after knee surgery, while Stocker needs another week to recover from an abdominal injury. – Josh Gabelich

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The versatile Fox is a chance to return from a shoulder complaint this week, adding to selection pressure. Skipper Mills is expected to join in main training this week as he closes closing on a playing return, and the club's strong form gives them the luxury of choosing whether to bring him back through the VFL or seniors. Corey Warner's ankle has improved rapidly and he'll be tested ahead of a VFL return this week. Buller will have back surgery this week. – Michael Rogers

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Duggan has entered concussion protocols over the bye week after a heavy hit in the Eagles' loss to North Melbourne. Allen is on the verge of returning to play his first game since round one, with the co-captain expected to ramp up his return from a knee injury later this week when the players return from their mid-season break. Hunt was being given an extra week to recover from a toe issue so he could then capitalise on the bye and freshen up. The Eagles will release their official injury list next week. – Nathan Schmook

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Keath will be sidelined for up to a couple of months after suffering a moderate-grade hamstring strain last Friday night. Richards is expected to be available after clearing concussion protocols over the weekend, while Weightman could be available earlier than expected after being cleared to return to full training last week. – Josh Gabelich