MADE POSSIBLE BYMLC

AN ADELAIDE co-captain is in doubt as the Crows desperately try to lock in a finals spot, while some Bombers and Giants also have their clubs' hopes hanging on fitness tests ahead of round 22.

Who will be right and who is struggling? We find out when your wounded stars will be back. 

ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Doedee Knee Season
 Cam Ellis-Yolmen Shin 1-2 weeks
 Paul Hunter Foot 3 weeks
 Alex Keath Ankle Test
 Ned McHenry Back 1-2 weeks
 Andrew McPherson Hamstring 2-3 weeks
 Paul Seedsman Finger Test
 Rory Sloane Eye Test
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

The Crows are confident co-captain Sloane will be available to take on Collingwood at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. Sloane sustained an eye injury that caused him to have blurred vision in last weekend's 10-point loss to West Coast. A trip to the specialist revealed there was no significant damage to the eye. Keath will be tested at Adelaide's main session on Thursday after missing the past three weeks with an ankle injury. Seedsman is expected to be available despite sustaining a small undisplaced fracture in the tip of his ring finger in the SANFL last weekend. - Lee Gaskin

BRISBANE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Cutler Foot Test
 Tom Joyce Shin 4 weeks
 James Madden Hamstring 1 week
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Almost a clean bill of health for the Lions. After a long stint out with a foot problem, Cutler is expected to return through the NEAFL this weekend. - Michael Whiting 

CARLTON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 David Cuningham Knee Test
 Charlie Curnow Knee Season
 Sam Docherty Knee  Season
 Liam Jones Throat Season
 Pat Kerr Shoulder Season
 Kym LeBois Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Caleb Marchbank Neck Season
 Tom Williamson Back Season
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

The Blues lose Jones for the rest of the season, with the defender ruled out after suffering a nasty non-displaced fracture of the larynx in his throat. Cuningham is a 50/50 chance of returning from a lingering knee injury for this week's clash with the Saints, while time is running out for LeBois as he returns from a hamstring strain. - Riley Beveridge

COLLINGWOOD

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 James Aish Shoulder 1-2 weeks
 Dayne Beams Shoulder/Hip Season
 Mason Cox Eye Season
 Josh Daicos Concussion Test
 Jordan De Goey Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Lynden Dunn Knee Season
 Will Kelly Hamstring TBC
 Tom Langdon Knee Season
 Darcy Moore Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Sam Murray Provisional ASADA suspension TBC
 Isaac Quaynor Foot TBC
 Ben Reid Hamstring TBC
 Brayden Sier Calf TBC
 Jaidyn Stephenson Suspended 2 weeks
 Daniel Wells  Knee 1 week
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Daicos copped a knock in the win over Melbourne and will be tested before a decision is made on his availability for the twilight clash with Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. De Goey, Moore and Aish hope to be back before the end of the home and away season, while a VFL bye this weekend has Wells and possibly Sier targetting final-round returns. Quaynor still seems some time away and Kelly is also being managed conservatively, while Reid faces an uphill battle to play again this season. The suspended Stephenson will be available at finals time but the campaign is over for Cox, Langdon, Beams and Dunn. - Ben Collins

ESSENDON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Bellchambers Calf 2-3 weeks
 Joe Daniher Groin Season
 Sam Draper Knee Season
 Aaron Francis  Neck Test
 Michael Hurley Shoulder Test
 Matt Guelfi Knee  Season
 Kobe Mutch Knee TBC
 Darcy Parish Concussion Test
 Adam Saad Hamstring Test
 Devon Smith Knee Season
 James Stewart Groin Season
 Jake Stringer Hamstring Test
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Hurley needs to get through training this week but he is a chance to face the Dockers on Saturday night. The Bombers will be hoping Stringer is available despite his hamstring tightness out of Saturday night's loss to the Bulldogs. The Bombers expect to regain Francis and Parish after the pair missed last week, while Saad is an outside chance to be available. - Callum Twomey

FREMANTLE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Brennan Cox Hip  1 week
 Stefan Giro Knee Season
 Stephen Hill Quad TBC
 Jesse Hogan Foot Season
 Scott Jones Shoulder Test
 Rory Lobb Shoulder Season
 Lloyd Meek Foot Season
 Alex Pearce Ankle Season
 Luke Ryan Hamstring 1 week
 Matt Taberner Foot Season
 Luke Valente  Groin Season
 Tobe Watson Knee Test
 Nathan Wilson Toe TBC
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Cox and Ryan will hopefully be available for the final round against Port Adelaide, while it is unclear at this stage whether Wilson will play again this year after progressing slowly from a toe issue. - Travis King

GEELONG

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Jordan Clark Elbow 2-3 weeks
 Jordan Cunico Ankle 1-2 weeks
 Lachie Fogarty Hamstring 2-3 weeks
 Zach Guthrie Ankle Test
 Ben Jarvis Ankle Test
 Mark O'Connor Toe Test
 Gary Rohan Knee 1-2 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Patrick Dangerfield has already trained this week and has been given the green light to face the Lions after an awkward knee landing against the Roos. O'Connor will endeavour to train fully on Wednesday to press his case after missing a fortnight. The Cats opted against surgery for Clark and is now in a race against time for September. Guthrie was originally named in the VFL on Saturday but was a late withdrawal, while Jarvis tweaked his ankle in the same game. Fogarty is now behind the pack for a finals berth after a hamstring strain. - Mitch Cleary

GOLD COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Callum Ah Chee Ankle Season
 Will Brodie Hamstring Season
 Sam Collins Hip Season
 Brayden Crossley Suspension TBC
 Nick Holman Back Season
 Jack Hombsch Ankle Season
 Anthony Miles Ankle Test
 Wil Powell Knee Season
 Izak Rankine Hip TBC
 Mitch Riordan Calf 1 week
 Rory Thompson Knee Season
 Harrison Wigg Knee Season
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Miles is the major concern here, rolling his ankle early against the Lions and going on and off the ground before completing the match. He's still a chance to play Hawthorn but should be put in the 'unlikely' basket. - Michael Whiting

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Jeremy Cameron Corked hamstring Test
 Stephen Coniglio Knee 4 weeks
 Matt de Boer Shoulder Test
 Brett Deledio Calf 3-4 weeks
 Jeremy Finlayson Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Matt Flynn Knee Season
 Harry Himmelberg Calf Test
 Jacob Hopper Hamstring 2-3 weeks
 Josh Kelly Calf Test
 Zac Langdon Ankle 4 weeks
 Daniel Lloyd Calf 1-2 weeks
 Jonathon Patton Knee TBC
 Sam Taylor Hamstring 2 weeks
 Callan Ward Knee Season
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Deledio's season could be over unless the Giants play at least a couple of finals, but Cameron, Kelly, de Boer and Himmelberg will all train on Thursday in a bid to face the Western Bulldogs. Hopper won't be seen until the finals, with Finlayson a slim chance to face Gold Coast next week. Taylor did some hard training on Tuesday and also might be in contention for the Suns game, while Aidan Corr, Matt Buntine and Isaac Cumming should all return in the reserves this week. Patton looks unlikely to get back this season unless he can get on the park in the next fortnight. - Adam Curley

HAWTHORN

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Grant Birchall Hamstring 2 weeks
 Will Golds Ankle 1 weeks
 Jack Gunston Hamstring Test
 Jarman Impey Knee Season
 Harry Jones Knee Season
 Mitch Lewis Shoulder Test
 Ben McEvoy Adductor Test
 Darren Minchington Hamstring 2-4 weeks
 Tom Mitchell Broken leg Season
 Tim Mohr Dislocated knee/ACL Season
 Ryan Schoenmakers Calf 1-2 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Gunston was a late withdrawal last week because of hamstring tightness, but looks likely to return against Gold Coast on Sunday. The Hawks didn't provide an update on McEvoy, but his strained adductor shouldn't keep him out for another week. There is doubt on Lewis' status for this week's game after pulling up sore from the win over Greater Western Sydney, and he might be the one to make way for Jarryd Roughead's return. Birchall's season is effectively over. - Marc McGowan

MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Jeff Garlett Shoulder Season
 Mitch Hannan Groin Season
 Neville Jetta Knee Season
 Kade Kolodjashnij Head Season
 Steven May Hamstring Season
 Corey Maynard Hip Test
 Tom McDonald Knee Season
 Aaron Nietschke Knee Season
 Joel Smith Groin Season
 Tim Smith Foot Season
 Tom Sparrow Knee 2 weeks
 Aaron vandenBerg Foot Season
 Guy Walker Shoulder Indefinite
 Sam Weideman Jaw/hip Season
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

May has now been ruled out for the year after straining his hamstring, while Hannan and Tim Smith's seasons are also done. Oskar Baker is available after suffering a corked knee last weekend. Sparrow is a chance to return for Casey if the club's VFL affiliate qualifies for finals, while Maynard – who recently announced his retirement due to persistent hip issues – will need to pass tests each week to continue to play. – Sarah Black

NORTH MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Luke Davies-Uniacke Shoulder Season
 Majak Daw Hamstring Season
 Aaron Hall Personal leave Indefinite
 Kyron Hayden Achilles Season
 Ben Jacobs Head/neck Season
 Luke McDonald Fractured fibula Season
 Tom McKenzie  Back Test
 Bailey Scott Foot Season
 Curtis Taylor Managed Available
 Scott Thompson Concussion Test
 Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season
 Will Walker Knee Season
 Declan Watson Knee Season
 Sam Wright Hamstring/retirement Season
 Updated: Monday, August 12

Early prognosis

Retirement-bound defender Thompson was one of the Roos' best players in the 55-point loss to Geelong, but his night ended early with concussion. He had a significant 'egg' on his head after Sam Menegola brought him to ground after his seventh intercept mark, and he will be monitored this week. Meanwhile, Dom Tyson (calf) won 16 disposals in his return game in the VFL on Saturday, after a frustrating run of calf problems that had sidelined him since early May. In other positive news, McKenzie could make his VFL debut if he passes a fitness test. First-year forward Taylor was rested at the weekend, while Watson's season is over. - Marc McGowan

PORT ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Ryan Burton Hamstring Test
 Zak Butters Bruised sternum Test
 Tobin Cox Kidney 1 week
 Brad Ebert Knee 2-4 weeks
 Sam Hayes Achilles  Test
 Jake Patmore Knee Season
 Jack Watts Leg Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Burton and Butters will be assessed this week ahead of Saturday night's clash with North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. Burton has missed the past four weeks with a hamstring injury, while Butters was a late scratching from last weekend's win against Sydney with a bruised sternum. Ebert – who injured the PCL in his knee in round 17 against Brisbane - could be available to return in the first week of the finals. - Lee Gaskin

RICHMOND

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Trent Cotchin Hamstring 1 week
 Jack Higgins Brain bleed Season
 Dustin Martin General soreness Test
 Alex Rance Knee Season
 Mav Weller Groin Test
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Cotchin has been given another week on the sidelines, given his trouble with hamstring injuries this year. Martin is expected to play against West Coast but will be required to get through the week's training unscathed. Weller missed last round's VFL win with a groin complaint. - Sarah Black

ST KILDA

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 David Armitage Concussion Indefinite
 Logan Austin Shoulder Indefinite
 Jack Bytel Back Season
 Nick Coffield Shoulder Season
 Jarryn Geary Leg Season
 Jade Gresham Eye socket 1-2 weeks
 Dean Kent Quad Season
 Max King Ankle Season
 Billy Longer Concussion Season
 Paddy McCartin Concussion Season
 Lewis Pierce Concussion Indefinite
 Dylan Roberton Heart Season
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Coffield's season is over after surgery for a dislocated right shoulder on Tuesday. At one stage in the win over Fremantle, it looked like big man Rowan Marshall might be out for 12 months with a left knee reconstruction, but he pulled up well after returning to the field against the Dockers. - Dinny Navaratnam

SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Harry Cunningham Groin Season
 Lance Franklin Hamstring 1 week
 Will Hayward Hip Season
 Jack Maibaum Knee Season
 Jarrad McVeigh Calf 1 week
 Sam Naismith Iliotibial band Test
 Colin O'Riordan Groin Season
 Callum Sinclair Shoulder Season
 Nick Smith Hamstring  Season
 Durak Tucker Hamstring TBC
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

 Early prognosis

Star defender Franklin will get another week of training in and look to play game 300 in the last game of the year against St Kilda at the SCG, with retiring veteran McVeigh also targeting that fixture as a farewell game. Naismith could be back this week or next through the NEAFL ahead of the Swans' reserves finals, while Darcy Cameron is fit to play this week after finally overcoming his quad issue. - Adam Curley

WEST COAST

 Jarrod Brander Hamstring Season
 Liam Duggan Ankle Test
 Luke Foley Calf 1 week
 Fraser McInnes Quad 1 week
 Nic Naitanui Ankle Indefinite
 Brodie Riach Stress fracture 2 weeks
 Josh Smith Hamstring 3 weeks
 Daniel Venables Concussion Season
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Naitanui made a surprise appearance during an hour-long session on Tuesday and appeared to have no issues running, kicking or jumping in a promising sign ahead of his bid to return in the first week of finals. Duggan and Foley also trained strongly, while Smith looks to be progressing well from a nasty hamstring setback and could return close to WAFL finals if the Eagles' reserves qualify. – Travis King

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Caleb Daniel Hamstring 6-8 weeks
 Ryan Gardner Knee 2-4 weeks
 Fergus Greene Shoulder Season
 Tom Liberatore Knee 1-2 weeks
 Dale Morris Knee Season
 Mitch Wallis Ankle Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, August 13

Early prognosis

Tom Liberatore was withdrawn from last weekend's win due to knee soreness and will miss at least one more week as the Dogs take no risks. A timeline has been put on Caleb Daniel's hamstring injury, with the defender to miss up to two months. Josh Schonafinger

*Placed on the club's long-term injury list