Every club, every player: Who is racing the clock?
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Kyle Cheney
Hamstring
2-4 weeks
Brad Crouch
Hamstring
1 weeks
Ben Davis
Foot
Indefinite
Tom Doedee
Knee
2 weeks
Cam Ellis-Yolmen *
Knee
Season
Jordan Gallucci
Shoulder
2 weeks
Alex Keath
Hamstring
2-4 weeks
Mitch McGovern
Ankle
Test
Paul Seedsman
Groin
TBC
Taylor Walker
Hamstring
Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Skipper Taylor Walker should be right to face the Hawks after going close last week while fellow forward Mitch McGovern will have his ankle injury assessed. Midfielder Brad Crouch will play in round one of the SANFL on April 8. He will need a couple weeks to build match fitness given his injury history and the fact he's been sidelined since mid-January. Defender Kyle Cheney will miss up to a month with a hamstring injury sustained at training last week. He had a limited pre-season with a groin issue. Winger Paul Seedsman is still in the rehab group and will need time in the state league before he is considered for the senior side. Draftee Ben Davis has had surgery on his foot. He arrived at the club with a stress fracture and it didn't respond to treatment. - Lee Gaskin
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Allen Christensen
Collarbone
6 weeks
Cian Hanley
Family matter
Indefinite
Hugh McCluggage
Ankle
1-2 weeks
Marco Paparone
Hamstring
1-2 weeks
Josh Schache
Knee
Test
Sam Skinner
Knee
8 weeks
Alex Witherden
Leg
1-2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
There are a few niggles, but aside from Christensen, the list is in good shape. Berry and Freeman are chances to play in a NEAFL practice match on March 25, while Schache and McCluggage resume training next week and should only be a week or two from entering selection calculations. - Michael Whiting
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Ciaran Byrne
Knee
TBC
Daniel Gorringe
Achilles
TBC
Jed Lamb
Knee
TBC
Kym Lebois
Ankle
2 weeks
Andrew Phillips
Foot
Indefinite
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
The Blues have declared the versatile Jacob Weitering, who copped an accidental knock to the hip from Richmond defender Alex Rance early in last Thursday night’s season opener, will be fit to take on the Demons on Sunday. Key midfielder Patrick Cripps, who appeared to hurt his arm late against the Tigers but played on, also should be right. Dylan Buckley has recovered from a hip injury and played in a VFL practice match last Thursday. Phillips is in training but at least a fortnight off playing and Byrne hopes to return late in the season. - Howard Kotton
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Jordan De Goey
Broken knuckle/suspension
5-6 weeks
Jamie Elliott
Ankle
TBC
Levi Greenwood
Hip
3-4 weeks
Tom Langdon
Knee and ankle
2-3 weeks
Ben Sinclair *
Hamstring
7-9 weeks
Travis Varcoe
Suspension
Available round three
Daniel Wells
Calf
1-3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Elliott has been ruled out of round two and will need at least one VFL game first before the Pies consider selecting him. De Goey will be sidelined for an extended period, set to miss another two or three games with a broken knuckle in his right hand followed by a club-imposed three-match suspension for initially lying about how he sustained the injury. The date for ex-Roo Wells' long-awaited debut for the Pies continues to drift. Wills has recovered from a quad problem and could be available to play in the VFL side in the next week or two. - Ben Collins
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Josh Green
Hamstring
2-3 weeks
Jayden Laverde
Ankle
12 weeks
Matthew Leuenberger
Hamstring
1-2 weeks
David Myers *
Finger
4-6 weeks
Jordan Ridley *
Back
12 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
The Bombers are in a healthy position heading into round two apart from losing Green to a hamstring injury. After two VFL practice games, Tom Bellchambers is close to being ready for senior selection after a pre-season impacted by knee surgery. David Myers is edging closer to having the splint removed from his finger and returning to ball use at training. - Callum Twomey
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Michael Apeness
Knee
4-6 weeks
Hayden Ballantyne
Hamstring
7-9 weeks
Harley Bennell
Calf
TBA
Zac Clarke
Knee
TBA
Josh Deluca
Groin
3-5 weeks
Taylin Duman
Ankle
2 weeks
Ryan Nyhuis
Shin
3-4 weeks
Alex Pearce
Leg
TBA
Luke Ryan
Ankle
Test
Matthew Uebergang
Hamstring
TBA
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Ross Lyon has described Harley Bennell's long-awaited return to football as a "moving feast", but the injury-plagued star reportedly took part in match simulation last week at training in a significant step forward. Hayden Ballantyne is expected to start running soon after recovering well from hamstring surgery a fortnight ago, and big man Michael Apeness is building his workload on the anti-gravity treadmill. Rookie Taylin Duman hurt his ankle at training. – Travis King
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Ryan Abbott
Back
2-4 weeks
Nakia Cockatoo
Hand
4 weeks
Corey Gregson
Foot
8-10 weeks
Cameron Guthrie
Calf
Test
Timm House
Shoulder
Test
Jake Kolodjashnij
Groin
Test
Scott Selwood
Toe
Test
Zac Smith
Soreness
Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Smith was a surprise withdrawal after the club declared him fit to play last week despite copping a knock before the final JLT Community Series game. Cam Guthrie took a cautious approach because of lingering soreness in his calf. Kolodjashnij and Selwood are likely to build up through the VFL. - Peter Ryan
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Sam Day
Hip
Season
Pearce Hanley
Family matter
Indefinite
Michael Rischitelli
Knee
Indefinite
David Swallow
Ankle
Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
This is the shortest list the Suns have seen in many years. Jarrod Harbrow (ankle), Trent McKenzie (calf) and Brandon Matera (eye) are expecting to play a NEAFL practice match on Saturday (March 18). Harbrow will need more match conditioning before being available for senior selection. - Michael Whiting
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Stephen Coniglio
Ankle
6 weeks
Aidan Corr
Hand
Test
Matt de Boer
Hamstring
1-2 weeks
Brett Deledio
Calf
TBC
Tom Downie *
Illness
Indefinite
Tendai Mzungu
Hamstring
10-12 weeks
Jonathon Patton
Hip
Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Coniglio is a massive worry with him being listed as six weeks away, the same as his initial diagnosis a fortnight ago, while Brett Deledio's return still has no set date. Corr will train on Wednesday and Friday in a bid to prove his fitness, while Patton is likely to be given until Friday to show he's OK to face Gold Coast. - Adam Curley
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Jonathon Ceglar
Knee
12 weeks
Jonathan O'Rourke
Hamstring
3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Ceglar is back running and O'Rourke is well into his rehab. Rioli was hampered for much of the season opener against the Bombers but given he played the game, out he appears a certain starter this week against Adelaide in what shapes as a really difficult encounter. Otherwise the Hawks are in fine fettle. - Ashley Browne
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Sam Frost
Toe
Test
Colin Garland
Knee
Season
Max Gawn
Back
Test
Michael Hibberd
Achilles
2-3 weeks
Jesse Hogan
Ankle
Test
Liam Hulett
Hip
2-3 weeks
Jay Kennedy-Harris
Arm
2 weeks
Mitch King *
Knee
4 weeks
Joel Smith
Shoulder
16 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg
Heel
4-6 weeks
Josh Wagner
Fibula
Test
Mitch White
Ankle
2-3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
The Demons insist star pair Jesse Hogan and Max Gawn will be fit to face the Blues on Sunday. Hogan was on crutches on Monday after rolling his ankle against St Kilda. The spearhead did not train with teammates on Tuesday, instead completing an 'off legs' session in the gym. Gawn was on light duties and walked laps on Tuesday but, with the extra day to recover, should be ready to roll against Carlton. Michael Hibberd worked hard in rehab on Tuesday and the Demons are hopeful they will have him available to play soon. The Demons have upgraded Mitch King back to the senior list in place of Joel Smith who is set to miss four months after shoulder surgery on Tuesday.- Ben Guthrie
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Paul Ahern*
Knee
Season
Ben Jacobs
Foot
2-4 weeks
Oscar Junker
Broken tibia
10-12 weeks
Jarrad Waite
Shoulder
4-6 weeks
Mason Wood
Hamstring
1-2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Waite was the only addition to North's list after round one. However, defender Sam Wright missed Werribee's VFL practice match last Saturday after being left out of North's round one team largely because of his interrupted pre-season following ankle surgery. Wright will likely need more game time in the VFL before being considered for senior selection. - Nick Bowen
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Dougal Howard
Knee
2-4 weeks
Jasper Pittard
Hamstring
1-2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
The Power’s injury room is extremely sparse. Pittard could be back as early as round three, while Howard is progressing better than expected in his recovery from a torn ACL. - Lee Gaskin
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Jack Graham *
Ankle
Indefinite
Shaun Hampson *
Back
Indefinite
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Steve Morris is set to play his first VFL game this week after recovering from a knee reconstruction, so he comes off the injury list. Graham is on the long-term list after falling on his ankle during a training drill last Tuesday. He has a small fracture in his tibia bone and ligament damage. Hampson has undergone multiple surgeries on his back injury but is able to train lightly after the Tigers identified the specific area of the ruckman's back that is troubling him. - Nathan Schmook
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
David Armitage
Groin
1-2 weeks
Nick Coughlan
Foot
4 weeks
Hugh Goddard
Achilles
1 week
Ben Long
Suspension
Available round three
Paddy McCartin
Hamstring
Test
Nick Riewoldt
Knee
2-4 weeks
koby Stevens
Ill
1 week
Updated: Wednesday, March 29
Early prognosis
The Saints will see how Riewoldt responds to his right knee hyperextension before determining when he returns. McCartin and Montagna should both be right to make the trip to Perth after playing three quarters in the VFL last Sunday. - Dinny Navaratnam
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Darcy Cameron
Finger
Test
Isaac Heeney
Glandular fever
2 weeks
Alex Johnson *
Knee
Indefinite
Jarrad McVeigh
Calf
3 weeks
Tom Papley *
Knee/shin
2-3 weeks
Dane Rampe
Arm
5 weeks
Dan Robinson
Collarbone
5-8 weeks
Gary Rohan *
Back/hamstring
3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Heeney is listed as two weeks, which is a promising sign, while McVeigh is back running and could be fit to play in the next three weeks. Robinson has had surgery on his collarbone and will be assessed further next week. Papley and Rohan could be back on the senior list in the near future but will likely need time in the NEAFL after missing most of the pre-season, while Cameron should play in the NEAFL this week after missing round one with an infected finger. - Adam Curley
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Matthew Allen
Hamstring
2 weeks
Tom Cole
Quad
1 weeks
Scott Lycett *
Shoulder
10-12 weeks
Nic Naitanui *
Knee
Late 2017 season
Drew Petrie
Hand
10 weeks
Willie Rioli
Hamstring
5 weeks
Simon Tunbridge
Knee
Mid-late 2017 season
Jake Waterman
Foot
8 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28
Early prognosis
Drew Petrie has multiple fractures in his hand but might be back earlier than 10 weeks after undergoing surgery on Tuesday. Scott Lycett was listed as 8-10 weeks away seven days ago but his recovery timeframe is back out to a more conservative 10-12 weeks post-surgery. – Travis King
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Tim English
Shin soreness
Test
Tory Dickson
Abdominal
3-4 weeks
Dale Morris
Leg
6-8 weeks
Josh Prudden
Knee
TBC
Jack Redpath
Knee
TBC
Jordan Roughead
Hamstring
3-4 weeks
Roarke Smith
Knee
Season
Mitch Wallis
Broken leg
3-4 weeks
Updated: Wednesday, March 29
The loss of Dale Morris for the next two months is a massive blow, but the veteran has avoided surgery. Tory Dickson can't take a trick, with the goal sneak succumbing to an abdominal strain just weeks after returning from off-season groin surgery. Tim English should be right for a VFL practice match this weekend after overcoming a shin complaint. - Ryan Davidson
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