Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Kyle CheneyHamstringTest
Ben Davis*FootTest
Harry DearQuadTest
Cam Ellis-Yolmen*KneeSeason
Curtly Hampton*Ankle4-6 weeks
Kyle HartiganHamstring1-2 weeks
Josh JenkinsIllnessTest
Jake LeverHamstring1 week
Wayne MileraCalf1 week
Reilly O'BrienBackOngoing assessment
Matthew SignorelloConcussionTest
Rory SloaneConcussionTest
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Lever and Milera have both been ruled out of Friday night’s clash with Geelong. The club is hopeful they return next week. Sloane and Jenkins both trained on Thursday and are expected to face the Cats, providing they pull up well on Friday morning. - Lee Gaskin 

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Claye BeamsFootTest
Tom BellAnkleSeason
Allen ChristensenShoulderSeason
Darcy GardinerElbowTest
Ryan HarwoodFootTest
Nick RobertsonSuspendedAvailable round 19
Mitch RobinsonFootSeason
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

After a bye for the NEAFL team at the weekend, Beams and Harwood are both expected to return through the lower level. Gardiner has recovered well from his dislocated elbow suffered two weeks ago and is straight back into the senior side this week. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Dylan BuckleyHamstring3 weeks
Ciaran ByrneAdductorTest
Patrick CrippsFractured fibulaSeason
David CuninghamGroinTest
Ed CurnowBruised larynx3 weeks
Patrick KerrHipSeason
Caleb MarchbankShoulder1 week
Andrew Phillips*FootSeason
Sam Rowe*KneeSeason
Alex SilvagniKnee4 weeks
Dale ThomasCalfTest
Simon WhiteKnee1 week
Tom WilliamsonBackTest
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

As the Blues' injury toll continues to mount, they regain veteran Thomas and youngsters Cuningham and Williamson for Sunday's game against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. Defenders Buckley, Byrne and Silvagni all suffered injuries in the loss to the Dogs, while Kerr's season is over after he was booked in for hip surgery. - Howard Kotton

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

James AishConcussionTest
Ben Crocker Ankle1 week
Mitch McCarthyFoot2-3 weeks
Adam OxleyGroin/hip10-11 weeks
Scott PendleburyBroken fingerTBC
Brayden SierFootTest
Ben Sinclair*HamstringTBC
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Pendlebury had surgery on his broken finger last night and his return date is listed as TBC. Aish is likely to be sidelined after a bout of concussion, while Sinclair is at least a month away with a long-term hamstring injury. - Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Patrick AmbroseQuadTest
Mitch BrownAnkle6-7 weeks
Josh GreenHamstring2-3 weeks
Ben McNeiceNeckTBC
Jobe WatsonSorenessAvailable
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

The Bombers will regain former captain Watson for their meeting with the Kangaroos at Saturday after he sat out last week's win over St Kilda with soreness. The veteran is being carefully managed this season. Essendon will lose small forward Green to a minor hamstring injury, but Ambrose is likely to play in the VFL after recovering from successive quad injuries. Brown remains some way off a return. - Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael ApenessKneeSeason
Harley BalicLeaveIndefinite
Zac Clarke* Knee TBC
Brennan CoxClub suspension1 week
Taylin DumanBackTBC
Ed LangdonKnee2 weeks
Alex Pearce  LegSeason
Luke RyanClub suspension1 week
Aaron SandilandsHamstringSeason
Tommy SheridanHamstring2 weeks
Matthew UebergangHamstringTBC
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Bennell pulled up well from his first game in 16 months after repeated calf issues and trained on Tuesday, with an expectation he will appear for Peel again this weekend. Youngsters Ryan and Cox were not considered for senior selection this week after breaking club protocol and drinking ahead of a six-day break. The Dockers have officially ruled out young key defender Alex Pearce for the season after he suffered a setback with his broken leg suffered in January. Langdon is having issues with his sore knee and is back on the injury list for another two weeks. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Nakia CockatooHamstring1 week
Josh CowanAchillesSeason
Jordan CunicoAnkleTest
Patrick DangerfieldFootTest
Cory Gregson*FootSeason
Darcy LangShin2-4 weeks
Lincoln McCarthyGroin4 weeks
Andrew MackieWristTest
Quinton NarkleKneeSeason
Mark O'ConnorAnkle1-2 weeks
Brandan ParfittHamstringTBC
Tom RugglesShoulder1-2 weeks
Scott SelwoodHamstringTest
Tom Stewart        Fractured eye socket        Test
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Dangerfield will wait until the last minute before deciding whether he plays after suffering a mid-foot sprain on Saturday. Scott Selwood returns from a hamstring problem, but Mackie misses again with his wrist issue. Impressive youngster Parfitt is sidelined again with a hamstring injury, while Cockatoo is in a similarly frustrating position. McCarthy is touch and go to play again in 2017 with a decision expected soon. On the positive side, Stewart will wear a helmet in his return to face the Crows. - Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Gary AblettHamstring tightnessTBC
Michael BarlowLegSeason
Sam DayHipSeason
Kade KolodjashnijConcussionSeason
Jack LeslieLegTest
Cam LoerschHandTBC
Jarryd LyonsAnkle3-4 weeks
Brandon MateraFootTest
Steven MayHamstring1-2 weeks
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Ablett has been ruled out of Saturday's match against the Bulldogs with hamstring tightness. May will also miss, while Lyons' ankle injury will keep him out for up to a month. Kolodjashnij's season is over due to linger - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matt BuntineKneeSeason
Jeremy CameronHamstringTest
Stephen ConiglioAnkleTest
Matt de BoerConcussionTest
Brett DeledioCalfTBC
Jeremy FinlaysonKnee5 weeks
Ryan GriffenAnkle5 weeks
Harrison HimmelbergFingerTest
Jacob HopperAnkle1-2 weeks
Adam KennedyKneeSeason
Tim MohrCalf1-2 weeks
Sam ReidAnkleTest
Tim TarantoAnkle6-8 weeks
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Coniglio has been included in the squad to face Richmond on Sunday, but could still make his return via the NEAFL after not playing since round eight. Cameron will miss another week with his hamstring injury, while de Boer is a chance to play despite suffering a nasty concussion last week. Himmelberg should also be available, with the Giants' main session on Thursday the key factor in selection. In other good news, Kennedy ran for the first time this week after having a knee reconstruction in May. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Grant BirchallKneeIndefinite
James CousinsShoulderSeason
Jonathon Ceglar*ACLIndefinite
Jack FitzpatrickConcussionIndefinite
James FrawleyTurf toe1-3 weeks
Josh GibsonGroinIndefinite
Kieran LovellShoulder1 week
Jaeger O'MearaKneeIndefinite
Jonathan O'RourkeHamstring1-3 weeks
Paul PuopoloAdductorIndefinite
Cyril RioliPCL4-6 weeks
Ben StrattonKneeSeason
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Not much change at the Hawks. If there are changes to the side to play Fremantle at Domain Stadium on Saturday they will be due to form. Stratton has already been ruled out for the season but will now undergo surgery to repair his knee. Inside midfielder Lovell will return to the VFL next week after a shoulder reconstruction, while O’Rourke is also expected to see some playing action before the end of the season. - Ashley Browne

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Angus BrayshawConcussionAvailable
Tom BuggSuspendedAvailable round 22 
Lochie FilipovicHip2-3 weeks
Colin Garland*KneeSeason
Nathan JonesQuad1-2 weeks
Dean KentShoulderTBC
Pat McKennaHamstring4-6 weeks
Christian Salem HamstringTest
Tim SmithNavicular boneSeason
Dom TysonKneeAvailable
Aaron vandenBerg*HeelSeason
Bernie VinceSuspendedAvailable round 20
Jack Viney FootTest
Jack WattsHamstringAvailable
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Viney, Tyson, Watts and Salem have all been picked to play the Power with both Viney and Salem making quicker than expected returns. The Demons are planning for Brayshaw to play in the VFL this weekend, his first match in more than six weeks following his latest concussion. Co-captain Jones is a chance to return next week - Ben Guthrie

Paul Ahern*KneeSeason
Mitch HibberdShoulderSeason
Ben JacobsLower legSeason
Oscar JunkerBroken tibiaTBC
Nick LarkeyKneeTest
Jamie MacmillanFingerTBC
Braydon PreussBackTest
Kayne TurnerKnee1-2 weeks
Ed Vickers-WillisPCLSeason
Corey WagnerAnkle3-4 weeks
Jarrad WaiteCalfTest
Declan WatsonAnkle/shinTest
Marley WilliamsBack 1 week
Mason WoodCalf1 week
Sam WrightFoot/ankleTBC
Jack ZiebellManaged1 week
Updated: Friday, July 21

Track watch

Skipper Ziebell will be rested this week as he deals with a number of niggles. Waite will provide a timely boost for the Kangaroos, but a host of teammates ae either done for the season or close to it. Hibberd and Jacobs are officially finished for 2017, while Macmillan and Wright – back on the injury list again – are likely to follow suit. Wagner won't be ready until late in the season at best, either. Preuss remains troubled by his back, while Williams and Wood are at least another week away. - Marc McGowan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 
Matthew BroadbentAnkleTest 
Dougal HowardSuspension Available round 19 
Paddy RyderAnkleTest 
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Ryder was restricted to walking laps on Tuesday, but the Power expect him to be right to face Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday. Broadbent is set to return despite not training on Tuesday. Forward/ruck Howard was handed a one-game suspension for rough conduct in the SANFL last weekend. - Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Reece Conca*FootTBC
Nathan Drummond*KneeSeason
Jack GrahamAnkleTest
Shaun Hampson*BackIndefinite
Bachar HouliSuspensionRound 19
Steven MorrisHamstring1-2 weeks
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Graham is the only fresh injury for the Tigers after he sprained his ankle in the VFL at the weekend. The draftee will face a fitness test later this week to determine if he can play in the VFL. The Tigers have otherwise been buoyed as Griffiths and Lennon came off the injury list. The club is yet to determine a timeline for Conca's return. - Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David ArmitageGroinTest
Nick CoughlanHamstringTest
Sam GilbertHand3-4 weeks
Hugh GoddardFootSeason
Paddy McCartinConcussionIndefinite
Tim MembreySuspensionAvailable round 19
Darren MinchingtonAnkle5-6 weeks
Bailey RiceCalfTest
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Longer trained on Thursday and is right to return from a hamstring strain. Rice also took part in the session after suffering a calf corkie in the VFL last week. Meanwhile, McCartin will have more concussion testing done over the next couple of weeks before deciding when he can return. He's training but not involved in contact work. Armitage is making good progress in his recovery and could return in the VFL soon. – Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Darcy CameronShoulderSeason
Harry CunninghamFoot1 week
Oliver FlorentFootTest
Robbie FoxAnkle4-6 weeks
Colin O'RiordanAnkle1-2 weeks
Sam ReidGroin1 week
Gary RohanGlute/hamstringTest
Kurt TippettAnkleTest
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Reid has been ruled out after failing to overcome a groin injury syffered against the Giants last week. Rohan has been on light duties this week and is no certainty to take on the Saints as he manages a hamstring issue. Tippett came from the field after playing just over a half in the NEAFL last week, but is likely to play at state league level again this week. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matthew AllenFootSeason
Sam ButlerHamstring1-2 weeks
Malcolm KarpanyQuadTest
Scott LycettShoulderTBC
Eric MackenzieHamstring1 week
Nic Naitanui*KneeLate 2017 season
Willie RioliHamstringTest
Simon TunbridgeKneeTest
Daniel VenablesToe3 weeks
Elliot YeoKneeTest
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

The Eagles are still waiting on a surgeon's opinion before deciding whether ruckman Lycett will play again this season after soreness with a shoulder tendon. Yeo got through full training on Thursday and will face Collingwood on Sunday. Powerful forward Tunbridge could make his return from a revolutionary hybrid LARS knee reconstruction for East Perth this weekend, while goalsneak Rioli should also return for the Royals. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Marcus AdamsFootIndefinite
Matthew BoydAchillesTest
Tom BoydMental healthIndefinite
Tom CampbellAbdominal strain1-2 weeks
Stewart CrameriHipSeason
Josh DunkleyShoulder3-4 weeks
Fergus GreeneArm2-3 weeks
Lin JongKneeSeason
Brad LynchHamstring6-7 weeks
Roarke SmithKneeSeason
Jake StringerHamstring2-3 weeks
Updated: Thursday, July 20

Track watch

Stringer will miss up to three weeks with a hamstring, while defender Matthew Boyd will miss the trip to Cairns to face the Suns with the Achilles issue that kept him out last week. Rookie Lynch’s season looks over after sustaining another hamstring injury. – Ryan Davidson

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

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