Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Beech | Calf | Test |
| Brad Crouch | Hamstring | 1-3 weeks |
| Ben Davis | Foot | TBC |
| Tom Doedee | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
| Cam Ellis-Yolmen * | Knee | Season |
| Dean Gore | Concussion | Test |
| Riley Knight | Achilles | Test |
| Jake Lever | Hamstring | Test |
| Paul Seedsman | Groin | 2-3 weeks |
| Rory Sloane | Fractured eye socket | Test |
| Scott Thompson | Shoulder | 1-3 weeks |
| Taylor Walker | Hamstring | Test |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| Walker and Sloane will be touch and go for round one. Lever missed all of the pre-season and would likely build match fitness through the SANFL before returning to the senior side. He could play alongside Crouch and Thompson in a trial against Woodville-West Torrens on Saturday, March 25. Seedsman may return for that game as well, but the winger is more likely for the following week. His recovery from a groin injury has been slightly slower than expected. - Lee Gaskin |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Berry | Knee | 1 week |
| Allen Christensen | Collarbone | 6 weeks |
| Jono Freeman | Cheekbone | 1-2 weeks |
| Hugh McCluggage | Ankle | 1-2 weeks |
| Marco Paparone | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Josh Schache | Knee | 1-2 weeks |
| Sam Skinner | Knee | TBC |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Buckley | Hip | Available |
| Ciaran Byrne | ACL | TBC |
| Daniel Gorringe | Achilles | Available |
| Sam Petrevski-Seton | Quad | 2-3 weeks |
| Andrew Phillips | Foot | TBC |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| Petrevski-Seton sustained the injury at training last month, causing him to miss the JLT Community Series, but he is back in full training and should be ready soon. Buckley and Gorringe, injured during the pre-season, are available for selection. Byrne is a long way off, while Phillips is making solid progress. - Howard Kotton |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan De Goey | Thigh | Test |
| Jamie Elliott | Ankle | Test |
| Levi Greenwood | Hamstring | Test |
| Ben Sinclair * | Hamstring | 8-12 weeks |
| Daniel Wells | Calf | 2-4 weeks |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
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| Skipper Scott Pendlebury seems certain to take on the reigning premiers, the Western Bulldogs, barring another flare-up of the Achilles tightness that sidelined him as a precautionary measure in the final JLT Community Series game. Livewire forward Jamie Elliott appears only an outside chance, and if passed fit, might need to build match conditioning in the VFL. De Goey and Greenwood could be in similar situations, although they are more advanced in their preparations. The date for ex-Roo Wells' long-awaited debut for the Pies continues to drift. - Ben Collins |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Bellchambers | Knee | Test |
| Aaron Francis | Ankle | Test |
| Josh Green | Foot | Test |
| Cale Hooker | Hamstring | Test |
| Jayden Laverde | Ankle | 12 weeks |
| Matthew Leuenberger | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
| David Myers * | Finger | 4-6 weeks |
| Jordan Ridley * | Back | 12 weeks |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| The Bombers are hopeful Hooker will be fit to play in round one, with the key forward needing to get through a VFL practice match on Friday. Bellchambers and Green will also play in the game as they push their claims for an opening round berth. Losing promising youngster Laverde to a serious ankle injury was a big blow, while draftee Jordan Ridley has been placed on the long-term injury list after being diagnosed with a partial stress fracture in his back. - Ben Guthrie |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Apeness | Knee | 6-8 weeks |
| Hayden Ballantyne | Hamstring | 8-10 weeks |
| Harley Bennell | Calf | 5-7 weeks |
| Zac Clarke | Knee | 3-4 months |
| Alex Pearce | Fractured leg | 3-4 months |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| Hayden Ballantyne and Michael Apeness going down two weeks out from round one was a blow, however both forwards at least had solid pre-seasons under their belts which should count for something when they return. Harley Bennell is on a timeline aiming towards a playing comeback around rounds 4-6, but after sitting out the entire 2016 campaign that would almost certainly be via the WAFL. Ditto for Clarke and Pearce after long lay-offs. - Travis King |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Gregson | Foot | TBC |
| Jamaine Jones | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Jake Kolodjashnij | Groin | Test |
| Scott Selwood | Toe | Test |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| Jake Kolodjashnij has had an interrupted pre-season and is in doubt for the opening round given he did not appear in the JLT Community Series. Cam Guthrie will tune-up in the VFL after hurting his calf in the opening pre-season game. Scott Selwood has had a frustrating build-up with a toe injury and again, would appear doubtful given his lack of match practice. Otherwise, with scans clearing Mitch Duncan and Tom Stewart of hamstring injuries after the weekend, the Cats are in good health and shape for the season-opener against Fremantle. - Peter Ryan |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Day | Hip | Season |
| Michael Rischitelli | Knee | Indefinite |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
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| 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 | 1-2 weeks |
| Matt de Boer | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Brett Deledio | Calf | TBC |
| Tom Downie * | Illness | Indefinite |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| Coniglio's loss is huge for the Giants but they're hopeful he can make it back earlier than predicted, while Corr's could be longer than the 1-2 weeks if his hand doesn't respond in the splint he's been given. Deledio isn't likely to feature in the first month of the season and could be missing even longer given the club will take every precaution with the veteran. Midfielder de Boer could have helped fill the void left by Coniglio but he'll need 1-2 games in the NEAFL before he's ready to play seniors in round 2-3. Downie will take time away from the club to deal with an ongoing mental illness with no timeline on his return. - Adam Curley |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Ceglar | ACL | 12 weeks |
| Jonathan O'Rourke | Hamstring | Indefinite |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| The Hawks enter 2017 with almost a full list to choose from. In some ways, the early exit from last year's finals was a bonus in that it allowed the playing group to freshen up after several gruelling campaigns. Ceglar is making strong progress and now appears certain to play before the end of the season, but O'Rourke has now injured both hamstrings this pre-season. The Hawks are considering following the same path they did with Cyril Rioli in 2014, holding him out of football for several months to allow him to rebuild and rehab without the pressure of returning to play. - Ashley Browne |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Frost | Toe | Test |
| Colin Garland | Knee | TBC |
| Jeff Garlett | Hamstring | Test |
| Michael Hibberd | Achilles | 1-2 weeks |
| Mitch King * | Knee | TBC |
| Joel Smith | Toe | Test |
| Dom Tyson | Knee | Available |
| Aaron vandenBerg | Foot | 4-6 weeks |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| More will be known on the status of Hibberd, Garlett and Kent after they play in Sunday's VFL practice match at Casey Fields. Rookie Joel Smith remains in contention for round one, but the Demons will be cautious with his return. Mitch King is on the long-term injury list but is nearing his return to the field after rupturing his ACL early last year. Given his lack of match practice, Frost will play in the VFL in the first round of the season. - Ben Guthrie |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Ahern * | Knee | Season |
| Jed Anderson | Shoulder | Test |
| Ben Jacobs | Foot | 4-6 weeks |
| Oscar Junker | Broken tibia | 12-14 weeks |
| Mason Wood | Hamstring | 4-6 weeks |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| Expect the Roos to be extra cautious with Jacobs, as it is the second time he has fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. The midfielder had surgery to minimise the risk of recurrence, but the club will be keen to avoid any further setbacks. Anderson and Garner are expected to be available for round one. The only other Roo to miss the season opener against West Coast is Ben Cunnington who will be serving a one-match ban. - Nat Edwards |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Broadbent | Hamstring | Test |
| Dougal Howard | Knee | 4-6 weeks |
| Jasper Pittard | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| Defender Matthew Broadbent is expected to come straight back into the side for the round one clash with Sydney despite missing the JLT Community Series. Pittard should be back in round two or three. Second-year ruckman Dougal Howard is making good progress from a torn ACL. Forward Angus Monfries (shoulder) and defender Logan Austin (ankle) played a SANFL trial game last weekend. - Lee Gaskin |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Shaun Hampson * | Back | Indefinite |
| Steve Morris | Knee | 1 week |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
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| Morris is aiming to return for the second round of VFL matches before pushing to be available for round four in the AFL. Draftee Jack Graham is available for selection after a four-week hamstring injury but will be eased in. Young forward Daniel Rioli is on light duties this week after suffering a corked thigh against Collingwood on March 11. - Nathan Schmook |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Coughlan | Foot | Indefinite |
| Leigh Montagna | Calf | 1 week |
| Bailey Rice | Finger | 3-4 weeks |
| Hugh Goddard | Achilles | TBC |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| Coughlan has a stress fracture in his right foot and will be out indefinitely, wearing a moonboot for at least the next two weeks. Montagna's calf injury is becoming a concern, given he was originally slated to play in the JLT Community Series but has now been forced to push back his return to round two. Goddard is running as he rehabilitates a torn left Achilles tendon, but is not expected to contend for selection until mid-season. - Nathan Schmook |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Heeney | Glandular fever | TBC |
| Alex Johnson * | Knee | Indefinite |
| Jarrad McVeigh | Calf | 2-3 weeks |
| Tom Papley * | Knee | 2-3 weeks |
| Gary Rohan * | Back | 4 weeks |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| Heeney's illness is a big worry for the Swans. He could be back early in the season, but severe cases of glandular fever can last for months. McVeigh's calf is also a concern but the former co-captain is extremely thorough with his rehab and won't need much training before he's ready to play. Rohan and Papley will need at least a month of NEAFL after very limited pre-season campaigns, and Johnson will be targeting the second half of the season for his comeback from a fifth knee reconstruction. - Adam Curley |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Allen | Hamstring | TBC |
| Nic Naitanui | Knee | 4-5 months |
| Willie Rioli | Hamstring | 6 weeks |
| Simon Tunbridge | Knee | 3-4 months |
| Scott Lycett | Shoulder | 10-12 weeks |
| Jake Waterman | Foot | 8-10 weeks |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
The track report |
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| The Eagles can't take a trick with their ruck stocks, although Scott Lycett's shoulder injury and possible three-month spell will give him more time to gain confidence in his reconstructed PCL and jumping into ruck contests. Exciting forward Willie Rioli was on target for a possible round one debut and will now likely have to prove himself at East Perth upon his return. - Travis King |
Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Campbell | Ankle | Test |
| Josh Prudden | ACL | TBC |
| Jack Redpath | ACL | TBC |
| Jordan Roughead | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
| Roarke Smith | ACL | Season |
| Mitch Wallis | Broken leg | TBC |
| Updated: Friday, March 17 | ||
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| There's word coming out of Whitten Oval that Campbell may be a chance to partner Tom Boyd in the opening round clash against Collingwood, with his ankle healing faster than expected. Fellow ruckman Jordan Roughead would be looking at a round four return at best. - Ryan Davidson |
*Placed on the club's long-term injury list
