Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Eddie BettsAppendixTest
Brad CrouchCheekboneTest
Cam Ellis-Yolmen*KneeSeason
Curtly Hampton*Ankle2-3 weeks
Kyle HartiganHamstringTBC
Elliott HimmelbergFoot2-3 weeks
Jake LeverHamstringTest
Reilly O'BrienBack2-3 weeks
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Betts, Crouch and Lever have all been named to face Port Adelaide on Sunday. Lever has missed the past two games with what the club says is a minor hamstring injury. Hartigan re-injured his hamstring in the first quarter of Adelaide's SANFL game last weekend – his first game back after missing three weeks- Lee Gaskin 

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Tom BellAnkleSeason
Allen ChristensenShoulderSeason
Sam MayesFootTBC
Dan McStayShoulderTest
Mitch RobinsonFootSeason
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

McStay returns after recovering from an AC joint problem, but Mayes will miss with a foot injury. Youngsters Hipwood, Berry and McCluggage all return after they were managed last week. - Michael Whiting

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Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Dylan BuckleyHamstringTest
Ciaran ByrneGroinTest
Patrick CrippsFractured fibulaSeason
David CuninghamAnkleTBC
Ed CurnowBruised larynxSeason
Nick GrahamSuspension2 weeks
Patrick KerrHipSeason
Matthew KreuzerConcussionTest
Harry McKayToeTBC
Andrew Phillips*FootSeason
Cameron PolsonShoulderSeason
Sam Rowe*KneeSeason
Alex SilvagniKnee3 weeks
Simon WhiteKneeTBC
Tom WilliamsonIllnessTBC
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Kreuzer, who finished the match on the bench after being concussed during the third quarter of last Saturday night’s match against Geelong, has been named to face the Bombers. But the Blues will be without Cuningham, McKay, White and Williamson this week. Buckley and Byrne are likely to be available next week, while Curnow has been ruled out for the season. - Howard Kotton

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ben Crocker AnkleTest
Josh DaicosFootTest
Liam MackieAnkleTest
Mitch McCarthyFoot2-3 weeks
Sam McLartyHip/groin1 week
Adam OxleyAnkleSeason
Scott PendleburyBroken finger2-3 weeks
Henry SchadeConcussionTest
Brayden SierFoot1 week
Ben Sinclair*HamstringTBC
Travis VarcoeElbow2-3 weeks
Rupert WillsQuad1-2 weeks
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Young Daicos' hopes of making his AFL debut took a hit after he sustained a foot injury in the VFL but he is listed as a test for this week. More finger surgery means Pendlebury is still 2-3 weeks away, while Varcoe's elbow will keep him out for the same timeframe. - Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Mitch BrownAnkle3-4 weeks
Josh GreenHamstringTest
James KellyRested1 week
Andrew McGrathRested1 week
Ben McNeiceNeckTBC
Jackson MerrettLeg6-8 weeks
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Green returns after miss two weeks with a hamstring injury, but veteran Kelly and youngster McGrath wil be rested. Merrett is set to miss the rest of the season after breaking his leg in last week's VFL win. The speedy wingman/forward hasn't played at senior level this season. Brown is still touch and go to be available again in 2017. - Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael ApenessKneeSeason
Harley BalicHamstring/Personal leaveTBC
Connor BlakelyShoulderSeason
Zac Clarke* Knee TBC
Sean DarcyRested1 week
Taylin DumanBackTest
Ed LangdonKneeSeason
Alex Pearce  LegSeason
Aaron SandilandsHamstringSeason
Tommy SheridanHamstringTest
Lee SpurrCalf3 weeks
Michael WaltersKneeSeason
Matthew UebergangHamstringTBC
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Injuries are starting to pile up at the Dockers, with Langdon and Blakely joining a host of players on the sidelines for the rest of the season. Impressive youngster Darcy will be rested after six games at the top level. Duman has recovered well from a back injury to be on the cusp of returning, while Sheridan should be available after missing four weeks with his hamstring. – Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Mark BlicavsAnkle3-5 weeks
Nakia CockatooHamstringTBC
Josh CowanAchillesSeason
Jordan CunicoAnkleTest
Patrick DangerfieldSuspendedRound 21 return
Cory Gregson*FootSeason
Darcy LangShin1-2 weeks
Lincoln McCarthyGroinSeason
Daniel MenzelSorenessTest
Steven MotlopGroinTest
Quinton NarkleKneeSeason
Mark O'ConnorAnkleTest
Tom RugglesShoulderTest
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Losing Cockatoo to a hamstring injury is blow for the Cats after they took such a cautious approach before selecting him to play against Carlton. Blicavs is rehabbing strongly to return for the finals, while Cunico is returning in the VFL this week. McCarthy has decided to have hip surgery and reboot for next season. - Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Gary AblettHamstring tightnessTest
Callum Ah CheeConcussion/shoulder1-2 weeks
Ben AinsworthKnee2 weeks
Michael BarlowLegSeason
Sam DayHipSeason
Brayden FioriniHamstring 1-2 weeks
Kade KolodjashnijConcussionSeason
Jack LeslieAnkle2-3 weeks
Cam LoerschHandSeason
Jarryd LyonsAnkle1-2 weeks
Brandon MateraFoot1 week
Steven MayHamstringTest
Tom NichollsAnkle2 weeks
Michael RischitelliManaged1 week
Alex SextonConcussionTest
Matt ShawCalf1 week
Rory ThompsonHamstring3 weeks
Jarrod WittsShoulder1-2 weeks
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

This list is growing by the week. Witts, Ah Chee, Fiorini and Ainsworth all picked up injuries in last week's loss to the Dogs, while Rischitelli will be rested after three games back. In better news, Ablett returns after missing the past two. Matera's foot problem has lingered longer than the Suns had hoped. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matt BuntineKneeSeason
Jeremy CameronHamstring3 weeks
Jeremy FinlaysonKnee1-2 weeks
Toby GreeneSuspendedRound 21
Ryan GriffenAnkle4 weeks
Steve JohnsonKnee1 week
Adam KennedyKneeSeason
Shane MumfordAnkleTest
Sam ReidAnkle2-3 weeks
Will SetterfieldConcussionTest
Tim TarantoAnkle4-6 weeks
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Key veterans Johnson and Mumford have been passed to take on the Dees, but youngster Setterfield will miss after failing to overcome concussion. Taranto is back running in a good sign for the draftee. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Grant BirchallKneeIndefinite
James CousinsShoulderSeason
Jonathon Ceglar*ACLIndefinite
Jack FitzpatrickConcussionIndefinite
James FrawleyTurf toe2-3 weeks
Josh GibsonGroin2-3 weeks
Blake HardwickConcussionTest
Luke HodgeSuspensionRound 21 return
Jaeger O'MearaKnee1 week
Jonathan O'RourkeHamstringTest
Paul PuopoloAdductorTest
Cyril RioliPCLIndefinite
Ben StrattonKneeSeason
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

The Hawks expect Hardwick to play against the Tigers given he was borderline to return to the ground last Friday and will be bolstered by the return of Puopolo this week. Gibson and Frawley will also likely play again this season, while O’Meara’s long-awaited return appears just one week away. - Ashley Browne

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Tom BuggSuspendedAvailable round 22 
Lochie FilipovicHip flexorSeason
Colin Garland*KneeSeason
Mitch HannanRested1 week
Jesse HoganCollarbone6-8 weeks
Nathan JonesQuadTest
Dean KentShoulder6 weeks
Pat McKennaHamstringSeason
Tim SmithNavicular boneSeason
Aaron vandenBerg*HeelSeason
Bernie VinceSuspendedAvailable round 20
Mitch WhiteHamstring4-6 weeks
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Jones got through training during the week and will make his return against the Giants, while Vince is also back after serving his suspension. Impressive first-year forward Hannan will be rested. The Demons are hopeful Hogan will be able to play again this season despite having surgery to repair a broken collarbone on Sunday. - Ben Guthrie

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Paul Ahern*KneeSeason
Majak DawFootTBC
Mitch HibberdShoulderSeason
Ben JacobsLower legSeason
Oscar JunkerBroken tibia1-2 weeks
Nick Larkey KneeTest
Jamie MacmillanFingerSeason
Braydon PreussBackTest
Kayne TurnerKnee1 week
Ed Vickers-WillisPCLSeason
Corey WagnerAnkle1-2 weeks
Jarrad WaiteCalf2 weeks
Declan WatsonKneeSeason
Marley WilliamsBack Season
Mason WoodCalf1-2 weeks
Sam WrightFoot/ankleSeason
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Daw's foot injury will keep him sidelined and Waite will spend a fourth stint for the year on the sidelines, including a third from injury, because of a second calf setback, while Williams and Wright join the long list of players done for the season. Wood will also miss at least a fifth match, after some initial optimism of a swift return. Larkey returns straight into the senior side, while Preuss did not appear on the club's official injury list despite hurting his back at the weekend.Marc McGowan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 
Matthew BroadbentAnkleTBC 
Chad WingardAnkle1-3 weeks 
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Broadbent has succumbed to his ankle problem again, while Wingard has been ruled of this weekend's Showdown as he recovers from a high ankle sprain, but could return for the round 21 clash with Collingwood. - Lee Gaskin 

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Reece Conca*FootTBC
Nathan Drummond*KneeSeason
Ben GriffithsShoulderTBC
Shaun Hampson*BackIndefinite
Steven MorrisHamstringTest
Dion PrestiaSorenessTest
Jack RiewoldtEyeTest
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Riewoldt will miss a second-straight week after having several stitches in his right eye. Prestia is available after being rested with knee and calf soreness. Morris has been sidelined for five matches with a hamstring injury and is due to push his case for a return, likely through the VFL. - Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David ArmitageGroinTest
Nick CoughlanHamstringIndefinite
Nathan FreemanAnkle4-6 weeks
Sam GilbertHand1-2 weeks
Hugh GoddardFootSeason
Paddy McCartinConcussionTBC
Darren MinchingtonAnkleSeason
Leigh MontagnaHamstring4-6 weeks
Koby StevensGroinTest
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Stevens missed last week with a sore groin but returns alongside rested champion Riewoldt. Saints coach Alan Richardson was last week "really hopeful" McCartin would be back this weekend, with not many hurdles left for the forward to jump over. Armitage didn't play in the VFL last week after experiencing groin soreness. Coughlan re-injured his hamstring and faces more time on the sidelines.Dinny Navaratnam

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Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Darcy CameronShoulderSeason
Harry CunninghamFoot1 week
Robbie FoxAnkle3-4 weeks
Josh KennedyHamstring1 week
Jake LloydHipTest
Sam NaismithSide1 week
Colin O'RiordanAnkle1 week
Sam ReidGroinTest
Gary RohanBackTest
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Kennedy and Naismith have been ruled out of Friday night's blockbuster against the Cats, but Lloyd, Rohan and Reid will all return.Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matthew AllenFootSeason
Tom BarrassGroinTBC
Sam Butler*HamstringSeason
Lewis JettaCalf1 week
Scott LycettShoulderSeason
Nic Naitanui*KneeLate 2017 season
Matt PriddisQuadTest
Josh RothamHamstring1-2 weeks
Luke ShueyAnkleTest
Tom LambKnee1-2 weeks
Nathan VardyGluteTest
Daniel VenablesToe3-4 weeks
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Priddis has been named to return despite coach Adam Simpson saying he was "touch and go" earlier in the week. Vardy is also back in the side, but young defender Barrass misses with a groin problem. Jetta is aiming to play Carlton in round 21 after picking up a calf strain. Top draftee Venables is at least a month away and unlikely to play again this year unless East Perth reach finals.   – Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Marcus AdamsFootIndefinite
Tom BoydMental healthIndefinite
Tom CampbellAbdominal strain1-2 weeks
Stewart CrameriHipSeason
Tory DicksonQuadTBC
Josh DunkleyShoulderTest
Tim EnglishFaceTest
Fergus GreeneArmTest
Mitch HoneychurchIllnessTest
Lin JongKneeSeason
Patrick LipinskiHamstringTest
Brad LynchHamstring4-5 weeks
Dale MorrisBroken arm6-7 weeks
Roarke SmithKneeSeason
Jake StringerHamstring1 week
Updated: Thursday, August 3

Track watch

Dickson will miss with a quad injury after playing his first senior game in a month last week. First-year ruckman English is likely to be play VFL this week after pulling up well from a heavy knock. Forward Stringer is a week away with a hamstring concern. Premiership midfielder Dunkley could resume in the VFL after a serious shoulder injury.  – Ryan Davidson

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

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