Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ben Davis*FootSeason
Cam Ellis-Yolmen*KneeSeason
Curtly HamptonAnkleTBC
Riley KnightGluteTest
Mitch McGovernHamstring3-5 weeks
Troy MenzelQuadTest
Paul SeedsmanGroin2-4 weeks
Brodie SmithHamstring tightnessTest
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Ex-Giant Hampton looks set to miss multiple matches with his ankle injury from the weekend. Smith ended Saturday's win over the Brisbane Lions on the bench but has been named to face Fremantle but Menzel will miss another week. - Marc McGowan 

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Claye BeamsHamstringTBC
Allen ChristensenShoulderSeason
Tom CutlerHamstringTest
Jack FrostConcussionTest
Dan McStayHandTest
Mitch RobinsonFoot8 weeks
Tom RockliffShoulder2 weeks
Sam Skinner*KneeTest
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Cutler and McStay have been named in the squad to face Collingwood. Claye Beams has been ruled out with a hamstring. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ciaran ByrneKneeJune
Sam RoweKneeSeason
Dale ThomasConcussionTest
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Carlton’s worst fears were realised on Monday when scans revealed veteran defender Rowe had ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during last Sunday’s match against Fremantle and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. Fellow veteran Thomas was concussed and battled blurred vision after a clash with teammate Alex Silvagni late in the second quarter and has been ruled out. - Howard Kotton

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

James AishFractured cheekbone2 weeks
Josh DaicosConcussionTest
Adam OxleyGroin/hip8 weeks
Ben ReidQuad2-3 weeks
Ben Sinclair*Hamstring4-5 weeks
Travis VarcoeHamstring3 weeks
Jesse WhiteHamstring2-3 weeks
Rupert WillsCalfTest
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Aish will be sidelined for at least a fortnight after a head clash against Hawthorn. Reid is a huge out for up to a month with a quad injury and Varcoe is still at least a week away after suffering a setback at training. Ben Sinclair is still eyeing a return in the second half of the year. - Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Patrick AmbroseQuad1 week
Mitch BrownAnkle3-5 weeks
Aaron FrancisGroinTest
Cale HookerCorked thighTest
Michael HurleyNeckTest
Matthew LeuenbergerIllness1 week
Jayden Laverde*Ankle6-7 weeks
Shaun McKernanHandTest
Jordan Ridley*Back1 week
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Key pair Hurley (neck) and Hooker (corked thigh) have been named to take on Richmond on Saturday night despite minor concerns out of Sunday’s win over West Coast. Francis misses again with a groin problem and Ambrose has been ruled out of contention as he continues to recover from a quad injury. He should be fit to face the Giants in round 11. - Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael ApenessKneeSeason
Harley BalicPersonal leaveIndefinite
Hayden Ballantyne  Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Harley Bennell Calf 5 weeks
Zac Clarke* Knee TBC
Ed LangdonKnee1 week
Alex Pearce  LegTBC
Aaron SandilandsHamstring1 week
Matthew UebergangHamstringTBC
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Ballantyne's setback is to the same hamstring he needed surgery on in March but lower down the muscle. It is only a minor issue but the 29-year-old goalsneak is unlikely to be seen at AFL level before round 14 at the earliest. Bennell is taking part in on-field training as he aims to return from his latest calf setback. Sandilands has hamstring tightness and might only miss a game. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Nakia CockatooHamstring2-3 weeks
Josh CowanAchilles sorenessTest
Cory Gregson*Foot2-4 weeks
Timm HouseCollarbone6-8 weeks
Lincoln McCarthyGroin6-8 weeks
Quinton NarkleHamstringTBC
Brandan Parfitt*Hamstring6-8 weeks
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Cockatoo's hamstring injury is on the minor end of the scale, however, the Cats will take no risks. Steven Motlop is fine after dislocating his finger against the Bulldogs. - Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Callum Ah CheeBackTBC
Ben AinsworthQuadTest
Jack BowesIllness1 week
Sam DayHipSeason
Jarrad GrantKneeTest
Pearce HanleyHeelTest
Jesse LonerganShoulderTest
Trent McKenzieHamstringTest
Michael RischitelliKneeIndefinite
Matt RosaConcussionTest
David SwallowKneeTest
Rory ThompsonHamstring1 week
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

A number of the players listed as a 'test' are expected to play this weekend. Swallow, Hanley and Rosa will return in the seniors, while McKenzie and Lonergan are expected to come back through the NEAFL. Rischitelli has resumed full training after overcoming his ACL injury and is a few weeks away from making a playing return. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matt BuntineKneeSeason
Stephen ConiglioAnkle9 weeks
Brett DeledioCalfTBC
Jeremy FinlaysonGroin1 week
Ryan GriffenAnkle4-5 weeks
Nick Haynes Hamstring 5 weeks
Jacob HopperFinger3 weeks
Steve JohnsonKnee1-2 weeks
Adam KennedyKneeSeason
Rory LobbGroin1-2 weeks
Tendai MzunguHamstring1-2 weeks
Will SetterfieldAnkle4-5 weeks
Devon SmithKnee6 weeks
Lachie TizianiKnee1 week
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Johnson's knee issues have flared again, while Lobb hurt his groin in round eight against Collingwood and received a knock to the same area against Richmond last week, so both will miss this week's game against West Coast. Mzungu started training last week, while Haynes is also running and both are slightly ahead of schedule. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Grant BirchallKnee1-2 weeks
Jonathon Ceglar*ACLIndefinite
Jack FitzpatrickConcussion1 week
James FrawleyTurf toe7 weeks
Kieran LovellShoulderIndefinite
Teia MilesMedial ligament2-4 weeks
Tim O'BrienHipTest
Jaeger O'MearaKneeIndefinite
Jonathan O'RourkeHamstring6-8 weeks
Cyril RioliPCL7-9 weeks
Ben StrattonBone bruising (knee)3-5 weeks
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Puopolo and Gunston were hobbling by the end of the Collingwood game last week, but both took part in Hawthorn’s main training session on Tuesday and are available for the clash with the Sydney Swans on Friday night. Brand was named to play the Swans after missing last week because of illness, however O’Brien will miss another week. Fitzpatrick is still yet to satisfy the concussion protocol and will miss again. Better news for the Hawks is that Birchall resumes ball work later this week and is rated a chance to return on Thursday week for the away game against Port Adelaide. - Ashley Browne

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Angus BrayshawConcussionIndefinite
Lochie FilipovicHip flexor2 weeks
Colin Garland*KneeSeason
Max GawnHamstring4-6 weeks
Jesse HoganCancerIndefinite
Corey MaynardConcussionAvailable
Pat McKennaHamstring10-12 weeks
Christian SalemSuspensionRound 11
Joel SmithShoulder4-5 weeks
Tim SmithRib/punctured lungAvailable
Jake SpencerShoulder2-3 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg*Heel8 weeks
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Ruckman Gawn has been targeting a round 12 return as he continues his recovery from a serious hamstring injury, but the club is less optimistic, suggesting a round 14 return is more likely. Gawn is ahead of schedule and has been stepping up his running every week. Spencer is further advanced and could return in a fortnight after shoulder surgery. The Demons aren't placing a timeline on Brayshaw's return to the field after he suffered his fourth concussion in 12 months a fortnight ago. The young midfielder will play when he is ready. Meanwhile, vandenBerg has had another setback with his troublesome heel and McKenna has had surgery on his hamstring, putting his season in jeopardy. - Ben Guthrie

Paul Ahern*KneeSeason
Jed AndersonFootTest
Oscar JunkerBroken tibia2-4 weeks
Ben McKayGroin/hip3-4 weeks
Jy SimpkinAC joint5 weeks
Lindsay ThomasSuspendedAvailable round 13
Corey WagnerAnkle4-6 weeks
Sam WrightAnkle2-3 weeks
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Scans revealed no damage to Ben Cunnington's sore right knee after he played out the victory over Melbourne on Sunday. The Roos look certain to regain Trent Dumont, who missed a week with lingering concussion symptoms. They could also welcome back Anderson, but he will have to pass a fitness test. There was disappointment for teenage key forward McKay, who had a setback in his recovery from a hip/groin complaint and could spend another month out. - Marc McGowan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Nathan KrakouerHeel1 week
Will SnellingAnkle1 week
Chad WingardCalf2 weeks
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Port Adelaide has a very healthy list, with only Krakouer, Snelling and Wingard were ruled out for this week’s action. Snelling was added to the injury list after suffering an ankle injury at SANFL level last week, but he was cleared of damage to his jaw. Wingard suffered his calf injury on Tuesday at training and the club said they would take a "no risk approach". - Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Nathan Broad* Shoulder1 week
Dan ButlerGroin sorenessTest
Josh CaddyGroin sorenessTest
Reece Conca*FootIndefinite
Nathan Drummond*KneeSeason
Jack Graham*Ankle4 weeks
Ben GriffithsConcussionIndefinite
Shaun Hampson*BackIndefinite
Nick VlastuinShoulder1-2 weeks
Updated: Friday, May 26 

Track report

Caddy pulled up sore after round eight and was a late withdrawal against GWS with groin soreness, but has been passed fit for this week. Conca was given an initial timeframe of 10 weeks to recover from his foot injury, but that is now indefinite. The Tigers still have five players on their long-term injury list but will need to remove Broad shortly if he plays in the VFL in the next fortnight. - Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David ArmitageGroinIndefinite
Tom HickeyKnee1 week
Jack NewnesConcussionAvailable
Ed PhillipsAnkle5-7 weeks
Jimmy WebsterHand2 weeks
Nathan WrightConcussion1 week
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track watch

Armitage had surgery for a hernia earlier this week and football manager Jamie Cox said he hoped the midfielder would return within six weeks. Hickey is progressing well from a medial strain in his left knee but Phillips will be sidelined for a while- Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Harry CunninghamFoot4-8 weeks
Kieren JackHipTest
Alex Johnson*KneeIndefinite
Jarrad McVeighHamstring1 week
Sam NaismithKnee1 week
Daniel RobinsonFractured jaw3-4 weeks
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Jack did some work on Monday but the Swans decided to give him another week. McVeigh's hamstring and Naismith's knee will keep them out until after the Swans' bye in round 11. Robinson can't take a trick and was injured in the NEAFL game against Sydney University last week, in what was just his second game back from a broken collarbone. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matthew AllenFoot5-6 weeks
Scott Lycett*Shoulder2 weeks
Nic Naitanui*KneeLate 2017 season
Simon TunbridgeKnee5 weeks
Jake WatermanFootLate 2017 season
Francis WatsonAnkle2 weeks
Sharrod WellinghamAnkle1-2 weeks
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Lycett was back with the main training group on Tuesday and will soon begin competitive work. Allen is in a moon boot and being treated cautiously after suffering a stress reaction in his foot. Tunbridge has started contact work after being introduced into main training last week and is aiming to make his comeback from a hybrid-LARS knee reconstruction for East Perth by round 14 of the AFL. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matthew BoydShoulder1-3 weeks
Stewart CrameriHipSeason
Josh DunkleyShoulder9-10 weeks
Patrick LipinskiCollarbone1 week
Brad LynchHamstring1 week
Josh PruddenHamstring2-3 weeks
Roarke SmithKneeSeason
Jake StringerKneeTest
Updated: Friday, May 26

Track report

Stringer has been named to make his return from a medial knee strain for Saturday's clash with St Kilda. Crameri's troublesome hip will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on Monday. - Ryan Davidson

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

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