Brown copped a knock to his ankle and didn't finish last Thursday night's loss to Hawthorn. The defender didn't train on Monday, but will attempt to train on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's game with Carlton at the MCG. - Lee Gaskin 

Losing Beams is a big blow, but it could have been much worse. The strain in his AC joint is expected to take 3-4 weeks to heal. Bell will go in for surgery on his fractured and dislocated ankle on Thursday. - Michael Whiting

Lamb faces a fitness test after being concussed early in last Sunday’s match and spending the remainder of the day on the bench. Cuningham (groin) and Fisher (Achilles) are training well after missing against the Tigers and are likely to return this weekend. But the news is not so good for Phillips, who had bone spurs removed in his troublesome left foot and won't play again this season . - Howard Kotton

Elliott and Varcoe could return to face Hawthorn at the MCG on Sunday, while Wells will be sidelined for at least another week as he recovers from his latest calf problem. Sinclair is nearing a return from a long-term hamstring injury. - Ben Collins

Essendon is expecting to have Hooker back from injury after the important key forward missed last week's loss to the Swans with a finger injury. He will need to get through training this week but the Bombers are confident the All Australian will be available. Laverde is also a chance to return, albeit through the VFL, after missing all of the season with an ankle injury he suffered in the JLT Community Series competition. Dashing half-back Conor McKenna will be fine to meet the Brisbane Lions on Sunday despite hurting his finger late in the defeat to Sydney. - Callum Twomey

The Dockers will test skipper Fyfe against but he is expected to return from a bruised sternum against the Saints, while veteran ruckman Sandilands could finally be back after missing the past month with hamstring tendon inflammation. Danyle Pearce hurt his calf playing for Peel at the weekend, but the injury was only minor. Bennell's long-awaited comeback from calf trouble via Peel Thunder could only be a week away. - Travis King

All eyes will be on Ablett this week after he was a late scratching from the weekend's game against St Kilda. The club is hopeful he'll play this weekend, but the champion midfielder is no certainty. Kolodjashnij copped a big bump at training last Thursday and will be out for up to two weeks, while Hall's hamstring will keep him out a little longer. - Michael Whiting

Taranto had surgery on Monday and is hopeful of being back before the finals, but he'll be in a race against time with only nine rounds remaining in the regular season. Kelly and Smith will be hoping to prove their fitness at Wednesday's main training session at Spotless Stadium, with the skilful forward ahead of schedule in his return from knee surgery. - Adam Curley

The Hawks returned from Adelaide with no fresh injuries and four unexpected premiership points. At the time of writing the Hawks had not published an injury report for the week but the hope is Stratton will be available to play after missing five matches. Returns to footy for Rioli, Frawley and Gibson are also on the horizon as the Hawks move closer to full strength. - Ashley Browne

Hogan is a chance to play his first game since round seven when the Dees take on the Swans on Friday night. The star forward will be tested this week to determine his availability. Garlett and Watts also face fitness tests. Viney has been declared a certain starter after hurting his shoulder during the clash with West Coast. - Ben Guthrie

The Roos lose inside midfielder Cunnington to suspension, but could regain more players after Sam Wright, Corey Wagner and Ben McKay returned in the VFL last week. Lindsay Thomas is available after a second VFL suspension interrupted his bid to force his way back into the Roos' senior side. Durdin, Jacobs and Simpkin are potential inclusions, while all eyes will be on Ziebell to see if he recovers sufficiently from his shoulder complaint. - Marc McGowan

The Power is set to have a clean bill of health. Broadbent – who rolled his ankle in training late last week - is set to return to face Richmond on Saturday night, while Polec and Amon will also be considered. - Lee Gaskin

Morris suffered his hamstring injury in the VFL as the out-of-luck defender continued his return from a serious knee injury, while Lennon was injured at training last Friday. Griffiths is taking contact in training now and continuing to run, but the Tigers remain in the dark about his prospects to return this season. - Nathan Schmook

The Saints are hopeful McCartin will be available next week after he suffered his sixth concussion since 2014. Minchington played out the VFL game last Saturday with an ankle complaint and will miss a few weeks, with the club unsure exactly how long that will be. Coughlan strained a hamstring, while Wright is likely to return after an AC joint injury. - Dinny Navaratnam

Aliir completed the Swans' light session on Monday and if he gets through training on Wednesday should be available for selection, while Tippett and Cunningham are at least another week away, but will increase their training this week in a bid to be fit for round 16. - Adam Curley

Hurn, Kennedy and LeCras are all aiming to be back against Port Adelaide on Sunday week but none of that experienced trio is guaranteed to make it back to face the Power. Nelson and Venables have both stagnated in their recoveries and will be at least another week or two before resuming. - Travis King

Murphy will return for Saturday's clash with West Coast if he passes a fitness test on his hamstring. A knee complaint is unlikely to keep Picken sidelined. - Ryan Davidson