WITH round one fast approaching, our reporters have been doing their homework to find out the health of your club's list.

Who will be right for the season-opener, who is touch and go, who will be watching from the sidelines? We find out when your wounded stars will get back on the park. 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Tom Doedee	Knee	1-3 weeks
Riley Knight	Achilles	2-4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Doedee had a minor setback in his return from a knee reconstruction, hyperextending his knee at training last month. He has returned to running and is aiming to play in the early rounds of the season. Knight injured his Achilles tendon in mid-February. He will be eased back into full training in the next couple of weeks. – Lee Gaskin

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Tom Joyce	Shin	Test
Archie Smith	Knee	Test
Toby Wooller	Shin	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

No concerns for Brisbane after skipper Dayne Zorko overcame the tight hamstring that kept him from playing in the State of Origin match. Smith, Joyce and Wooller all took part in training on Tuesday and are expected to be available. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Curnow	Knee	Indefinite
Brodie Kemp	Knee	Indefinite
Harrison Macreadie	Soreness	Test
Caleb Marchbank	Neck	Test
Mitch McGovern	Soreness	Test
Harry McKay	Groin	2-4 weeks
Marc Murphy	Managed	Test
Sam Petrevski-Seton	Quad	Test
Lachie Plowman	Soreness	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

The big round one worry for the Blues remains McKay, who has done very little this summer as he battles a groin injury. He has recently returned to complete match simulation drills at training, but remains touch-and-go to face the Tigers. Curnow and Kemp certainly won't feature as they battle long-term knee problems. The rest will be in contention to face the Lions in the Marsh Community Series on Sunday. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Flynn Appleby	Ankle	2 weeks
Dayne Beams	Mental health	Indefinite
Tim Broomhead	Leg	3-5 weeks
Levi Greenwood	Knee	18-24 weeks
Tom Langdon	Knee	Indefinite
Isaac Quaynor	Hip	1-2 weeks
Ben Reid	Leg	TBC
Adam Treloar	Hamstring	3 weeks
Travis Varcoe	Shoulder	5-7 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Treloar will miss the round one clash against the Western Bulldogs after suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend, while Reid could also be in doubt after an early exit in the Marsh Community Series hitout with Richmond. Varcoe is tracking well after a shoulder reconstruction and Langdon is back running as he deals with a potentially career-threatening knee issue, while Greenwood seems determined to smash the traditional 12-month recovery timeframe for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. Quaynor underwent minor hip surgery and is believed to have battled soreness in the joint but is expected to return to full training shortly, as is Appleby, who had ankle surgery. Broomhead remains in the rehab group after having a pin removed from the left leg he broke early in 2018. Meanwhile, Beams is reportedly set to retire. - Ben Collins 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Patrick Ambrose	Knee	8 weeks
Tom Bellchambers	Knee	Test
Joe Daniher	Groin	Indefinite
Sam Draper	Knee	6-8 weeks
Noah Gown	Foot	Indefinite
Dyson Heppell	Foot	TBC
Mitch Hibberd	Knee	Test
Cale Hooker	Hip	5-8 weeks
Lachie Johnson	Knee	Season
James Stewart	Groin	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

The Bombers have been the club worst hit by injuries this off-season, with key players' fitness still up in the air ahead of round one. Heppell had a screw removed from his foot last week but remains in doubt for their season opener against Fremantle, while Hooker has not trained with the main group for months and recently said he would not play until "the early few rounds". Stewart is closer to a return from his groin issues than Daniher, while Hibberd could face Geelong in Monday's Marsh Community Series clash. – Callum Twomey 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Blake Acres	Hamstring	TBC
Jesse Hogan	Mental health	Indefinite
Joel Hamling	Ankle	10-12 weeks
David Mundy	Leg	TBC
Alex Pearce	Ankle	TBC
Darcy Tucker	Knee	Test
Nathan Wilson	Toe	4-5 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Acres went down at training on Wednesday and will undergo scans on Thursday to determine the extent of a hamstring injury. Tucker could push to play in Saturday's Marsh Community Series clash against West Coast after being put through his paces with a trainer on Monday. Hamling has been in a moonboot since surgery to repair his dislocated ankle and a return in the first half of the season would be optimistic. Mundy, Pearce and Wilson are all on similar timelines, lifting the intensity of their straight-line running. It is realistic to expect them to miss the opening three to four rounds. Hayden Young is having his training loads managed, resulting in him missing the opening pre-season game. – Nathan Schmook 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Nakia Cockatoo	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Luke Dahlhaus	Groin	Available
Mitch Duncan	Hip	2-3 weeks
Lachie Fogarty	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Jake Kolodjashnij	Hip	4-6 weeks
Nathan Kreuger	Knee	2-3 weeks
Brandan Parfitt	Back	Available
Stefan Okunbor	Achilles	Indefinite
Joel Selwood	Hamstring	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Selwood remains touch and go to play in Monday's Marsh Community Series clash against Essendon. With 12 days between that match and Geelong's season opener, the Cats are confident he could still play round one if he misses against the Bombers. Duncan has picked up his running intensity after surgery but is more unlikely than likely for round one. Kolodjashnij will miss at least the opening fortnight. Fogarty is working back into full training, Kreuger is a touch further behind, while Cockatoo is building strength in his troublesome hamstring after a setback in February. Dahlhaus and Parfitt are both expected to be fit after missing the first Marsh Series clash. – Mitch Cleary

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Ballard	Shoulder	8 weeks
Jack Hombsch	Rib	2-3 weeks
Anthony Miles	Chest	TBC
Wil Powell	Knee	8 weeks
Izak Rankine	Shoulder	1-2 weeks
Mitch Riordan	ACL	Season
Rory Thompson	Knee	1-2 weeks
Jarrod Witts	Foot	1-2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Co-captain Witts has the biggest question mark over him but has resumed running and the club is confident he'll be right for round one. Rankine is being treated with kid gloves but is close to a return, while Thompson is likely to come back from his ACL through the NEAFL. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Matt Flynn	Knee	TBC
Tommy Sheridan	Calf	3-4 weeks
Tim Taranto	Shoulder	4-5 months
Callan Ward	Knee	4-6 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Taranto will have reconstructive surgery this week and won't be seen until at least July in a massive blow for the Giants. Ward will miss probably the first month of the home and away season as he makes his way back from his ACL, while Sheridan's troublesome calf issues continue to hobble him. - Adam Curley 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Gunston	Ankle	2-3 weeks
Blake Hardwick	Chest	12 weeks
Dan Howe	Foot	Indefinite
Jarman Impey	Knee	Indefinite
Jacob Koschitzke	AC joint	4 weeks
Ben McEvoy	Corked thigh	Test
Dylan Moore	Hip/groin	Test
Josh Morris	Knee	5-6 weeks
Tim O'Brien	Eye	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Hardwick's pectoral muscle rupture from last Friday night's practice match against St Kilda at Morwell means the Hawks will miss one of their most valued players for an extended period. Impey and Howe won't help fill that void, because both are also out for the foreseeable future. Of greatest interest in the short term is whether Gunston can make it to the start line for round one after pre-Christmas surgery. McEvoy and O'Brien should be fine to take part in Hawthorn's Marsh Community Series finale on Friday night. – Marc McGowan

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Harley Bennell	Calf	TBC
Kade Chandler	Wrist	1-2 weeks
Kyle Dunkley	Foot	Test
Max Gawn	Knee	Test
Mitch Hannan	Groin	TBC
Kade Kolodjashnij	Concussion	TBC
Steven May	Knee	Test
Nathan Jones	Corked shin	Available
Harry Petty	Groin	TBC
Braydon Preuss	Knee	5-7 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

The Demons have a few that are a while away with Bennell and Preuss working their way back from lengthy complaints, although the former has stepped up training in an encouraging sign he might finally be putting his calf issues behind him. Gawn and May are expected to play this week against Hawthorn while mystery surrounds Joel Smith's fitness, given his absence from the first two pre-season hitouts. – Jennifer Phelan

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Aiden Bonar	Hamstring	Test
Ben Brown	Calf	2-3 weeks
Ben Cunnington	Hip	Test
Luke Davies-Uniacke	Groin	TBC
Kyron Hayden	Achilles	10-12 weeks
Ben Jacobs	Concussion	TBC
Flynn Perez	Knee	10-12 weeks
Jared Polec	Foot	Test
Kayne Turner	Sesamoid/foot	10-12 weeks
Ed Vickers-Willis	Knee	TBC
Marley Williams	Suspension	Round 3
Jack Ziebell	Calf	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Robbie Tarrant no longer features on this list after coming through three quarters unscathed in last Friday's practice match against Melbourne. Brown is still aiming for round one and has resumed running but this timeline means he is unlikely to play a game beforehand. Ziebell and Polec also expect to be ready for the season opener against the Saints, while Cunnington and Bonar's setbacks are minor. Don't expect to see Turner – who has elected not to have surgery – Hayden or Perez any time soon, while Davies-Uniacke has stopped running for the time being and has no return date at this stage. – Marc McGowan

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Miles Bergman	Ankle	1 week
Riley Grundy	Knee	TBC
Ollie Wines	Shoulder	6-8 weeks
Updated: Wednesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Wines underwent shoulder surgery at the start of February. The Power vice-captain is expected to miss the first month of the season. Bergman, the Power's first pick and 14th overall at last year's NAB AFL Draft, has been on modified training for a couple of weeks with an ankle injury. He's on track to be available for the start of the season. – Lee Gaskin

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Graham	Shoulder	Test
Kamdyn McIntosh	Ankle	Test
Toby Nankervis	Adductor	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Graham, McIntosh and Nankervis have been slated to play in Sunday's Marsh Community Series clash with GWS after a slow build-up from pre-season injury concerns. Meanwhile, Jack Higgins made a successful return after brain surgery in Sunday's loss to Collingwood. – Jennifer Phelan

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
	Nil
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

There were a few on light duties this week with Dan Hannebery missing the Morwell practice match with groin soreness, and Jimmy Webster also suffering what's believed to be a sore shoulder. But both are expected to be available for Sunday's clash with Collingwood. Dylan Roberton has now played two games and has suffered no symptoms of the heart issue he's dealt with over the last two seasons. – Jennifer Phelan 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Robbie Fox	Ankle	Test
Lance Franklin	Knee	4-6 weeks
Isaac Heeney	Thumb	Test
Lewis Melican	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Sam Reid	Calf	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Heeney is a chance to face North Melbourne in the second week of the Marsh Community Series on Sunday, while Reid might not be too far away. Franklin is back running but looks like missing at least a couple of games of the home and away season at best. - Adam Curley

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jarrod Cameron	Pubic bone	TBC
Tom Cole	Thumb	6-8 weeks
Oscar Allen	Ankle	Test
Jack Darling	Cheekbone	Test
Luke Foley	Pubic bone	TBC
Jeremy McGovern	Heel	Test
Daniel Venables	Concussion	Season
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Cameron has sat out drills in recent weeks and it emerged on Wednesday he has a pubic bone stress injury. The Eagles will be conservative, given he has battled the problem before. Cole fractured his thumb in the Eagles' loss to Essendon. McGovern is pushing for round one and could even play minutes against Fremantle on Saturday after an impressive training run on Tuesday. Carefully managed to this point, he is taking part in most drills and hitting good pace. Allen has had a summer interrupted first by a hernia problem and then an ankle scare. He trained with the main group on Tuesday and looked in good shape. Contact work for Darling has been limited but his touch is excellent. Foley is slowly lifting his training workload and aiming to play a WAFL practice match in the coming weeks.

. The Eagles confirmed Venables will step away from the game in 2020 as he manages lingering concussion symptoms. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Taylor Duryea	Groin	6 weeks
Riley Garcia	Knee	Indefinite
Lin Jong	Hamstring	6 weeks
Tom Liberatore	Knee	4-5 weeks
Aaron Naughton	Knee	2-3 weeks
Ed Richards	Concussion	Available
Laitham Vandermeer	Hamstring	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Naughton is in a race against the clock to be ready for round one, but Richards should be right pending his recovery from a concussion. Duryea and Jong are projected to miss the first month of the season, but Liberatore could return before that. Vandermeer has a minor hamstring complaint but should be available if necessary. – Jourdan Canil

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