WITH round three fast approaching, our reporters have been doing their homework to find out the health of your club's list.
Who is touch and go and who will be watching from the sidelines? We find out when your wounded stars will get back on the park.
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Jake Kelly | Concussion | Test |
Riley Knight | Achilles | 2-3 weeks |
Wayne Milera | Foot | 8-9 weeks |
Rory Sloane | Thigh | Test |
Tyson Stengle | Suspension | 3 games |
Patrick Wilson | Shoulder | TBC |
Updated: Friday, June 19 |
Early prognosis
It was revealed on Friday Milera has a stress fracture in his foot and needs surgery. Sloane faces an uphill battle to be back for this week's clash with Gold Coast after suffering a badly corked thigh against the Power. He attempted to play on but was severely limited and will need to pass a test later this week. Kelly will go through the concussion protocols after receiving a knock last week in the loss to Port Adelaide. - Callum Twomey
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Marcus Adams | Foot | 2-3 weeks |
Stefan Martin | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
Dayne Zorko | Achilles soreness | Test |
Updated: Friday, June 19 |
Early prognosis
Coach Chris Fagan revealed on Friday Martin had suffered a "slight" hamstring strain on his left leg following his first match back from PCL damage in round two. Zorko will need to prove his fitness on game day after pulling up sore following Saturday's win against Fremantle. He had been nursing Achilles soreness in the lead-up to the game has been managed this week. The club admit Adams remains in a holding pattern after foot surgery during the shutdown period.. - Mitch Cleary
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Charlie Curnow | Knee | Season |
Tom De Koning | Ankle | Test |
Paddy Dow | Knee | 2-3 weeks |
Zac Fisher | Ankle | 1 week |
Brodie Kemp | Knee | Season |
Matthew Kreuzer | Foot | 8-10 weeks |
Caleb Marchbank | Knee | 2-4 weeks |
Nic Newman | Knee | Season |
Jack Silvagni | Illness | Test |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
The Blues should regain Silvagni, who missed last week's defeat to the Demons due to a bout of gastro. However, Dow and Fisher won't return having failed to play in Saturday morning's scratch match. Newman will miss the season after rupturing his patella, while Marchbank is likely another month or so away with bone bruising. De Koning is available for selection this week, while fellow ruckman Kreuzer is still angling for a return late in the season. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Dayne Beams | Mental health | Indefinite |
Mason Cox | Knee | Test |
Levi Greenwood | Knee | 2-4 weeks |
Tom Langdon | Knee | Indefinite |
Ben Reid | Calf | 2-4 weeks |
Adam Treloar | Calf | Test |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
The Pies are confident Cox should be available, having been named as an emergency last week despite a nagging knee injury. Treloar is the big question mark, though he might be another week away having barely been tested by full-contact sessions. They escaped Thursday night's draw against the Tigers with a clean bill of health. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Joe Daniher | Groin | Indefinite |
Sam Draper | Knee | Test |
Orazio Fantasia | Quad | Test |
Noah Gown | Foot | Test |
Tom Hird | Foot | Season |
Lachie Johnson | Knee | 10-12 weeks |
Kobe Mutch | Concussion | Test |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
The watch this week will be on Fantasia's fitness. Since injuring his quad a couple of weeks ago the small forward has made good progress and will be touch-and-go to face Melbourne this Sunday. Daniher is joining in more drills as he gets closer to full fitness, but a return date is still unclear for the key forward. - Callum Twomey
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Blake Acres | Calf | 1 week |
Sean Darcy | Knee | TBA |
Stefan Giro | Knee | 1 week |
Joel Hamling | Ankle | TBA |
Liam Henry | Knee | 3 weeks |
Alex Pearce | Ankle | TBA |
Sam Switkowski | Back | TBA |
Nathan Wilson | Back | Test |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
The Dockers' biggest concern from the weekend was the knee injury to No.1 ruckman Darcy. Scans have cleared him of any ACL or PCL concerns, but he has some soft tissue damage which will require treatment. Acres took a calf cork into last Thursday's training session and he suffered a small strain which will keep him out against the Power. Wilson was a late withdrawal against the Lions after twinging his back on the flight to the Gold Coast, but he is a chance to return on Sunday. - Chris Correia
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Nakia Cockatoo | Hamstring | Indefinite |
Josh Jenkins | Back | Test |
Jake Kolodjashnij | Hip | Test |
Stefan Okunbor | Achilles | Indefinite |
Gary Rohan | Knee | Test |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
Jack Steven has been cleared to play, with a decision to come at the selection table as to whether he faces the Blues. Kolodjashnij wasn't risked last week and will come into consideration this week. Rohan twisted his knee against the Hawks but should be fine to play, while Jenkins will be out to prove he's over a back complaint. - Mitch Cleary
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Sam Day | Back | Available |
Brandon Ellis | Calf | Test |
George Horlin-Smith | Foot | TBC |
Anthony Miles | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
Izak Rankine | Hamstring | Test |
Mitch Riordan | ACL | Season |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
The Suns will get co-captain David Swallow back from suspension, while Ellis will also rejoin full training in a bid to get back from his calf strain. The club is taking a slow approach with Rankine, while key tall Day is fine to play despite a heavy knee to the back last week against West Coast. - Callum Twomey
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Matt Flynn | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
Tom Hutchesson | Hamstring | Test |
Adam Kennedy | Hamstring | Test |
Tim Taranto | Shoulder | 4 weeks |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
The club is being cautious with Kennedy's hamstring and he was unavailable last week against the Kangaroos. After Callan Ward and Zac Williams returned from injury last week the Giants have a very fit list, with Taranto another month off being available from his shoulder surgery. - Callum Twomey
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Will Golds | Knee | Season |
Dan Howe | Foot | Indefinite |
Jarman Impey | Knee | 3-5 weeks |
Changkuoth Jiath | Hamstring | 1 week |
Jaeger O'Meara | Facial fracture | Test |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
Doctors cleared O'Meara for contact training on Tuesday and the gun midfielder is set to return for Thursday night's clash with reigning premier Richmond in a timely boost. That's after Blake Hardwick (ruptured pectoral muscle) made his return in last week's loss to Geelong. The player everyone is watching for is Impey, who is still projected for a July return. Tom Mitchell is dealing with a sore right shoulder but isn't expected to miss any games. - Marc McGowan
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Marty Hore | Toe | 5-7 weeks |
Kade Kolodjashnij | Concussion | Indefinite |
Harry Petty | Hip/groin | Indefinite |
Braydon Preuss | Achilles | 3-4 weeks |
Aaron Nietschke | Knee | Season |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
The Demons have a pretty healthy list, with none of their first-choice players on the sidelines, and they escaped unscathed from Saturday's narrow win over Carlton. Preuss' frustrating second season at Melbourne includes knee and now Achilles setbacks, but he’s at least running again, while Kolodjashnij and Petty have dealt with their issues since the pre-season. Hore has spent time away from the club, but will return next week to start rehabilitating his fractured toe. Harley Bennell (calf) and Aaron vandenBerg (foot) pulled up well from their senior and practice matches, respectively. - Marc McGowan
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Charlie Comben | Back/Knee | TBC |
Luke Davies-Uniacke | Groin | TBC |
Majak Daw | Chest | 2 weeks |
Taylor Garner | Hamstring | 5 weeks |
Ben Jacobs | Head/neck | TBC |
Nick Larkey | Foot | 3-4 weeks |
Flynn Perez | Knee | TBC |
Kayne Turner | Sesamoid/foot | 3-4 weeks |
Dom Tyson | Calf | 1 week |
Ed Vickers-Willis | Turf toe | 3-4 weeks |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
North is being cautious with Larkey's foot issue and he will be held back for another few weeks until he is reporting no pain. Tyson's shocking luck with calf injuries has continued after he was restricted to only three games last year. His history means the Roos are likely to be cautious with his recovery but it appears to be only minor. Lockdown defender Marley Williams is available after missing the first two rounds through suspension for his high bump on Dog Ed Richards. - Marc McGowan
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Trent Burgoyne | Leg | 2-3 weeks |
Ryan Burton | Knee | Test |
Tobin Cox | Quad | 1-2 weeks |
Willem Drew | Foot | 5-7 weeks |
Mitch Georgiades | Calf | Test |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
There is concern around Burton's availability, after the youngster failed to finish Saturday night's Showdown due to a sprained knee. He'll undergo a fitness test later this week. However, in better news, young forward Georgiades should return from a minor calf injury. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Josh Caddy | Calf | Test |
Noah Cumberland | ACL | Season |
Updated: Monday, June 15 |
Early prognosis
Caddy missed round two with a minor calf complaint, but will be in contention to return for Thursday night's clash against Hawthorn if gets through training. Draftee Cumberland will miss the entire season after rupturing his ACL at training in May. - Ben Sutton
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Oscar Clavarino | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
Jarryn Geary | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
Darragh Joyce | Hamstring | Test |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
Scans on Monday confirmed Geary has sustained a hamstring strain that will sideline him for at least this week against Collingwood. Joyce and Clavarino have returned to running, but will need to impress on the track to earn selection. - Mitch Cleary
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Joel Amartey | Hamstring | 2 weeks |
Lance Franklin | Hamstring | TBC |
Michael Knoll | Knee | 5-7 weeks |
Sam Naismith | Hamstring | Test |
Sam Reid | Calf | 3-4 weeks |
Jackson Thurlow | Calf | 1 week |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
Coach John Longmire ruled out No.1 ruckman Naismith post-match on Sunday and he remains unlikely to face North Melbourne but football boss Charlie Gardiner left the door ajar. That means Callum Sinclair will again shoulder the ruck duties. There were no fresh concerns from the weekend. Ben Ronke (knee) played about 80 minutes in a practice game at the weekend and is available for selection. Thurlow is nearing a return but neither Franklin nor Reid is expected to play soon. Reid has resumed running on the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill but is still a few weeks away from playing. - Marc McGowan
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Jarrod Cameron | Pubic bone | Test |
Mark Hutchings | Knee | 1-2 weeks |
Jeremy McGovern | Suspension | 1 game |
Mitch O'Neill | Back | Indefinite |
Luke Shuey | Soreness | Test |
Daniel Venables | Concussion | Season |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
Shuey did little at training on Monday after a bruising loss to the Suns left him with ice on his right thigh late in the match. Hutchings is edging towards a return to full training, while Cameron will continue to build fitness after an interrupted couple of months. O'Neill has remained at home with family while his teammates are settled on the Gold Coast. - Mitch Cleary
PLAYER | INJURY | ESTIMATED RETURN |
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Ben Cavarra | Hand | 2-3 weeks |
Taylor Duryea | Quad | 3-4 weeks |
Riley Garcia | Knee | Indefinite |
Lachie Hunter | Club suspension | 3 games |
Roarke Smith | Quad | Test |
Easton Wood | Quad | 3-4 weeks |
Updated: Tuesday, June 16 |
Early prognosis
Wood and Duryea are both set to miss 3-4 weeks with quad strains, while Smith is back in full training after battling quad tightness. Cavarra was listed as an emergency for round two but was pulled out after getting his hand stood on during Saturday's captain's run. He's set to miss 2-3 weeks following surgery. - Jourdan Canil
*Placed on the club's long-term injury list