with Dr Peter Larkins

Doc Larkins, footy's first and most respected media medico, gives his take on the injury lists of all 18 AFL clubs. He writes exclusively every week for AFL.com.au.

The Doc says: Dangerfield has high-grade AC joint sprain and will need four weeks to properly settle. He could play with strapping but the Crows are aware that he may aggravate damage and prolong his recovery. They will reassess later in the week but risk versus benefit is high and he will most likely miss this week. Petrenko is a good chance if he passes a concussion assessment late in the week.

The Doc says: No new injuries reported from weekend. Black and Moloney are both outside chances but are unlikely to play.

The Doc says: Murphy (possible left hamstring origin strain) is unlikely to be risked. Robinson and Scotland are likely but Waite will miss 1-2 more.

The Doc says: Young is an unwelcome setback with yet another hammy injury – he may miss 3-4 weeks minimum. Jolly had a training injury requiring knee scope surgery and will need at least three more weeks to recover.

The Doc says: Crameri (has missed two) will be tested late in the week but is likely to play. Zaharakis has bad back bruising (cork) and will struggle to get through the week. Fletcher should be OK.
 

The Doc says: Clancee Pearce will undergo the usual concussion monitoring all week before a decision is made. Suban was late withdrawal and remains unlikely this week. Duffield is likely to need another week off andBallantyne will miss 2-3 weeks with a new hamstring injury.

The Doc says: The Cats have a surprisingly large injury list although none are long-term except for Menzel. Stokes and Christensen need at least another week in treatment but Enright, Vardy and Corey are ready to play. McIntosh continues to have an interrupted season and recent ankle surgery will only slow down his finals prospects. Chapman is finally set to play in the VFL after his round four hamstring injury.

The Doc says: Thompson has unusual abdominal and thoracic bruising and is unlikely to be risked despite being cleared of a lung collapse. Lonergan and Rischitelli are recovering as expected with Lonergan likely to return first.

The Doc says: Scully will follow the standard concussion rehab all week then be reassessed. No other likely returns.

The Doc says: Franklin is a reasonable prospect to play but would benefit from another week off; the club will assess the risk-benefit option later in the week. Rioli rolled his ankle early in Saturday's game but completed the match – he was sore after so will be nursed and is unlikely to play unless he trains at full capacity late in the week. Stratton will have full concussion monitoring all week and is doubtful

The Doc says: Viney is ready to push for a return. Frawley struggled after returning from his hamstring and may need another week in rehab. Blease aggravated the same ankle and will need more treatment - is doubtful this week.

 

The Doc says: Hansen may miss after a significant concussion episode. Swallow is likely to play but Mullett and Tarrant will need to pass rigorous fitness assessments to ensure they will not break down in the match. 

The Doc says: Cassisi has only missed two since his left hammy recurrence and would be a surprise selection. Stewart is due to train fully and should get through testing.
 

The Doc says: Houli was reported as having a "tight" hamstring and didn't play on Saturday. He remains in doubt but will play if he trains at full intensity late in the week. 

The Doc says: Geary has a sore right knee medial ligament and was limited despite playing with strapping – is in some doubt this week. Koschitzke has a training injury and will need careful rehab to avoid recurrence of tear. Blake (calf) may return after a VFL hit-out last week. 

The Doc says: McGlynn (left hammy) will miss 3-4 games but is suspended anyway. Shaw is ready to return but will likely play at the lower level for 1-2 matches. 

The Doc says: Shuey and Kerr are likely returns this week. No apparent new concerns from the weekend. 

The Doc says: Smith becomes the 17^th ACL victim for the 2013 season. He will have a conventional hamstring graft surgery later this week and could return by April-May next season. Lower will push for selection. Boyd is keen but may need another week to allow fracture to settle.