Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Kyle CheneyHamstring1 week
Ben Davis*FootSeason
Cam Ellis-Yolmen*KneeSeason
Alex KeathHamstring1 week
Tom LynchConcussionTest
Mitch McGovernHamstring5-8 weeks
Paul SeedsmanGroinOngoing assessment
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Forward Lynch will have to pass a concussion test on Friday to be cleared to face Melbourne on Saturday night. The Crows are hoping Lynch does some training on Wednesday, but he won't do any contact work. - Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Dayne BeamsQuad1 week
Allen ChristensenShoulderSeason
Dan McStayHand2-3 weeks
Mitch RobinsonFoot10 weeks
Sam Skinner*Knee2 weeks
Alex WitherdenHamstringTest
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Robinson's loss is tough to swallow just a week after captain Beams was sidelined. Beams is running strongly again and will be reassessed next week with the hope he will play in round nine. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ciaran ByrneKnee10 weeks
Zac FisherHamstringTest
Kym LeboisQuadTest
Jack SilvagniShoulder Test
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

The Blues emerged unscathed after their memorable triumph over arch rival Collingwood last Saturday. Teenagers Silvagni and Fisher face tests to prove their fitness for this Saturday’s big game against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium. - Howard Kotton

 

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Adam OxleyGroin/hip1-2 weeks
Brayden SierEye socket 1-2 weeks
Ben Sinclair*Hamstring8-10 weeks
Josh ThomasFootTest
Adam TreloarTBCTest
Travis VarcoeHamstring1-2 weeks
Rupert WillsCalf1 week
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Treloar is expected to take on his old club, Greater Western Sydney, but remains in some doubt with an undisclosed injury. Varcoe will remain sidelined with his hamstring issue. Wills' hopes of earning promotion from the VFL have been delayed by a calf problem. Sinclair is still eyeing a return in the second half of the year- Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Patrick AmbroseQuad4 weeks
Mitch BrownAnkle5-7 weeks
Jayden Laverde*Ankle8 weeks
Alex MorganHamstringTest
Jordan Ridley*Back3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Essendon is targeting round 11 as the return date for Patrick Ambrose, who injured his quad at training on the eve of the Dons' clash with Melbourne. But they will be without Mitch Brown for a little longer as he deals with an ankle problem from that Melbourne game. They should have Jobe Watson, Andy McGrath and Ben McNeice available after being rested last week, but Jayden Laverde's battle to play this season looks likely to continue. The Bombers have pushed back a return date from a pre-season ankle injury to about round 15, but it was a serious and rare injury that they'll be conservative with. - Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael ApenessKneeSeason
Hayden Ballantyne  Hamstring 1-3 weeks
Harley Bennell Calf 7 weeks
Zac Clarke* Knee TBA
Josh DelucaGroinTest
Stephen HillHamstring1-2 weeks
Alex Pearce  LegTBA
Matthew UebergangHamstringTBA
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Star midfielder Stephen Hill is getting strength back in his running after straining a hamstring in round five and is on track to resume full training with the next fortnight. Harley Bennell's timeframe to return from his calf injury remains stuck on seven weeks, but Hayden Ballantyne is back running near top speed and should return to training later this week. Luckless big man Michael Apeness's season is over after he injured the PCL in his right knee playing for Peel's reserves at the weekend. Josh Deluca failed to get up for Peel's win over Claremont but is expected to be right for Saturday's clash with Swan Districts. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Josh CowanAchilles sorenessTest
Cory Gregson*Foot4 weeks
Lachie HendersonRibsTest
Timm HouseHipTest
Lincoln McCarthyGroinTBC
Quinton NarkleHamstringTBC
Brandan Parfitt*Hamstring8-10 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Henderson was a late withdrawal from the Gold Coast game and will be tested this week. McCarthy remains on the sidelines with a frustrating injury while Scott Selwood and Jake Kolodjashnij will be back in the selection frame after several weeks in the VFL. - Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Callum Ah CheeBackTBC
Ben AinsworthQuad2 weeks
Sam DayHipSeason
Pearce HanleyHeel1 week
Trent McKenzieHamstringTest
Matt RosaHead knock1 week
Michael RischitelliKneeIndefinite
David SwallowKnee1 week
Rory ThompsonQuadTest
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Thompson has missed four weeks but is back running and is some chance of making the flight to China, although the Suns may be reluctant to take the risk. Hanley is almost ready to go, but the club is likely to hold him back until after the bye so he can get more conditioning in. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matt BuntineKneeSeason
Brett DeledioCalfTBC
Tom Downie*IllnessIndefinite
Toby GreeneSuspendedRound nine
Ryan GriffenAnkle6-8 weeks
Nick Haynes Hamstring 9 weeks
Jacob HopperFinger6 weeks
Adam KennedyKneeSeason
Tendai MzunguHamstring5-7 weeks
Will SetterfieldAnkle6-8 weeks
Lachie WhitfieldSuspendedRound eight
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Kennedy will have his ACL repaired next week, while Hopper has already had surgery on his broken finger and joins a growing list of Giants with long-term setbacks. Sam Reid has recovered from his hamstring tightness and should be recalled to face Collingwood. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Grant BirchallKnee3-4 weeks
Jonathon Ceglar*ACLIndefinite
Kieran LovellShoulderIndefinite
Teia MilesMedial ligament3-5 weeks
Jaeger O'MearaKneeIndefinite
Jonathan O'RourkeHamstring8-10 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Birchall has been awfully stiff, hurting his knee in his first quarter back after a four-week absence with a broken jaw. The Hawks still have five weeks till their bye, so he should be back before then. This is the third hamstring injury this year for O’Rourke and comes just as he was in the frame for a senior game. Hawthorn’s injury list is by no means serious, but is starting to grow. - Ashley Browne

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Colin Garland*KneeSeason
Max GawnHamstring6-8 weeks
James HarmesEyeTest
Corey MaynardConcussionTBC
Pat McKennaHamstring4 weeks
Jake MelkshamSuspended1 week
Joel SmithShoulder5-6 weeks
Tim SmithRib/punctured lung3-4 weeks
Jake SpencerShoulder4-5 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg*Heel6 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Harmes suffered an eye injury in the VFL at the weekend and spent time in hospital on Sunday. Rookie Maynard suffered a heavy concussion, as a result of a crude bump from North Melbourne-listed forward Lindsay Thomas. Maynard also visited the hospital after he was stretchered from the field from the head-high hit. Jayden Hunt (shoulder) and Josh Wagner have been cleared to face Adelaide. - Ben Guthrie

Paul Ahern*KneeSeason
Majak DawQuadricepsTest
Taylor GarnerHamstringTest
Ben JacobsFootTest
Oscar JunkerBroken tibia4-6 weeks
Ben McKayGroin/hip1-2 weeks
Aaron MullettBroken handTest
Lindsay ThomasSuspendedTBC
Corey WagnerAnkle6-8 weeks
Jarrad WaiteSuspendedAvailable round nine
Sam WrightAnkle3-5 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Ben Brown hurt his shoulder against Adelaide, but returned to the field – with heavy strapping – to kick two goals and should face Sydney on Sunday. Jy Simpkin was managed last week and will be available. Garner and Mullett face fitness tests, but are good chances to return. Jacobs and Daw will return through the VFL if they play this weekend, while Andrew Swallow has recovered from a bout of gastro that sidelined him. Waite and Thomas were suspended for engaging in rough conduct charges at AFL and VFL level respectively. - Marc McGowan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

No injuries    
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Every player on the Power's list is available for selection with Nathan Krakouer (foot), Matthew White (hamstring) and rookie-listed ruckman Peter Ladhams (general soreness) overcoming minor injuries. - Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Nathan Broad* Shoulder3 weeks
Reece ConcaFoot4-5 weeks
Nathan DrummondKneeSeason
Shane EdwardsHipTest
Jack Graham*Ankle4-5 weeks
Ben GriffithsConcussionIndefinite
Shaun Hampson*BackIndefinite
Dion PrestiaHamstringTest
Nick VlastuinShoulder3-4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Scans have revealed a small fracture in Vlastuin's shoulder after a fresh injury on Saturday night, with rest required. Prestia's hamstring soreness could sideline him for one more match, depending on his response at training this week. The Tigers say he is a "50-50" proposition. Edwards will ramp up his training this week and is a chance to return, while Conca has had his minimum time on the sidelines increased to four weeks. - Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David ArmitageGroinTBC
Josh BattleKneeTBC
Tom HickeyKnee4-6 weeks
Koby StevensSuspensionRound nine
Maverick WellerAnkleTest
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Weller rolled an ankle last week and while he was on the track on Tuesday, he didn't join in full training. Ruckman Hickey has a medial injury in his left knee after being injured in the VFL last Saturday. - Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Shaun Edwards Shoulder2 weeks
Kieren JackHip1 week
Alex Johnson*KneeIndefinite
Jeremy LaidlerAchillesTBC
Dane RampeArm2 weeks
Dan RobinsonCollarboneTest
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Kurt Tippett was extremely close to playing last week but didn't quite do enough before selection to warrant a recall, but has been cleared to play against North Melbourne, with Gary Rohan also back after recovering from his heavy fall in round six against Carlton. Kieren Jack misses another game but if all goes well with his training, he should be right for round nine. Dan Robinson has been cleared to play but has to get through his contact work at training before he's picked. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Jamie CrippsAnkle2-3 weeks
Liam DugganThighTest
Scott Lycett*Shoulder3-4 weeks
Nic Naitanui*KneeLate 2017 season
Jackson NelsonWrist1-2 weeks
Luke PartingtonHandTest
Drew PetrieHand2 weeks
Willie RioliHamstring1 week
Simon TunbridgeKneeMid-late 2017 season
Jake WatermanFootIndefinite
Francis WatsonAnkleIndefinite
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

Pressure forward Jamie Cripps has made a remarkable recovery from a nasty ankle issue suffered in round five against Hawthorn, and could only be two weeks away from returning after looking set to miss up to two months. Liam Duggan is almost certain to be available to face the Western Bulldogs after being withdrawn late against the Power, while Drew Petrie might be available to take on Essendon in round nine after breaking his hand in round one. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Travis ClokeBroken ribs1-2 weeks
Josh DunkleyShoulder12-14 weeks
Patrick LipinskiCollarbone3-4 weeks
Brad LynchHamstring2-3 weeks
Dale MorrisLeg1-2 weeks
Jordan RougheadHamstringTest
Roarke SmithKneeSeason
Jake StringerKnee2-3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, May 9

Early prognosis

The Dogs were relieved Jake Stringer has avoided a dreaded ACL tear, but the dynamic forward probably won't be seen until after the club's bye in round 11. The club is hopeful Josh Dunkley will return by the end of the home and away season after his shoulder injury sustained against Richmond. Jordan Roughead is likely to play in the VFL this week in his return from a serious hamstring injury. Veterans Travis Cloke and Dale Morris have returned to training on a modified program and the key duo could be available for the round nine clash against Geelong. - Ryan Davidson

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

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