PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Brad Crouch	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Tom Doedee	Hamstring	Test
Darcy Fogarty	Shoulder	Test
Jordan Gallucci	Achilles	Season
Ned McHenry	Ribs	Test
Wayne Milera	Foot	3 weeks
Rory Sloane	Hand	2-4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

The watch will be on stand-in captain Doedee this week as he hopes to overcome a very minor hamstring injury from last week. Whether the Crows risk the defender with a block of games coming up might be another question. McHenry was sore last week so was managed but is available to be picked this week, while Fogarty is also ready to return from his absence due to a shoulder injury. Crouch will miss 2-3 weeks with his regular hamstring injury. - Callum Twomey

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Marcus Adams	Foot	4 weeks
Ryan Lester	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Stefan Martin	Back	6-8 weeks
Connor McFadyen	Knee	Season
Dan McStay	Suspended	2 matches
Daniel Rich	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Archie Smith	Ankle	6 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

Rich strained his hamstring just after half-time against Melbourne, and although it's not serious, with the compressed schedule he'll likely miss either two or three matches. Same goes for Lester, although both will be reassessed on Sunday. If they recover within two weeks, they'll be available to play the Western Bulldogs on August 8. Bad news for Smith, with confirmation of a syndesmosis injury that has him out long-term. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Curnow	Knee	Season
Paddy Dow	Knee	1 week
Brodie Kemp	Knee	Season
Matthew Kreuzer	Foot	2-4 weeks
Caleb Marchbank	Knee	1-2 weeks
Mitch McGovern	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Harry McKay	Knee	Test
Nic Newman	Knee	Season
Jack Silvagni	Knee	2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

The Blues don't expect McGovern to play this week after suffering a hamstring complaint in Saturday's victory over the Kangaroos, but McKay should return from a minor knee issue to ease the woes up forward. Marchbank is still another week away from returning from a knee problem, while Silvagni is out for a couple of weeks. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Dayne Beams	Mental health	Indefinite
Jordan De Goey	Finger	8-10 weeks
Levi Greenwood	Knee	1 week
Jeremy Howe	Knee	8-10 weeks
Will Kelly	Elbow	Season
Tom Langdon	Knee	Indefinite
Scott Pendlebury	Quad	2-3 weeks
Travis Varcoe	Ribs	TBC
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

The Pies will lose captain Pendlebury for at least the next fortnight due to a quad injury, while there is still doubt as to whether Varcoe will recover from a ribs issue for this week's clash with the Dockers. De Goey and Howe are both long-term prospects, with neither likely to return before finals. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Patrick Ambrose	Foot	Indefinite
Joe Daniher	Groin	Indefinite
Orazio Fantasia	Calf	3-4 weeks
Dyson Heppell	Ankle	Indefinite
Tom Hird	Foot	Season
Cale Hooker	Calf	2-3 weeks
Lachie Johnson	Knee	Indefinite
Harrison Jones	Foot	1-2 weeks
Kyle Langford	Suspension	1 match
Jayden Laverde	Ankle	6-8 weeks
Jake Stringer	Ankle	3-4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

Laverde faces two months on the sidelines after requiring ankle surgery. The Bombers will also be without Fantasia for three to four weeks as he battles another soft-tissue injury. Dylan Shiel will return from suspension, most likely to replace the suspended Langford, but Hooker remains a couple of weeks away. Stringer, too, is at least a month away from returning from his ankle injury. The Bombers' forward half continues to get hit by injury concerns, which has been a recurring issue over the past couple of seasons. - Callum Twomey 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Brennan Cox	Hip	Test
Nat Fyfe	Hamstring	Test
Stefan Giro	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Joel Hamling	Ankle	TBC
Stephen Hill	Adductor	1 week
Jesse Hogan	Calf	1-2 weeks
Griffin Logue	Toe	7-9 weeks
Alex Pearce	Ankle	Season
Sam Sturt	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Sam Switkowski	Back	TBC
Darcy Tucker	Hamstring	Season
Michael Walters	Hamstring	TBC
Hayden Young	Ankle	7-11 weeks
Updated: Wednesday, July 29

Early prognosis

A horror showing against the Cats was made even worse after some key injuries. Walters will miss at least one week with hamstring tightness, while Tucker's season is over due to hamstring tendon surgery. Cox was a late out after his hip injury flared up again but is a good chance to face the Magpies on Sunday. Superstar skipper Fyfe will almost definitely return, while Hogan and Sturt are at least a week away. - Chris Correia

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Gary Ablett	Personal	Indefinite
Tom Atkins	Ribs	Test
Jordan Clark	Shoulder	4-8 weeks
Luke Dahlhaus	Foot	4-5 weeks
Darcy Fort	Foot	2-3 weeks
Tom Hawkins	Suspension	1 match
Josh Jenkins	Back	Test
Quinton Narkle	Hamstring	Test
Joel Selwood	Hamstring	Test
Rhys Stanley	Knee	1-2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

Geelong is refusing to link foot injuries to Dahlhaus and Fort to the surface at Optus Stadium, despite both pulling up sore following the loss to Collingwood in round seven. Dahlhaus has bone stress in his heel and Fort in his foot and will miss considerable time. Atkins has overcome his rib cartilage damage and will re-join main training on Thursday. Jenkins is still yet to play a scratch match in Geelong colours, but is increasing his training loads and is expected to play game minutes this week. Selwood and Narkle are tests to play the Eagles, with the skipper the more likely of the two. Stanley has already been ruled out of a date with Nic Naitanui but could play North Melbourne on August 5. - Mitch Cleary

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
George Horlin-Smith	Foot	1 week
Mitch Riordan	Knee	Season
Matt Rowell	Shoulder	Indefinite
Rory Thompson	Knee	1 week
Luke Towey	Eye	Test
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

This is as healthy a list as the Suns have had for years. Horlin-Smith and Thompson will return to the reserves in another week, but with no new injuries, they're almost at full strength. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Isaac Cumming	Hamstring	7-9 weeks
Adam Kennedy	Hamstring	Test
Sam Reid	Calf	1 week
Sam Taylor	Back	TBC
Callan Ward	Knee	Test
Zac Williams	Hamstring	Test
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

Williams hasn't played since round four due to his hamstring strain but is expected to be available for selection this week to add some more dash to the Giants' back half. Former co-captain Ward has made a miraculous recovery and is pushing to play as early as this week, while Kennedy has had a run of hamstring concerns this season so will be treated cautiously. - Callum Twomey 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Luke Breust	Fractured jaw	Test
Jon Ceglar	Fractured toe	Test
Will Golds	Knee	Season
Ricky Henderson	Knee	3-5 weeks
Tim O'Brien	Ankle	Test
Jon Patton	Hamstring	2 weeks
Mathew Walker	Ankle	Test
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

The Hawks could get a major boost this week, with Breust, Jarman Impey (knee) – who's played three scratch games back – Ceglar and O'Brien a chance to return from their respective injuries. In further good news, Dan Howe (foot) returned from a long-term foot injury in a practice match against Greater Western Sydney last Friday and will look to increase his game time in the coming weeks. Henderson has returned to Victoria to complete his rehabilitation. - Marc McGowan

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Marty Hore	Quad/Toe	Indefinite
Kade Kolodjashnij	Concussion	Indefinite
Harry Petty	Groin	Indefinite
Aaron Nietschke	Knee	Season
Aaron vandenBerg	Cheekbone	1 week
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

vandenBerg is progressing well after cheekbone surgery last week and could return for Wednesday week's game against Adelaide. The only other concern was defender Neville Jetta, but he passed a concussion test during Sunday night's loss to Brisbane. - Marc McGowan

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Paul Ahern	Hamstring	Test
Aiden Bonar	Soreness	Test
Charlie Comben	Back/Knee	TBC
Ben Cunnington	Back	TBC
Taylor Garner	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Ben Jacobs	Head/neck	TBC
Flynn Perez	Knee	TBC
Tarryn Thomas	Ankle	Season
Kayne Turner	Toe/Sesamoid	TBC
Dom Tyson	Calf	1-2 weeks
Ed Vickers-Willis	Turf toe	Test
Will Walker	Quad	Test
Jack Ziebell	Hamstring	3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

The Roos' lengthy injury list is a bit shorter this week. Cam Zurhaar (calf) and Jed Anderson (quad) returned on Saturday after respective absences, while Jy Simpkin (ankle) and Kyron Hayden (concussion) didn't miss a game despite setbacks. Cunnington's back issue has resulted in him losing quad strength and it's unclear when he will be back. Turner reported soreness in his toe issue – which kept him out for the first half of the year – after returning to play, and faces more time out. Ahern and Bonar could push to play this week, while Ed Vickers-Willis (turf toe) and Will Walker (quad) are fit again after respective layoffs. - Marc McGowan

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Riley Bonner	Hip	Test
Ryan Burton	Quad	TBC
Scott Lycett	Knee	Test
Todd Marshall	Thumb	6-7 weeks
Steven Motlop	Ankle	3-4 weeks
Trent McKenzie	Back	Test
Cam Sutcliffe	Hamstring	Test
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

The Power will lose young forward Marshall for at least the next six weeks due to a broken thumb, while Motlop will likely be sidelined for a month due to an ankle problem. Burton is still unlikely to play this week due to a quad issue, while Bonner (hip), McKenzie (back) and Sutcliffe (hamstring) will undergo fitness tests later this week to determine their availabilities ahead of Thursday night's clash with the Demons. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
David Astbury	Knee	1-3 weeks
Josh Caddy	Hamstring	2-4 weeks
Trent Cotchin	Hamstring	Test
Noah Cumberland	ACL	Season
Shane Edwards	Personal	Indefinite
Ryan Garthwaite	Groin	2-4 weeks
Bachar Houli	Personal	Indefinite
Will Martyn	Foot	2-4 weeks
Toby Nankervis	Ankle	3-5 weeks
Bigoa Nyuon	Shoulder	Season
Dion Prestia	Ankle	3-5 weeks
Nick Vlastuin	Calf	1 week
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

Cotchin looms as a likely inclusion after missing three matches with a hamstring injury, but Vlastuin will miss with a minor calf issue. Astbury suffered a setback with his knee issue and is now listed as 'medium term', while fellow defender Garthwaite is sidelined with a groin issue. Caddy, Prestia and Nankervis will be aiming to return after the current fixture block. Houli is set to fly to Queensland this week and could be in line to return by round 12 once he clears quarantine protocols, but Edwards is still in Melbourne with his pregnant partner yet to give birth. - Ben Sutton

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Josh Battle	Cheekbone	Test
Nathan Brown	Personal leave	Indefinite
Luke Dunstan	Pectoral muscle	6-8 weeks
Dan Hannebery	Hamstring	8-12 weeks
Ben Long	Suspension	1 match
Jack Mayo	Knee	Season
Jimmy Webster	Hamstring	4-5 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

Hannebery's season is hanging by a thread after he returned to Melbourne for surgery to repair the tendon on his troublesome hamstring. He re-injured it while running at training last Friday. Given recovery from the same surgery typically takes a minimum eight weeks, he isn't expected to be seen until finals at the earliest. Webster's hamstring is less serious but will cost him a month of training. Battle will need to be cleared after missing the win over Port Adelaide with a minor facial fracture. Brown has returned home from the hub to be with his family. - Mitch Cleary

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Kaiden Brand	Groin	1 week
Lance Franklin	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Will Hayward	Knee	Test
Isaac Heeney	Ankle	Season
George Hewett	Back	6-8 weeks
Josh Kennedy	Knee	4-5 weeks
Michael Knoll	Knee	1-2 weeks
Sam Naismith	Knee	Season
Colin O'Riordan	Hip	Test
Dane Rampe	Hand	Test
Ben Ronke	Back	5-6 weeks
Ryley Stoddart	Back	TBC
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

Rampe underwent surgery on his broken right hand on Monday, but could still play on Saturday as he did with the injury last weekend, while O'Riordan, who jarred his hip against Gold Coast, is doubtful. Hewett will have surgery on his back and could miss the remainder of the season, but Hayward will aim to return in round nine after missing last week. Stoddart is dealing with a stress fracture in his back and faces at least a month on the sidelines, but could be out longer. Lewis Melican and Joel Amartey (both groin) and Hayden McLean, who hadn't previously been mentioned as being injured, are set to be available this week. Franklin will resume skills training this week, but a return date is still unclear. - Marc McGowan

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Brendon Ah Chee	Back	Test
Jamaine Jones	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Mitch O'Neill	Back	Indefinite
Jeremy McGovern	Thumb	Test
Jack Petruccelle	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Nathan Vardy	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Daniel Venables	Concussion	Season
Francis Watson	Knee	Season
Updated: Tuesday, July 28

Early prognosis

McGovern will need to prove he's over a fractured thumb at main training on Wednesday. The star defender was a late withdrawal for the win over Collingwood after sustaining the injury in the round seven Western Derby win. Mark Hutchings also played his first minutes since the restart in a scratch match against Collingwood on Sunday evening. Watson ruptured his ACL while changing direction running last week at training and will undergo season-ending surgery. Vardy tweaked his ankle in last week's scratch match against Collingwood. O'Neill has returned to Perth from Tasmania and will re-join his teammates next week after serving quarantine to continue his recovery. - Mitch Cleary

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Bailey Dale	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Tory Dickson	Quad	1-2 weeks
Josh Dunkley	Ankle	1-3 weeks
Taylor Duryea	Quad	3-6 weeks
Riley Garcia	Knee	Indefinite
Lachie Hunter	Personal	Indefinite
Lin Jong	Ankle	3-5 weeks
Aaron Naughton	Ankle	2-4 weeks
Callum Porter	Shoulder	1-2 weeks
Josh Schache	Concussion	1 week
Updated: Monday, July 27

Early prognosis

Porter picked up a minor AC joint injury and could miss up to two weeks following his debut in round eight. Schache and Dickson both got hurt in a scratch match over the weekend, while fellow forward Dale picked up a minor ankle injury last week. It is still unclear when Hunter will return after he was ruled out of the Bulldogs' R8 clash with Gold Coast due to personal issues. - Jourdan Canil

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