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Check out your club's injury updates below after round 22.

Early prognosis

Following Himmelberg's hamstring injury against Melbourne, the only questions ahead of Sunday's final round against North Melbourne hang over Smith and Hamill. Both missed last weekend due to concussion and will have to pass protocols this week to be considered for selection. - Michael Whiting

Early prognosis

Marcus Adams (foot) is available this week after missing five matches, while the main watch will be on Robinson, who missed the win over Collingwood with what coach Chris Fagan described as a minor calf injury. The wingman is expected to be available. - Michael Whiting

Early prognosis

The Blues are hopeful Cripps will return for the final game of their season this weekend, having been a late withdrawal for last Saturday's loss to the Power. He and Setterfield are the only players on the injury list still a chance to feature again this year. - Riley Beveridge

Early prognosis

Cox has been ruled out of this week's selection after copping an arm to the throat from Melbourne's Majak Daw in a scratch match last weekend. It re-aggravated a larynx injury the American copped earlier in the season. Ruscoe appears unlikely to play with swelling on his ankle that required him to be subbed out against Brisbane, however, the Pies are more confident on Macrae's chances. Quaynor was last week diagnosed with glandular fever so will sit out the remainder of the season. - Mitch Cleary

Early prognosis

The Bombers will have to see how Langford is progressing from his hamstring injury but will be cautious given a possible finals series awaits. A watch is also on Jones' recovery from his foot injury but he has returned to running in recent weeks. McDonald-Tipungwuti was managed last week in what the club has called a 'reset' for him but it is unclear when he will be available. - Callum Twomey

Early prognosis

Walters could return as soon as next week if the Dockers make finals after progressing quickly through his rehab. Blakely will miss at least one week with a hamstring injury, potentially ending his season. Cox had been aiming for a return in the final round after recovering from hamstring tendon surgery quicker than expected but will be held back. - Nathan Schmook

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Tuohy and Duncan are racing the clock to be fit for the first week of finals after the pre-finals bye was scrapped this week. Stewart was sent for surgery to repair his Lisfranc injury and remains a long shot to feature late in finals if the Cats progress that far. Atkins will need to pass a fitness test to play Melbourne having missed the past three matches with a back complaint. Miers will be another to watch on the training track given he has recovered from his recent leg fracture but needs to increase his running power. - Mitch Cleary

Early prognosis

The question marks ahead of the final round against Sydney hang over Bowes and Lemmens following the weekend's loss to Essendon. At this stage neither player has been ruled out and both will be given until late in the week to prove their fitness. - Michael Whiting

Early prognosis

Captain Stephen Coniglio and veteran Sam Reid are available for selection after getting through a 60-minute lower-level practice match against Richmond last Friday. Green has progressed quickly through the final steps in his recovery and now faces a fitness test as does Buntine who injured a quad in training last week. Preuss could play his first game for the Giants after a shoulder reconstruction in February and then rupturing a pectoral in late May. The 206cm ruck recruit just has to complete training this week to play in a VFL practice match. - Martin Pegan

Early prognosis

A host of players will be pushing their claims for selection in legendary coach Alastair Clarkson's final game, with Breust needing to get through training this week after two weeks on the sidelines with bone bruising. James Cousins is also available after overcoming a hamstring injury. - Sarah Black

Early prognosis

The Demons are hopeful that May and McDonald will both feature this weekend, though Hunt isn't expected to return until late in the final series. Mitch Brown (heel), Deakyn Smith (concussion) and Jack Viney (suspension) should all be available for selection this weekend. - Riley Beveridge

Early prognosis

The Kangaroos are still uncertain as to whether Garner, Hayden, Mahony and Xerri will be available to play this weekend, in what will be the club's final game of the 2021 season. - Riley Beveridge

Early prognosis

Lycett has pulled up well from a jarred knee and the club expects he will be available this week. McKenzie is also on track to return after experiencing hamstring tightness last week. Jones will return to training this week after resuming running last week following ankle surgery. A decision has been made to rule out Schofield for the season. - Nathan Schmook

Early prognosis

The retiring Astbury will be keen to get back for his final game after missing last week with a corked quad, while Houli is an outside chance to also play. Cotchin will miss with a strained PCL, while the seasons of Edwards and a battered Nankervis – who played out the GWS game with a fractured finger – are over. - Sarah Black

Early prognosis

Billings will need to pass a fitness test from his hamstring strain if he's to be considered for selection this weekend. King is unlikely to play after re-aggravating his groin injury in the loss to Geelong, combined with the fact the Saints' season is done. Joyce has been ruled out with concussion, while Clark and Connolly will be tests to prove they're fit. Ryder has missed the past three weeks and there appears little benefit with him returning for one game. - Mitch Cleary

Early prognosis

Co-captain Kennedy hurt his hamstring in the final minute of the match against North Melbourne but the Swans are hopeful he will be available for the first week of finals. Mills has been training lightly and is expected to return for the clash with Gold Coast but with little to play for the Swans might hold him back for another week. The loss of Blakey so close to finals will hurt especially as he was having such an impact playing at half-back and dashing out of defence. - Martin Pegan

Early prognosis

Kelly suffered a medial ligament injury in his left knee against the Dockers and will miss several weeks. Sheppard will also be sidelined after suffered delayed concussion after the Derby. Kennedy played through a compound fracture to a finger and will need to wear a protective guard if he plays this week. Jamie Cripps, who made a brief appearance at training on Tuesday, lost teeth when he was caught high by an accidental elbow from David Mundy but will be available. Trew has a lower back bone stress injury, while Duggan underwent PCL repair surgery this week. - Nathan Schmook

Early prognosis

Martin is expected to be passed available if he can get through training this week which will be a boost given his groin struggles over the past two months. Schache is also likely to be in the selection mix after not quite getting up from his knee problem last week. Gardner could come into the AFL frame this week after his shoulder recovery while Butler has also overcome his calf problem. - Callum Twomey

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