MADE POSSIBLE BYMLC

JORDAN Lewis, Ryan Burton, Toby Nankervis and more... some big names have been added to the injury list ahead of round nine. 

Who will be right and who is struggling? We find out when your wounded stars will be back.

ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Matt Crouch Hip Test
 Tom Doedee Knee Season
 Richard Douglas Ankle Test
 Sam Jacobs Knee 1-2 weeks
 Wayne Milera AC joint 1-2 weeks
 Andrew McPherson Back Test
 Paul Seedsman Knee Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Crouch, Douglas and Seedsman could all be cleared to face Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday. Crouch sustained a heavy contusion to his hip early in the third quarter of last Saturday night's Showdown against Port Adelaide. He will be assessed at the club's main training session on Thursday. Douglas has got through a large volume of training since having surgery for a high ankle sprain eight weeks ago. Seedsman is also expected to be available to play his first game since hyperextending his knee six weeks ago. Douglas and Seedsman would more than likely return through the SANFL, especially considering the Crows have won their past four AFL games. - Lee Gaskin

BRISBANE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Marcus Adams Knee 6 weeks
 Zac Bailey Hamstring  6 weeks
 Brandon Starcevich Hamstring 1 week
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Bad news for Bailey with another long setback. The speedy defender missed three weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in round three, played one NEAFL match and then re-injured it in the opening minutes against the Bulldogs. - Michael Whiting 

CARLTON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom De Koning Knee 2-3 weeks
 Sam Docherty Knee Indefinite
 Zac Fisher Cork Test
 Liam Jones Concussion 1 week
 Kym Lebois Hamstring Test
 Harrison Macreadie Achilles Test
 Nic Newman Knee Test
 Jarrod Pickett Knee Indefinite
 Lachie Plowman Fractured cheekbone 1 week
 Kade Simpson Hamstring 1 week
 Tom Williamson Back 2 weeks
 Updated: Monday, May 13

Early prognosis

The Blues face a defensive crisis, with Jones, Plowman, Williamson and Simpson unlikely to be available for selection. However, Newman is a chance as he returns from a knee injury. Fisher suffered a cork against Collingwood, but should be able to play. - Riley Beveridge

COLLINGWOOD

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Taylor Adams Groin 2-3 weeks
 James Aish Concussion Test
 Flynn Appleby Ankle  Test
 Dayne Beams Hip Test
 Tyler Brown Shoulder  2 weeks
 Mason Cox Ankle Test
 Lynden Dunn Knee Season
 Jamie Elliott Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Max Lynch Concussion Test
 Chris Mayne Concussion Test
 Nathan Murphy Ankle 2 weeks
 Sam Murray Provisional ASADA suspension TBC
 Matt Scharenberg Knee 5 weeks
 Josh Thomas Ankle TBC
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

 

Early prognosis

Elliott won't face St Kilda at the MCG on Saturday but Beams, Cox and Aish loom as handy inclusions. The Pies could be forced to make at least one change after the unlucky Mayne was concussed in his return from a fractured back, while Thomas was sore after a late knock against Carlton. ApplebyMurphy and Tyler Brown are nearing returns, but Adams is a little further away. Scharenberg is back training with the main group as he comes back from a third knee reconstruction, but the season seems over for veteran Dunn after a second anterior cruciate ligament rupture in nine months. - Ben Collins

ESSENDON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Mark Baguley Managed Available
 Mitch Brown Wrist 1-2 weeks
 Joe Daniher Managed Available
 Sam Draper Knee Season
 Orazio Fantasia Quad 3-4 weeks
 Martin Gleeson Cheekbone 1-2 weeks
 Tom Jok Knee 1 week
 Jayden Laverde Hamstring Available
 Shaun McKernan Hamstring 3-4 weeks
 Kobe Mutch Hamstring 6-8 weeks
 Trent Mynott Calf 1-2 weeks
 Devon Smith Knee TBC
 James Stewart Groin 1 week
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Smith is the big watch as he manages a knee issue that has dogged him throughout this year. He is seeing a specialist this week so the club will make a decision after that on its plans for last year's best and fairest winner. Daniher and Baguley are available after being rested last week, while Laverde is also ready to play following another hamstring concern. Fantasia will miss about a month with a quad strain. - Callum Twomey

FREMANTLE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Hayden Ballantyne Hamstring 3 weeks
 Harley Bennell Calf 2 weeks
 Stephen Hill Quad 4 weeks
 Shane Kersten Foot TBC
 Aaron Sandilands Calf TBC
 Sam Sturt Concussion 4 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Hill is aiming to return to some football training next week after a laborious comeback from quad dramas, and importantly has been able to kick and run at speed recently. Bennell completed some match simulation over the weekend as he steps up his bid to revive his career. Kersten's hopes of playing AFL again this season are in serious doubt after his four-week timeframe returned to being in doubt after foot surgery. - Travis King

GEELONG

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Atkins Hip flexor Test
 Wylie Buzza Concussion Test
 Nakia Cockatoo Knee Indefinite
 Jordan Cunico Ankle 6-10 weeks
 Lachie Henderson Foot TBC
 Nathan Kreuger Concussion Test
 Sam Menegola Knee Test
 Quinton Narkle Hamstring 3 weeks
 Gary Rohan Concussion Test
 Joel Selwood Soreness Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Selwood missed round seven with an "upper leg" and last week with a "lower leg." After barely training last week, the aim will be to get two big sessions into him ahead of the clash with the Dogs. Atkins was able to push through a hip complaint against the Roos, however will need a fitness test this week. Menegola was a late out with a knee injury sustained late in the week and will be touch-and-go this week. Rohan and Buzza will be monitored after concussions in the AFL and VFL matches, while Kreuger missed last week after concussion the week prior. Henderson has suffered another foot injury, with the Cats awaiting the full diagnosis. After a promising patch of form, Narkle strained his hamstring in the VFL. - Mitch Cleary

GOLD COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Callum Ah Chee Quad 1 week
 Brayden Crossley Hamstring 1 week
 Brayden Fiorini Knee Test
 Sam Fletcher Quad 1 week
 Pearce Hanley Quad TBC
 Sean Lemmens Ankle 8 weeks
 Izak Rankine Hamstring 3-5 weeks
 Brad Scheer Hand 4-6 weeks
 Rory Thompson Knee Season
 Harrison Wigg Knee Season
 Aaron Young Knee 4 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Not good news for Lemmens, who is expected to spend another lengthy stint on the sidelines. He missed eight weeks after injuring the same ankle in the JLT Series. Hanley picked up a niggle late in Saturday night's loss and will be tested through the week, while Fiorini is expected to be available. - Michael Whiting

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Aidan Corr Ankle 1 week
 Shane Mumford Knee Test
 Jonathon Patton Knee TBC
 Tommy Sheridan Calf 3 weeks
 Callan Ward Knee Season
 Lachie Whitfield quad/hip flexor Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Whitfield and Mumford should be available to take on Carlton on Sunday in a big boost for the Giants. Brett Deledio is ready to play so coach Leon Cameron has to decide if he needs a run in the NEAFL before being recalled to senior level after missing the past six weeks with his calf injury. Key defender Corr should be fit to take on Melbourne at the MCG next week. - Adam Curley

HAWTHORN

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Grant Birchall  Calf/knee Indefinite
 Tom Mitchell Broken leg Indefinite
 Tim Mohr Dislocated knee/ACL Season
 Jack Scrimshaw Migraine Test
 Isaac Smith Foot Test
 Chad Wingard Hamstring Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

The Hawks say Scrimshaw's migraine caused him to have some blurred vision and he subsequently sat out most of the second half of Sunday's win over the Giants. Smith aims to return to the field on Sunday after being a late withdrawal, while Wingard will increase his training load in the hope of also playing. Mitchell has undergone surgery to remove the metal plates and screws from his broken leg, so he will have some light weeks ahead before building up his running again. - Marc McGowan

MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Mitch Hannan Knee 1 week
 Michael Hibberd  Collarbone 2 weeks
 Neville Jetta Knee 8-10 weeks
 Jay Kennedy Harris Leg 1 week
 Kade Kolodjashnij Concussion TBC
 Jake Lever  Knee  Test
 Steven May Groin 2-3 weeks
 Corey Maynard Hip Test
 Jake Melksham  Foot  4-5 weeks
 Aaron Nietschke Knee Season
 Joel Smith Groin 4-6 weeks
 Aaron vandenBerg Ankle TBC
 Sam Weideman Hip Test
 Guy Walker Shoulder Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Lewis (ankle) will have to do more training later in the week to prove his fitness for the game against the Eagles. However, he is in doubt to get up off a six-day break. Hibberd has had surgery on his collarbone and could return in a fortnight, while Melksham's absence is a big loss for the Dees. Lever will play his first game back in the VFL this weekend. - Ben Guthrie

NORTH MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Majak Daw Pelvis/hips Indefinite
 Ben Jacobs Head/neck Indefinite
 Luke McDonald Knee Test
 Ben McKay Quad Test
 Tom McKenzie  Back TBC
 Tom Murphy Ankle Test
 Bailey Scott Concussion Test
 Scott Thompson Adductor Test
 Dom Tyson Calf 4-5 weeks
 Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season
 Will Walker PCL Indefinite
 Tom Wilkinson Ankle 7-9 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Tyson's tough start to his career at Arden St continues, with confirmation he will miss at least another month. He was first held out with calf tightness but suffered a recurrence in the VFL a fortnight ago. McDonald and Thompson will both have to pass fitness tests to return to the senior side, while Marley Williams was managed last week and should be right to go. Defenders McKay and Murphy will also hope to be available for VFL selection this weekend. - Marc McGowan

PORT ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Ryan Burton Hamstring 3-4 weeks
 Charlie Dixon Leg 3-4 weeks
 Brad Ebert Concussion Indefinite
 Robbie Gray Hand  Test
 Hamish Hartlett Hamstring 2 weeks
 Tom Jonas Calf 1 week
 Jake Patmore Knee Season
 Jack Watts Leg Indefinite
 Ollie Wines Leg 5-6 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Initially slated to miss four weeks with a broken hand, Gray is a chance to return after just two and face Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. It would be a much-needed boost to a growing injury list at Alberton. Burton is out for up to a month with a hamstring strain, Jonas will miss a fourth straight game with a calf injury and Ebert will have more tests to determine if he's right to return from concussion. But there are two bits of good news – the Power finally have a firm timeline on Dixon's return from a badly broken leg and dislocated ankle, and ruckman Sam Hayes will play in the SANFL this weekend in his first game in almost 12 months after a torn ACL. The Power are aiming for Dixon to make his comeback after the mid-season bye. - Lee Gaskin

RICHMOND

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Trent Cotchin Hamstring 2-3 weeks
 Luke English Tonsillitis Test
 Jack Graham Hamstring 1 week
 Shaun Grigg Knee/hip Retired
 Callum Moore Ankle 8-10 weeks
 Toby Nankervis Adductor 6-8 weeks
 Alex Rance Knee Season
 Jack Riewoldt PCL 5-7 weeks
 Daniel Rioli Ribs/quad Test
 Jack Ross Ankle 6-8 weeks
 Jayden Short Elbow 5-6 weeks
 Nick Vlastuin Ankle Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

Despite David Astbury and Oleg Markov now being fully fit, Richmond's injury list stays at 12, with Nankervis and Ross added after suffering serious injuries against Fremantle. Nankervis has torn a muscle and some tendon off the bone, while Ross needs surgery for a syndesmosis injury. Vlastuin and Rioli are likely to play this week while Grigg has officially hung up the boots after persistent knee and hip injuries. Short has only just come out of his elbow brace after dislocating it, while Riewoldt is expected to start jogging possibly at the end of next week. The club is aiming for a round 11 return for skipper Cotchin. - Sarah Black

ST KILDA

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Logan Austin Shoulder Indefinite
 Jack Bytel Back Season
 Jake Carlisle Back 5-6 weeks
 Jarryn Geary Quad 3-4 weeks
 Dan Hannebery Hamstring/calves 3-4 weeks
 Doulton Langlands Concussion Test
 Jack Lonie Knee 6-8 weeks
 Paddy McCartin Concussion Indefinite
 Lewis Pierce Concussion Test
 Dylan Roberton Heart Season
 Jack Steven Mental health Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

A first appearance for Hannebery since he was traded to the Saints at the end of last season is in sight. The skipper, Geary, is on a similar timeline after a gruesome surgery that saw his right thigh sliced open. Important defender Carlisle could be back after the bye. - Dinny Navaratnam

SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Harry Cunningham Adductor 6-8 weeks
 Lance Franklin Hamstring Test
 Heath Grundy Back 3-4 weeks
 Jack Maibaum Knee Season
 Jarrad McVeigh Quad 3-4 weeks
 Sam Naismith Knee TBC
 Nick Smith Hamstring  TBC
 Durak Tucker Knee Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

 Early prognosis

Franklin might be another week away with his hamstring strain after missing the past three games, but he could come in to face North Melbourne on Saturday night if he gets through training this week. - Adam Curley

WEST COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Barrass Foot 7-9 weeks
 Patrick Bines Hernia TBC
 Hamish Brayshaw Toe 3 weeks
 Jarrod Cameron  Wrist  Test
 Tom Hickey  Hamstring  Test
 Nic Naitanui Knee Indefinite
 Willie Rioli Foot Test
 Francis Watson Shoulder 2 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

The Eagles should be bolstered by Rioli and Hickey's returns, with the duo only needing to get through training on Tuesday night to be available to play. There is a watch on Will Schofield after a heavy bump against St Kilda, with the experienced defender absent from training on Monday. Cameron should be available to return in the WAFL on Thursday night. - Travis King

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Ben Cavarra Hamstring 3-5 weeks
 Taylor Duryea Hip 4-6 weeks
 Tim English Soreness Test
 Fergus Greene Ankle 2-3 weeks
 Lin Jong Appendix Test
 Dale Morris Knee 4-6 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis

English was a late withdrawal against Brisbane at Mars Stadium on Saturday and replaced by Fletcher Roberts. The ruckman has been managing several knocks from the round seven demolition of Richmond and still has work to do at training to prove his fitness. Jong nearly featured at VFL level on Sunday and should be raring to go this Saturday at Whitten Oval. - Paul Bastin

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