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Check out your club's injury updates after round two.

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The Crows have declared Rory Laird available to make an earlier-than-expected return from the broken hand he sustained in the AAMI Community Series game in early March. Skipper Sloane was subbed out of Sunday's loss to Collingwood with adductor tightness and underwent a scan on Monday, meaning he has a race against time to prove his fitness for Friday's Showdown. - Ben Somerford

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The good news is on Coleman, who is not only running strongly but taking part in some skill work. Coach Chris Fagan said he was "ahead of schedule" in his return, but would give no specifics other than to say he wouldn't be rushed. Hipwood is also with the main group doing some skill work. - Michael Whiting

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The Blues will regain Adam Cerra and Jack Martin from the AFL's health and safety protocols for Sunday's clash with the Hawks. Stocker will make his return through the VFL, but McDonald will miss at least a week. Philp is an outside chance of playing VFL football this weekend. - Riley Beveridge

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After making his first appearance for Collingwood on the weekend, new recruit Kreuger will miss this Saturday night's clash against his old side Geelong and at least a month after suffering a subluxation of his shoulder. Mason Cox is set to replace the former Cat after the American missed round two due to a minor ankle injury. Roughead trained with the main group on Tuesday and is edging closer to a return, but is still at least a fortnight away from playing. McCreery trained away from the main group on Tuesday after suffering a hip flexor injury and will now miss at least the next three weeks. Taylor Adams finished Saturday's game on the bench with a migraine but trained fully on Tuesday and will be fine to face the Cats. - Josh Gabelich

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A bad start to the season got worse for the Bombers with the news Merrett will miss up to two months with a syndesmosis ankle injury. Shiel is also in doubt this week after missing the clash with Brisbane with a side strain. Jones appears at least another week away from senior selection but the Bombers should regain Martin, who sat out the loss to the lions after his brilliant debut due to the AFL's health and safety protocols. Cox will miss at least this week with his ankle injury but in good news for the Bombers Zach Reid will play in the VFL in his first game of the year. - Cal Twomey

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Fremantle have said there is a possibility that Darcy will play in Sunday's Western Derby after being subbed out of Sunday's loss to St Kilda with an ankle injury. Taberner is pressing to return after a minor hamstring strain, needing to pass a fitness test at Thursday training, while Wilson is on a similar timeline. Brennan Cox will come out of health and safety protocols to potentially be available, but Mundy will miss the derby with his stint in protocols extended. Fyfe successfully underwent back surgery on Saturday and will not play for six weeks minimum. – Ben Somerford

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Irishman Mark O'Connor is available for senior selection after returning from a knee issue in the VFL on the weekend. Sam de Koning will also be out of concussion protocols by the time the Cats face the Magpies on Saturday night. Shaun Higgins was rested last weekend and is expected to return. While new recruit Jon Ceglar made a return from knee surgery in the VFL against Essendon, the Cats held back Menegola for another week. Rohan is continuing to build his running up after dealing with sciatica issues in his back and hip over the past couple of months. - Josh Gabelich

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Rankine will have to get through Thursday's main session to be considered for selection but is expected to be available, as is Weller, who comes out of protocols this week. Constable is also on the improve after his nagging problem and is expecting to make his club debut in the VFL at the weekend. - Michael Whiting

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It's been a tough week on the injury front for the 0-2 Giants, who have lost veteran defender Davis until the second half of the season, and tough forward Lloyd for up to 10 weeks. Key midfielder Hopper will also miss Saturday's clash with Gold Coast with knee soreness, compounding an already-lengthy injury list.  - Michael Whiting

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The Hawks are breathing a sigh of relief after scans revealed minimal damage to Wingard's hamstring. The dual All-Australian was subbed out of Saturday night's win against Port Adelaide and was expected to miss a few weeks, but Wingard remains in contention to face the Blues at this stage. The Hawks have a reasonably clean bill of health with Jarman Impey set to return via the VFL this weekend after working his way back from a foot/ankle issue over the pre-season. Bramble remains the only long-term concern right now at Waverley Park. - Josh Gabelich

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The Demons have ruled out Lever for at least another week, which means he’ll miss Friday night’s clash with the Bombers. Hibberd is progressing slower than expected from his calf injury and could miss the next month. - Riley Beveridge

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The Kangaroos will lose important midfielder Davies-Uniacke for Saturday night's clash with the Lions, while Thomas could miss up to two months. McKay should play this weekend, having exited the League's concussion protocols. Phillips is closing on a return. - Riley Beveridge

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Five-time Showdown medallist Gray has a few boxes to tick to show he's ready to return from a knee problem in Friday's game against Adelaide. Forward Dixon is also closing in on a return after pre-season ankle surgery and will be assessed during the week. Defender McKenzie was subbed out of the round two loss to Hawthorn with an ankle injury, but has been cleared of serious injury, meaning he is a chance to play on Friday. McKenzie will be important with key defenders Allir and Clurey already unavailable. – Ben Somerford

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Grimes missed the Tigers' win over Greater Western Sydney after pulling up sore from training but the club hopes he will be available this week. Riewoldt also faces a test after his thumb injury but is expected to play, but Vlastuin and Prestia won’t be available. The club is giving Martin as much time as he needs as he considers his next move, while Lambert is a long-term proposition with his hip injury. - Cal Twomey

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Injury-plagued Saint Hannebery has reached another setback in his comeback from another soft tissue issue after injuring his right calf at training on Saturday. Gun wingman Billings is nearing a return from a hamstring strain and could be available next week, while Clark is building up his running base after undergoing surgery to repair the shoulder he injured in the AAMI Community Series. - Josh Gabelich

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Papley is on the improve but the Swans stated last week they were looking at a six-week timeline from the original injury, which occurred less than five weeks ago. McInerney needs to get through main training to be considered to regain his place in the team. - Michael Whiting

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West Coast should have a host of players available again after entering health and safety protocols led by Kennedy (who returned to training on Tuesday), Redden, Naitanui, Rotham and Barrass. Gaff missed the round two loss to North Melbourne with a foot injury and did not train on Tuesday but the Eagles are bullish he'll be available for Sunday's Western Derby. Nelson was a late withdrawal against North with a knee issue and ran laps at training on Tuesday, so isn’t ruled out yet either. West is closing in on a return too. – Ben Somerford

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Smith's run of 68 consecutive games from debut ended last week when he was ruled out of the Dogs' clash with Carlton due to a hip injury but he has trained well this week and will be available to face Sydney on Thursday night. Naughton is more of a wait-and-see after copping a knock to his calf against the Blues but will be given until last minute to prove his fitness. Crozier fell ill during the game last week but is yet to be ruled out or cleared to play this week with more results due in coming days. - Cal Twomey

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