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PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Luke Brown	H&S protocols	1 week
Jordon Butts	Concussion	1 week
Josh Rachele	Corked thigh	Test
Paul Seedsman	Concussion	Ongoing
Rory Sloane	Knee	Season
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

Rachele suffered a "severe cork" with "significant bleeding" that is still being managed. He has a history with the issue, but the Crows are hopeful he will get through training on Wednesday and be available. While Taylor Walker emerges from health and safety protocols on Wednesday, Brown has entered them and will be unavailable. Butts has shown good signs after his concussion and is expected to be available after the round 13 bye. – Nathan Schmook 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Joe Daniher	Shoulder	2-3 weeks
Kai Lohmann	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Hugh McCluggage	Hamstring	Test
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

McCluggage was close to being available last week and if he ticks off the club's main training session on Thursday and pulls up OK on Friday, should make the trip to Perth to play Fremantle. Daniher is progressing well and will likely be back after the bye. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
David Cuningham	Knee	TBC
Ed Curnow	Calf	2-4 weeks
Matt Kennedy	Quad	1 week
Caleb Marchbank	Knee	1 week
Oscar McDonald	Back	Season
Mitch McGovern	Hamstring	6-8 weeks
Harry McKay	Knee	3 weeks
Alex Mirkov	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Luke Parks	Foot	9 weeks
Marc Pittonet	Knee	5-7 weeks
Jacob Weitering	Shoulder	6 weeks
Zac Williams	Calf	8-10 weeks
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

The Blues will be without Weitering for at least the next six weeks, but could regain Kennedy and Marchbank after the bye. Pittonet is expected back in mid-July, while Cuningham and Curnow have suffered setbacks. Jack Martin (calf) made his return through the VFL last week. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Dean	Foot	3-4 weeks
Brodie Grundy	Knee	4-6 weeks
Ash Johnson	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Will Kelly	Hip	Test
Nathan Kreuger	Shoulder	Season
Jack Madgen	Shoulder	4 weeks
Tom Wilson	Back	Season
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

Grundy met with a specialist last week and is now only a month away from returning from a PCL injury. Key defender Dean and mobile forward Johnson have started training with the main group and are closing in on returns. Dean is yet to play a game since being drafted by Collingwood at the end of last season. Kreuger was moved to the inactive list late last week to open up a selection in Wednesday night's NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft. Madgen is still at least a month away, but this will be a big week for his recovery from a shoulder injury. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Nik Cox	Foot	8-10 weeks
Matt Guelfi	Hamstring	Test
Michael Hurley	Hip	Indefinite
Kyle Langford	Hamstring	Test
Mason Redman	Suspension	Available
Will Snelling	Calf	1-2 weeks
Jake Stringer	Hamstring	Test
Patrick Voss	Foot	2-3 weeks
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

The Bombers have the bye this week which will give extra time for Stringer and Guelfi to get over their hamstring concerns. The Bombers will also regain Redman from suspension for their round 13 Friday night clash with Carlton. - Cal Twomey

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jye Amiss	Kidney	Season
Nat Fyfe	Back	Test
Nathan O'Driscoll	Foot	TBA
Sam Switkowski	Suspended	1 week
Matt Taberner	Back	Test
Joel Western	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Updated: May 30, 2022

Early prognosis

Taberner has pulled up sore after suffering back spasms against Melbourne and will be eased into the week. He has experienced the issue in the past, however, and shown he can recover from it rapidly. Fyfe is expected to play his first game for the season, but the Dockers are open to that being in the WAFL. Amiss has been moved onto the inactive list, opening a list spot. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jon Ceglar	Foot	2 weeks
Patrick Dangerfield	Calf	2 weeks
Jack Henry	Foot	2 weeks
Shaun Higgins	General soreness	Test
Max Holmes	Ankle	TBC
Flynn Kroeger	Wrist	TBC
Sam Menegola	Knee	Test
Esava Ratugolea	Ankle	3 weeks
Gary Rohan	Hamstring	Test
Sam Simpson	Concussion	TBC
Rhys Stanley	Ankle	Test
Nick Stevens	Foot	TBC
Paul Tsapatolis	Ankle	Test
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

Rohan and Stanley are aiming to be available for Friday night's clash against the Western Bulldogs. The pair need to prove their fitness at Wednesday's main training session at GMHBA Stadium. Henry won't be available until after the bye but is building up his workload following the foot injury he suffered against Hawthorn on Easter Monday. Dangerfield is still missing with a calf issue and is expected to good to go after the bye - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Josh Corbett	Hip	3 weeks
Jy Farrar	Concussion	Test
Ben King	Knee	Season
Jack Lukosius	Knee	4 weeks
Rory Thompson	Knee	3 weeks
Bodhi Uwland	Back	Indefinite
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

Great news with successful surgery for Thompson’s meniscus injury. The key defender is expected to be back training shortly and available in the next month. Farrar has passed every concussion test to date and is expected to be available to face North Melbourne on Saturday. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Buckley	Knee	4-6 weeks
Finn Callaghan	Shoulder	Test
Brent Daniels	Hamstring	3-5 weeks
Phil Davis	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Josh Fahey	Shoulder	Season
Bobby Hill	Testicular cancer	Indefinite
Jacob Hopper	Knee	3-5 weeks
Daniel Lloyd	Arm	1-2 weeks
Conor Stone	Hamstring	TBC
Tim Taranto	Back	Test
Callan Ward	Concussion	1 week
Lachie Whitfield	Ankle	Test
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

The bad news just keeps piling up for the Giants with Hill's cancer diagnosis. However, a few Giants should be in line to return following this weekend's bye. Ward could be available for round 13 if he passes concussion protocols, while Taranto, Whitfield and Davis would all be chances of playing. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Tyler Brockman	Shoulder	Season
Jack Gunston	Ankle	4 weeks
Emerson Jeka	Hamstring	4 weeks
Max Lynch	Concussion	Test
Ben McEvoy	Neck	TBC
Jaeger O'Meara	Hamstring	Test
Tom Phillips	Ankle	4 weeks
Ned Reeves	Shoulder	Test
Jack Scrimshaw	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Josh Ward	Concussion	Test
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

Hawthorn might have two ruckmen available for Sunday's clash against Collingwood with Lynch (concussion) and Reeves (shoulder) needing to prove their fitness this week. The Hawks have lost another player to concussion with Scrimshaw substituted out of the game in Darwin. O'Meara missed the trip to the Northern Territory with hamstring tightness after dealing with illness but should be available this weekend. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
James Harmes	Hamstring	Test
Blake Howes	Foot	6-8 weeks
Ed Langdon	Ribs	Test
Steven May	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Tom McDonald	Ankle	Test
Christian Salem	Knee	Test
Joel Smith	Ankle	5-7 weeks
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

The Demons are confident they will regain important quartet Harmes, Langdon, McDonald and Salem this week. Kade Chandler (suspension) is also available, while Michael Hibberd (calf) made his return through the VFL last week. May has entered the AFL's 12-day concussion protocols.- Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Miller Bergman	Shoulder	Season
Aiden Bonar	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Callum Coleman-Jones	Quad	Test
Charlie Comben	Leg	5-6 weeks
Ben Cunnington	Testicular cancer	Indefinite
Eddie Ford	Ankle	Test
Aaron Hall	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Ben McKay	Knee	Test
Will Phillips	Illness	Indefinite
Jared Polec	Foot	1-2 weeks
Phoenix Spicer	Hamstring	Test
Cam Zurhaar	Foot	2 weeks
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

Just when the Kangaroos' injury list looked to be easing, Zurhaar will miss the next fortnight with a foot injury while Comben has undergone surgery and could be sidelined for up to six weeks. McKay could return, though Coleman-Jones has a tight quad and is no certainty. Bonar, Hall and Polec will likely return after the bye. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Orazio Fantasia	Quad	Assess
Scott Lycett	Shoulder	6-7 weeks
Trent McKenzie	Knee	1 week
Jake Pasini	Knee	Inactive
Josh Sinn	Groin	7-9 weeks
Sam Skinner	Concussion	1 week
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

After returning from recent quad tightness in the SANFL, Fantasia suffered a quad strain, with scans confirming the injury on Sunday evening. The Power are yet to confirm a timeline for the small forward, who has played one game this season. Pasini's move to the inactive list has opened a list spot. The Power have a bye at both AFL and SANFL level, giving Skinner an extra week to recover from concussion. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER
Noah Balta	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Kane Lambert	Hip	1-2 weeks
Tom Lynch	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

Richmond heads into its bye with a relatively healthy squad. While the trio on the injury list are all valuable players, they have short-term injuries. Marlion Pickett will also be available after he was a late withdrawal from the Sydney loss with illness. – Sarah Black

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Hunter Clark	H&S protocols	Available
Nick Coffield	ACL	Season
Dan Hannebery	Calf	Indefinite
Jack Hayes	Knee	Season
Jack Higgins	Concussion/H&S protocols	Test
Jack Steele	Shoulder	4 weeks
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

Clark and Higgins should be available for selection following the bye after the pair entered health and safety protocols last week. Higgins still needs to tick off his concussion protocols, given he hadn't exited them before contracting COVID-19. Steele continues to edge closer to a return from shoulder surgery and could return as early as the trip to Sydney in late June. Hannebery has started some training post calf surgery, but his return date remains unclear right now. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Harry Cunningham	Abdominal	TBC
Tom Hickey	Toe	Test
Josh Kennedy	Hamstring	8 weeks
Sam Naismith	Knee	Season
Angus Sheldrick	Knee	2 weeks
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

All eyes on Hickey this week as he tries to recover in time to play Melbourne on Saturday night. The reliable ruckman is expected to train later in the week to put his hand up for selection. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Oscar Allen	Foot	Inactive
Campbell Chesser	Ankle	Inactive
Tom Cole	Ankle	Inactive
Luke Edwards	Groin	Inactive
Luke Foley	Concussion	Test
Shannon Hurn	Calf	Test
Tom Joyce	Ankle	4-5 weeks
Zac Langdon	Ankle	TBC
Jeremy McGovern	Back	Test
Nic Naitanui	Knee	5-6 weeks
Xavier O'Neill	Knee	4 weeks
Jack Petruccelle	Hamstring	Test
Willie Rioli	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Liam Ryan	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Luke Strnadica	Calf	1-2 weeks
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

The Eagles hope McGovern can prove his fitness by Thursday after suffering a nerve-related back injury against the Western Bulldogs. Ryan, Rioli and Petruccelle could all recover in time to play a WAFL game over the Eagles' round 13 bye. Cole's 'inactive' status is being considered this week. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Josh Bruce	Knee	3-4 weeks
Riley Garcia	Knee	Test
Mitch Hannan	Concussion	Indefinite
Lachie Hunter	Personal	TBC
Stefan Martin	Shoulder	Test
Toby McLean	Knee	3-4 weeks
Bailey Smith	Illness	Available
Laitham Vandermeer	Hamstring	4-5 weeks
Updated: May 31, 2022

Early prognosis

The Dogs have started to get closer to their full complement of players available in recent weeks, with Jason Johannisen and Mitch Wallis playing in the VFL last week back from their respective injuries, while Bailey Smith has declared himself a certain starter against Geelong on Friday night after missing the trip to Perth due to illness. - Cal Twomey

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