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PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Shane McAdam	Ankle	Test
Luke Pedlar	Adductor	Test
Josh Rachele	Hip	1-2 weeks
Paul Seedsman	Concussion	Season
Rory Sloane	Knee	Season
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

McAdam has progressed well after two matches sidelined with a rolled ankle and could return this week if he trains fully. Pedlar is also expected to complete a full week of training and play at some level. The club is taking a no-risk approach with Rachele, who will run later this week before a return to training, while Sloane is expected to start running inside the next four weeks. Mitch Hinge returns from health and safety protocols this week. – Nathan Schmook 

  

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jarrod Berry	Hamstring	Test
Darcy Gardiner	Lungs	1 week
Jaxon Prior	Quad	Test
Daniel Rich	Hamstring	Test
Dayne Zorko	Hamstring	Test
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

All five players on the list trained lightly on Tuesday, with Berry the most active, completing a number of strong run-throughs. Zorko, Rich and Prior did some light drills and will be tested on Thursday. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jordan Boyd	Foot	6-10 weeks
David Cuningham	Knee	TBC
Caleb Marchbank	Knee	2-4 weeks
Jack Martin	Calf	Test
Oscar McDonald	Back	Season
Mitch McGovern	Hamstring	Test
Jack Newnes	Leg	Test
Matt Owies	Calf	Test
Luke Parks	Foot	Season
Sam Philp	Foot	Season
Marc Pittonet	Knee	1 week
Zac Williams	Calf	2-4 weeks
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

The troops are slowly coming back for the Blues. McGovern is a chance to play football at some level this weekend, while Martin, Newnes and Owies will also face fitness tests later this week. Pittonet is another on the comeback trail, but he's expected to be another week away. Ed Curnow (calf), Sam Durdin (knee) and Lachie Fogarty (back) all made their comebacks via the VFL last week. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Aiden Begg	Thumb	Test
Charlie Dean	Foot	5-7 weeks
Jordan De Goey	Quad	1-2 weeks
Brodie Grundy	Knee	2 weeks
Harvey Harrison	Hamstring	3 weeks
Nathan Kreuger	Shoulder	Season
Jack Madgen	Thumb	5 weeks
Reef McInnes	Shoulder	Season
Darcy Moore	Knee	Test
Tom Wilson	Back	Season
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

De Goey is set to miss at least a second game after straining his quad at training ahead of the clash against North Melbourne. Madgen might not be available again in the home and away season after breaking his thumb at training last week. Moore is pushing to return for the trip to South Australia after escaping a serious knee injury against the Suns. Grundy is still a fortnight away from returning from the PCL injury that has sidelined him since Anzac Day. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Kaine Baldwin	Calf	1 week
Nik Cox	Ankle	2-4 weeks
Tom Cutler	Quad	2 weeks
Massimo D'Ambrosio	Corked quad	TBC
Aaron Francis	Hamstring	1 week
Darcy Parish	Calf	3-4 weeks
Archie Perkins	Calf	1 week
Devon Smith	Knee	Indefinite
Tex Wanganeen	Foot/Ankle	Season
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

The soft tissue injuries are beginning to mount at the Bombers, with Parish joining Perkins on the sidelines. Even if the latter was close to being available, Essendon may opt against risking him given its latest woes and improved form. D'Ambrosio suffered a corked quad in the win over Brisbane and was substituted. James Stewart and Michael Hurley are both nearing returns, likely via the VFL. - Dejan Kalinic

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Blake Acres	Hamstring	Test
Jye Amiss	Kidney	Inactive
Joel Hamling	Oblique	TBA
Nathan O'Driscoll	Foot	Test
Alex Pearce	Calf	Test
Sam Switkowski	Back	TBA
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

Pearce completed cross training on Monday after being a late withdrawal in round 17 with calf tightness. He will be tested ahead of Wednesday's main session. Acres and O'Driscoll both look ready to return for their first matches since rounds 13 and eight respectively. Hamling requires further assessment but is set to miss a couple of matches at least. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Toby Conway	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Shaun Higgins	Knee	TBC
Jake Kolodjashnij	Concussion	Test
Flynn Kroeger	Glandular fever	TBC
Cooper Stephens	Ankle	1 week
Tom Stewart	Suspension	Round 20
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

Sam Simpson will return for the first time in 2022 after overcoming the concussion troubles that have plagued him since the pre-season. Higgins has undergone minor knee surgery in a bid to return before the end of the season. Kolodjashnij will need to prove his fitness after suffering a concussion against North Melbourne. Brandan Parfitt will be available for selection after recovering from a broken hand. James Willis is available for the first time since being drafted last November. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Connor Budarick	Knee	Season
Alex Davies	Knee	1 week
Joel Jeffrey	Knee	Season
Ben King	Knee	Season
Wil Powell	Ankle	Season
Mal Rosas jnr	Hamstring	2 weeks
Bodhi Uwland	Back	Indefinite
Lachie Weller	Knee	Season
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

Rosas jnr left the field early on Saturday night and will miss the next couple of weeks. Davies is expected to train later this week and put his hand up for selection the following week. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Leek Aleer	Calf	Test
Ryan Angwin	Leg	6 weeks
Jack Buckley	Knee	3-4 weeks
Finn Callaghan	Foot	TBC
Brent Daniels	Hamstring	TBC
Phil Davis	Hamstring	Season
Matt de Boer	Concussion	TBC
Josh Fahey	Shoulder	Season
Bobby Hill	Testicular cancer	Indefinite
Adam Kennedy	Concussion	Test
Harry Perryman	Ribs	TBC
Conor Stone	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

Rotten news for Davis with confirmation he ruptured a hamstring tendon – on the opposite side to earlier this year – against Port Adelaide. A month after fracturing four ribs, Perryman will be re-assessed later in the week to give a more accurate timeline on his return. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Lachlan Bramble	Back	Season
Tyler Brockman	Shoulder	Season
Connor Downie	Hamstring	Test
Sam Frost	Knee	5-7 weeks
Seamus Mitchell	Abkle	Season
Chad Wingard	Hamstring	4 weeks
James Worpel	Shoulder	Season
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

Worpel and Bramble were both ruled out for the season late last week after injuries out of round 16, Worpel suffering a shoulder injury against Greater Western Sydney. Frost might not play again this season after suffering a setback with his recovery from a knee injury. Wingard is also running out of time to play again in 2022 after hurting his hamstring at training recently. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Blake Howes	Foot	Test
Tom McDonald	Ankle	7-9 weeks
Clayton Oliver	Thumb	1 week
Deakyn Smith	Jaw	4 weeks
Joel Smith	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Daniel Turner	Face	Test
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

The Demons are holding out hope that Oliver may be available for Sunday's clash with the Power, but it looks unlikely. Howes and Turner should return through the VFL, though Deakyn Smith will miss the next month with a broken jaw. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jackson Archer	Hip	Test
Miller Bergman	Shoulder	Season
Charlie Comben	Leg	1 week
Ben Cunnington	Testicular cancer	Indefinite
Aaron Hall	Quad	1 week
Will Phillips	Illness	Season
Jared Polec	Foot	1 week
Jaidyn Stephenson	Hip	Test
Kayne Turner	Concussion	Test
Tristan Xerri	Shoulder	Season
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

The Kangaroos should regain Turner from the AFL's concussion protocols this weekend, but the game against the Tigers might come too soon for Hall and Polec. Stephenson is also unlikely to feature, having been substituted out of last week's defeat to the Pies. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Trent Dumont	Calf	1 week
Orazio Fantasia	Quad	1-2 weeks
Lachie Jones	Hamstring	Assess
Jake Pasini	Knee	Season
Josh Sinn	Groin	1-2 weeks
Brynn Teakle	Collarbone	1-2 weeks
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

Jones could be available this week, with the 20-year-old facing a fitness test after recovering well from a hamstring injury. Dumont will resume training and is close to a return after suffering a calf injury in round 13. Defenders Trent McKenzie (illness) and Riley Bonner (cheekbone) have been cleared to play. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER
Noah Balta	Hamstring	Test
Trent Cotchin	Clavicle	Test
Kane Lambert	Achilles/hip	2-4 weeks
Tom Lynch	Hamstring	1-3 weeks
Dustin Martin	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Toby Nankervis	Knee	Test
Jack Ross	Knee	Test
Ivan Soldo	Thumb	1-2 weeks
Sydney Stack	Cheekbone	2-4 weeks
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

The loss to Gold Coast was compounded by injuries to key players, but Richmond is confident none are too serious. Nankervis is a chance to face North Melbourne and Soldo may miss just one week. Lynch will also miss but his hamstring injury is on the slight side. The good news is Josh Gibcus, Balta and Cotchin are all expected to play, while Nick Vlastuin returns from suspension. – Howard Kimber

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Bytel	Foot	TBC
Hunter Clark	Nasal fracture	1 week
Nick Coffield	ACL	Season
Jarryn Geary	Shoulder	TBC
Dan Hannebery	H&S Protocols	TBC
Jack Hayes	Knee	Season
Dougal Howard	Knee	2-3 weeks
Daniel McKenzie	Calf	Test
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

Hannebery was set to return in the VFL last weekend before entering the AFL’s health and safety protocols, delaying his comeback from persistent soft tissue issues, but could be back this Sunday. Clark is still expected to be another week away, while Howard is expected to be sidelined for two or three more weeks after an arthroscope on his knee. McKenzie is a chance to return against the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Josh Kennedy	Hamstring	Test
Peter Ladhams	Thumb	3 weeks
Sam Naismith	Knee	Season
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

Better news than expected for Ladhams, with coach John Longmire saying he thought the ruckman would miss more time than the three weeks listed. Hickey will need to train strongly on Thursday to prove he is fully healthy to face Fremantle.– Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Oscar Allen	Foot	Inactive
Campbell Chesser	Ankle	Inactive
Tom Cole	Ankle	Inactive
Hugh Dixon	Ankle	Test
Luke Edwards	Groin	Inactive
Tom Joyce	Ankle	TBC
Jeremy McGovern	Ribs	TBC
Jack Petruccelle	Hamstring	2 weeks
Dom Sheed	Shins	Season
Connor West	Achilles	1 week
Elliot Yeo	Hamstring	2 weeks
Updated: July 13, 2022

Early prognosis

Yeo is hoping he can build towards and AFL return later this month and is feeling positive after suffering a hamstring injury in round 16. A return this season appears highly unlikely for McGovern, with a decision expected this week. West has been hampered by an Achilles issue for a few weeks and will return to running later this week after a short period of rest. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Hayden Crozier	Ankle	3-4 weeks
Caleb Daniel	Knee	1-2 weeks
Taylor Duryea	Knee	3-5 weeks
Stefan Martin	Shoulder	Test
Aaron Naughton	Knee	Test
Anthony Scott	Concussion	1 week
Mitch Wallis	Foot	Season
Updated: July 12, 2022

Early prognosis

The Dogs will be without Scott through concussion, while Naughton will have to pass a fitness test to be available to face the Saints on Friday night after jarring his knee last week. Youngster Charlie Parker is available to play VFL this week, but All-Australian backman Daniel is set for at least another week on the sidelines. - Callum Twomey

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