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PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Luke Brown	Knee	Test
Tom Doedee	Shoulder/finger	Test
Andrew McPherson	Knee	Season
Paul Seedsman	Concussion	Season
Rory Sloane	Knee	Season
Riley Thilthorpe	Ankle	Test
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Doedee is battling multiple issues late in the season but will train this week and be assessed ahead of the trip to face West Coast. He has progressed well through some modified sessions. Brown's knee is responding well to conditioning work and he will also be assessed. Thilthorpe trained fully on Monday and is expected to be available. – Nathan Schmook 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Zac Bailey	Sternum	Test
Jarrod Berry	Ankle	Test
Tom Berry	Shoulder	Season
Carter Michael	Shoulder	Season
Daniel Rich	Concussion	Test
Brandon Starcevich	Quad	Test
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Bailey and Jarrod Berry jogged slow laps at training on Tuesday morning, with Berry looking particularly proppy. Not playing until Sunday gives them both a good chance to be available though. Rich just needs to tick off the final stages of his protocols, while Starcevich looked free and is expected to play. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jordan Boyd	Foot	3-7 weeks
David Cuningham	Knee	TBC
Ed Curnow	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Corey Durdin	Shoulder	1-2 weeks
George Hewett	Back	1 week
Matt Kennedy	Concussion	2 weeks
Oscar McDonald	Back	Season
Nic Newman	Knee	3-4 weeks
Luke Parks	Foot	Season
Sam Philp	Foot	Season
Liam Stocker	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Zac Williams	Calf	2-3 weeks
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

The Blues will be without Newman for the remainder of the home and away season, while Durdin and Hewett will miss at least another week and Kennedy is a fortnight away. Stocker has entered the AFL's concussion protocols after a knock in the VFL. Jack Carroll (soreness) and Jack Martin (calf) returned through the VFL last weekend, while Will Hayes is back from suspension. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Taylor Adams	Groin	TBC
Charlie Dean	Foot	Season
Jeremy Howe	Leg	Test
Nathan Kreuger	Shoulder	Season
Reef McInnes	Shoulder	Season
Brody Mihocek	Hip	Test
Tom Wilson	Back	Season
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Adams will miss the rest of the home and away season after straining his groin in the first half of Saturday’s win over Port Adelaide. The club will assess his recovery in the coming weeks to determine if the midfielder will be available in the first week of September. Howe has a corked buttock and will need to prove his fitness at Thursday’s captain’s run. Mihocek will also need to pass a fitness test after missing the game against the Power due to a hip problem. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jye Caldwell	Calf	1-2 weeks
Nik Cox	Ankle	Season
Dylan Shiel	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Devon Smith	Knee	Indefinite
Tex Wanganeen	Foot	Season
Updated: August 3, 2022

Early prognosis

Darcy Parish is set to be back for the Bombers after missing four games due to a calf injury. Shiel was a late withdrawal from the win over North Melbourne and Caldwell hurt his calf and was substituted out of that victory, with both to miss at least this week. Andrew McGrath is set to be available after missing the Kangaroos clash due to health and safety protocols. – Dejan Kalinic

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jye Amiss	Kidney	Inactive
Nat Fyfe	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Sebit Kuek	Calf	Test
Sam Switkowski	Back	1 week
Updated: August 1, 2022

Early prognosis

Fyfe has identified round 23 as his target to return from a hamstring injury after starting some light running. Switkowski finally has a timeline to return and it is a short one, targeting the round 22 Western Derby after seven weeks sidelined. Josh Treacy has been cleared to play this week after missing in the WAFL due to illness. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Shaun Higgins	Knee	TBC
Flynn Kroeger	Knee	Season
Sam Menegola	Knee	Test
Shannon Neale	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Gary Rohan	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Rhys Stanley	Knee	Test
Cooper Whyte	Groin	TBC
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Zach Tuohy will be available for Saturday night’s game against St Kilda after missing the win over the Western Bulldogs due to health and safety protocols. Rohan won’t be available after suffering a concussion. Menegola missed on the weekend due to knee soreness after exiting concussion protocols and will need to prove his fitness later in the week. Stanley is yet to be ruled out for this weekend after injuring his knee against Port Adelaide. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Ballard	Knee	Season
Connor Budarick	Knee	Season
Brandon Ellis	Shoulder	Test
Joel Jeffrey	Knee	Season
Ben King	Knee	Season
Wil Powell	Ankle	Season
Bodhi Uwland	Back	Season
Lachie Weller	Knee	Season
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

The main watch is on Ellis after he was a late withdrawal against West Coast following a training mishap last week. The injury is not serious and he'll be tested later this week. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Ryan Angwin	Leg	Season
Jarrod Brander	Hamstring	Season
Jack Buckley	Knee	Season
Finn Callaghan	Foot	1 week
Stephen Coniglio	Soreness	Test
Brent Daniels	Hamstring	Season
Phil Davis	Hamstring	Season
Matt de Boer	Concussion	TBC
Josh Fahey	Shoulder	Season
Matt Flynn	Ankle	Test
Bobby Hill	Cancer treatment	Indefinite
Connor Idun	Foot	Season
Conor Stone	Hamstring	Test
Jacob Wehr	Calf	2-3 weeks
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Brander has been ruled out for the season after hurting his hamstring in the VFL at the weekend, while Wehr has a slight chance of getting back for the final round from his calf niggle. Stone and Flynn will have to pass tests later this week. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Lachlan Bramble	Back	Season
Tyler Brockman	Shoulder	Season
Sam Frost	Knee	Season
Changkuoth Jiath	Suspension	Round 22
Jacob Koschitzke	Corked leg	Test
Mitch Lewis	Knee	1 week
Seamus Mitchell	Ankle	Season
Josh Morris	Shoulder	TBC
Ned Reeves	Shoulder	Season
Liam Shiels	Concussion	Test
Chad Wingard	Hamstring	Season
James Worpel	Shoulder	Season
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Reeves has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to the shoulder injury he has nursed since Easter Monday. Lewis ended the game early after suffering a knee injury and will miss this weekend. Morris won’t face the Suns and is still being assessed after being substituted out of Saturday night’s loss to St Kilda with a shoulder injury. Koschitzke is a chance to be available this weekend after copping a corked leg. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Ben Brown	Knee	Test
James Harmes	Concussion	Test
Tom McDonald	Ankle	4-6 weeks
Fraser Rosman	Hamstring	3-5 weeks
Deakyn Smith	Jaw	Test
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

The Demons hope that Brown and Harmes will return for Friday night's blockbuster against the Pies, while McDonald could also make his comeback ahead of the club's finals campaign. Joel Smith (ankle) returned through the VFL last week. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jackson Archer	Hip	Test
Miller Bergman	Shoulder	Season
Aidan Corr	H&S protocols	Test
Ben Cunnington	H&S protocols	Test
Paul Curtis	H&S protocols	Test
Aaron Hall	H&S protocols	Test
Jack Mahony	H&S protocols	Test
Will Phillips	Illness	Season
Jared Polec	Foot	Season
Tristan Xerri	Shoulder	Season
Lachie Young	H&S protocols	Test
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

The Kangaroos believe that Corr, Cunnington, Curtis and Hall should return from the AFL's health and safety protocols for this week's clash with the Swans, but Mahony and Young will be touch-and-go after testing positive later in the week. Charlie Comben (leg) and Kyron Hayden (groin) returned through the VFL last weekend, while Flynn Perez is back from suspension. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Travis Boak	Hand	Assess
Darcy Byrne-Jones	Ankle	Assess
Dan Houston	Concussion	Assess
Scott Lycett	Shoulder	TBC
Jake Pasini	Knee	Season
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Boak has suffered a fracture in his left hand but is expected to be available. The Power are also confident Byrne-Jones will be available against Richmond after suffering a sprained right ankle. Houston will this week complete the AFL's 12-day concussion protocols and is recovering well. Riley Bonner should be available after clearing health and safety protocols. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER
Dylan Grimes	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Dustin Martin	Hamstring	2-4 weeks
Samson Ryan	Concussion	Test
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Grimes has suffered a high hamstring strain, in the same area that caused him significant grief around 10 years ago. The Tigers have said he's doubtful to play in the remainder of the home and away season, and there'll be a further update to come in the next few days. Martin has been struggling to increase his speed, and the Tigers have earmarked round 23 as a "hopeful" return date. – Sarah Black

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Billings	Back	TBC
Nick Coffield	ACL	Season
Jade Gresham	Knee	Season
Jack Hayes	Knee	Season
Dougal Howard	Knee	Test
Daniel McKenzie	Calf	1-2 weeks
Paddy Ryder	Calf	3-4 weeks
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Howard could be available for Saturday night's crucial game against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. The key defender will need to prove his fitness later in the week. Billings is still dealing with a back injury and hasn't been cleared to return to action just yet. Gresham was ruled out for the rest of the season late last week and will require a PCL reconstruction, sidelining him for the next five months. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Peter Ladhams	Thumb	Test
Sam Naismith	Knee	Season
Colin O'Riordan	Hip	TBC
Marc Sheather	Ankle	TBC
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

It's all good news for the Swans with Ladhams expected to be available this weekend – most likely at VFL level with Tom Hickey and Sam Reid going well in the seniors. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Oscar Allen	Foot	Inactive
Rhett Bazzo	Ankle	Test
Campbell Chesser	Ankle	Inactive
Tom Cole	Ankle	Inactive
Jai Culley	Suspended	2 weeks
Luke Edwards	Groin	Inactive
Tom Joyce	Ankle	Season
Jeremy McGovern	Ribs	Season
Jack Petruccelle	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Josh Rotham	Ankle	Test
Dom Sheed	Shins	Season
Alex Witherden	Ankle	Test
Elliot Yeo	Calf	2-3 weeks
Updated: August 3, 2022

Early prognosis

The Eagles are close to calling an end to Yeo's disjointed season, rather than risking a comeback in the final three rounds. Culley has accepted a two-match suspension but also suffered a hamstring injury in round 20 that appears to be on the minor end. Petruccelle's latest hamstring injury is low grade, but his history means a cautious approach is needed, potentially ruling him out for the season. Witherden, Rotham and Bazzo all pulled up sore from the round 19 game against St Kilda and are expected to be available.  – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Hayden Crozier	Ankle	Test
Charlie Parker	Hamstring	1-3 weeks
Anthony Scott	Concussion	Test
Adam Treloar	Calf	Test
Mitch Wallis	Foot	Season
Updated: August 2, 2022

Early prognosis

Treloar will need to get through training on Thursday before a call is made on his availability with his calf injury after missing last week against Geelong. Scott and Crozier are tests this week with their respective concerns. - Callum Twomey

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