Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Kyle CheneyHamstring2-4 weeks
Brad CrouchHamstring1 week
Ben DavisFootIndefinite
Tom DoedeeKnee2 weeks
Cam Ellis-Yolmen *KneeSeason
Alex KeathHamstring2-4 weeks
Mitch McGovernAnkleTest
Paul SeedsmanGroinTBC
Taylor WalkerHamstringTest
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

The Crows held a closed training session at Football Park on Thursday. Skipper Taylor Walker and forward Mitch McGovern both trained, but that star goal-sneak Eddie Betts was ill and sat out the session. However, the club says Betts will be alright to face Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday. - Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Allen ChristensenCollarbone3-4 weeks
Cian HanleyFamily matterIndefinite
Rhys MathiesonAnkle4-5 weeks
Hugh McCluggageAnkle2-3 weeks
Marco PaparoneHamstringAvailable
Josh SchacheKnee1-2 weeks
Sam Skinner*Knee8 weeks
Alex WitherdenLeg2-3 weeks
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

The Lions will take a couple off their injury list this week with Jono Freeman (cheekbone) and Marco Paparone (hamstring) both available to play in the NEAFL. Hugh McCluggage is back into full training but is still a couple of weeks away, while Josh Schache's knee injury has lingered a little longer than initially expected. Both should come back through the reserves in coming weeks. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ciaran ByrneKneeTBC
Andrew GallucciShoulder2 weeks
Daniel GorringeAchillesTBC
Jed LambKneeTBC
Kym LeboisAnkle2 weeks
Andrew Phillips FootIndefinite
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

The Blues remain unsure about the severity of Jed Lamb's knee injury. Lamb, a late withdrawal from the season-opener against Richmond, had had scans and is being assessed. Jacob Weitering (hip) and Patrick Cripps (arm) have trained well and will play against Melbourne on Sunday. Andrew Phillips is running as he recovers from a foot injury and the Blues hope he will be available in two weeks. - Howard Kotton

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Jordan De GoeyBroken hand/ suspension5-6 weeks
Jamie ElliottAnkleTBC
Levi GreenwoodHip3-4 weeks
Tom LangdonKnee and ankle2-3 weeks
Ben Sinclair *Hamstring7-9 weeks 
Travis VarcoeSuspendedRound three
Daniel WellsCalf1-3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28

Track watch

Elliott has been ruled out of round two and will need at least one VFL game first before the Pies consider selecting him. De Goey will be sidelined for an extended period, set to miss another two or three games with a broken knuckle in his right hand followed by a club-imposed three-match suspension for initially lying about how he sustained the injury. The date for ex-Roo Wells' long-awaited debut for the Pies continues to drift. Wills has recovered from a quad problem and could be available to play in the VFL side in the next week or two. - Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Josh GreenHamstring2-3 weeks
Jayden LaverdeAnkle12 weeks
Matthew LeuenbergerHamstring1-2 weeks
David Myers*Finger4-6 weeks
Jordan Ridley*Back12 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28

Track watch

The Bombers are in a healthy position heading into round two apart from losing Green to a hamstring injury. After two VFL practice games, Tom Bellchambers is close to being ready for senior selection after a pre-season impacted by knee surgery. David Myers is edging closer to having the splint removed from his finger and returning to ball use at training. - Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael Apeness  Knee4-6 weeks
Hayden Ballantyne  Hamstring 7-9 weeks
Harley Bennell Calf TBA
Zac Clarke Knee TBA
Josh DelucaGroin3-5 weeks
Taylin DumanAnkle2 weeks
Ryan NyhuisShin3-4 weeks
Alex Pearce  LegTBA
Luke RyanAnkleTest
Matthew UebergangHamstringTBA
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

Harley Bennell wasn't sighted at Wednesday training after receiving treatment on his sore calves, but the ex-Gold Coast star is expected to hit the track with the main group next week as he builds towards a playing return. Former skipper David Mundy and defender Michael Johnson both left the warm up and ran laps during the 30 minutes open to media. Mundy left the track early, although neither veteran seemed in any obvious discomfort ahead of Sunday's clash against Port Adelaide. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ryan AbbottBack2-4 weeks
Nakia CockatooHand4 weeks
Corey Gregson*Foot8-10 weeks
Cameron GuthrieCalf1-2 week
Timm HouseShoulderTest
Jake KolodjashnijGroinTest
Scott SelwoodToeTest
Zac SmithSorenessTest
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

Smith was a surprise withdrawal after the club declared him fit to play last week despite copping a knock before the final JLT Community Series game. Cam Guthrie is out for round two and could be in doubt for round three. Kolodjashnij and Selwood are likely to build up through the VFL. - Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Sam DayHipSeason
Pearce HanleyFamily matterIndefinite
Michael RischitelliKneeIndefinite
David SwallowAnkleAvailable
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

David Swallow got through a fitness test on Thursday and will play the Giants on Saturday – his first senior game since July 2015. Michael Rischitelli has continued to progress his running and is still on course for a return in May, while Sam Day is expected to begin rehab on his horror hip injury in the next week or so. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Stephen ConiglioAnkle6 weeks
Aidan CorrHandTest
Matt de BoerHamstring1-2 weeks
Brett DeledioCalfTBC
Tom Downie*IllnessIndefinite
Tendai MzunguHamstring10-12 weeks
Jonathon PattonHipTest
Lachie WhitfieldSuspendedRound eight
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

Coniglio is a massive worry with him being listed as six weeks away, the same as his initial diagnosis a fortnight ago, while Brett Deledio's return still has no set date. Corr will train on Wednesday and Friday in a bid to prove his fitness, while Patton is likely to be given until Friday to show he's OK to face Gold Coast. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Jonathon Ceglar*Knee12 weeks
Jonathan O'RourkeHamstring3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28

Track watch

Ceglar is back running and O'Rourke is well into his rehab. Rioli was hampered for much of the season opener against the Bombers but given he played the game, out he appears a certain starter this week against Adelaide in what shapes as a really difficult encounter. Otherwise the Hawks are in fine fettle. - Ashley Browne

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Sam FrostToeTest
Colin GarlandKneeSeason
Max GawnBack/ WristTest
Michael HibberdAchilles2-3 weeks
Jesse HoganAnkleTest
Liam HulettHip2-3 weeks
Jay Kennedy-HarrisArm2 weeks
Mitch King*Knee4 weeks
Joel SmithShoulder16 weeks
Aaron vandenBergHeel4-6 weeks
Bernie VinceSuspendedRound three
Josh WagnerFibulaTest
Mitch WhiteAnkle2-3 weeks
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track report

All eyes will be on Max Gawn after the big man injured his wrist at training. The Demons insist Jesse Hogan will be fit to face the Blues on Sunday. Hogan was on crutches on Monday after rolling his ankle against St Kilda. The spearhead did not train with teammates on Tuesday, instead completing an 'off legs' session in the gym. Gawn was on light duties and walked laps on Tuesday but then fell and hurt his wrist during Thursday's session. Michael Hibberd worked hard in rehab on Tuesday and the Demons are hopeful they will have him available to play soon. The Demons have upgraded Mitch King back to the senior list in place of Joel Smith who is set to miss four months after shoulder surgery on Tuesday. - Ben Guthrie

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Paul Ahern*KneeSeason
Ben JacobsFoot2-4 weeks
Oscar JunkerBroken tibia10-12 weeks
Jarrad WaiteShoulder 4-6 weeks
Mason WoodHamstring1-2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28

Track watch

Waite was the only addition to North's list after round one. However, defender Sam Wright missed Werribee's VFL practice match last Saturday after being left out of North's round one team largely because of his interrupted pre-season following ankle surgery. Wright will likely need more game time in the VFL before being considered for senior selection. - Nick Bowen

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Dougal HowardKnee2-4 weeks
Jasper PittardHamstring1-2 weeks
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

It was business as usual for the Power at Alberton Oval on Thursday morning. Coach Ken Hinkley has just about a full squad to choose from for Sunday's clash with Fremantle at Adelaide Oval. Small forward Jarman Impey is set to come into the side after serving a club-imposed one-game suspension for an off-field incident. Impey stood out during a SANFL trial last Thursday night, with either Sam Gray or Karl Amon likely to make way. Nathan Krakouer and Aidyn Johnson are also both available for the match with the Dockers, but it's hard for the Power to make too many changes after their great win over Sydney in round one. - Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Shai Bolton SuspendedRound five
Jack Graham*AnkleIndefinite
Shaun Hampson*BackIndefinite
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

Midfielder Dion Prestia was managed late this week and did not run at all in Wednesday's captain's run at Punt Road Oval. The Tigers have also lost Shai Bolton after the club accepted a ruling for him to serve his VFL suspension in that competition's opening round in three weeks. Steve Morris is set to play his first VFL game this week after recovering from a knee reconstruction, so he comes off the injury list. Graham is on the long-term injury list after falling on his ankle during a training drill last Tuesday. He has a small fracture in his tibia bone and ligament damage. Hampson has undergone multiple surgeries on his back injury but is able to train lightly after the Tigers identified the specific area of the ruckman's back that is troubling him. - Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David ArmitageGroin1-2 weeks
Nick CoughlanFoot4 weeks
Hugh GoddardAchilles1 week
Sean DempsterTBCTBC
Ben LongSuspensionAvailable round three
Paddy McCartinHamstringTest
Nick RiewoldtKnee2-4 weeks
Koby StevensIll1 week
Updated: Wednesday, March 29

Track watch

The Saints will see how Riewoldt responds to his right knee hyperextension before determining when he returns. McCartin and Montagna should both be right to make the trip to Perth after playing three quarters in the VFL last Sunday. Sean Dempster is seeking medical advice and considering retirement from the game. - Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Darcy CameronFingerTest
Isaac HeeneyGlandular fever2 weeks
Alex Johnson*KneeIndefinite
Jarrad McVeighCalf3 weeks
Tom Papley*Knee/shin2-3 weeks
Dane RampeArm5 weeks
Dan RobinsonCollarbone5-8 weeks
Gary Rohan*Back/hamstring3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 28

Track watch

Heeney is listed as two weeks, which is a promising sign, while McVeigh is back running and could be fit to play in the next three weeks. Robinson has had surgery on his collarbone and will be assessed further next week. Papley and Rohan could be back on the senior list in the near future but will likely need time in the NEAFL after missing most of the pre-season, while Cameron should play in the NEAFL this week after missing round one with an infected finger. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matthew AllenHamstring2 weeks
Tom ColeQuad1 weeks
Lewis JettaGluteTBA
Scott Lycett*Shoulder10-12 weeks
Eric MackenzieGeneral sorenessTBA
Nic Naitanui*KneeLate 2017 season
Drew PetrieHand10 weeks
Willie RioliHamstring5 weeks
Simon TunbridgeKneeMid-late 2017 season
Jake WatermanFoot8 weeks
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

Jonathan Giles was on lighter duties during West Coast's training session on Tuesday despite being pulled from East Perth's game on Sunday after Drew Petrie broke his hand. The ruckman was joined in stationary handball drills by Dom Sheed, who played for the Royals in his comeback from a corked calf, plus key defenders Eric Mackenzie and Jeremy McGovern. McGovern left the track early but appeared fine. Josh Hill trained after being a late withdrawal from a media conference on Monday due to illness. – Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Tim EnglishShin soreness1 week
Tory DicksonAbdominal3-4 weeks
Dale MorrisLeg6-8 weeks
Josh PruddenKneeAvailable
Jack RedpathKneeTBC
Jordan RougheadHamstring3-4 weeks
Roarke SmithKneeSeason
Mitch WallisBroken leg3-4 weeks
Updated: Thursday, March 30

Track watch

The loss of Dale Morris for the next two months is a massive blow, but the veteran has avoided surgery. Tory Dickson can't take a trick, with the goalsneak succumbing to an abdominal strain just weeks after returning from off-season groin surgery. Tim English should be right for a VFL practice match this weekend after overcoming a shin complaint. - Ryan Davidson

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

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