Christensen should be available to play Richmond. The strain was better than expected, initially listed as a week. He's had a week off and now with almost two full weeks to prepare, unless there's a relapse, he should be right to go. - Michael Whiting 

Moore has escaped further hamstring damage and the club says he remains in the frame for the qualifying final against Geelong, while Thomas and Scharenberg appear more likely starters after suffering mishaps in the final round win over Essendon. Jaidyn Stephenson will return after serving his 10-game suspension and Sidebottom, De Goey and Aish also hope to be available. Sier copped a knock in the Pies' final VFL game for the season while the unlucky Murphy sustained another injury – nerve damage to his neck. It's also unlikely we'll see Quaynor again this season, while Reid also faces an uphill battle. The campaign is already over for Cox, Langdon, Beams and Dunn. - Ben Collins

The Bombers' major concern ahead of next week's elimination final clash with West Coast is Hurley and his troublesome shoulder. He's touch-and-go, with the club hopeful more than confident that he'll be fine to play. The Bombers were without stars Heppell (foot), Fantasia (hip), Stringer (hamstring) and Hooker (illness) against the Magpies but they all should return in to meet the Eagles at Optus Stadium. Snelling is expected back in the VFL this week. - Callum Twomey

Greene and Hopper will return against the Bulldogs in the elimination final barring any setbacks on the track this week or next. Haynes sees a specialist in the next few days and if he's cleared for contact work he could also play. Deledio is tracking well but will need everything to go right to be available, while Coniglio will likely come up short and needs the Giants to win to play again this year. - Adam Curley

Nankervis will have to get through training this week to be any chance of playing in Richmond's VFL final against Essendon on Saturday. Stack's recovery timeframe from ankle surgery is still up in the air but won't be rushed back. - Sarah Black

Naitanui will ramp things up during Friday's main training session and if he gets through that unscathed he should be back for next Thursday's elimination final against Essendon. There is a watch on Shannon Hurn (hamstring), Tom Barrass (finger) and Brad Sheppard (ribs) but it would surprise if any of that defensive trio missed the Bombers clash. Smith could be back for West Coast's WAFL side in its finals debut this Sunday. – Travis King

Although coach Luke Beveridge said on Monday that Liberatore was a chance for the first final, it's still highly unlikely the midfielder will be available. The Dogs played it safe with Dickson's tight hamstring last week and they have officially put a line through Wallis' season. - Josh Schonafinger