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Check out your club's injury updates ahead of round two.

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Matt Crouch	Leg	2 weeks
Billy Dowling	Foot	3 weeks
Shane McAdam	Suspension	3 weeks
Josh Worrell	Hamstring	3 weeks
Updated: March 24, 2023

Early prognosis

Worrell has started what the club called a "mini pre-season" to get himself fit and strengthen his injured hamstring. The defender is expected to resume training with the main group next week. Crouch will start running later this week after suffering a minor fracture in his right leg ahead of round one. Dowling, who is recovering from a joint-related foot injury, has been using an Alter-G treadmill since getting out of a moon boot. He is targeting a round four return. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Cal Ah Chee	Quad	Test
Keidean Coleman	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Darcy Gardiner	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Dayne Zorko	Hamstring	Test
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

Coleman will miss Friday night's match against Melbourne, but there's some better news for the Lions with a few veterans knocking on the door. Zorko is available after getting through Tuesday's main session, while Ah Chee also took part in training and will be assessed later in the week. Gardiner was running strongly in a straight line and did some light agility work, but still appears a little way off a comeback. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jordan Boyd	Foot	TBC
Matt Cottrell	Foot	TBC
David Cuningham	Shoulder	TBC
Corey Durdin	Hamstring	Test
Caleb Marchbank	Calf	TBC
Sam Philp	Foot	Season
Sam Walsh	Back	TBC
Zac Williams	Knee	Season
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

The Blues are hopeful Durdin will return this weekend, while George Hewett has been cleared of significant damage following a hand injury that he sustained last Thursday night and should play. The timeline for Walsh remains the same. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Dean	Foot	Season
Harvey Harrison	Hamstring	1 week
Jeremy Howe	Arm	TBC
Nathan Kreuger	Shoulder	6-8 weeks
Patrick Lipinski	Shoulder	Post mid-season bye
Fin Macrae	Back	1 week
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

Craig McRae is set to be without veteran defender Howe for at least a couple of months after he suffered a graphic broken forearm in last Friday night’s win over Geelong. There isn’t a clear timeline around Howe’s return just yet, but he might not return this side of the mid-season bye. Taylor Adams was a bit sore and sorry following a bruising encounter but is expected to face Port Adelaide. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Nik Cox	Back	3-5 weeks
Jayden Davey*	Knee	Season
Cian McBride	Foot	Test
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti	Quad	Test
Zach Reid	Back	5-6 weeks
James Stewart	Foot	3-5 weeks
Jake Stringer	Hamstring	Available
Elijah Tsatas	Knee	3-4 months
Sam Weideman	Toe	Test
Peter Wright	Shoulder	TBC
Updated: March 22, 2023

Early prognosis

Gun forward Wright will miss at least the first half of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery following his injury at training on the eve of the campaign. The good news for the Bombers is that Jake Stringer is fit and ready to return from his hamstring injury, although fan favourite McDonald-Tipungwuti and recruit Weideman both suffered minor injuries against the Hawks and are in some doubt for round two. ­– Dejan Kalinic

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Travis Colyer	Knee	5 weeks
Hugh Davies	Hip	Test
Conrad Williams	Quad	1-2 weeks
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

Davies has a sore hip and was rested for Peel Thunder's practice game last weekend, with the key defender to undergo a fitness test this week. Williams is experiencing what the club described as "quad awareness" and will be sidelined for up to a fortnight while that settles. Michael Walters comes off the injury list and should be available this week if he gets through main training. Likewise Nathan O'Driscoll, who has recovered from a foot injury. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Bowes	Calf	Test
Toby Conway	Foot	TBC
Sam De Koning	Knee	Available
Mitch Duncan	Calf	2 weeks
Jack Henry	Foot	TBC
Jake Kolodjashnij	Concussion	TBC
Sam Menegola	Knee	Medium term
Tom Stewart	Knee	3-4 weeks
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

Geelong will face Carlton’s two Coleman medallists without Stewart after the four-time All-Australian suffered a grade two MCL injury against Collingwood last Friday night. De Koning is expected to face the Blues, despite hurting his knee in round one. Kolodjashnij could return from concussion, while off-season signing Bowes is also a chance to play his first game after missing round one due to a calf issue. Duncan is still working his way back from a calf issue of his own. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Connor Budarick	Knee	TBC
Brandon Ellis	Calf	TBC
Sean Lemmens	Calf	1 week
Wil Powell	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

After nine months on the sidelines following a ruptured ACL, Weller has been cleared to play at the weekend – the only decision now is whether that's in the AFL or VFL. Humphrey (infected foot) is also available, likely at the lower level, while Powell has made a good recovery and might also play in the VFL. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Leek Aleer	Quad	4 weeks
Toby Bedford	Hamstring	6-8 weeks
Phil Davis	Ankle	Test
Darcy Jones	Quad	1 week
Josh Kelly	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Nick Madden	Foot	6-8 weeks
Xavier O'Halloran	Quad	3-5 weeks
Harry Perryman	Hamstring	4-6 weeks
Braydon Preuss	Back	3-4 weeks
Lachie Whitfield	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

The Giants expect Perryman to miss at least a month, while Kelly and Whitfield have both entered the AFL's 12-day concussion protocols and won't play this weekend. Aleer is set for a month on the sidelines, while O'Halloran and Preuss are also not expected to be seen for the next period of games. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Emerson Jeka	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Mitch Lewis	ACL	4-5 weeks
Josh Morris	Shoulder	2 weeks
Harry Morrison	Hamstring	Available
Chad Wingard	Calf	1 week
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

Just when Hawthorn hoped Wingard have overcome the soft tissue issues that ruined his 2022 campaign, the dual All-Australian has copped another one. This one is very minor and should only rule him out for one week. Morrison will return after overcoming hamstring and back issues. The knee Lewis hurt in the pre-season is tracking well, but the other one is causing him a bit of grief, delaying his return date by a week. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Bayley Fritsch	Foot	Available
Steven May	Calf	Available
Christian Salem	Thyroid	Available
Jack Viney	Knee	Available
Taj Woewodin	Finger	6 weeks
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

In welcome news for the Demons, premiership stars Fritsch, May, Salem and Viney have all been declared fit to face Brisbane on Friday night. Fritsch has been battling a foot injury after it was stomped on in training over month ago. Viney was close to returning from a knee injury last week, but coach Simon Goodwin opted to give him an extra week on the sidelines, while May was unable to recover from a calf complaint in time for round one but will be a welcome return this week. Salem has been following a modified program since the start of February after a recurring thyroid issue reared its head again but is available to return, bolstering the Dees' defence. – Alison O'Connor

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jackson Archer	Groin	Test
Callum Coleman-Jones	Foot	TBC
Brayden George	Knee	Season
Jack Mahony	Shoulder	Test
Ben McKay	Foot	TBC
Darcy Tucker	Shoulder	Test
George Wardlaw	Conditioning	Test
Tristan Xerri	Ankle	TBC
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

The Kangaroos sent Xerri for surgery on Tuesday and will set a plan for his return in the coming days. McKay is closer than initially thought. Archer, Tucker and Wardlaw could all play VFL this weekend as they continue their respective comebacks from injury. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Travis Boak	Rib	Test
Kyle Marshall	Ankle	Test
Trent McKenzie	Ankle	TBC
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

After suffering his injury in the pre-season, there's a chance Boak is available to play Collingwood on Saturday. McKenzie hurt his ankle in the opening quarter against Brisbane, but battled on to be an influential player and has now been diagnosed with a "high-grade ankle sprain" with an exact timeline on his return to come later this week. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jacob Bauer	Ankle	Test
Tom Brown	Wrist	1-2 weeks
Seth Campbell	Groin	1-2 weeks
Mate Colina	Back	6-11 weeks
Josh Gibcus	Hamstring	3-5 weeks
Kaleb Smith	Foot	6-11 weeks
Ivan Soldo	Foot	1-2 weeks
Robbie Tarrant	Hip	1-2 weeks
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

Soldo and Tarrant are closing in on senior returns, while Brown was in some nice form and pushing for a potential AFL debut before his untimely broken wrist. The Tigers got through the draw against Carlton unscathed. – Sarah Black

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Matt Allison	Foot	Indefinite
Jack Billings	Fractured leg	6-9 weeks
Jack Bytel	Knee	TBC
Nick Coffield	Calf	4-6 weeks
Jack Hayes	Foot	10-12 weeks
Olli Hotton	Back	Indefinite
Zak Jones	Achilles	Indefinite
Isaac Keeler	Knee	5-7 weeks
Max King	Shoulder	6-9 weeks
Dan McKenzie	Calf	Indefinite
Angus McLennan	Back	Indefinite
Tim Membrey	Knee	4-6 weeks
Seb Ross	Calf	Test
Jimmy Webster	Hand	1-2 weeks
Marcus Windhager	Hand	Available
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

Ross Lyon banked four premiership points on Sunday but he will be hoping for a better run on the injury front in the coming weeks. The Sants have lost two more players with Webster and Bytel sidelined after injuries in the win over Fremantle. Windhager is available and Ross might be good to go, but the news isn’t good regarding Membrey. The star forward is at least a month away and might not be sighted until round seven. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Ryan Clarke	Hamstring	2 weeks
Robbie Fox	Calf	1 week
Tom Hickey	Hamstring	5 weeks
Jacob Konstanty	Shin	TBC
Sam Reid	Glute	3 weeks
Sam Wicks	Shoulder	TBC
Updated: March 22, 2023

Early prognosis

Reid was added to Sydney's injury list last week and he's expected to miss another few weeks, while ruckman Hickey is still five weeks away from being back to full fitness. Fox and Clarke are closer to a return, but are seemingly still at least a week away. The timelines for first-year forward Konstanty and pressure attacker Wicks are still unclear  – Martin Smith

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Coby Burgiel	Hamstring	TBC
Jai Culley	Calf	Test
Nic Naitanui	Achilles soreness	TBC
Josh Rotham	Arm	2-3 weeks
Jack Williams	Spleen	TBC
Elliot Yeo	Calf	Test
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

Naitanui trained only briefly and away from the main group on Tuesday, with the ruckman's availability to be determined later in the week. Yeo is also on restricted duties but has not been ruled out yet. Brady Hough is close to returning after rebuilding his fitness after illness, while Culley looks ready to go. – Nathan Schmook 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Dom Bedendo	Groin	TBC
Ryan Gardner	Elbow	1-2 weeks
Arthur Jones	Groin	1-2 weeks
Liam Jones	Neck	Test
Rory Lobb	Ankle	TBC
Tim O'Brien	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Roarke Smith	Foot	4-5 weeks
Laitham Vandermeer	Fractured leg	4-5 weeks
Cody Weightman	Groin	3-5 weeks
Updated: March 21, 2023

Early prognosis

Just when the Dogs were stacked with key-position depth, suddenly they will be without Lobb in round two and potentially for a few weeks. Liam Jones is also in doubt for the game against St Kilda after hurting his neck on Saturday night. Weightman is still at least a few weeks away from returning from a groin injury and may not be sighted until after Gather Round. - Josh Gabelich

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