Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Kyle CheneyHamstring2-3 weeks
Ben Davis *FootSeason
Cam Ellis-Yolmen*KneeSeason
Jordan GallucciShinTBC
Josh JenkinsRibsTest
Alex KeathHamstring2-3 weeks
Jake KellyEye1 week
Mitch McGovernHamstring8-12 weeks
Paul SeedsmanGroinIndefinite
Scott ThompsonAdductorTest
Updated: Wednesday, April 19

Early prognosis

Defender Jake Kelly will miss Saturday's game with Gold Coast after being poked in the eye against Essendon. Kelly had bleeding in his eye and the Crows are taking a cautious approach to prevent more damage. Josh Jenkins had a light training session on Wednesday with not much contact work and will be assessed again on Thursday. Forward Mitch McGovern will miss up to three months with a torn hamstring sustained in round three. The club is hopeful he won't need surgery. Winger Paul Seedsman is being treated cautiously with a groin injury that troubled him the entire pre-season, while veteran midfielder Scott Thompson missed his second straight game in the SANFL with an adductor injury. The Crows' first-round draft pick, Jordan Gallucci, suffered a shin injury in the SANFL last weekend and will be monitored during the week. - Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Allen ChristensenShoulderSeason
Tom CutlerHamstringTBC
Rhys MathiesonAnkleTest
Sam Skinner*Knee5 weeks
Reuben WilliamShoulder1-2 weeks
Updated: Wednesday, April 19

Early prognosis

Cutler is waiting for results on his hamstring injury but will almost certainly miss this week. Mathieson is back into full training and is touch-and-go to make his return after a month out. If he makes it, the hard-nut midfielder will play in the NEAFLChristensen will miss the remainder of the season after suffering yet another shoulder setback. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ciaran ByrneKneeJune-July
Daniel GorringeAchilles3-4 weeks
Matthew KreuzerSoreness1 week
Jed LambKnee2 weeks
Kym LeboisQuad3 weeks
Rhys PalmerKneeTest
Ciaran SheehanKnee3 weeks
Liam SumnerHamstring3 weeks
Dale ThomasSoreness1 week
Updated: Thursday, April 20

Track watch

Kreuzer and Thomas will miss Friday night’s match against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. Both were ruled out on Thursday by coach Brendon Bolton, who said the veterans were sore after consecutive six-day breaks. Bolton said star midfielder Patrick Cripps would play despite an abdominal strain that restricted him against Gold Coast last Saturday night. - Howard Kotton

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Jordan De Goey        Club-imposed suspension2 weeks
Tom Langdon  Knee2-3 weeks
Sam McLarty LegTBC
Ben Sinclair*Hamstring10-12 weeks
Brayden SierHead TBC
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

De Goey still has two weeks to serve as part of a club-imposed three-game suspension for initially lying about how he sustained a broken knuckle. The Pies hope Langdon will start training again shortly. Sinclair is still eyeing a return in the second half of the year. - Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ben HowlettHamstringAvailable
Jayden Laverde*Ankle6-8 weeks
Conor McKennaSuspensionRound six
Alex MorganHamstringTest
David Myers*FingerAvailable
Mason RedmanGroinAvailable
Jordan Ridley*Back4-6 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

The Bombers will have David Myers available for selection for the first time this season following finger surgery but it seems likely he will play in the VFL before being ready for senior consideration. Ben Howlett is back from his hamstring injury and available to be picked, and it means the club has a pretty healthy list. Jayden Laverde's exciting speed and marking ability would be handy for the Bombers but he is still some way off making a return from his serious ankle injury. - Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael Apeness  Knee1-3 weeks
Hayden Ballantyne  Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Harley Bennell Calf 8-10 weeks
Zac Clarke* Knee TBA
Brennan CoxAnkleTest
Josh DelucaGroin4 weeks
Alex Pearce  LegTBA
Luke RyanHip2-3 weeks
Nick SubanConcussionTest
Matthew UebergangHamstringTBA
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

Nick Suban and young ruckman Sean Darcy were both concussed in Peel Thunder's loss to West Perth on Good Friday and are in doubt this week after pulling up groggy. Hayden Ballantyne is back running but has yet to reach top speed in his comeback from hamstring tendon surgery, while Michael Apeness is expected to join main training by the end of next week following a PCL issue. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ryan AbbottBack1-2 weeks
Cory Gregson*Foot6 weeks
George Horlin-SmithFractured thumbTest
Sam MenegolaSuspended1 week
James ParsonsSuspended2 weeks
Scott SelwoodToeAvailable
Tom RugglesConcussionTest
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

As the injury list thins, two suspensions open up opportunities for George Horlin-Smith and Lincoln McCarthy to return to the team. Ruggles will need to pass concussion tests to play while Patrick Dangerfield was sore after the game but the coach indicated he would be available against St Kilda. - Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ben AinsworthCorked quad4 weeks
Michael BarlowHamstringTest
Sam DayHipSeason
Mitch HallahanHamstring2 weeks
Pearce HanleyHeel1 week
Steven MayHamstring2 weeks
Trent McKenzieHamstring2 weeks
Michael RischitelliKneeIndefinite
David SwallowAnkleTest
Rory ThompsonQuad2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

Hanley was in a moon boot after his NEAFL return on Saturday and despite the club insisting it was a precaution, he will miss this week. Thompson's quad problem leaves the Suns desperately short of experienced tall defenders, with May also ruled out. Barlow and Swallow will be on light duties early in the week, but both are expected to play at this stage. The Suns are taking every precaution with the talented Ainsworth's badly corked quad, given he is a first-year player. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matt BuntineKneeSeason
Stephen ConiglioAnkle2-3 weeks
Brett DeledioCalfTBC
Tom Downie*IllnessIndefinite
Ryan GriffenAnkle8-10 weeks
Harrison Himmelberg Ribs 1-2 weeks
Steve JohnsonKneeTest
Tendai MzunguHamstring8-10 weeks
Will SetterfieldAnkle8-10 weeks
Heath ShawShinTest
Dylan ShielShoulderTest
Lachie WhitfieldSuspendedRound eight
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

Shaw and Shiel should be right to face the Swans on Saturday after playing out the game against Port, and Johnson should also prove his fitness and come into the side, if he can get through training on Wednesday and pull up well. Himmelberg fell on the footy in the NEAFL game on the weekend and damaged his ribs, which is rotten luck given he's so close to senior selection. Buntine travelled with the team to Canberra last weekend as a popular and valuable clubman, and is still weighing up where and when to have his ACL surgery. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Grant BirchallFractured jaw2 weeks
Jonathon Ceglar*Knee10 weeks
Josh GibsonHead knockAvailable
 Luke Hodge Head knockAvailable
Kieran LovellShoulderIndefinite
Jaeger O'MearaKnock to kneeTest
Ty VickeryBackTest
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

O'Meara did some ball work on Tuesday and would appear a lock to return on Sunday against West Coast provided he completes training later this week. Vickery is also expected to train fully when the Hawks return to the track on Thursday. No worries for Gibson and Hodge after their knocks to the head against the Cats. And despite playing just 60 minutes in the VFL on the weekend, the Hawks are flagging that outside midfielder Jonathan O'Rourke is in the mix to play against the Eagles after recovering from a hamstring strain. - Ashley Browne

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Colin Garland*KneeSeason
Max GawnHamstring12 weeks
Liam HulettHip flexorAvailable
Mitch KingKneeAvailable
Jordan LewisSuspendedRound six
Pat McKennaHamstring6-8 weeks
Joel SmithShoulder12 weeks
Aaron vandenBergHeel6-8 weeks
Josh WagnerShoulder12 weeks
Sam WeidemanCorked legTest
Updated: Wednesday, April 19

Early prognosis

Melbourne has a nine-day recovery period between its loss to Fremantle and the Anzac Day eve game showdown with Richmond. After a tough slog against the Dockers, the Demons will use that time to nurse some sore bodies. Apart from Jordan Lewis (who will return from a three-game suspension next week), the Demons don't have many players returning from injury in the coming weeks. - Ben Guthrie

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Paul Ahern*KneeSeason
Ben JacobsFoot2-3 week
Oscar JunkerBroken tibia7-9 weeks
Mitch HibberdConcussionTest
Jarrad WaiteAC joint2-3 weeks
Sam WrightAnkle6-8 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

Thomas (shoulder) came off early in the first quarter on Good Friday, but returned and played the game out. Wright has had another setback and his return date is once again pushed out. It was otherwise mostly good news for North on the injury front, although round one debutant Mitch Hibberd was stretchered off when playing for Werribee after a head clash with Geelong's Tom Atkins. Mason Wood (knee) emerged unscathed from his VFL return. - Marc McGowan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Cameron HewettConcussionTest
Jack HombschKnee1-2 weeks
Matthew LobbeHamstringTest
Angus MonfriesHamstringTest
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

Monfries is set to play his first game of the year after having shoulder surgery in the off-season and picking up a hamstring injury during pre-season. The 30-year-old forward will come back through the SANFL. Hombsch could return for the Power for their round six game against Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on April 29. - Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Nathan Broad*Shoulder7-9 weeks*
Shane EdwardsHip1-3 weeks
Jack Graham*AnkleIndefinite*
Ben GriffithsConcussionTest
Shaun Hampson*BackIndefinite
Updated: Tuesday, April 13

Early prognosis

The Tigers have been conservative with Ben Griffiths, but two matches on the sidelines should be enough to see him cleared for selection this week. The Anzac Day eve game will mark 25 days since his head in round two. Edwards is the only other injured Tiger who could return in the short-term, but his hip injury is still keeping him out of full training. - Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David ArmitageGroinTest
Nick CoughlanFoot1 week
Jack StevenPunctured lungTest
Updated: Wednesday, April 19

Early prognosis

The Saints are confident Jack Steven will be back from a punctured lung to face Geelong on Sunday. The onballer has been running at training and is desperate to return. Fellow midfielder David Armitage missed a couple of weeks with a groin injury and returned against Collingwood but was sore late in the game. - Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Darcy CameronShoulderTest
Isaac HeeneyGlandular feverTest
Alex Johnson*KneeIndefinite
Jarrad McVeighCalfTest
Sam NaismithKnee4 weeks
Dane RampeArm6 weeks
Dan RobinsonCollarbone4-6 weeks
Gary RohanBack/hamstringTest
Kurt TippettAnkleTest
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

Tippett, McVeigh, Heeney and Rohan all trained solidly on Tuesday and barring any mishaps at Thursday's short session, will be available for selection. Rohan is likely to play reserves for at least one week, maybe two, while the other three should be picked for the Sydney derby. Naismith will miss a month after a teammate fell across his left knee at training last week, and he's in a brace, the same type worn by Rampe to aid his recovery from his arm injury, while Cameron had his shoulder strapped but trained on Tuesday, albeit without doing any contact work. Robinson has done some low intensity ball work, along with Johnson, who is training without strapping on his troublesome knee, and looks like he's jumping out of his skin at training. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Jack DarlingAnkleTest
Scott Lycett*Shoulder4-6 weeks
Sam MitchellAnkleTest
Nic Naitanui*KneeLate 2017 season
Drew PetrieHand6 weeks
Willie RioliHamstring4 weeks
Simon TunbridgeKneeMid-late 2017 season
Jake WatermanFoot8 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

The Eagles' injury list has shortened after Matthew Allen (hamstring) and Tom Cole (quad) made comebacks in East Perth's reserves side last weekend. Jack Darling is expected to be fine to face Hawthorn after missing the Swans win, while Sam Mitchell looks increasingly likely to line-up against his old side. Scott Lycett continues to make a strong recovery from shoulder surgery and has been building his strength work in the gym. Willie Rioli is increasing his workload and will soon be introduced to drills after hamstring surgery. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Tom BoydConcussionTest
Travis ClokeBroken ribs4-6 weeks
Stewart CrameriHip2-3 weeks
Tory DicksonAbdominal1 week
Dale MorrisLeg5-6 weeks
Jack RedpathKneeTBC
Jordan RougheadHamstring4-5 weeks
Roarke SmithKneeSeason
Mitch WallisBroken leg1 week
Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

The loss of Travis Cloke to broken ribs is a big blow to the Bulldogs, considering the long-term injuries to fellow big men Jordan Roughead and Jack Redapath. In better news, the club is confident Tom Boyd will be fit to face the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The news isn't so good for Stewart Crameri, who managed only a half in the VFL at the weekend in his return from a hip concern. He limped from the ground in deep conversation with Luke Beveridge, and wasn't seen again. Midfielder Mitch Wallis is a chance to play in the VFL in his return from a badly broken leg he sustained last season. - Ryan Davidson

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

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