MADE POSSIBLE BYMLC

JACK Lonie, Lance Franklin, Jack Riewoldt, Devon Smith, Lachie Whitfield and more ... some big names have been added to the injury list ahead of round seven. 

Who will be right and who is struggling? We find out when your wounded stars will be back.

ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Luke Brown Ankle Test
 Tom Doedee Knee Season
 Richard Douglas Ankle 2-3 weeks
 Sam Jacobs Knee 3-4 weeks
 Wayne Milera AC joint 3-4 weeks
 Andrew McPherson Back 1 week
 Paul Seedsman Knee 2-3 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

Milera has avoided shoulder surgery after his collision in the round five win against Gold Coast and should be back within a month. Brown will have a fitness test this week to see if he will play his first game of the season in the SANFL this weekend. The defender has been sidelined since undergoing left ankle surgery in early March. Midfielder Bryce Gibbs has recovered from a virus and will be available to face Fremantle on Sunday. - Lee Gaskin

BRISBANE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Marcus Adams Knee 8 weeks
 Harris Andrews Hamstring  Test
 Zac Bailey Hamstring Test
 Rhys Mathieson Hamstring Test
 Brandon Starcevich Hamstring 3 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

After missing last week's win over Gold Coast, Andrews and Mathieson were in full training on Tuesday and just have to get through main training on Thursday to be available to play Sydney. Bailey has missed three weeks but will also be up for selection if he gets through the week. - Michael Whiting 

CARLTON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Charlie Curnow Knee Test
 Tom De Koning Knee 3-5 weeks
 Sam Docherty Knee Indefinite
 Matthew Kreuzer Adductor 1 week
 Kym Lebois Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Nic Newman Knee 3 weeks
 Jarrod Pickett Knee Indefinite
 Kade Simpson Hamstring 3 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

It's a double blow for the Blues backline, with Simpson and Newman to miss most of the next month due to respective injury issues. Kreuzer will miss this week's clash with North Melbourne due to tightness in his adductor, though the Blues expect Curnow to return from knee soreness. - Riley Beveridge

COLLINGWOOD

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 James Aish Concussion Test
 Flynn Appleby Ankle  Test
 Tyler Brown Shoulder  2-4 weeks
 Lynden Dunn Knee Season
 Jamie Elliott Buttock Test
 Chris Mayne Back fracture 2-3 weeks
 Nathan Murphy Ankle 3-4 weeks
 Sam Murray Provisional ASADA suspension TBC
 Matt Scharenberg Knee 4-5 weeks
 Brayden Sier Toe Test
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

Livewire forward Elliott appears a certain starter against Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium on Friday night after missing the Anzac Day clash with Essendon and defender Aish also appears likely to return. Fellow backman Appleby and midfielder Sier could return in the VFL. MayneMurphy and Tyler Brown will be out for about another month each, while Scharenberg won't be far behind them as he comes back from a third knee reconstruction. The season seems over for veteran Dunn after a second anterior cruciate ligament rupture in nine months. - Ben Collins

ESSENDON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Mitch Brown Wrist 3 weeks
 Zac Clarke Calf Test
 Orazio Fantasia Virus Test
 Martin Gleeson Cheekbone 4 weeks
 Jayden Laverde Hamstring 2-3 weeks
 Shaun McKernan Hamstring 5-6 weeks
 Kobe Mutch Hamstring 7-9 weeks
 Devon Smith Knee Test
 James Stewart Groin 1-2 weeks
 Updated: Wednesday, May 1

Early prognosis

All eyes will be on Smith after his Anzac Day ended prematurely due to a right knee problem, while Brown will miss up to a month with a wrist fracture sustained against the Magpies. Gleeson's facial fracture will need more than the original one week to heal properly, while Stewart has started running outside again.  - Callum Twomey

FREMANTLE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Hayden Ballantyne Hamstring TBC
 Harley Bennell Calf TBC
 Stephen Hill Quad 5 weeks
 Shane Kersten Foot 4-5 weeks
 Griffin Logue Hamstring Test
 Aaron Sandilands Calf TBC
 Sam Sturt Concussion TBC
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

Logue should be ready to play his first game since pre-season after falling short of a WAFL return last round, while Connor Blakely will be in the mix for senior selection having come through his return from a major hamstring injury successfully with 20 touches for Peel. Bennell is back running and aiming to return to main training in 2-3 weeks following his latest calf setback, while Ballantyne, Hill and Kersten are back running but some way off returning. – Travis King

GEELONG

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Jed Bews Groin 2-3 weeks
 Nakia Cockatoo Knee Indefinite
 Jordan Cunico Ankle 10-12 weeks
 Lachie Fogarty Hip Test
 Lachie Henderson Plantar fascia Test
 Brandan Parfitt Quad Test
 Scott Selwood Hamstring Test
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

After missing one week with a minor quad strain, Parfitt will be put through his paces this week ahead of selection. Selwood, Henderson and Fogarty are also chances to return from injuries via the VFL. Bews' battle with osteitis pubis continues to be a long grind. - Mitch Cleary

GOLD COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Callum Ah Chee Quad 2-3 weeks
 Brayden Crossley Hamstring 4-5 weeks
 Corey Ellis Ankle 1 week
 Sam Fletcher Quad 2-3 weeks
 Sean Lemmens Ankle Test
 Wil Powell Concussion Test
 Izak Rankine Hamstring 1 week
 Brad Scheer Hand TBC
 Rory Thompson Knee Season
 Lachie Weller Hamstring 1 week
 Harrison Wigg Knee Season
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

Powell is expected to be available this week after missing one match with concussion. In exciting news for the Suns, No.3 draft pick Rankine is just a week away from making a return from the hamstring he tore in the JLT Community Series. - Michael Whiting

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Stephen Coniglio Finger Test
 Phil Davis Ankle Test
 Brett Deledio Calf 1 week
 Jonathon Patton Knee TBC
 Tommy Sheridan Calf 4 weeks
 Callan Ward Knee Season
 Lachie Whitfield Corked thigh/hip flexor Test
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

The Giants have all but ruled out Whitfield but should have Coniglio available to face St Kilda, while Davis is also a chance to come back. Deledio is on track to push for selection next week, while in further good news for GWS, youngsters Harry Perryman (lung) and Jye Caldwell (groin) will play in the NEAFL. - Adam Curley

HAWTHORN

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Grant Birchall  Calf/knee Indefinite
 Kaiden Brand Shoulder Test
 Shaun Burgoyne Hamstring Test
 James Cousins Suspended  Round 8
 James Frawley Hamstring 1 week
 Jacob Koschitzke Concussion Test
 Tom Mitchell Broken leg Indefinite
 Tim Mohr Dislocated knee/ACL Season
 Jackson Ross Hamstring soreness Test
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

This is as healthy as the Hawks have been in several weeks, and Burgoyne is set to be a welcome addition. Cousins tweaked an ankle but will miss this weekend through suspension, anyway, while Brand played out Sunday's match despite hurting his right shoulder. Key defender Koschitzke and exciting forward Ross sat out Box Hill's VFL game last week. - Marc McGowan

MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Mitch Hannan Knee 3-4 weeks
 Neville Jetta Knee 10-12 weeks
 Jay Kennedy Harris Leg 3-4 weeks
 Kade Kolodjashnij Concussion TBC
 Jake Lever  Knee  3-4 weeks
 Steven May Groin 3-4 weeks
 Corey Maynard Hip 3-4 weeks
 Alex Neal-Bullen Corked hamstring Available
 Aaron Nietschke Knee Season
 Braydon Preuss Shoulder 1 week
 Joel Smith Groin 6-8 weeks
 Aaron vandenBerg Ankle TBC
 Jack Viney Shoulder 2 weeks
 Guy Walker Shoulder Indefinite
 Updated: Wednesday, May 1

Early prognosis

Viney will be sidelined for the next fortnight with an injury to the AC joint in his shoulder, but thankfully the co-captain has avoided surgery. Preuss will miss the Hawks clash while Neal-Bullen has pulled up well from a corked hamstring suffered against the Tigers and will be right to play on Saturday. - Ben Guthrie

NORTH MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Majak Daw Pelvis/hips Indefinite
 Sam Durdin Finger Test
 Shaun Higgins Illness Test
 Ben Jacobs Head/neck Indefinite
 Luke McDonald Knee Test
 Ben McKay Pneumonia Test
 Tom McKenzie  Back TBC
 Tom Murphy Ankle 1 week
 Dom Tyson Calf Test
 Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season
 Will Walker PCL Indefinite
 Declan Watson Illness Test
 Tom Wilkinson Ankle 9-11 weeks
 Marley Williams Ankle Test
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

Williams could finally be ready to return after last playing in round two and it would be timely if McDonald fails to recover. Higgins will be fine to play this week after being a late out last week. Durdin is set for his first game of the year in the VFL, while McKay and Tyson will push to play after missing the past fortnight. – Marc McGowan

PORT ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tobin Cox Hamstring Test
 Charlie Dixon Leg Indefinite
 Robbie Gray Hand  4 weeks
 Hamish Hartlett Hamstring 4 weeks
 Sam Hayes Knee 2-4 weeks
 Tom Jonas Calf 1 week
 Jake Patmore Knee Season
 Jack Watts Leg Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

Jonas will miss Friday night's clash with Collingwood at Marvel Stadium with a minor calf complaint. The Power co-captain was a late scratching from last Friday night's win against North Melbourne after injuring his calf at training last Wednesday. Gray will be sidelined for a month after he had surgery on his broken hand last Sunday. Hartlett will be out for a month with issues from the graft site in his hamstring from his ACL operation last year. - Lee Gaskin

RICHMOND

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 David Astbury Ankle Test
 Trent Cotchin Hamstring 3-4 weeks
 Jack Graham Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Shaun Grigg Knee Indefinite
 Oleg Markov Knee 1 week
 Alex Rance Knee Season
 Jack Riewoldt PCL 6-8 weeks
 Jayden Short Elbow Indefinite
 Maverick Weller Back Test
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

After recovering from a wrist injury, Riewoldt has gone straight back to the sidelines, although he has escaped surgery on his knee. Full-back Astbury will need to get through training this week after rolling his ankle, while Graham suffered a minor hamstring injury in the VFL. Captain Cotchin suffered a setback, pushing his recovery time out to 3-4 weeks. There's better news for Markov, who is nearly a month ahead of schedule after having minor knee surgery on a torn meniscus, while Grigg is now dealing with a hip complaint – Sarah Black

ST KILDA

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Logan Austin Shoulder Indefinite
 Josh Bruce Leg Test
 Jack Bytel Back Season
 Jake Carlisle Back Indefinite
 Oscar Clavarino Ankle 1-2 weeks
 Jarryn Geary Quad Indefinite
 Dan Hannebery Hamstring/calves Indefinite
 Max King Knee 1-2 weeks
 Doulton Langlands Concussion Test
 Jack Lonie Knee 8-10 weeks
 Rowan Marshall Ill Test
 Paddy McCartin Concussion Indefinite
 Lewis Pierce Concussion Test
 Dylan Roberton Heart Season
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

A return for McCartin might not happen this year. Bruce carried a leg injury through the Adelaide loss and needs to prove his fitness. Small forward Lonie is set for a reasonable stint on the sidelines, with captain Geary facing a similar medium-term time out of the game. The outlook for Carlisle is relatively promising, considering he's coming off back surgery. He could be back within a couple of months if everything goes to plan. - Dinny Navaratnam

SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Lance Franklin Hamstring 1 week
 Heath Grundy Back 3-4 weeks
 Will Hayward Jaw Test
 Kieren Jack Hip Test
 Jack Maibaum Knee Season
 Jarrad McVeigh Quad 4-6 weeks
 Daniel Menzel Groin Test
 Sam Naismith Knee TBC
 Nick Smith Hamstring  TBC
 Durak Tucker Knee Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

 Early prognosis

Franklin was never really a chance to play after being a late withdrawal last week, but the Swans are hopeful he can be fit to face Essendon in round eight. Hayward has recovered well from surgery to repair his broken jaw and could make the trip to Brisbane this week, along with Jack, who missed last week's Sydney derby. - Adam Curley

WEST COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Barrass Foot TBC
 Nic Naitanui Knee Indefinite
 Jack Redden Achilles Test
 Willie Rioli Foot 3 weeks
 Francis Watson Shoulder 2-3 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

Redden is in the mix to return against Gold Coast after pulling up with Achilles soreness following the Port Adelaide loss. Lewis Jetta is a watch after his left wrist was bandaged at Subiaco Oval on Tuesday, while Rioli is taking major strides forward and trained with the WAFL group before completing extra running around the boundary. Watson has suffered a significant AC injury after being stretchered from the ground during the win over Claremont, but has avoided surgery and completed some light kicking and marking – not raising his left arm above shoulder height. Barrass has successfully undergone foot surgery but a timeframe for his comeback, initially estimated around seven-to-10 weeks, is up in the air. – Travis King

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Taylor Duryea Hip 4-6 weeks
 Fergus Greene Ankle 3-5 weeks
 Lin Jong Appendix 2-3 weeks
 Dale Morris Knee 6-8 weeks
 Matthew Suckling Groin 2-4 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, April 30

Early prognosis

Heartwarming news for Bulldogs fans with Morris back running on the track as he steps up his recovery from a pre-season ACL injury. The 36-year-old remains focused on a return to football this season. Jong required surgery to remove his appendix last week and is expected to be a couple of weeks from selection. - Paul Bastin

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