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CHARLIE Curnow, Ben Reid, Tom Bellchambers, Callum Sinclair and more... some big names have been added to the injury list ahead of round 16.

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

ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Doedee Knee Season
 Cam Ellis-Yolmen Shin Test
 Josh Jenkins Knee 1 week
 Tom Lynch Calf Test
 Ned McHenry Back 1 week
 Wayne Milera Back Test
 Myles Poholke Calf Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

The Crows are confident Milera and Ellis-Yolmen will get through main training on Wednesday and be available for Saturday's crucial Showdown 47 with Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. Both missed last Friday night's loss to Geelong. Lynch is also a chance to return after missing the past three games with a calf injury he sustained in the warm-up of the round 12 game against Greater Western Sydney. The big surprise is Jenkins, who remarkably could be back for next week's game against Gold Coast – a month after he was stretchered off Adelaide Oval with a knee injury in the round 13 win against Geelong. The key forward has completed three running sessions in the past week and is taking part in high intensity drills. Poholke will be unavailable this weekend after sitting out the second half of last weekend's SANFL game against Sturt with a calf injury. He will be assessed further later this week. - Lee Gaskin

BRISBANE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Connor Ballenden Ankle  Test
 Tom Cutler Foot 1 week
 Oscar McInerney Concussion Test
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

McInerney is the big concern after his sickening knock against Melbourne. At training on Tuesday he was purely an onlooker and will follow the protocol through the week to assess his availability to take on GWS on Sunday. - Michael Whiting 

CARLTON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Patrick Cripps Foot Test
 David Cuningham Knee Test 
 Charlie Curnow Knee 3-4 weeks 
 Sam Docherty Knee  Indefinite
 Harry McKay Groin 1 week
 Cam Polson Soreness Test
 Liam Stocker Foot 1 weeks
 Tom Williamson Back Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

The Blues expect Curnow to miss the next month due to a knee injury, but Cripps and Cuningham face fitness tests on Thursday to determine their availability for this weekend's clash with Melbourne. McKay remains another week away due to a groin problem. - Riley Beveridge

COLLINGWOOD

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Taylor Adams Groin 1-2 weeks
 James Aish Hamstring Test
 Dayne Beams Hip/mental health 8-12 weeks
 Lynden Dunn Knee Season
 Jamie Elliott Hamstring Available
 Jeremy Howe Calf 1-2 weeks
 Will Kelly Leg 2-4 weeks
 Tom Langdon Knee Indefinite
 Nathan Murphy Back Indefinite
 Sam Murray Provisional ASADA suspension TBC
 Isaac Quaynor Groin Test
 Ben Reid Calf TBC
 Brayden Sier Concussion Test
 Jaidyn Stephenson Suspended 8 weeks
 Daniel Wells  Knee 8 weeks
 Rupert Wills Calf Test
 Updated: Wednesday, July 3

Early prognosis

Elliott will make his long-awaited return but Reid is set to be sidelined for multiple weeks, while Aish and Sier will undergo fitness tests before a decision is made on their availability for the important clash with Hawthorn at the MCG on Friday night. Howe and Adams are both at least another week away and a timeframe on Langdon is expected to be known soon. Wills and Quaynor will attempt to prove they are over niggles. Murphy's recovery has been slow and Kelly will also spend a considerable time on the sidelines. Stephenson will be available at finals time while Wells will race the clock to return before season's end. But the campaign seems over for veterans Dunn and Beams, with the latter now taking indefinite leave to deal with his mental issues. - Ben Collins

ESSENDON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Patrick Ambrose Quad 3-4 weeks
 Tom Bellchambers Calf 6 weeks
 Joe Daniher Groin Season
 Sam Draper Knee Season
 Matt Guelfi Ribs Test
 Devon Smith Knee Season
 James Stewart Groin Test
 Jake Stringer Leg TBC
 Updated: Monday, July 1

Early prognosis

The Bombers' injuries from last week hurt their finals bid. Bellchambers' season is in doubt after that calf tear against Greater Western Sydney, while Ambrose is scheduled for about four weeks off with his quad injury but has a history of soft-tissue concerns. Guelfi should be made available after missing last week, while Stringer's return date is up in the air. It could be this week, but will depend on if he can get back to running at full pace. - Callum Twomey

FREMANTLE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Harley Bennell Calf TBC
 Stefan Giro Knee Season
 Stephen Hill Hamstring 2 weeks
 Jesse Hogan Foot TBC
 Shane Kersten Foot TBC
 Rory Lobb Foot Test
 Lloyd Meek Foot TBC
 Alex Pearce Ankle Season
 Aaron Sandilands Calf Test
 Matt Taberner Foot Season
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

Sandilands was moving well during a recovery/skills session on Tuesday after a heavy workout at the weekend and is on track to play his first game this year – although it remains to be seen at which level. After a month out, Lobb was only on light duties at Cockburn, completing some individual limbering up work not far from Hill, who hit close to top pace during straight-line running exercises. Hogan should be back running this weekend after going down with a mid-foot sprain two rounds ago. Meek's season is probably over after foot surgeryTravis King

GEELONG

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Ryan Abbott Concussion Test
 Nakia Cockatoo Knee 3-4 weeks
 Charlie Constable Toe Test
 Jordan Cunico Ankle 3-4 weeks
 Patrick Dangerfield Hip Test
 Nathan Kreuger Concussion Test
 Sam Menegola Knee 1-2 weeks
 Gary Rohan Concussion 1-2 weeks
 Esava Ratugolea Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

Ratugolea's hamstring setback last week is expected to see him sidelined for at least another week. Dangerfield has had a slow start to the week but will take part in some form of training on Wednesday. Rohan is hopeful of recovering in time to face the Dogs after failing to overcome concussion last week. Menegola remains on track for a return next week, while Constable is confident of playing after missing last week's VFL with a toe complaint. Abbott and Kreuger were concussed in the VFL on the weekend and will be monitored this week. - Mitch Cleary

GOLD COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Callum Ah Chee Ankle Indefinite
 Ben Ainsworth Foot 3 weeks
 Jack Bowes Quad 3 weeks
 Sam Collins Hip Season
 Sam Fletcher Quad 1-2 weeks
 Nick Holman Back Indefinite
 Sean Lemmens Ankle Test
 Josh Schoenfeld Knee 2-3 weeks
 Rory Thompson Knee Season
 Harrison Wigg Knee Season
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

The list is slowly whittling down with Touk Miller back from a quad problem and Hanley and Murdoch both expected to be available. Rankine will play his first game in the NEAFL after successive hamstring injuries have sidelined him since the pre-season. - Michael Whiting

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Aidan Corr Calf 3 weeks
 Matt de Boer Shoulder 6-8 weeks
 Lachlan Keeffe Broken hand 3 weeks
 Xavier O'Halloran Knee 4-6 weeks
 Jonathon Patton Knee TBC
 Tommy Sheridan Calf TBC
 Zach Sproule Knee 1-2 weeks
 Callan Ward Knee Season
 Lachie Whitfield Collarbone Test
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

Whitfield will play against the Lions on Sunday, provided he gets through training, while draftee Jye Caldwell has recovered faster than anticipated from a calf injury and will play NEAFL this week. Patton is also expected to make his playing return from his third knee reco in the next couple of weeks, having completed a month of solid training. However, Sheridan is set for a stint on the sidelines after reinjuring his calf in the NEAFL on Friday night - Adam Curley

HAWTHORN

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Changkuoth Jiath               Jaw 2-4 weeks
 Tom Mitchell Broken leg Indefinite
 Tim Mohr Dislocated knee/ACL Season
 Marc Pittonet Concussion Test
 Jarryd Roughead Side strain Test
 Ryan Schoenmakers Calf 2-4 weeks
 Jack Scrimshaw Knee 1-2 weeks
 Ben Stratton        Suspension        Available
 Chad Wingard Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

The prognosis for both Wingard and Scrimshaw hasn't changed for several weeks, after last playing in rounds 11 and 10, respectively. Schoenmakers' horror run of Achilles and calf setbacks continues, with him and Pittonet not playing in the VFL last weekend. Roughead needs to pass a fitness test to return at AFL or VFL level this weekend.Marc McGowan

MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Kade Chandler Hip   Test
 Jeff Garlett Shoulder Season
 Max Gawn Ankle Test
 Neville Jetta Knee Test
 Kade Kolodjashnij Head TBC
 Declan Keilty Ankle Test
 Jake Lever Knee Test
 Jake Melksham  Foot  3-4 weeks
 Aaron Nietschke Knee Season
 Joel Smith Groin Season
 Tom Sparrow Knee 4-5 weeks
 Billy Stretch Foot TBC
 Aaron vandenBerg Ankle TBC
 Guy Walker Shoulder Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

All eyes will be on Gawn, who has to get through training this week to play, while Lever is in the same boat. Jetta is likely to play restricted minutes in the VFL this weekend alongside Chandler and Keilty, who is ahead of schedule. Kolodjashnij's concussion symptoms have cleared but the club is being cautious given his history, while Stretch is in a similar situation, battling a foot complaint that has occurred before. - Sarah Black

NORTH MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Majak Daw Pelvis/hips Test
 Taylor Garner Club suspension Round 19
 Aaron Hall Knee Test
 Kyron Hayden Achilles Season
 Shaun Higgins AC joint 2-3 weeks
 Ben Jacobs Head/neck Indefinite
 Tom McKenzie  Back TBC
 Bailey Scott Foot Indefinite
 Dom Tyson Calf Test
 Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season
 Will Walker Knee Season
 Tom Wilkinson Ankle 1 week
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

The feelgood story is Daw's impending return in the VFL at Arden St on Sunday – assuming he gets through training – after suffering serious injuries in mid-December. He'll be on restricted minutes if he does play. Hall and Tyson could join him in returning in the same match. Star defender Robbie Tarrant doesn't appear on the injury list despite pulling up a bit sore post-match on Saturday night. The news isn't so good for youngsters Hayden and Walker, who've both been ruled out for the season. Veterans Jamie Macmillan (calf) and Sam Wright (ankle) were back in action in the VFL at the weekend. - Marc McGowan

PORT ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Matthew Broadbent Mental health Indefinite
 Jake Patmore Knee Season
 Kai Pudney Illness 1 week
 Jack Trengove Leg 2-3 weeks
 Jack Watts Leg Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

Broadbent has returned to training after taking a break to deal with mental health issues. He will decide when he feels ready to make himself available to play. Trengove is at least another two weeks away from returning from a quad laceration. Watts hasn't given up hope of making a miraculous return from a badly broken leg if the Power reach the finals. - Lee Gaskin

RICHMOND

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Luke English Shoulder Test
 Callum Moore Ankle 4-5 weeks
 Toby Nankervis Adductor 2-3 weeks
 Marlion Pickett Finger 3-4 weeks
 Alex Rance Knee Season
 Jack Riewoldt PCL 1-2 weeks
 Jack Ross Ankle 3-4 weeks
 Fraser Turner Leg 4-5 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

A vastly reduced injury list this week after a mammoth six players returned for last round's match against St Kilda. Draftee English is a chance to return to the VFL, while Riewoldt's long-awaited return could come against Greater Western Sydney next week. - Sarah Black

ST KILDA

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Logan Austin Shoulder Indefinite
 Jack Bytel Back Season
 Jarryn Geary Leg 6-8 weeks
 Dean Kent Quad Season
 Max King Ankle Season
 Billy Longer Concussion Indefinite
 Jack Lonie Knee Test
 Paddy McCartin Concussion Season
 Ed Phillips Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Lewis Pierce Concussion Indefinite
 Dylan Roberton Heart Season
 Jack Steven Mental health 1-3 weeks
 Jimmy Webster Hand 1-2 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

Both Steven and Lonie were in full training last Thursday. Lonie should be back at some level this weekend, but with Steven there are obviously other factors to consider before he returns. Webster continues to struggle with a right hand issue that has kept him out since round eight. - Dinny Navaratnam

SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Darcy Cameron Quad 1-2 weeks
 Harry Cunningham Adductor Test
 Lance Franklin Hamstring 2-3 weeks
 Jack Maibaum Knee Season
 Jarrad McVeigh Hamstring Test
 Sam Naismith Knee TBC
 Callum Sinclair Shoulder 3-4 weeks
 Nick Smith Hamstring  Season
 Durak Tucker Knee TBC
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

 Early prognosis

Sinclair will likely miss at least a month as he tries to recover from a twice-dislocated shoulder without surgery. Naismith is on the verge of training with the main group but will require several weeks' preparation ahead of an expected return near the end of the season, while Cameron hopes to play again within a fortnight. McVeigh is more likely to play next week than this weekend, given his recent history of soft-tissue injuries, while Cunningham is ready to go again after his adductor injury. - Adam Curley

WEST COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Barrass Calf Test
 Jarrod Brander Calf 1 week
 Patrick Bines Hernia TBC
 Harry Edwards Foot TBC
 Mark Hutchings Hamstring 2 weeks
 Jack Petruccelle Hamstring 1 week
 Nathan Vardy Knee 2 weeks
 Daniel Venables Concussion TBC
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

Barrass jogged laps on Tuesday before participating in some of the 45-minute skills session, without exerting himself, and seems likely to overcome a corked calf in time for Saturday night's Western Derby. There was no sign of Vardy, Petruccelle or Venables.Travis King

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Caleb Daniel Hamstring 3-4 weeks
 Billy Gowers Ankle 2-4 weeks
 Tom Liberatore Knee 2-4 weeks
 Fergus Greene Shoulder Season
 Callum Porter Quad Test
 Mitch Wallis Ankle Test
 Lukas Webb Ankle 3-4 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, July 2

Early prognosis

Star back-pocket Daniel will miss his first game since round 15 last season, with a hamstring injury suffered late against Port Adelaide on Saturday. Midfielder Wallis is expected to be available from an ankle issue, while Liberatore remains a few weeks away from selection. - Paul Bastin

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