Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Luke Brown CheekboneTest
Ben Davis*Foot3-5 weeks
Cam Ellis-Yolmen*KneeSeason
Curtly Hampton*Ankle8-10 weeks
Updated: Wednesday, June 21

Track watch

Defender Luke Brown is available for selection for Thursday night's clash with Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval. Brown fractured his cheekbone in the Crows' loss to Geelong. - Lee Gaskin 

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Allen ChristensenShoulderSeason
Mitch RobinsonFootSeason
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Still just the two injuries for the Lions, and while Christensen and Robinson are automatic best 22 players, this small list of players is a delight for Lions fans to see. - Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Daniel GorringeAdductor1-2 weeks
Andrew PhillipsAnkle2 weeks
Sam Rowe*KneeSeason
Alex SilvagniKnee2-3 weeks
Liam SumnerAdductorTest
Tom WilliamsonBack2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Carlton has lost another defender, with teenager Williamson likely to be sidelined for the next two matches. Williamson pulled up sore with extensive bruising to his back after copping a heavy knock during the Blues’ fighting win over the Suns at Metricon Stadium last Saturday night. Forward Sumner, who missed the Suns’ game after injuring his left adductor at training last week, has made good progress and faces a test for this weekend. Ruckmen Phillips (ankle) and Gorringe (adductor), injured for the Northern Blues against Werribee last Saturday, will also miss this weekend. In better news, defender Silvagni is ahead of schedule after injuring his left knee against Greater Western Sydney in round 12. - Howard Kotton

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Jamie ElliottAnkleTBC
Tyson GoldsackShoulderTest
Adam OxleyGroin/hip9-10 weeks
Ben ReidQuadTest
Ben Sinclair*Hamstring3-4 weeks
Travis VarcoeHamstringTest
Daniel WellsCalf2-3 weeks
Rupert WillsCalfTest
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Reid is likely to return while Varcoe could also be passed fit for the encounter with Port Adelaide at the MCG on Saturday. Goldsack and Elliott will probably miss at least another game, Wells is several weeks away with his latest calf injury, while Sinclair is also eyeing a return in the second half of the year. - Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Patrick AmbroseQuad4-5 weeks
Mitch BrownAnkleTest
Jayden Laverde*Ankle1-2 weeks
Darcy ParishCalfTest
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

The Bombers are hopeful Parish will be available this week against Sydney after missing two games (plus a bye) with a calf injury. Brown is edging closer to a return as well after a lengthy spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury, while Laverde is also pushing towards his first game of the season after a pre-season ankle injury. - Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael ApenessKneeSeason
Hayden Ballantyne  Hamstring Test
Harley Bennell Calf 3 weeks
Zac Clarke* Knee TBC
Brady GreyHamstring1-2 weeks
Ed LangdonKneeTest
Alex Pearce  LegTBC
Aaron SandilandsHamstringTest
Matthew UebergangHamstringTBC
Updated: Wednesday, June 20 

Early prognosis

If he gets through training, Ballantyne is set to play his first AFL game this season after undergoing hamstring tendon surgery in pre-season and suffering a setback in his comeback game for Peel last month. Sandilands still has a few hoops to jump through before returning against Geelong after a month battling hamstring tendon inflammation. Bennell joined the main training group this week and is closing in on a much-anticipated playing comeback barring any setbacks. - Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Nakia CockatooHamstring2-3 weeks
Josh CowanAchillesSeason
Cory Gregson*FootSeason
Lincoln McCarthyGroinSeason
Mark O'ConnorAnkleTest
Brandan Parfitt*Hamstring2-4 weeks
Tom RugglesCollarbone6 weeks
Scott SelwoodHamstringTest
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Selwood is listed as a test however he is still long odds of playing against the Dockers. The 10-day break helps his chances but no risk will be taken. Cockatoo's recent hamstring problems have seen the Cats one man down early in two games so he might come back via the VFL next time while Ruggles' injury reduces their depth. - Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael BarlowLegSeason
Sam DayHipSeason
Matt RosaSuspensionRound 15
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Barlow had surgery on his fractured left leg on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season. He was in the midst of an excellent year for the Suns after heading east from Fremantle. Rosa's absence for one week due to suspension also takes experience away the Suns can ill-afford- Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matt BuntineKneeSeason
Stephen ConiglioAnkle4-5 weeks
Brett DeledioCalfTBC
Ryan GriffenAnkle10 weeks
Nick Haynes Hamstring Test
Jacob HopperFinger4 weeks
Josh KellyHipTest
Adam KennedyKneeSeason
Rory LobbGroinTest
Will SetterfieldAnkleTest
Devon SmithKnee2 weeks
Jake SteinGroin1-2 weeks
Lachlan TizianiKnee2-3 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Kelly is a massive chance to miss this week's game against the Lions after his setback at training on Saturday, with Hopper another big casualty to come out of that session on the Giants' bye weekend. Haynes and Setterfield are likely to play NEAFL as they make their way back from long-term spells. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Jonathon Ceglar*ACLIndefinite
Jack FitzpatrickConcussionIndefinite
James FrawleyTurf toe2-4 weeks
Josh GibsonGroin2-4 weeks
Kieran LovellShoulderIndefinite
Jaeger O'MearaKneeIndefinite
Jonathan O'RourkeHamstring2-4 weeks
Cyril RioliPCL3-5 weeks
Ben StrattonBone bruising (knee)1 week
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Good and bad news for the Hawks. Gibson’s injury is now confirmed but they get Birchall back this week and Stratton the next. Hodge and Breust are also handy inclusions this week. Rioli is back at the club and back running, which suggests the Hawks are leaning towards bringing him back for at least a few games before the end of the season. O’Meara’s situation remains clouded but credit the club for finally providing a detailed update on their website. - Ashley Browne

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Angus BrayshawConcussionIndefinite
Lochie FilipovicHip3 weeks
Colin Garland*KneeSeason
Jesse HoganTesticular cancerIndefinite
Nathan JonesQuad4-6 weeks
Pat McKennaHamstring6-8 weeks
Joel SmithShoulder2 weeks
Tim SmithNavicular boneSeason
Aaron vandenBerg*HeelSeason
Jack WattsHamstringTest
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

 

Early prognosis

Jones has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks in a massive blow for the Dees, while Watts will need to pass a fitness test for the clash against the Eagles. Coach Simon Goodwin said on the weekend Hogan is 2-3 weeks away from playing after being diagnosed with testicular cancer last month but the club still has him listed as indefinite. - Ben Guthrie

Paul Ahern*KneeSeason
Sam DurdinConcussionTest
Ben JacobsLower legTest
Oscar JunkerBroken tibiaTBC
Jamie MacmillanHamstringTest
Ben McKayGroin/hipTest
Braydon PreussAnkleTest
Jy SimpkinAC joint1-2 weeks
Lindsay ThomasSuspensionRound 15
Ed Vickers-WillisPCLTBC
Corey WagnerAnkleTest
Declan WatsonAnkleTest
Sam WrightFootTest
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Macmillan looks set to return after being a late withdrawal, while a host of others could also be back. Jacobs and Wright each had multiple setbacks, but may resume in the VFL, along with young prospects McKay and Wagner. Durdin did not return after being diagnosed with concussion in the first quarter of Werribee's VFL game on Saturday. Jarrad Waite has recovered from his head hitting the ground hard in a tackle late in the contest against St Kilda. But Thomas will sit out again with suspension. - Marc McGowan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 
Karl AmonKnee1-2 weeks 
Aidyn JohnsonAC joint1 week 
Angus MonfriesCalf1 week 
Jared PolecHamstring1 week 
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

The Power says Polec is a "long shot" to play Collingwood this Saturday. Scans showed minor signalling in his hamstring, but the club is confident he will return for the round 15 clash with Richmond. - Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Reece Conca*FootIndefinite
Nathan Drummond*KneeSeason
Todd EltonShoulder3-4 weeks
Ben GriffithsConcussionIndefinite
Shaun Hampson*BackIndefinite
Callum MooreAnkle2 weeks
Nick VlastuinShoulderTest
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Vlastuin faces a fitness test this week after six weeks sidelined with a shoulder injury. He was close to returning against Sydney in round 13 and the club appears confident he will make the cut this week. The club has shaved a week off the return dates for Elton and Moore, with Dylan Grimes not listed after injuring an ankle in the last quarter against the Swans. - Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David ArmitageGroin3-4 weeks
Hugh GoddardFootSeason
Paddy McCartinKneeTest
Ed PhillipsLegTBC
Nathan WrightShoulderTBC
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

McCartin joined the main group at Tuesday's session and moved freely, with the main session to come on Thursday. Meanwhile, Wright ran laps and looks unlikely to be over the injury in his AC joint. There was a minor concern with Koby Stevens' left shoulder during the game against North Melbourne in round 13 but he trained and will be fine for Sunday's clash with Gold Coast. - Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Aliir AliirKneeTest
Darcy CameronShoulderSeason
Harry CunninghamFoot1-2 weeks
Alex Johnson*KneeIndefinite
Zak JonesSuspensionRound 15
Jarrad McVeighHamstringTest
Kurt TippettAnkle1-2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

McVeigh has trained well over the past few days but will need to recover well from Wednesday's main session to have any chance of being selected for Friday night's clash with the Bombers. Tippett is only likely to miss one game after pulling up sore after the Swans' massive win in the NEAFL on Saturday, while Cunningham felt some pain during a running session on Monday and could miss another one or two games. Aliir suffered a minor knee injury in the last quarter of last week's NEAFL win over Aspley but could be available. - Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matthew AllenFootSeason
Josh KennedyCalfTest
Nic Naitanui*KneeLate 2017 season
Jackson NelsonHamstring1-2 weeks
Willie RioliHamstring3-4 weeks
Simon TunbridgeKnee2 weeks
Daniel VenablesToe1-2 weeks
Jake WatermanFoot3-4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Kennedy is slowly increasing his workload in the gym and on the track but remains doubtful to face Melbourne. Injury-plagued forward Allen is done for the season after scans revealed a navicular issue in his foot. Tunbridge was expected to return to football this week after a hybrid-LARS knee reconstruction, but has been delayed by a setback in his hamstring where his knee graft was taken from. Top draftee Venables might only miss one more game as he recovers from turf toe. – Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Marcus AdamsFoot10-12 weeks
Stewart CrameriHipSeason
Josh DunkleyShoulder7-8 weeks
Fergus GreeneWrist5-7 weeks
Lin JongKneeSeason
Robert MurphyHamstringTest
Fletcher RobertsConcussionTest
Roarke SmithKneeSeason
Updated: Tuesday, June 20

Early prognosis

Further heartbreak for Jong with the unlucky midfielder ruled out for the rest of the season after injuring his knee against the Demons. The Dogs will hope to have inspirational skipper Murphy back after missing the past two weeks with a hamstring injury. - Ryan Davidson

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

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