AFLW injury list, R5: Boost for Lions, key Docker a test, Tiger still sore

BRISBANE is in line for a big boost at selection, with a quartet of key players in the mix to return this week for the clash against West Coast.

Star midfielder Ally Anderson headlines the list of possible inclusions, which also includes Ruby Svarc, Marlo Graham and Eleanor Hartill. 

Elsewhere, Fremantle ruck Mim Strom has avoided serious damage on her shoulder and is a test to feature against the Bombers, but gun onballer Aisling McCarthy is a week or two away with knee soreness.

Richmond star Mon Conti is still experiencing some Achilles problems, but there's more positive news for young gun Ellie McKenzie, who is in the mix to return from an arm injury against the Saints. 

Sydney stars Lucy McEvoy (ankle) and Taylor Smith (wrist) are both tests to face the Giants in the Sydney Derby, while a quintet of Pies will also be assessed ahead of their clash against Gold Coast, including Ash Centra (shin) and Sarah Rowe (groin).

Port Adelaide will be without both Ella Boag and Sachi Syme for the next few weeks due to hamstring injuries, while Melbourne's Sinead Goldrick is facing a stint on the sidelines due to a knee issue.

Hawthorn forward Greta Bodey has entered concussion protocols and will miss Hawthorn's clash against the Western Bulldogs, while Suns tall Katie Lynch is a test this week due to a hip flexor concern.

In other news, North Melbourne veteran Nicole Bresnehan has suffered a fresh calf setback, while the Bombers have finally given defender Maddi Gay a return to play timeline of three weeks.

Check out your club's full injury list below.