CARLTON could be set for a big finals boost with the return of Claudia Whitfort, while Sofia Hurley's comeback has lasted just one match, now sidelined for the season with bone stress in her shin. 

North Melbourne premiership forward Alice O'Loughlin has been cleared of serious injury to her knee, but teammate Amy Gavin Mangan has undergone surgery on her hand after suffering a fracture in the qualifying final win, and will also be a test.

The Blues have listed Whitfort (hamstring), Brooke Boileau (foot) and Ciara Fitzgerald (a knock to the shin in the loss to the Roos) as tests for their semi-final against Hawthorn.

Sydney has ruled Hurley out for the remainder of the year after scans showed the beginning of bone stress in her shin. She had returned ahead of time from an ankle injury.

Injury-stricken Melbourne defender Saraid Taylor will require further assessment on her ankle, which was caught in a tackle in last week's qualifying final win.

The Dees are likely to regain Mia Austin (throat), Sinead Goldrick (hamstring) and Lauren Clifton (foot) for their preliminary final next week.

Geelong draftee Priya Bowering (foot) is a chance to return a week ahead of schedule, named as a test, but fellow midfielder Zali Friswell (femur) has now been ruled out for the season.

After being a test last week, Hawthorn tall Mack Eardley (ankle) is now available for selection.

Check out each of the finalists' full injury lists below.