MADE POSSIBLE BYMLC

TAYLOR Adams, Patrick Dangerfield, Daniel Rioli, Ollie Wines and more... some big names have been added to the injury list ahead of round eight. 

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
 Richard Douglas Ankle 1-2 weeks
 Sam Jacobs Knee 2-3 weeks
 Wayne Milera AC joint 2-3 weeks
 Andrew McPherson Back Test
 Paul Seedsman Knee 1-2 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Seedsman and Douglas could return to football as early as next week. Seedsman hyperextended his knee in the round three loss to Geelong, while Douglas suffered an ankle injury in the season-opening loss to Hawthorn. After such long layoffs, both would need a run in the SANFL before being considered for senior selection. Jacobs and Milera are also on track to be back within the next three weeks. Second-year defender McPherson – who has struggled with hamstring, groin and back injuries since joining the Crows at the end of 2017 – will return next week, with the Crows' SANFL team having a bye this weekend. - Lee Gaskin

BRISBANE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Marcus Adams Knee 7 weeks
 Harris Andrews Hamstring  Test
 Brandon Starcevich Hamstring 3 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

After being close to being available last week,  Andrews should return against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday unless another hiccup arises. Starcevich is also nearing a return from his long layoff. - Michael Whiting 

CARLTON

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom De Koning Knee 3-4 weeks
 Sam Docherty Knee Indefinite
 Liam Jones Concussion Test
 Matthew Kreuzer Adductor Test
 Kym Lebois Hamstring 1 week
 Harrison Macreadie Achilles Test
 Mitch McGovern Hamstring Test
 Nic Newman Knee 2 weeks
 Jarrod Pickett Knee Indefinite
 Kade Simpson Hamstring 2-3 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

The Blues will put Kreuzer and McGovern through fitness tests later this week, though both appear likely to be fit to take on the Magpies. Jones is being monitored after a pretty severe concussion. Newman and Simpson remain around a fortnight away. - Riley Beveridge

COLLINGWOOD

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Taylor Adams Groin 4 weeks
 James Aish Concussion Test
 Flynn Appleby Ankle  Test
 Tyler Brown Shoulder  3 weeks
 Mason Cox Ankle Test
 Ben Crocker Calf Test
 Lynden Dunn Knee Season
 Chris Mayne Back fracture Test
 Nathan Murphy Ankle 1-2 weeks
 Sam Murray Provisional ASADA suspension TBC
 Matt Scharenberg Knee 5 weeks
 Brayden Sier Toe Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

 

Early prognosis

Adams will miss at least a month with a groin tendon problem but important big man Cox could return against Carlton at the MCG on Saturday. The Pies could also welcome back five other players with Mayne and Aish outside chances to play at AFL level while Sier, Crocker and Appleby would add to the depth to the club's VFL side. Murphy and Tyler Brown are nearing returns, while Scharenberg is a little further off 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 2-3 weeks
 Zac Clarke Calf Available
 Sam Draper Knee Season
 Orazio Fantasia Virus Available
 Martin Gleeson Cheekbone 3 weeks
 Tom Jok Knee 2-3 weeks
 Jayden Laverde Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Andy McGrath Knee Test
 Shaun McKernan Hamstring 3-4 weeks
 Kobe Mutch Hamstring 6-8 weeks
 James Stewart Groin 2-3 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Essendon is counting on Fantasia to be back from the virus that has ruled him out the past two weeks. It won't get much relief on the key forward front for a few more weeks, with Brown and McKernan still three or four weeks away with their injuries, but McGrath is expected to be available after having a sore knee last week. - Callum Twomey

FREMANTLE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Hayden Ballantyne Hamstring 4 weeks
 Harley Bennell Calf 3 weeks
 Stephen Hill Quad 4-5 weeks
 Shane Kersten Foot 4 weeks
 Aaron Sandilands Calf TBC
 Sam Sturt Concussion TBC
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Bennell is facing another moment of truth as he attempts to build his training workload to a point where he can play his first game since late last season. Ballantyne and Hill are also crossing their fingers for some luck after repeat soft-tissue setbacks and have returned to running. – Travis King

GEELONG

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Jed Bews Osteitis pubis 1 week
 Wylie Buzza Shoulder Test
 Nakia Cockatoo Knee Indefinite
 Jordan Cunico Ankle 8-12 weeks
 Patrick Dangerfield Knee Test
 Lachie Fogarty Hip Test
 Nathan Kreuger Concussion Test
 Esava Ratugolea Concussion Test
 Joel Selwood Soreness Test
 Zach Tuohy Soreness Available
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Selwood is in a race against time after missing last week's over Essendon with soreness. A decision is expected to be made later in the week on his place in the line-up. Ratugolea was released from hospital with no serious damage but will be monitored this week with concussion. Sent for scans on Monday, Dangerfield will need to prove his fitness after landing awkwardly on his knee, the Cats confident he had escaped structural damage. Kreuger was stretchered off with concussion in the VFL and will be a test. Bews will line up in the VFL in the next fortnight as his rehab from osteitis pubis reaches an end, while Fogarty is touch-and-go for this week. Tuohy has been given the green light after he was a late out against the Bombers. - Mitch Cleary

GOLD COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Callum Ah Chee Quad 1-2 weeks
 Brayden Crossley Hamstring 3-4 weeks
 Corey Ellis Ankle Test
 Sam Fletcher Quad 1-2 weeks
 Izak Rankine Hamstring 4-6 weeks
 Brad Scheer Hand TBC
 Rory Thompson Knee Season
 Lachie Weller Hamstring Test
 Harrison Wigg Knee Season
 Updated: Wednesday, May 8

Early prognosis

Some more troops on the way back this week with Weller and Ellis expected to be available, however No.3 draft pick Rankine has suffered a disappointing setback and the club will now take a very cautious approach with its young gun. - Michael Whiting

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Aidan Corr Ankle 1-2 weeks
 Phil Davis Ankle Test
 Josh Kelly Adductor Test
 Adam Kennedy Concussion Test
 Jonathon Patton Knee TBC
 Tommy Sheridan Calf 3 weeks
 Callan Ward Knee Season
 Lachie Whitfield Corked thigh/hip flexor Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

The Giants could have Kelly, Davis and Whitfield available if they get through training on Thursday, with Davis the least likely of that trio. Corr looks set to miss at least one game, but Kennedy should have recovered in time to face the Hawks. Brett Deledio (calf) is available but the Giants NEAFL team has a bye and he's unlikely to come straight back into the AFL side, so he's a chance to return next week. - Adam Curley

HAWTHORN

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Grant Birchall  Calf/knee Indefinite
 James Cousins Suspended  Available
 James Frawley Hamstring Test
 Tom Mitchell Broken leg Indefinite
 Tim Mohr Dislocated knee/ACL Season
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Frawley looms as a big addition for the Hawks this week, possibly to face league-leading goalkicker Jeremy Cameron. He's missed the past three games, but is back in full skills and set to train with the main group for the rest of the week. Young talls Jackson Ross (hamstring soreness) and Jacob Koschitzke (concussion) are fit again after Box Hill had the break last week. - Marc McGowan

MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Mitch Hannan Knee 2-3 weeks
 Neville Jetta Knee 10-12 weeks
 Jay Kennedy Harris Leg 3 weeks
 Kade Kolodjashnij Concussion TBC
 Jake Lever  Knee  2-3 weeks
 Steven May Groin 3-4 weeks
 Corey Maynard Hip 3 weeks
 Aaron Nietschke Knee Season
 Braydon Preuss Shoulder Test
 Joel Smith Groin 6-8 weeks
 Tim Smith Back Test
 Aaron vandenBerg Ankle TBC
 Jack Viney Shoulder Test
 Guy Walker Shoulder Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Viney will face a fitness test in the hope of getting up for the game against the Suns. Preuss should be right to return after missing a second straight week with a similar AC joint injury to the one Viney has been battling. Tim Smith will also have to be assessed after he was a late withdrawal from the game against the Hawks with back soreness. - Ben Guthrie

NORTH MELBOURNE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Majak Daw Pelvis/hips Indefinite
 Ben Jacobs Head/neck Indefinite
 Luke McDonald Knee Test
 Ben McKay Quad Test
 Tom McKenzie  Back TBC
 Tom Murphy Ankle Test
 Bailey Scott Concussion Test
 Scott Thompson Adductor Test
 Dom Tyson Calf Test
 Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season
 Will Walker PCL Indefinite
 Declan Watson Illness Test
 Tom Wilkinson Ankle 8-10 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Thompson didn't play in the second half of the Roos' 10-goal victory over Carlton, but that was at least partly precautionary, with the match well in hand. McDonald will look to join 'Scooter' in defence this week after being a late withdrawal last week, while McKay's horror run continued when he hurt a quad at training. He's been out with pneumonia and a toe problem before that. In VFL ranks, Tyson suffered a calf recurrence and Scott sustained concussion from a first-half tackle. Murphy is closing in on a return after three weeks on the sidelines. - Marc McGowan

PORT ADELAIDE

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Charlie Dixon Leg Indefinite
 Brad Ebert Concussion 1 week
 Robbie Gray Hand  3 weeks
 Hamish Hartlett Hamstring 3 weeks
 Sam Hayes Knee 1-3 weeks
 Tom Jonas Calf 1-2 weeks
 Jake Patmore Knee Season
 Jack Watts Leg Indefinite
 Ollie Wines Ankle 4-6 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Wines will miss at least a month after scans revealed he sustained a small fracture in his fibula during last Friday night's 39-point loss to Collingwood. He is expected to return after the mid-season bye. Ebert has been ruled out of Saturday night's Showdown with concussion, while Jonas will miss a third straight game with a calf strain. Star forward Gray is listed to be back from a broken hand for the Power's round 11 clash with St Kilda in Shanghai. Dixon is increasing his training loads and has returned to running on grass after having a couple of setbacks in his return from a serious leg injury. There's still no timeline on his return other than the second half of the season. Watts has his leg in a moonboot and is unlikely to play this year, while Hayes is close to his return from a torn ACL. - Lee Gaskin

RICHMOND

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 David Astbury Ankle Test
 Trent Cotchin Hamstring 3-4 weeks
 Luke English Tonsillitis 1-2 weeks
 Jack Graham Hamstring 1-2 weeks
 Shaun Grigg Knee/hip Indefinite
 Oleg Markov Knee Test
 Callum Moore Ankle Indefinite
 Alex Rance Knee Season
 Jack Riewoldt PCL 5-7 weeks
 Daniel Rioli Ribs/thigh Test
 Jayden Short Elbow Indefinite
 Nick Vlastuin Ankle Test
 Updated: Wednesday, May 8

Early prognosis

Richmond's ever-growing injury list has seen classy forward Rioli and integral intercept defender Vlastuin join its ranks, with the pair a 50-50 chance to play this weekend. Rioli has been battered from pillar to post over the past few weeks, suffering a number of corkies to his thigh and then copping a knock to the ribs against the Dogs. Vlastuin's rolled ankle doesn't appear to be to severe, while fellow back Astbury is a test to return for the trip across to play Fremantle. Young key forward Moore has a small fracture and ligament and tendon damage in his ankle, and needs to consult a surgeon before a timeframe is set. - Sarah Black

ST KILDA

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Logan Austin Shoulder Indefinite
 Jack Bytel Back Season
 Jake Carlisle Back Indefinite
 Oscar Clavarino Ankle Test
 Jarryn Geary Quad Indefinite
 Dan Hannebery Hamstring/calves Indefinite
 Max King Knee Test
 Doulton Langlands Concussion Test
 Jack Lonie Knee 8-10 weeks
 Paddy McCartin Concussion Indefinite
 Lewis Pierce Concussion Test
 Dylan Roberton Heart Season
 Jack Steven Mental health Indefinite
 Jimmy Webster  Hand Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Important defender Webster escaped serious damage on a hand injury suffered in the loss to Greater Western Sydney but he needs to prove his fitness. Last year's No.4 draftee King could play in the VFL if he is declared fit after his right knee reconstruction. - Dinny Navaratnam

SYDNEY

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Harry Cunningham Adductor 6-8 weeks
 Lance Franklin Hamstring Test
 Heath Grundy Back 3-4 weeks
 Jack Maibaum Knee Season
 Jarrad McVeigh Quad 3-4 weeks
 Daniel Menzel Groin Test
 Sam Naismith Knee TBC
 Tom Papley Chest/ribs Test
 Nick Smith Hamstring  TBC
 Durak Tucker Knee Indefinite
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

 Early prognosis

Franklin will train on Wednesday to try and prove his fitness ahead of Friday night's clash with Essendon at the SCG, but he's a chance to miss one more game. Papley copped a heavy knock against Brisbane last week in a courageous marking contest but should be right to play the Bombers. Menzel is on track to play his first game in Swans colours in Saturday's NEAFL clash with Sydney University and should play 40-60 minutes of game time. Cunningham could miss two months of footy with his torn adductor. Smith had another surgery on Tuesday to try and overcome his struggles with his hamstring. - Adam Curley

WEST COAST

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Tom Barrass Foot 8-10 weeks
 Patrick Bines Hernia TBC
 Hamish Brayshaw Toe 3-4 weeks
 Jarrod Cameron  Wrist  1-2 weeks
 Tom Hickey  Hamstring  Test
 Nic Naitanui Knee Indefinite
 Willie Rioli Foot 1-2 weeks
 Jake Waterman Corked leg Test
 Francis Watson Shoulder 2 weeks
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Hickey and Waterman are both pushing to return against the Saints this Saturday night and ran strongly together during Monday's brief session at Subiaco Oval. Naitanui and Rioli will join main training this week and were sprinting at top speed on Monday. Barrass completed some stationary handball work but his timeframe has been pushed back a couple of weeks after foot surgery. -Travis King

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

 Ben Cavarra Hamstring TBC
 Taylor Duryea Hip 4-6 weeks
 Fergus Greene Ankle 2-4 weeks
 Lin Jong Appendix 1-2 weeks
 Dale Morris Knee 4-6 weeks
 Matthew Suckling Groin Test
 Updated: Tuesday, May 7

Early prognosis

Suckling has recovered from a groin issue picked up at training a fortnight ago and appears likely to be selected. A stuttering start to Cavarra's first season continues after a hamstring setback in the VFL on Sunday. Jong remains a few weeks away. - Paul Bastin

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