Crouch, Douglas and Seedsman could all be cleared to face Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday. Crouch sustained a heavy contusion to his hip early in the third quarter of last Saturday night's Showdown against Port Adelaide. He will be assessed at the club's main training session on Thursday. Douglas has got through a large volume of training since having surgery for a high ankle sprain eight weeks ago. Seedsman is also expected to be available to play his first game since hyperextending his knee six weeks ago. Douglas and Seedsman would more than likely return through the SANFL, especially considering the Crows have won their past four AFL games. - Lee Gaskin

Bad news for Bailey with another long setback. The speedy defender missed three weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in round three, played one NEAFL match and then re-injured it in the opening minutes against the Bulldogs. - Michael Whiting 

The Blues face a defensive crisis, with Jones, Plowman, Williamson and Simpson unlikely to be available for selection. However, Newman is a chance as he returns from a knee injury. Fisher suffered a cork against Collingwood, but should be able to play. - Riley Beveridge

Elliott won't face St Kilda at the MCG on Saturday but Beams, Cox and Aish loom as handy inclusions. The Pies could be forced to make at least one change after the unlucky Mayne was concussed in his return from a fractured back, while Thomas was sore after a late knock against Carlton. Appleby, Murphy and Tyler Brown are nearing returns, but Adams is a little further away. Scharenberg is back training with the main group as he comes back from a third knee reconstruction, but the season seems over for veteran Dunn after a second anterior cruciate ligament rupture in nine months. - Ben Collins

Smith is the big watch as he manages a knee issue that has dogged him throughout this year. He is seeing a specialist this week so the club will make a decision after that on its plans for last year's best and fairest winner. Daniher and Baguley are available after being rested last week, while Laverde is also ready to play following another hamstring concern. Fantasia will miss about a month with a quad strain. - Callum Twomey

Hill is aiming to return to some football training next week after a laborious comeback from quad dramas, and importantly has been able to kick and run at speed recently. Bennell completed some match simulation over the weekend as he steps up his bid to revive his career. Kersten's hopes of playing AFL again this season are in serious doubt after his four-week timeframe returned to being in doubt after foot surgery. - Travis King

Not good news for Lemmens, who is expected to spend another lengthy stint on the sidelines. He missed eight weeks after injuring the same ankle in the JLT Series. Hanley picked up a niggle late in Saturday night's loss and will be tested through the week, while Fiorini is expected to be available. - Michael Whiting

Whitfield and Mumford should be available to take on Carlton on Sunday in a big boost for the Giants. Brett Deledio is ready to play so coach Leon Cameron has to decide if he needs a run in the NEAFL before being recalled to senior level after missing the past six weeks with his calf injury. Key defender Corr should be fit to take on Melbourne at the MCG next week. - Adam Curley

The Hawks say Scrimshaw's migraine caused him to have some blurred vision and he subsequently sat out most of the second half of Sunday's win over the Giants. Smith aims to return to the field on Sunday after being a late withdrawal, while Wingard will increase his training load in the hope of also playing. Mitchell has undergone surgery to remove the metal plates and screws from his broken leg, so he will have some light weeks ahead before building up his running again. - Marc McGowan

Lewis (ankle) will have to do more training later in the week to prove his fitness for the game against the Eagles. However, he is in doubt to get up off a six-day break. Hibberd has had surgery on his collarbone and could return in a fortnight, while Melksham's absence is a big loss for the Dees. Lever will play his first game back in the VFL this weekend. - Ben Guthrie

Tyson's tough start to his career at Arden St continues, with confirmation he will miss at least another month. He was first held out with calf tightness but suffered a recurrence in the VFL a fortnight ago. McDonald and Thompson will both have to pass fitness tests to return to the senior side, while Marley Williams was managed last week and should be right to go. Defenders McKay and Murphy will also hope to be available for VFL selection this weekend. - Marc McGowan

Initially slated to miss four weeks with a broken hand, Gray is a chance to return after just two and face Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. It would be a much-needed boost to a growing injury list at Alberton. Burton is out for up to a month with a hamstring strain, Jonas will miss a fourth straight game with a calf injury and Ebert will have more tests to determine if he's right to return from concussion. But there are two bits of good news – the Power finally have a firm timeline on Dixon's return from a badly broken leg and dislocated ankle, and ruckman Sam Hayes will play in the SANFL this weekend in his first game in almost 12 months after a torn ACL. The Power are aiming for Dixon to make his comeback after the mid-season bye. - Lee Gaskin

Despite David Astbury and Oleg Markov now being fully fit, Richmond's injury list stays at 12, with Nankervis and Ross added after suffering serious injuries against Fremantle. Nankervis has torn a muscle and some tendon off the bone, while Ross needs surgery for a syndesmosis injury. Vlastuin and Rioli are likely to play this week while Grigg has officially hung up the boots after persistent knee and hip injuries. Short has only just come out of his elbow brace after dislocating it, while Riewoldt is expected to start jogging possibly at the end of next week. The club is aiming for a round 11 return for skipper Cotchin. - Sarah Black

A first appearance for Hannebery since he was traded to the Saints at the end of last season is in sight. The skipper, Geary, is on a similar timeline after a gruesome surgery that saw his right thigh sliced open. Important defender Carlisle could be back after the bye. - Dinny Navaratnam

Franklin might be another week away with his hamstring strain after missing the past three games, but he could come in to face North Melbourne on Saturday night if he gets through training this week. - Adam Curley

The Eagles should be bolstered by Rioli and Hickey's returns, with the duo only needing to get through training on Tuesday night to be available to play. There is a watch on Will Schofield after a heavy bump against St Kilda, with the experienced defender absent from training on Monday. Cameron should be available to return in the WAFL on Thursday night. - Travis King

English was a late withdrawal against Brisbane at Mars Stadium on Saturday and replaced by Fletcher Roberts. The ruckman has been managing several knocks from the round seven demolition of Richmond and still has work to do at training to prove his fitness. Jong nearly featured at VFL level on Sunday and should be raring to go this Saturday at Whitten Oval. - Paul Bastin