Betts will miss Sunday's game against Collingwood after having his appendix removed. Crouch had surgery on his fractured cheekbone on Tuesday morning and will also miss, while Lever appears likely to return next week. - Lee Gaskin 

With Darcy Gardiner making a quicker than expected return at the weekend, and Claye Beams and Ryan Harwood getting through their comeback matches in the NEAFL, the Lions have a near full list to choose from. Just Bell, Christensen and Robinson – who they won't see for the remainder of the season – are in the rehab group. But youngsters Berry, Hipwood and McCluggage will all be rested this week - Michael Whiting

Having lost their past five games, the Blues will be bolstered by the return of Marchbank and White for Saturday night’s match against the Cats at Etihad Stadium. Youngster Macraedie will be managed. Ed Curnow appears unlikely to return before the end of the season. - Howard Kotton

More finger surgery means Pendlebury might not be seen again this season, but Varcoe may only miss one week with his elbow and concussion injuries. Moore could yet take on the Crows despite spending a night in hospital with a neck injury last week. - Ben Collins

Gleeson escaped any damage to his elbow despite landing awkwardly in Saturday's win over North Melbourne and is expected to be fit to face the Western Bulldogs on the weekend. The club still hopes Brown can return by the end of the season as he recovers from his ankle injury, while Green could be available next week with a minor hamstring issue. - Callum Twomey

Langdon's knee continues to plague him and the youngster could miss another two weeks after twice making short-lived comeback bids since round 10. Pearce and Clarke strode out in run-throughs at training on Tuesday, along with Duman who is a few weeks from a WAFL comeback. Walters has avoided surgery on his injured knee, but will not play again this season.  – Travis King

The Suns are starting to rack up some soft tissue injuries as the season wears on. Ablett and May return this week, but key defender Thompson will miss the Tigers clash. Day has started running for the first time since his shocking dislocated hip suffered in the pre-season. - Michael Whiting

Coniglio returns to the senior side after one week in the NEAFL, but the Giants lose gun ruckman Mumford and veteran Johnson for the clash against the Dockers. Cameron is back after two weeks out and Shiel has been named despite suffering a shoulder injury last week. Deledio will play in the NEAFL again this week after getting through his return unscathed last week. 

Puopolo appears set to return for the round 20 clash against Richmond, while O’Meara is now back in full training and will also play some games before the end of the season. Gibson is starting back with skills training again and is on track to play what could be a farewell game before the end of the season. Don't expect to see Birchall, Rioli and Frawley again this year; they’re running, but the language out of the Hawks suggests they’re likely to be placed in cotton wool until the pre-season. Midfield prospect Lovell will resume in the VFL this weekend four months after a shoulder reconstruction. - Ashley Browne

Gawn has been given the all clear after suffering a minor ankle injury last week, while Jones is expected to return next week. - Ben Guthrie

The injuries are mounting, but there is some significant respite through Ziebell, Tarrant and Preuss this week. The news is not so good for Williams, who will miss a fifth week, and Macmillan is the latest ruled out for the season. There was also heartbreak for youngster Watson, who ruptured his ACL at training on Thursday. Small forward Turner is inching closer to a return. - Marc McGowan

Wingard will miss two to four weeks with a high ankle strain sustained in last weekend’s loss to Melbourne at the MCG. Key forward prospect Marshall suffered a head knock in the SANFL last weekend. - Lee Gaskin 

The Tigers have lost Riewoldt and Prestia for Saturday night's danger game against the Suns, but Miles has been declared fit to return. They are confident Griffiths will avoid surgery for his dislocated right shoulder and have hopes he can return in as little as two to four weeks. He visited his surgeon on Tuesday and completed some running on Thursday. Conca is also running in his return from a Lisfranc joint injury in his foot. – Nathan Schmook

Riewoldt will be rested for the trip to face Port Adelaide after experiencing troubles with both knees this season and Stevens will also miss with a groin issue. The timeline isn't clear yet for Montagna, while Freeman could be done for the year after a teammate fell into his right ankle in the VFL last Saturday. Gilbert trained away from the main group on Tuesday after surgery for a knuckle in his right hand that popped out against Essendon in round 17. McCartin continues to train but a definitive verdict on his recovery is expected next week. - Dinny Navaratnam

Reid will miss again with his groin injury. The NEAFL team has the bye but Cunningham is expected to play the following week. - Dinny Navaratnam

The Eagles have lost star midfielders Priddis and Jetta for Sunday's clash against the Lions, while Lycett still hasn't recovered from his shoulder injury and could be done for the season. Venables' turf toe injury remains an issue. The top draftee was listed as three weeks away last round, but is now indefinite and looks doubtful to return this season. Willie Rioli (hamstring) and Simon Tunbridge (ACL) both got through comeback games unscathed in the WAFL reserves on Saturday. – Travis King

Luckless defender Morris is likely to miss the rest of the season after he fractured his right arm in the win over Gold Coast. He also sustained a broken leg in round one. The Dogs are a slight chance to regain forward Stringer for the round 20 clash with the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. – Ryan Davidson