Swingman Andy Otten tweaked his ankle at training on Thursday. He will be assessed, but the Crows hope it's only a minor strain and he misses just one game. Daniel Talia and David Mackay both trained on Thursday and are expected to face Essendon on Saturday night. - Lee Gaskin 

The Lions are still having a good run, with Witherden the only player ruled out of the QClash after not recovering from a hamstring injury suffered against the Western Bulldogs last week. Cox has been named to take on the Suns despite picking up an ankle injury last week. - Michael Whiting

Defenders Silvagni and White will not return this season because of knee injuries, while Marchbank has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against West Coast with an arm injury. Youngster Williamson returns after missing last week with illness. - Howard Kotton

Grundy's two-match suspension hurts, and Greenwood's season appears over after suffering a knee injury, while Wells is sidelined again, this time with a thigh issue. Goldsack copped a head knock and reappeared before sitting out the last quarter. Pies coach Nathan Buckley confirmed on Saturday night that Pendlebury won't return this season, while Varcoe's elbow will keep him out for at least another week. - Ben Collins

Zach Merrett will miss after the Bombers accepted his one-week suspension for striking Lachie Plowman. Fantasia is done for the season after scans revealed a "grade two plus" hamstring strain, with the timeline set at 5-6 weeks. Bellchambers will miss this week with a foot injury, while Brown has been slated for a round 23 return. Kelly and McGrath return after being rested on the weekend. - Jennifer Phelan

Grey's season is all-but over after he strained his hamstring against Gold Coast on Saturday night. Ruckman Darcy was rested last round, but will return this week. Crozier is out with concussion, while Duman is off the injury list after a back issue and the rookie might be a chance to make his debut before the end of the year. – Travis King

Two of the Suns' biggest stars have been added to the list this week with co-captain Lynch out for the season and Ablett to miss at least one week with a hamstring issue. On the positive side, Lyons and Swallow return to bolster a decimated midfield. Hall has also been named despite spending the second half of last week's loss to Fremantle on the bench with a hamstring injury. Shaw and Matera are likely to come back through the reserves. There's a few other 'tests' but they're less likely to get up. - Michael Whiting

Patton has proved his fitness and will return for Friday night's massive clash with the Western Bulldogs, but fellow forward Smith will miss with a knee problem. Cameron might be able to get back for the Giants' last home and away match against Geelong, and while Taranto and Griffen are running, they're unlikely to play before the first week of the finals. - Adam Curley

O'Meara will return through the VFL this week, while Gibson, Frawley and O’Rourke are all pushing to play at some level before the end of the season. But the concern is Birchall, who now needs a PCL reconstruction after the soreness in his knee would not go away. Rioli ran out of time to get back this season, as did Ceglar. - Ashley Browne

All indications are that Salem has pulled up fine after injuring his ankle against Greater Western Sydney, but he has been omitted from the side to face St Kilda on Sunday. As flagged on Monday, athletic defender Joel Smith will miss the rest of the season with a crack in his tibia. - Ben Guthrie

Turner, a big improver this year, looks set to return at AFL or VFL level this weekend after a seven-match absence. But Daw is out for a second-straight week. Brown appears on track to suit up this weekend after he was concussed last week. - Marc McGowan

Wingard completed training on Thursday and barring any setbacks will face Collingwood on Sunday. Broadbent has bone bruising, but the club is confident he doesn't require surgery after missing three of their past five games, while Hombsch will miss this week with a hip problem. - Lee Gaskin 

Jack Riewoldt trained with the main squad on Thursday and is set to come off the injury list and face Geelong. Ruckman Shaun Hampson will play limited minutes in the VFL after a long lay-off with a back injury having ramped up his running in recent weeks. The Tigers are also optimistic defender Reece Conca will play VFL next week. Steven Morris has been sidelined for six matches with a hamstring injury and is due to push his case for a return, likely through the VFL. - Nathan Schmook

Riewoldt will miss the crunch clash against the Dees after failing to recover from concussion. Armitage won't play again this season after he ran out of time in his recovery from two bouts of groin surgery. There's no timeline on McCartin to return while Wright is out for the year with a syndesmosis injury. Freeman's own syndesmosis concern and Sandringham's ladder position (11th) means he is unlikely to play again in 2017. Long copped a one-game ban in the VFL but with Sandringham having the bye at the weekend, he is unavailable for two weeks at AFL level. - Dinny Navaratnam

Kennedy and Naismith both failed to recover in time to face the Dockers on Saturday. They are both expected to be available next week as the healthy Swans look to hit September in top form. - Dinny Navaratnam

Jetta returns to face the Blues, but there is no Barrass again after he missed the Saints loss with a tight groin. Lamb, Rotham and Tunbridge could all be back for East Perth while Venables is back in some light training. .  – Travis King

The loss of Wood is a massive blow to the premiers going back to back, but Dickson and Stringer return for Friday night's huge clash with Greater Western Sydney. Johannisen misses another match with his hamstring issue. – Ryan Davidson