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PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Mitch Hinge	Hip	Test
Andrew McPherson	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Paul Seedsman	Concussion	Ongoing
Rory Sloane	Knee	Season
Zac Taylor	Thumb	3-4 weeks
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

Crows skipper Sloane will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing the ACL in his right knee in Saturday's win over Richmond. Hinge may come under consideration after being troubled by a hip issue last week and not being considered at either AFL or SANFL level in the end. McPherson also missed the weekend's SANFL game after experiencing hamstring tightness. - Ben Somerford

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Eric Hipwood	Knee	6-8 weeks
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

With coach Chris Fagan confirming last week that Keidean Coleman would be available this weekend, Hipwood is the only one on the official Lions list. He's still on track for a return in mid-late May. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
David Cuningham	Knee	8-12 weeks
Ed Curnow	Knee	1-2 weeks
Patrick Cripps	Hamstring	Test
Josh Honey	Knee	Test
Caleb Marchbank	Knee	1-2 weeks
Oscar McDonald	Back	Test
Mitch McGovern	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

The Blues will see how Cripps recovers at training this week before deciding on whether he takes on the Dockers on Saturday night. Honey should return through the VFL, while McDonald and McGovern remain unlikely for the time being. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Darcy Cameron	Ribs	Test
Charlie Dean	Foot	4-5 weeks
Jamie Elliott	Shoulder	8-10 weeks
Jack Ginnivan	Soreness	Test
Ash Johnson	Hamstring	8 weeks
Beau McCreery	Hip	Test
Brody Mihocek	H&S protocols	Test
Nathan Murphy	Ankle	4 weeks
Jordan Roughead	Finger	2-3 weeks
Trey Ruscoe	Plantaris	1 week
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

Key defender Roughead won't play on Anzac Day and could miss the next few games after undergoing finger surgery over the weekend. The 31-year-old has endured a frustrating start to 2022, playing only one game after undergoing shoulder surgery at the end of January. Darcy Cameron is set to be available after avoiding broken ribs. Mihocek, Ginnivan and McCreery are all set to be available for selection after missing the trip to Queensland. Elliott is the major injury concern with the star forward set to miss at least the next two months after undergoing shoulder surgery last week. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Michael Hurley	Hip	Indefinite
Kyle Langford	Hamstring	4-6 weeks
Zach Merrett	Ankle	3-4 weeks
Andrew Phillips	Hamstring	TBC
Will Snelling	Calf	3-4 weeks
James Stewart	Calf	2-3 weeks
Jake Stringer	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Patrick Voss	Foot	TBC
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

The Bombers are set to again be without Stringer for Anzac Day, while Snelling, Merrett, Stewart and Phillips are also all going to miss the clash with their own concerns. Harrison Jones returned at VFL level last week and will be considered for AFL inclusion. - Cal Twomey

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Nat Fyfe	Back	TBC
Matthew Johnson	Foot/ankle	3-4 weeks
Lachie Schultz	H&S protocols	TBC
Sam Sturt	Knee	Test
Joel Western	Hamstring	TBC
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

Fremantle has few immediate issues except positive selection headaches, with small forward Schultz set to be available again for Saturday night's clash with Carlton. Caleb Serong and Alex Pearce both returned from injuries without issue in Sunday's win over Essendon. Dockers coach Justin Longmuir said last week Fyfe would be sidelined until shortly prior to the mid-season bye.  – Ben Somerford

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jed Bews	Shoulder	TBC
Jon Ceglar	Foot	8-12 weeks
Toby Conway	Hip	TBC
Jack Henry	Foot	TBC
Flynn Kroeger	Hip	1 week
Sam Menegola	Concussion	Test
Quinton Narkle	Ankle	Test
Gary Rohan	Back and hip	2-3 months
Sam Simpson	Concussion	TBC
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

Young key defender Henry was substituted out of the Easter Monday clash after someone stood on his foot. The 23-year-old had that foot operated on in January and is awaiting scans to see if there is any further damage. Bews hurt his shoulder in the loss to Hawthorn, while Cameron Guthrie battled through the game after copping a decent corked leg in the first half. The severity of those injuries will be determined in the coming days, given the timing of round five. Narkle missed the clash after hurting his ankle in round four and isn’t expected to be fit to face North Melbourne in Hobart. Rohan is still building his body up after an interrupted pre-season due to a back and hip issue. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Bowes	Shoulder	2 weeks
Mabior Chol	Adductor	Test
Charlie Constable	Concussion	TBC
Joel Jeffrey	Ankle	2-3 weeks
Ben King	Knee	Season
Jack Lukosius	Knee	Test
Bodhi Uwland	Back	Indefinite
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

All eyes were on Lukosius and Chol at Tuesday's session with both completing some running, but no team drills. The pair will be tested later in the week, but early indications are they are on track to be available. Bowes is closing in on a return following shoulder surgery, and will again take part in main training on Thursday. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Buckley	Knee	12-16 weeks
Isaac Cumming	H&S protocols	Test
Brent Daniels	Foot	2-4 weeks
Phil Davis	Hamstring	8-10 weeks
Jacob Hopper	Knee	8-12 weeks
Daniel Lloyd	Shoulder	5-7 weeks
Conor Stone	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Zach Sproule	Shoulder	2 weeks
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

No fresh worries for the Giants, which is something new in 2022. Cumming is due out of protocols this week and is expected to be available, while it's hoped Stone can rejoin main training and put his hand up for selection in the coming weeks. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Lachie Bramble	Foot	Test
Will Day	Concussion	Test
Ben McEvoy	Neck	10 weeks
Ned Reeves	Shoulder	TBC
Chad Wingard	Calf	Test
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

Hawthorn is waiting to see the severity of Reeves' shoulder injury from the Easter Monday win over Geelong. The young ruckman dislocated his right shoulder in the opening quarter and has undergone scans. He may be available this weekend, but the Hawks are wary they might lose him for some time. With McEvoy sidelined with a neck injury, they might need to turn to Max Lynch who has endured a frustrating start to life at Waverley Park. The former Magpie has been in and out of concussion and health and safety protocols, before experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting over the weekend. Star forward Wingard has missed the past two games with a deep cork calf and is no certainty to be cleared to face Sydney in Launceston on Anzac Day, while Day is on track to pass concussion protocols. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Michael Hibberd	Calf	1 week
Blake Howes	Foot	8-10 weeks
Christian Salem	Knee	4-5 weeks
Daniel Turner	Foot	3-4 weeks
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

The Demons are close to regaining another premiership player, with Hibberd likely only a week away. Salem is still about a month away from returning, while first-year youngster Howes will undergo surgery this week and should miss a minimum of two months. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jed Anderson	Hamstring	1 week
Ben Cunnington	Testicular cancer	Indefinite
Aaron Hall	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Jack Mahony	Ankle	Test
Jared Polec	Foot	5-6 weeks
Phoenix Spicer	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Tarryn Thomas	Internal bruising	Test
Cameron Zurhaar	Concussion	Test
Updated: April 20, 2022

Early prognosis

The Kangaroos will regain Zurhaar from the AFL's 12-day concussion protocols, while Thomas is also a chance of returning. Mahony could still play, thanks to a nine-day break. Hall will likely miss the best part of a month. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Dixon	Ankle	TBC
Xavier Duursma	Neck/shoulder	Test
Orazio Fantasia	Knee	4-6 weeks
Lachie Jones	H&S protocols	Test
Scott Lycett	Shoulder	12 weeks
Trent McKenzie	Knee	TBC
Josh Sinn	Groin	2-3 weeks
Ollie Wines	Heart	TBC
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

Port coach Ken Hinkley was cautiously optimistic Wines will be available to return in Saturday's home game against West Coast after a heart condition. The Power will be without Lycett who is set to undergo shoulder surgery and miss three months. Neither of Duursma or McKenzie played SANFL on the weekend, while skipper Tom Jonas picked up a knee knock in Sunday's loss to Carlton, but played on. – Ben Somerford

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Tom Brown	H&S protocols	1-2 weeks
Josh Caddy	Hamstring	4-6 weeks
Noah Cumberland	Knee	Test
Dylan Grimes	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Dustin Martin	Personal	TBC
Hugo Ralpsmith	Ribs	1-2 weeks
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

Caddy is set for a stint on the sidelines after suffering what the Tigers are calling a "medium-term" hamstring injury in the VFL. Ralphsmith was subbed off after a fourth-quarter knock to the ribs, while youngster Brown is unavailable due to health and safety protocols – Sarah Black

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Billings	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Tom Campbell	H&S protocols	1 week
Hunter Clark	Shoulder	1-2 weeks
Nick Coffield	ACL	Season
Jarryn Geary	Back	Test
Dan Hannebery	Calf	5-7 weeks
Jack Higgins	Concussion	Test
Zak Jones	H&S protocols	1 week
Paddy Ryder	Suspension	Round seven
Jimmy Webster	H&S protocols	Test
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

Jones made a strong return in the VFL on Saturday in his first game since taking personal leave in March, but won't be available for senior selection just yet after entering health and safety protocols on Tuesday. Ruckman Campbell is also in quarantine right now. Billings and Clark are edging closer to a return from injuries suffered in the AAMI Community Series. Webster should be available for the trip to the nation's capital after missing the win over the Gold Coast after entering health and safety protocols. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Robbie Fox	Hamstring	TBC
Lance Franklin	Finger	Test
Tom Hickey	Knee	4 weeks
Sam Naismith	Knee	Season
Colin O'Riordan	Eye	TBC
Tom Papley	Hamstring	1 week
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

After missing just one match, Franklin has progressed nicely and will be tested again later in the week to assess his availability to play Hawthorn next Monday. Papley trained "flat out" on Monday and Tuesday, but coach John Longmire says he'll need another full week to improve his fitness after a lengthy layoff. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Oscar Allen	Foot	TBC
Campbell Chesser	Ankle	Inactive
Tom Cole	Ankle	Inactive
Luke Edwards	Groin	Available
Andrew Gaff	Ankle	1 week
Tom Joyce	Ankle	TBC
Jeremy McGovern	H&S protocols	TBC
Nic Naitanui	Knee	8-12 weeks
Jack Petruccelle	H&S protocols	TBC
Dom Sheed	Ankle	3-4 weeks
Zane Trew	Shin	1 week
Connor West	Hip	Test
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

West Coast will hope to regain McGovern for Saturday's game away to Port Adelaide with the key defender due out of protocols on Thursday. Allen and Gaff are close to returning from injuries, but Eagles coach Adam Simpson said they were unlikely for round six. Petruccelle was back on the training track on Monday after time in protocols and will be available for selection, while Greg Clark successfully returned from a pre-season shoulder injury in the WAFL on the weekend. – Ben Somerford

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Dominic Bedendo	Hand	1-2 weeks
Josh Bruce	Knee	7-11 weeks
Sam Darcy	Foot	5-7 weeks
Riley Garcia	Knee	TBC
Mitch Hannan	Illness	Test
Lachie Hunter	Personal	TBC
Jason Johannisen	Calf	2-3 weeks
Alex Keath	Hamstring	3-5 weeks
Toby McLean	Knee	9-11 weeks
Jordon Sweet	Concussion	Test
Laith Vandermeer	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Updated: April 19, 2022

Early prognosis

Garcia was the latest addition to the Bulldogs' injury list after hurting his knee in the Good Friday win over the Kangaroos. He has avoided a second ACL knee injury but did jar it and is set to be sidelined for at least a month. Keath remains several weeks away from being available for the Dogs with his hamstring injury. - Cal Twomey

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