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PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Paul Seedsman	Concussion	Ongoing
Rory Sloane	Knee	Season
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

The Crows' only issues are long-term ones to experienced pair Sloane and Seedsman. Josh Rachele suffered a "severe cork" with "significant bleeding" that was managed last week. The bye will give him a chance to rest further after missing round 12. Luke Brown and Jordon Butts will have emerged from health and safety and concussion protocols respectively after the Crows' break, coming off the injury list.  – Nathan Schmook 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Joe Daniher	Shoulder	Test
Darcy Gardiner	Ribs	TBC
Kai Lohmann	Ankle	Test
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

Unless something goes wrong at training this week, Daniher will be available to play St Kilda on Saturday night. The Lions are still waiting on results of scans on Gardiner’s rib injury sustained against Fremantle. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
David Cuningham	Knee	TBC
Ed Curnow	Calf	1-2 weeks
Matt Kennedy	Quad	Test
Caleb Marchbank	Knee	Test
Oscar McDonald	Back	Season
Mitch McGovern	Hamstring	5-7 weeks
Harry McKay	Knee	2 weeks
Alex Mirkov	Ankle	Test
Luke Parks	Foot	8 weeks
Marc Pittonet	Knee	4-6 weeks
Jacob Weitering	Shoulder	5 weeks
Zac Williams	Calf	7-9 weeks
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

Marchbank is a confirmed starter for the Blues this week, while Kennedy should also find himself back in the side. McKay is on track to return within the next fortnight, but Weitering will miss over a month of footy. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Dean	Foot	2 weeks
Brodie Grundy	Knee	4 weeks
Will Kelly	Hip	Test
Nathan Kreuger	Shoulder	Season
Jack Madgen	Shoulder	3 weeks
Reef McInnes	Shoulder	Season
Brody Mihocek	Knee	Test
Tom Wilson	Back	Season
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

McInnes won't play again this season after dislocating his shoulder against Hawthorn on Sunday. The teenager will undergo a shoulder reconstruction later in the week. Jamie Elliott was a late withdrawal from the clash against the Hawks but is expected to be available for Queen's Birthday. Johnson is a chance to return in the VFL this weekend from a long-term hamstring injury, while Dean is expected to play for the first time in 2022 after the mid-season bye. Mihocek copped a knock to his knee on the weekend and will be monitored between now and Monday. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Nik Cox	Foot	7-9 weeks
Michael Hurley	Hip	Indefinite
Kyle Langford	Hamstring	1 week
Andrew McGrath	Groin	Test
Will Snelling	Calf	1-2 weeks
Patrick Voss	Foot	1-2 weeks
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

McGrath will need to get through training this week, with the club hopeful he'll be ready to face Carlton on Friday night. The good news is Jake Stringer and Matt Guelfi are set to return, while Langford is tracking well and should play at one level or another next week. - Howard Kimber

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jye Amiss	Kidney	Inactive
Heath Chapman	Hamstring	TBA
Neil Erasmus	H&S protocols	Test
Michael Frederick	Club suspension	Round 14
Liam Henry	H&S protocols	Test
Sebit Kuek	Ankle	Test
Nathan O'Driscoll	Foot	TBA
Matt Taberner	Back	Test
Michael Walters	Hamstring	3 weeks
Joel Western	Hamstring	3 weeks
Updated: June 8, 2022

Early prognosis

Chapman has suffered a standard hamstring injury, while Walters' complaint is less serious, experiencing tightness late last week that sidelined him for one match. Nat Fyfe pulled up well from his WAFL return and Sam Switkowski completed a two-match suspension, with both now available. If mid-season recruit Kuek misses with a rolled ankle, it will only be for one week. Taberner is expected to return after missing one match with back spasms. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jon Ceglar	Foot	1 weeks
Patrick Dangerfield	Calf	Test
Jack Henry	Foot	Test
Shaun Higgins	General soreness	Test
Max Holmes	Ankle	TBC
Flynn Kroeger	Wrist	TBC
Brandan Parfitt	Hand	TBC
Esava Ratugolea	Ankle	2 weeks
Sam Simpson	Concussion	TBC
Nick Stevens	Foot	TBC
Tom Stewart	Concussion	TBC
Paul Tsapatolis	Ankle	Test
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

Parfitt is set to miss at least the next month after breaking his hand against the Western Bulldogs last Friday night. The Cats will wait to see how it recovers from surgery before providing a clear timeframe on his return. Tom Stewart suffered a concussion in round 12 but the three-time All-Australia might not miss a game given the Cats have a bye this weekend. Sam Menegola made a strong return from knee issues in the VFL on the weekend and could be available when Geelong faces West Coast in round 14. Henry is a chance to return from an extended period on the sidelines for that trip to Western Australia, as is Brownlow medallist Dangerfield.  - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Josh Corbett	Hip	2 weeks
Ben King	Knee	Season
Jack Lukosius	Knee	4 weeks
Rory Thompson	Knee	2 weeks
Bodhi Uwland	Back	Indefinite
Lachie Weller	Knee	Season
Updated: July 7, 2022

Early prognosis

Devastating news early in the week with confirmation Weller has ruptured his ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. Lukosius is taking longer than expected to return from his knee problem and is still a month away. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Leek Aleer	Calf	4-5 weeks
Jack Buckley	Knee	4-6 weeks
Finn Callaghan	Shoulder	TBC
Brent Daniels	Hamstring	4 weeks
Phil Davis	Hamstring	1 week
Josh Fahey	Shoulder	Season
Bobby Hill	Testicular cancer	Indefinite
Jacob Hopper	Knee	2-3 weeks
Daniel Lloyd	Arm	TBC
Conor Stone	Hamstring	4-6 weeks
Tim Taranto	Back	1-3 weeks
Callan Ward	Concussion	Test
Lachie Whitfield	Ankle	Test
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

Things just keep piling up on the injury front for the Giants. Whitfield will train on Friday and is expected to be available to face North Melbourne, while Davis is a week away from overcoming his long-term hamstring problem. Hopper will consult a knee specialist this week to clear his return to full training, while Callaghan will also see a specialist and is out for a minimum of a month. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Tyler Brockman	Shoulder	Season
Jack Gunston	Ankle	Test
Emerson Jeka	Hamstring	2 weeks
Max Lynch	Concussion	Test
Ben McEvoy	Neck	TBC
Tom Phillips	Ankle	3 weeks
Jack Scrimshaw	Concussion	Test
Josh Ward	Concussion	Test
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

Hawthorn is breathing a sigh of relief after Gunston was cleared of structural damage after re-injuring his ankle against Collingwood on Sunday. The All-Australian is expected to miss this weekend, but could be available after the mid-season bye. Lynch and Scrimshaw missed the narrow loss to the Magpies due to concussion and could be available for the trip to Western Australia to face Fremantle. Ward is also a chance to return at some level if he passes concussion protocols. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Blake Howes	Foot	5-7 weeks
Steven May	Club suspension	Round 14
Tom McDonald	Ankle	TBC
Harrison Petty	Shoulder	Test
Fraser Rosman	Hamstring	1 week
Joel Smith	Ankle	4-6 weeks
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

The Demons had been preparing to regain May from the AFL's 12-day concussion protocols, but he will now need to serve an internal one-match suspension. McDonald will miss a significant period after being forced to undergo surgery, while Petty is facing a late fitness test to play on Queen's Birthday. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Miller Bergman	Shoulder	Season
Aiden Bonar	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Callum Coleman-Jones	Quad	Test
Charlie Comben	Leg	4-5 weeks
Ben Cunnington	Testicular cancer	Indefinite
Kallan Dawson	Foot	1-2 weeks
Eddie Ford	Ankle	Test
Aaron Hall	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Ben McKay	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Will Phillips	Illness	Indefinite
Jared Polec	Foot	1-2 weeks
Cam Zurhaar	Foot	1-2 weeks
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

The Kangaroos are limping towards the bye. Don't expect Bonar, Hall, McKay, Polec, Zurhaar or new recruit Dawson to return before then. In some much-needed good news, Phoenix Spicer (hamstring) made his comeback through the VFL last week. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Orazio Fantasia	Quad	3-4 weeks
Scott Lycett	Shoulder	5-6 weeks
Trent McKenzie	Knee	Assess
Jake Pasini	Knee	Season
Josh Sinn	Groin	8-10 weeks
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

Fantasia's quad strain last week will sideline him for at least three weeks, with the small forward now running. Sinn is also running as he continues a longer period in rehab. McKenzie has re-joined full training and is in line to play this week. Sam Skinner has come off the injury list after clearing concussion protocols. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER
Noah Balta	Hamstring	Test
Kane Lambert	Hip	Test
Tom Lynch	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

Both Balta and Lambert should be recalled for Thursday night's clash against Port Adelaide, with the latter managing a chronic hip issue which may see him rested in the future. – Sarah Black

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Nick Coffield	ACL	Season
Dan Hannebery	Calf	Indefinite
Jack Hayes	Knee	Season
Jack Steele	Shoulder	3 weeks
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

St Kilda has a relatively clean bill of health emerging from the mid-season bye with Steele the clear notable absentee at this stage of proceedings. Jack Higgins has cleared concussion protocols after exiting health and safety protocols and will be available for the trip to Queensland. Hunter Clark is also on the other side of health and safety protocols and in the hunt to play his first senior game of 2022. The Saints are hopeful Steele will only miss three more games – five in total – after undergoing shoulder surgery after round nine. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Harry Cunningham	Abdominal	TBC
Tom Hickey	Toe	Test
Josh Kennedy	Hamstring	6-8 weeks
Sam Naismith	Knee	Season
Colin O'Riordan	Head	Test
Angus Sheldrick	Knee	2 weeks
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

No fresh concerns for the Swans following the weekend, apart from O’Riordan, who has two weeks before Sydney’s next match to pass the League’s concussion protocols. Hickey now also has extra time and will be tested next week ahead of playing Port Adelaide in round 14. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Oscar Allen	Foot	Inactive
Campbell Chesser	Ankle	Inactive
Tom Cole	Ankle	Inactive
Luke Edwards	Groin	Inactive
Jamaine Jones	Concussion	1 week
Tom Joyce	Ankle	4-5 weeks
Zac Langdon	Ankle	5-6 weeks
Jeremy McGovern	Back	1 week
Nic Naitanui	Knee	3-4 weeks
Xavier O'Neill	Knee	2-3 weeks
Willie Rioli	Hamstring	Test
Liam Ryan	Hamstring	Test
Luke Strnadica	Calf	Test
Zane Trew	Knee	TBC
Isiah Winder	Knee	Test
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

The Eagles' injury list is slowly thinning at the top end and should look much better after Rioli and Ryan return from hamstring injuries in the WAFL this week. McGovern will be over a back injury by the time the Eagles return after the round 13 bye, while Yeo will serve a one-match WAFL suspension and then be available at AFL level next week. Trew has been managing an iliotibial band complaint and will rest this week. Winder's knee niggle will be assessed later this week, but he could yet line up in the WAFL.  – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Josh Bruce	Knee	1-2 weeks
Riley Garcia	Knee	Test
Mitch Hannan	Concussion	Indefinite
Lachie Hunter	Personal	TBC
Stefan Martin	Shoulder	Test
Toby McLean	Knee	2-3 weeks
Bailey Smith	Suspension	Round 15
Laitham Vandermeer	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Updated: June 7, 2022

Early prognosis

The Bulldogs came away from round 12 unscathed on the injury front but suffered a huge loss at the hands of the MRO, with star midfielder Smith handed a two-round suspension for his headbutt on Zach Tuohy. In good news Bruce has been cleared for full training next week after injuring his knee in round 21 last year.  - Howard Kimber

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