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PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Luke Brown	Knee	Test
Shane McAdam	Ankle	Test
Ned McHenry	Knee	Test
Josh Rachele	Hip	1-2 weeks
Paul Seedsman	Concussion	Season
Rory Sloane	Knee	Season
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

A nagging hip injury will put Rachele on the sidelines for this week at least, but fellow small forward McAdam looks ready to return from an ankle injury that saw him miss the clash against Melbourne. Brown reported knee soreness after the Crows’ SANFL win and will be tested this week. – Nathan Schmook 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Harris Andrews	H&S Protocols	1 week
Jarrod Berry	Hamstring	TBC
Callum Ah Chee	H&S Protocols	1 week
Keidean Coleman	H&S Protocols	1 week
Darcy Gardiner	Lungs	2 weeks
Dan McStay	H&S Protocols	1 week
Jaxon Prior	Quad	TBC
Daniel Rich	Hamstring	1 week
Dayne Zorko	Hamstring	1 week
Updated: July 8, 2022

Early prognosis

Scans confirmed the strains for both Zorko and Rich were on the minor side. Although it's a recurrence of a previous niggle for the captain, the club is hopeful both players will miss just Sunday's match against Essendon. The Lions will be hoping the late week withdrawals of four players through Health and Safety protocols will all be cleared by next week. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jordan Boyd	Foot	7-11 weeks
David Cuningham	Knee	TBC
Ed Curnow	Calf	Test
Sam Durdin	Knee	Test
Lachie Fogarty	Back	Test
Caleb Marchbank	Knee	3-5 weeks
Jack Martin	Calf	Test
Oscar McDonald	Back	Season
Mitch McGovern	Hamstring	2 weeks
Matt Owies	Calf	Test
Luke Parks	Foot	Season
Sam Philp	Foot	Season
Marc Pittonet	Knee	1-2 weeks
Jacob Weitering	Shoulder	Test
Zac Williams	Calf	3-5 weeks
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

The Blues should have Weitering available for Sunday's clash with the Eagles, while Fogarty and Owies are also likely to return. Martin will face a fitness test later this week, but would be an outside chance to feature. Veteran Ed Curnow and Durdin should be OK, but both may return through the VFL. McGovern and Pittonet should make their comebacks within the next fortnight. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Aiden Begg	Thumb	1 week
Charlie Dean	Foot	6-8 weeks
Jordan De Goey	Quad	2-3 weeks
Brodie Grundy	Knee	2-3 weeks
Harvey Harrison	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Nathan Kreuger	Shoulder	Season
Reef McInnes	Shoulder	Season
Jack Madgen	Thumb	4-6 weeks
Darcy Moore	Knee	Test
Tom Wilson	Back	Season
Updated: July 8, 2022

Early prognosis

Moore received the best possible outcome on Monday when he was cleared of an ACL tear – and any structural damage – and remains a chance to face North Melbourne. Jeremy Howe will return after missing the trip to Queensland with illness. De Goey and Madgen both suffered injuries at Thursday training and will miss multiple weeks. Dean has been delivered more bad news after hurting his foot again, potentially ending his debut season with only two VFL games on the board. Grundy is building up his running but still at least a fortnight away from returning from the PCL injury he suffered on Anzac Day. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Kaine Baldwin	Calf	2 weeks
Nik Cox	Ankle	3-5 weeks
Tom Cutler	Quad	3 weeks
Aaron Francis	Hamstring	2 weeks
Archie Perkins	Calf	1-2 weeks
Devon Smith	Knee	Indefinite
James Stewart	Foot	1 week
Tex Wanganeen	Foot/Ankle	Season
Updated: July 6, 2022

Early prognosis

After missing two games due to an adductor injury, Andrew McGrath is set to return against the Lions. In more good news for the Bombers, Michael Hurley is progressing well and is closing in on a return via the VFL. However, Perkins will miss at least another week due to a calf injury. - Dejan Kalinic

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Blake Acres	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Jye Amiss	Kidney	Inactive
Heath Chapman	Hamstring	Test
Liam Henry	Hamstring	Test
Nathan O'Driscoll	Foot	1-2 weeks
Sam Switkowski	Back	TBA
Matt Taberner	Hamstring	Test
Darcy Tucker	Finger	Test
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

After six weeks on the sidelines, Chapman should be clear to return either at WAFL or AFL level this week. Taberner experienced hamstring tightness, but scans have cleared him of further damage. Josh Treacy's rapid recovery from an ankle issue could have him in the mix to replace the key forward if required. A football session this weekend is expected to prepare Acres to return from a hamstring injury in round 18. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jon Ceglar	Foot	Test
Toby Conway	Lower leg	Test
Jake Kolodjashnij	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Flynn Kroeger	Wrist	TBC
Brandan Parfitt	Hand	Test
Gary Rohan	Illness	Test
Sam Simpson	Concussion	TBC
Cooper Stephens	Ankle	1 week
Tom Stewart	Suspension	Round 20
James Willis	Knee	TBC
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

Joel Selwood is set to return for Thursday night’s blockbuster against Melbourne at Kardinia Park after being managed last weekend. Kolodjashnij won’t be available after entering concussion protocols. Parfitt could be available after recovering from a broken hand, while Ceglar is on track to play his second game in the VFL after injuring his foot in his first game early in the season. Sam De Koning will face the Demons after being a late withdrawal on Saturday night. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Ben Ainsworth	Ankle	Test
Connor Budarick	Knee	Season
Alex Davies	Knee	2 weeks
Joel Jeffrey	Knee	Season
Ben King	Knee	Season
Wil Powell	Ankle	Season
Bodhi Uwland	Back	Indefinite
Lachie Weller	Knee	Season
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

Shocking luck for Budarick with confirmation of his second ruptured ACL in the space of 16 months. Ainsworth was not at the team's light training run on Tuesday but will be tested later in the week and is a strong chance to face Richmond. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Leek Aleer	Calf	Test
Ryan Angwin	Leg	6-8 weeks
Jack Buckley	Knee	3-4 weeks
Finn Callaghan	Foot	TBC
Brent Daniels	Hamstring	TBC
Matt de Boer	Concussion	TBC
Josh Fahey	Shoulder	Season
Bobby Hill	Testicular cancer	Indefinite
James Peatling	Hamstring	Test
Harry Perryman	Ribs	Indefinite
Conor Stone	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

Slowly and steadily the Giants are getting more players back with Peatling needing to just get through training this week to put his hand up for selection after missing the past two matches. Stone is about a month away but Aleer is in the mix after returning to full training this week. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Tyler Brockman	Shoulder	Season
Connor Downie	Hamstring	1-3 weeks
Sam Frost	Knee	1-3 weeks
Max Lynch	Concussion	TBC
Ben McEvoy	Neck	TBC
Seamus Mitchell	Ankle	Season
Chad Wingard	Calf	Test
James Worpel	Shoulder	TBC
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

Worpel might not play again in 2022 after suffering a potential season-ending shoulder injury against Greater Western Sydney on Sunday. He will require surgery, but the club will wait and see if he needs it immediately or if it can wait until the end of the season so he can squeeze some more games out. Wingard won’t face Adelaide on Sunday after injuring his hamstring at training late last week. Lynch and McEvoy are edging closer to a return after building up their loads in recent weeks. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Max Gawn	Ankle	Test
Blake Howes	Foot	1-2 weeks
Luke Jackson	Knee	Test
Tom McDonald	Ankle	8-10 weeks
Joel Smith	Ankle	2-3 weeks
Daniel Turner	Face	1-2 weeks
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

The Demons will put Gawn and Jackson through fitness tests on Wednesday to determine their availability for this week. McDonald has been given a boost in his hopes of returning this season, with a timeframe for his comeback reduced to around two months. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jackson Archer	Hip	Test
Miller Bergman	Shoulder	Season
Aiden Bonar	Hamstring	Test
Charlie Comben	Leg	1-2 weeks
Ben Cunnington	Testicular cancer	Indefinite
Aaron Hall	Quad	1-2 weeks
Will Phillips	Illness	Season
Jared Polec	Foot	1-2 weeks
Bailey Scott	Hip	Test
Kayne Turner	Concussion	1-2 weeks
Jack Ziebell	Face	Test
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

The Kangaroos are almost certain to regain captain Ziebell this week, while Jason Horne-Francis (suspension) will also return. Bonar and Scott are edging towards respective comebacks, which could come ahead of Saturday's clash with the Pies, though Archer is more unlikely. Hall will likely miss a fortnight, while Turner is in the AFL's 12-day concussion protocols.– Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Riley Bonner	Cheek	Assess
Zak Butters	Knee	Assess
Tom Clurey	Knee	Assess
Trent Dumont	Calf	1-2 weeks
Orazio Fantasia	Quad	2-3 weeks
Dan Houston	Knee	Assess
Lachie Jones	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Scott Lycett	Shoulder	Assess
Jake Pasini	Knee	Season
Josh Sinn	Groin	2-3 weeks
Brynn Teakle	Collarbone	2-3 weeks
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

The Power were cautious, withdrawing Xavier Duursma late before last week’s game, and expect him to be available against the Giants, as they do with Houston, while Butters should also return. The news isn’t so good for Jones who will miss up to a month. Lycett was expected to play in the SANFL last weekend but missed, so is no certainty to come back this week. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER
Noah Balta	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Trent Cotchin	Clavicle	1-3 weeks
Dustin Martin	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Dion Prestia	Concussion	Test
Sydney Stack	Cheekbone	TBC
Nick Vlastuin	Suspension	Round 18
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

The Tigers confirmed Martin has a "small hamstring strain" and will miss the Gold Coast clash. It’s unlikely they will rush him back the following week against North Melbourne and he can expect good mate Cotchin to keep him company on the sidelines for the next fortnight. Prestia looks to have recovered well from concussion and should be available to face the Suns. – Howard Kimber

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Oscar Adams	Back	Test
Jack Bytel	Foot	TBC
Hunter Clark	Nasal fracture	2 weeks
Nick Coffield	ACL	Season
Jarryn Geary	Shoulder	TBC
Dan Hannebery	Calf	TBC
Jack Hayes	Knee	Season
Dougal Howard	Knee	3-4 weeks
Daniel McKenzie	Concussion	Test
Mitch Owens	Concussion	Test
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

Clark has endured a nightmare run on the injury front and that continued on Friday night when he broke his nose late in the game and had to spend the night in hospital. Howard was substituted out of the game after injuring his knee and underwent an arthroscope to repair a medial meniscal tear. Hannebery is a chance to return via the VFL this weekend after undergoing calf surgery earlier in the season. McKenzie and Owens could be given the green light to return later in the week. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Isaac Heeney	Corked Quad	Test
Josh Kennedy	Hamstring	Test
Sam Naismith	Knee	Season
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

No real problems for Heeney with John Longmire saying he pulled up fine after playing Essendon on Saturday. Kennedy needs to get through some tough sessions this week to prove his fitness after missing the past seven weeks. He could still have to wait another match. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Oscar Allen	Foot	Inactive
Campbell Chesser	Ankle	Inactive
Tom Cole	Ankle	Inactive
Hugh Dixon	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Luke Edwards	Groin	Inactive
Tom Joyce	Ankle	TBC
Zac Langdon	Ankle	Test
Jeremy McGovern	Ribs	TBC
Dom Sheed	Shins	Season
Elliot Yeo	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

After experiencing shin soreness following his AFL comeback in round 14, Sheed's season has been ended with a stress-related lower leg injury. The Eagles are holding out hope McGovern will be able to play again this season and will have an indication of his chances next week. Yeo is on track to play again this season after a hamstring injury in last week's loss to Richmond. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Caleb Daniel	Knee	2-3 weeks
Taylor Duryea	Knee	3-4 weeks
Stefan Martin	Shoulder	TBC
Charlie Parker	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Bailey Smith	Suspension	Round 18
Mitch Wallis	Foot	Season
Updated: July 5, 2022

Early prognosis

The Dogs will get a boost with Tim English set to return from his concussion symptoms and Ed Richards also available to play following his own concussion. Josh Bruce is expected to play in the VFL after his hamstring setback, while the Dogs are confident Adam Treloar will play after his hamstring tightness against Brisbane. - Callum Twomey

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