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PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Luke Brown	Knee	1 week
Matt Crouch	Quad	Test
Shane McAdam	Corked thigh	Test
Andrew McPherson	Knee	Season
Paul Seedsman	Concussion	Season
Rory Sloane	Knee	Season
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

McAdam is on light duties after a "significant cork", but he will train on Friday and the Crows expect him to be available. Josh Rachele comes off the injury list after completing his rehab from a hip injury. Crouch is experiencing quad tightness and will do some training on Wednesday. – Nathan Schmook 

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Tom Berry	Shoulder	Season
Keidean Coleman	Hamstring	Test
Carter Michael	Shoulder	Season
Daniel Rich	Concussion	TBC
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Coleman just needs to get through main training on Thursday to be available against Richmond. Michael and Berry both suffered injuries in the VFL at the weekend and had surgery on Tuesday. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jordan Boyd	Foot	4-8 weeks
Jack Carroll	Soreness	Test
David Cuningham	Knee	TBC
Ed Curnow	Hamstring	2-4 weeks
Will Hayes	Suspended	Round 21
George Hewett	Back	1 week
Jack Martin	Calf	Test
Oscar McDonald	Back	Season
Matt Owies	Calf	Test
Luke Parks	Foot	Season
Sam Philp	Foot	Season
Zac Williams	Calf	3-4 weeks
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

The Blues will again be without Hewett, who is deemed a 'week-by-week' proposition as things stand. But Carroll, Martin and Owies could all return at some level this weekend. Caleb Marchbank (knee) made his comeback through the VFL last Saturday. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Dean	Foot	Season
Harvey Harrison	Hamstring	Test
Nathan Kreuger	Shoulder	Season
Jack Madgen	Thumb	Test
Brayden Maynard	Shoulder	TBC
Reef McInnes	Shoulder	Season
Tom Wilson	Back	Season
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Brodie Grundy is set to return from a PCL injury in the VFL this weekend after missing the past three months due to the knee injury he suffered on Anzac Day. Jordan De Goey is expected to return to the senior side after overcoming the quad injury that has forced him to sit out the past three weeks. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Kaine Baldwin	Calf	Test
Nik Cox	Ankle	Season
Darcy Parish	Calf	1-2 weeks
Mason Redman	Internal bruising	TBC
Devon Smith	Knee	Indefinite
Tex Wanganeen	Foot	Season
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Important defender Redman was substituted in the Bombers' loss to Collingwood due to internal bruising, although a timeframe for his recovery is yet to be confirmed. Ben Hobbs again dealt with a sore shoulder, but played out the game against the Magpies. In good news for Essendon, Archie Perkins, Aaron Francis and Tom Cutler all returned via the VFL on the weekend, while Baldwin is almost back as well. Coach Ben Rutten said last week that talented youngster Nik Cox would not be seen again this season. – Dejan Kalinic

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jye Amiss	Kidney	Inactive
Connor Blakely	Hand	Test
Nat Fyfe	Hamstring	TBA
Joel Hamling	Oblique	Test
Sebit Kuek	Calf	Test
Rory Lobb	Chest	Test
Sam Switkowski	Back	TBA
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Fyfe escaped serious damage, but the Dockers haven't yet put a timeframe on his return. A round 23 return appears the most likely scenario right now. Lobb appears likely to return from a chest injury that has sidelined him for one week. He completed light kicking and marking drills on Monday and appeared in no discomfort. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Toby Conway	Concussion	Test
Francis Evans	Knee	Test
Shaun Higgins	Knee	TBC
Flynn Kroeger	Knee	Season
Sam Menegola	Concussion	Test
Rhys Stanley	Knee	2-4 weeks
Cooper Whyte	Groin	TBC
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Stanley has been ruled out for at least the next fortnight after injuring his knee against Port Adelaide on Saturday. The ruckman has escaped major damage but suffered cartilage damage and bone bruising. Menegola is progressing through the AFL’s concussion protocols and could be available for Saturday night’s game against the Western Bulldogs. Higgins is still recovering from knee surgery, while Evans is a chance to be available for selection after an injury in the VFL. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Ballard	Knee	Season
Connor Budarick	Knee	Season
Joel Jeffrey	Knee	Season
Ben King	Knee	Season
Wil Powell	Ankle	Season
Bodhi Uwland	Back	Indefinite
Lachie Weller	Knee	Season
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Bad news, but not surprising, for Ballard, with confirmation of damage to the medical collateral ligament in his right knee. Following surgery to his ankle, Powell is hopeful of being out of his moonboot in two weeks and back walking around unassisted. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Ryan Angwin	Leg	Season
Jack Buckley	Knee	Season
Finn Callaghan	Foot	1-2 weeks
Brent Daniels	Hamstring	Season
Phil Davis	Hamstring	Season
Matt de Boer	Concussion	TBC
Josh Fahey	Shoulder	Season
Matt Flynn	Ankle	1 week
Bobby Hill	Cancer treatment	Indefinite
Connor Idun	Foot	Season
Josh Kelly	Concussion	TBC
Conor Stone	Hamstring	1 week
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

After suffering his injury in round 13 against North Melbourne, Harry Perryman will be available this weekend, as will Lachie Whitfield (hip). Kelly and de Boer will continue to go through concussion protocols to assess their availability. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Lachlan Bramble	Back	Season
Tyler Brockman	Shoulder	Season
Connor Downie	Hamstring	Test
Sam Frost	Knee	Season
Changkuoth Jiath	Knee	Test
Seamus Mitchell	Ankle	Season
Liam Shiels	Concussion	TBC
Chad Wingard	Hamstring	Season
James Worpel	Shoulder	Season
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Jiath was ruled out of the trip to Hobart late last week after reporting knee soreness and will be a test to determine his availability this Saturday. Shiels suffered a concussion in the VFL on the weekend and won’t be available for selection. The Hawks have already ruled out Wingard and Worpel for the rest of the season, plus senior regulars Frost and Bramble. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Ben Brown	Knee	1 week
Jake Lever	Shoulder	Test
Tom McDonald	Ankle	6-7 weeks
Fraser Rosman	Hamstring	4-6 weeks
Deakyn Smith	Jaw	1 week
Joel Smith	Ankle	Test
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

The Demons will regain Lever for Friday night's blockbuster against the Dockers, but Brown is another week away. In more good news, youngster Blake Howes (foot) and defender Daniel Turner (face) returned through the VFL last weekend. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Miller Bergman	Shoulder	Season
Charlie Comben	Leg	Test
Ben Cunnington	Testicular cancer	Test
Kyron Hayden	Groin	Test
Nick Larkey	Heel	Test
Flynn Perez	Suspension	Round 21
Will Phillips	Illness	Season
Jared Polec	Foot	Season
Tristan Xerri	Shoulder	Season
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

The Kangaroos will put Larkey through a fitness test on Thursday to determine his availability for Sunday's clash with the Bombers. Cunnington is a chance to return from a long-term absence through the VFL, while Comben and Hayden should also play reserves footy this weekend. Four players, in addition to interim coach Leigh Adams, are in the AFL's health and safety protocols. They will exit on Sunday, but will have to be passed fit to play after developing COVID-19 symptoms. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Dan Houston	Concussion	1 week
Lachie Jones	Hamstring	Assess
Scott Lycett	Shoulder	TBC
Jake Pasini	Knee	Season
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Jones is aiming to train fully on Thursday and push his case for selection after three weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Houston will resume light training later this week after entering the 12-day concussion protocols. Lycett is continuing a course of antibiotics to treat the infection in his injured shoulder. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER
Mate Colina	H&S Protocols	Test
Tom Lynch	Hamstring	Test
Dustin Martin	Hamstring	3-4 weeks
Ben Miller	Groin	Test
Jack Ross	Knee	Test
Samson Ryan	Concussion	1 week
Updated: July 27, 2022

Early prognosis

There's been a few list changes at Tigerland, with Kane Lambert retiring and Matt Parker returning to Western Australia. Lynch is highly likely to return this week, while Ryan suffered a delayed concussion after his VFL match. Josh Gibcus (shoulder) wasn't declared fit in time for Friday night's draw with Fremantle, but had recovered sufficiently by Saturday afternoon to play VFL.  – Sarah Black

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Billings	Back	TBC
Nick Coffield	ACL	Season
Jade Gresham	Knee	TBC
Jack Hayes	Knee	Season
Max Heath	Concussion	1 week
Dougal Howard	Knee	1 week
Daniel McKenzie	Calf	2-3 weeks
Paddy Ryder	Calf	4-5 weeks
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Howard is set to miss another game after injuring his knee against Carlton in round 16. Billings was substituted out of the game in the opening minutes with back spasms. Gresham ended the game on the bench after a knock to his knee. Both are awaiting further medical advice to determine their availability this weekend. Ryder isn’t expected to play again this year unless St Kilda qualifies for September. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Peter Ladhams	Thumb	1 week
Sam Naismith	Knee	Season
Colin O'Riordan	Hip	TBC
Marc Sheather	Ankle	TBC
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Not much change for the Swans, with Ladhams ramping up his running after surgery to his thumb and hoping to be available in a week or so depending on its improvement. O'Riordan is battling to make progress from his hip problem. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Oscar Allen	Foot	Inactive
Campbell Chesser	Ankle	Inactive
Tom Cole	Ankle	Inactive
Luke Edwards	Groin	Inactive
Tom Joyce	Ankle	Season
Jeremy McGovern	Ribs	Season
Nic Naitanui	Knee	Test
Jack Petruccelle	Hamstring	Test
Dom Sheed	Shins	Season
Elliot Yeo	Hamstring	Test
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

There is optimism Naitanui will return from knee soreness this week after two matches on the sidelines. Yeo is also expected to return after being held back last week. Petruccelle and Yeo completed a solid training session on the weekend and need to pull up well and complete a week of training to be available. Tim Kelly looked to still be nursing a corked quad in round 19 but was declared fit. Chesser is making strong progress with his running after spending his debut season in the rehab group. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Hayden Crozier	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Caleb Daniel	Knee	Test
Taylor Duryea	Knee	Test
Charlie Parker	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Anthony Scott	Concussion	Test
Adam Treloar	Calf	Test
Mitch Wallis	Foot	Season
Updated: July 26, 2022

Early prognosis

Daniel, Duryea and Treloar all face tests ahead Saturday's clash with the Cats. Daniel and Duyrea have been battling knee issues and Treloar left the field in the fourth quarter against the Demons with calf tightness. Scott also faces a test with his concussion.- Callum Twomey

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