The Crows will take no risks with defender Jake Lever (hamstring tightness) and youngster Riley Knight (corked glute) for this week's clash against Melbourne. Both are expected to return next week. Forward Tom Lynch will have to pass a concussion test on Friday to be passed fit. - Lee Gaskin

Mitch Robinson's loss is tough to swallow just a week after captain Dayne Beams was sidelined. Beams is running strongly again and will be reassessed next week with the hope he will play in round nine. The Lions have also lost defender Dan McStay, while first-year player Hugh McCluggage will be rested this week. - Michael Whiting

The Blues emerged unscathed after their memorable triumph over arch rival Collingwood last Saturday. Teenagers Jack Silvagni and Zac Fisher passed fitness tests and will return to face St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. - Howard Kotton

Adam Treloar will miss the clash against his old side with an ankle problem. Travis Varcoe will remain sidelined with his hamstring issue. Rupert Wills' hopes of earning promotion from the VFL have been delayed by a calf problem. Ben Sinclair is still eyeing a return in the second half of the year. - Ben Collins

Essendon is targeting round 11 as the return date for Patrick Ambrose, who injured his quad at training on the eve of the Dons' clash with Melbourne. But they will be without Mitch Brown for a little longer as he deals with an ankle problem from that Melbourne game. They should have Jobe Watson, Andy McGrath and Ben McNeice available after being rested last week, but Jayden Laverde's battle to play this season looks likely to continue. The Bombers have pushed back a return date from a pre-season ankle injury to about round 15, but it was a serious and rare injury that they'll be conservative with. - Callum Twomey

Freo will be without youngster Harley Balic this week due to illness. Star midfielder Stephen Hill is getting strength back in his running after straining a hamstring in round five and is on track to resume full training with the next fortnight. Harley Bennell's timeframe to return from his calf injury remains stuck on seven weeks, but Hayden Ballantyne is back running near top speed and should return to training later this week. Luckless big man Michael Apeness's season is over after he injured the PCL in his right knee playing for Peel's reserves at the weekend. Josh Deluca failed to get up for Peel's win over Claremont but is expected to be right for Saturday's clash with Swan Districts. - Travis King

Rory Thompson has missed four weeks and looks set to return for the historic clash in China, but Callum Ah Chee, Matt Rosa and David Swallow will all stay home. Pearce Hanley is almost ready to go, but the club is likely to hold him back until after the bye so he can get more conditioning in. - Michael Whiting

Adam Kennedy will have his ACL repaired next week, while Jacob Hopper has already had surgery on his broken finger and joins a growing list of Giants with long-term setbacks. Sam Reid has recovered from his hamstring tightness and has been recalled to face Collingwood. - Adam Curley

Birchall has been awfully stiff, hurting his knee in his first quarter back after a four-week absence with a broken jaw. The Hawks still have five weeks till their bye, so he should be back before then. This is the third hamstring injury this year for O’Rourke and comes just as he was in the frame for a senior game. Hawthorn’s injury list is by no means serious, but is starting to grow. - Ashley Browne

Jesse Hogan was ruled out on Friday afternoon with illness. James Harmes suffered an eye injury in the VFL at the weekend and spent time in hospital on Sunday. Rookie Corey Maynard suffered a heavy concussion, as a result of a crude bump from North Melbourne-listed forward Lindsay Thomas. Maynard also visited the hospital after he was stretchered from the field from the head-high hit. Jayden Hunt (shoulder) and Josh Wagner have been cleared to face Adelaide. - Ben Guthrie

Ben Brown hurt his shoulder against Adelaide, but returned to the field – with heavy strapping – to kick two goals and should face Sydney on Sunday. Jy Simpkin was managed last week and will be available. Garner and Mullett face fitness tests, but are good chances to return. Jacobs and Daw will return through the VFL if they play this weekend, while Andrew Swallow has recovered from a bout of gastro that sidelined him. Waite and Thomas were suspended for engaging in rough conduct charges at AFL and VFL level respectively. - Marc McGowan

Every player on the Power's list is available for selection with Nathan Krakouer (foot), Matthew White (hamstring) and rookie-listed ruckman Peter Ladhams (general soreness) overcoming minor injuries. - Lee Gaskin

Scans have revealed a small fracture in Nick Vlastuin's shoulder after a fresh injury in round seven, with rest required. Dion Prestia's hamstring soreness will sideline him for one more match after starting Wednesday's session in the rehab group. Shane Edwards will ramp up his training this week and is in the 25-man squad, while Reece Conca has had his minimum time on the sidelines increased to four weeks and is in a moon boot. Ben Griffiths ran laps this week but has no timeline for a playing return. - Nathan Schmook

Mav Weller rolled his right ankle last week and was named in the team to face Carlton on Saturday. Ruckman Tom Hickey has a medial injury in his left knee after being injured in the VFL last Saturday. - Dinny Navaratnam

Kurt Tippett was extremely close to playing last week but didn't quite do enough before selection to warrant a recall, but has been cleared to play against North Melbourne, with Gary Rohan also back after recovering from his heavy fall in round six against Carlton. Kieren Jack misses another game but if all goes well with his training, he should be right for round nine. Dan Robinson has been cleared to play but has to get through his contact work at training before he's picked. - Adam Curley

Pressure forward Jamie Cripps has made a remarkable recovery from a nasty ankle issue suffered in round five against Hawthorn, and could only be two weeks away from returning after looking set to miss up to two months. Liam Duggan will return to face the Western Bulldogs after being withdrawn late against the Power, while Drew Petrie might be available to take on Essendon in round nine after breaking his hand in round one. - Travis King

The Dogs will give veteran skipper Robert Murphy the week off for the trip west to face the Eagles. The club was relieved Jake Stringer avoided a dreaded ACL tear, but the dynamic forward probably won't be seen until after the club's bye in round 11. The club is hopeful Josh Dunkley will return by the end of the home and away season after his shoulder injury sustained against Richmond. Jordan Roughead is likely to play in the VFL this week in his return from a serious hamstring injury. Veterans Travis Cloke and Dale Morris have returned to training on a modified program and the key duo could be available for the round nine clash against Geelong. - Ryan Davidson