Forward Menzel will have a fitness test on his injured quad after missing the past two games. He's likely to come back through the SANFL. Forward McGovern (hamstring) and winger Seedsman (groin) could return in the SANFL as early as next week after lengthy stints on the sideline. Midfielder Hampton has had ankle surgery and is expected to be back just in time for the finals. - Lee Gaskin 

The bye this weekend should help a couple of players recover in time for the Lions' next match against Fremantle on June 10. Vice-captain Rockliff will be over his shoulder injury by then, while running defender Beams (hamstring) should also be available. - Michael Whiting

Key defender Rowe’s surgery on the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee went well last week and he will have a short break. While Rowe starts on his long rehabilitation, Irishman Byrne is close to playing after being sidelined for 11 months with the same injury. He is set to resume with the Northern Blues, who also have a bye this weekend. Liam Jones, who injured his left ankle late in the Northern Blues’ win over Sandringham on May 20, also hopes to be back after the bye. Veteran Dale Thomas, who missed last Sunday’s game against North Melbourne because of concussion and a broken nose, will be available after the bye. - Howard Kotton

Moore appears the only new concern after copping a knock to his right shin. Aish is still sidelined after a head clash, while Reid and Varcoe are expected to be available after the Pies' round 13 bye. Sinclair is still eyeing a return in the second half of the year. - Ben Collins

Defender Patrick Ambrose will be available this week after missing the past five games with a quad strain. Ambrose was close to playing last week so it will be interesting to see if he is recalled straight into the senior team. Jordan Ridley will play his first VFL game for the club after three months on the sidelines with a back injury, while ruckman Matthew Leuenberger is also available after missing last week's loss to Richmond with illness. - Callum Twomey

Aaron Sandilands and Ed Langdon appear strong chances to be available against Collingwood after sitting out the 100-point loss to Adelaide. The Dockers planned to have Harley Bennell back playing within the next three weeks but his timeframe to return remains about a month away at least. Harley Balic is yet to return to the club after taking leave for personal reasons two weeks ago. - Travis King

A good chunk of the Suns' injured personnel should return this week. Ablett will play the Eagles, while Rosa is also a chance. Thompson and Ainsworth are likely to come back through the NEAFL, while veteran Rischitelli is only a week or two away from playing his first game after rupturing his ACL in round 16 last season. - Michael Whiting

Scully was extremely close to playing last week so should have no problem proving his fitness for the clash with Essendon, but Lobb and Johnson remain doubtful. Mzungu could be close to a return in the NEAFL but could also be given another week of solid training after a significant hamstring injury. All four are likely to be tested later in the week. - Adam Curley

The Hawks had flagged that Birchall might be available for Thursday night’s clash with Port Adelaide but a return next week against Gold Coast now seems more likely. O’Brien is over a hip complaint and is likely to be picked for the Port game, while defender Miles has recovered from his medial strain and should return through the VFL. O’Meara continues to work through his conditioning block but is not doing ball work just yet. - Ashley Browne

Hogan returned to the club this week after surgery to treat testicular cancer. The Demons are hopeful he may be fit to face Collingwood on Queen's Birthday, although they will not rush his comeback to the field. Gawn looks likely to resume in round 14 as he completes the final stages of his rehab. Spencer is slightly ahead of Gawn and could be available in round 13. - Ben Guthrie

Sam Gibson had scans on his back on Monday after hurting it in the dramatic win over Carlton a day earlier, but he has not appeared on the club's injury list. The midfielder's 118 consecutive games are the longest active streak in the AFL. There was concern for Trent Dumont in his first match back, after missing the previous week with concussion, when he suffered another head knock against the Blues, but he passed a concussion test and he and club doctors have declared him ready to go for Saturday night's clash with Richmond. There could be some injury relief for North after its round 12 bye. - Marc McGowan

Star midfielder/forward Wingard was originally set to miss two weeks with a calf injury, but now is also in doubt for his side's round 12 encounter with Essendon at Etihad Stadium. Wingard injured his calf at training on Saturday, May 19, and missed the Power's round 10 loss to Geelong. - Lee Gaskin

Moore suffered a left ankle partial syndesmosis sprain in the VFL and will be wearing a moon boot for one week. He underwent an arthroscope, which ruled out the need for major surgery. Nathan Broad has recovered from a shoulder injury and returns in the VFL this weekend, meaning the Tigers will need to move Ivan Soldo back to the rookie list temporarily. They can re-elevate the ruckman in place of Conca, Drummond, Graham or Hampson. Butler faces a fitness test this week after missing two matches. - Nathan Schmook

Alan Richardson is "hopeful" of having Riewoldt back for the clash against Adelaide in round 12. Webster and Hickey both trained on Tuesday before the players have four days off, starting from Wednesday. - Dinny Navaratnam

McVeigh, Jack and Naismith should be ready to resume after this week's bye, unless they have an issue at training next week. Jake Lloyd and Sam Reid were both concussed in last week's loss to Hawthorn but will be available to play the Bulldogs. - Adam Curley

Ruckman Scott Lycett could make his long-awaited return to football for East Perth on Monday in his first game since dislocating his shoulder in the pre-season. Exciting defender Francis Watson is also aiming for an earlier-than-expected comeback from an ankle issue. Star midfielder Luke Shuey and forward Mark LeCras just have to get through training to be available to face Gold Coast. - Travis King

The Dogs will have to do without skipper Murphy and forward Smith for the next few weeks, but should regain defender Boyd for the round 12 clash with Sydney. Youngsters Lynch and Lipinski should resume through the VFL after Footscray's bye this weekend. - Ryan Davidson