Harrison Jones is seen injured during the match between Essendon and North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium in round eight, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

Check out the injury updates from all 18 clubs.

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Matt Crouch Hip 4-6 weeks
Nick Murray Knee 4-6 weeks
Toby Murray Ankle 3-4 months
Kieran Strachan Foot Season
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Half-back Mitch Hinge will return from suspension, giving the Crows a boost in time for Saturday night's Showdown. The experienced Brodie Smith was his replacement against the Blues last week and performed well, leaving the Crows with structural decisions to make. Sam Berry played as the substitute and is an option to move into the 22 if more contested strength is needed around the ball in Matt Crouch's absence, while Sid Draper is out of the team and should be considered. Those with a body of work at SANFL level include Billy Dowling, Charlie Edwards and Brayden Cook, while wingman Lachlan Sholl won plenty of the ball at the lower level. Chris Burgess and Luke Pedlar each booted four goals. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Sam Day Hamstring 6 weeks
Kai Lohmann Shoulder Test
Lincoln McCarthy Knee TBC
Logan Morris Calf Test
Bruce Reville Hamstring 1 week
Brandon Ryan Facial fracture TBC
Henry Smith Foot 8-9 weeks
Brandon Starcevich Concussion TBC
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

There's a lot of intrigue around the Lions team ahead of travelling to Hobart to play North Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. Morris should return to replace the injured Day, but Chris Fagan must decide whether he wants to persist with reliable Darcy Gardiner as a forward or look elsewhere. He could opt for Darcy Fort to help Oscar McInerney as a back-up ruckman or promote young Ty Gallop for a debut after an impressive run in the VFL. Lohmann is also expected to return to the forward line. Tom Doedee and Keidean Coleman are also bashing the door down to force their way in, although it's hard to find positions in a rock solid defensive unit. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Alex Cincotta Hip 1 week
Matt Cottrell Ankle 4-5 weeks
Orazio Fantasia Calf TBC
Brodie Kemp Achilles Season
Nic Newman Knee TBC
Jack Silvagni Hand Test
Jagga Smith Knee Season
Zac Williams Calf 1-2 weeks
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

The Blues are hopeful Silvagni will return for Friday night's clash against the Saints, but Cottrell will miss at least the next month. Jordan Boyd (27 disposals, five marks) was among the best in the VFL last weekend, while Jaxon Binns (33 disposals, one goal) and Marc Pittonet (16 disposals, 34 hitouts, nine clearances) were both emergencies at AFL level and also performed strongly. Williams remains a week away, but Fantasia still has a significant amount of work to do before he'll be fit for his first appearance of the season. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Joel Cochran Concussion Concussion protocols
Harvey Harrison Knee TBC
Ash Johnson Leg 3-4 weeks
Fin Macrae Shoulder 10-12 weeks
Reef McInnes Knee Season
Dan McStay Knee 5-7 weeks
Brody Mihocek Abdominal 1 week
Tom Mitchell Foot TBC
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Craig McRae has already declared four changes ahead of the trip west to face Fremantle on Thursday night. Mihocek has remained home due to a minor abdominal strain he played on with against Geelong. Scott Pendlebury, Jordan De Goey and Brayden Maynard have all been managed. Jeremy Howe will return after being managed last week, while Ed Allan, Lachie Sullivan and Oleg Markov were all held out of the VFL ahead of the five-day break. Charlie West was set to make his debut in Perth but might be held back due to a niggle, although the teenager has travelled with the team. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Nick Bryan Knee Season
Sam Draper Achilles Season
Tom Edwards Knee Season
Jade Gresham Adductor 1 week
Harrison Jones Ankle TBC
Darcy Parish Calf 1 week
Jordan Ridley Hamstring 8 weeks
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

It was a mixed week on the injury front for the Bombers. Just as Nik Cox, Matt Guelfi and Angus Clarke returned via the VFL, important defender Ridley, forward Gresham and tall Jones suffered injuries. They are set to be boosted by the return of gun midfielder Jye Caldwell for Saturday's clash against Sydney at Marvel Stadium. Pick No.25 in the 2022 Telstra AFL Draft, defender Lewis Hayes could make his debut to replace Ridley, having been held out of the VFL last week. Jayden Laverde is also available after his VFL suspension. Jye Menzie has been the sub in back-to-back games so could either replace Gresham, or get more game time at VFL level. First-year duo Zak Johnson (25 disposals) and Archer Day-Wicks (18 and five tackles) were good in the VFL and have been nearing debuts, Saad El-Hawli (17) could earn a recall and Dylan Shiel is also available after being left out last week. – Dejan Kalinic

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Nat Fyfe Hamstring 5 weeks
Odin Jones Back Season
Nathan O'Driscoll Ankle Test
Jaeger O'Meara Hamstring/foot 5 weeks
Ollie Murphy Concussion 1 week
Sam Sturt Knee 5 weeks
Brandon Walker Shoulder 10 weeks
Michael Walters Knee 5 weeks
Hayden Young Hamstring 10-12 weeks
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

The Dockers are on the lookout for a big-bodied replacement for Young who can help arrest the team's clearance slide. If O'Driscoll can't return to be that player this week, Neil Erasmus and Will Brodie shape as options outside the 23, while Luke Jackson was used as an onballer at stages against the Saints. Cooper Simpson has been training and playing as a half-back and could be an option, alongside James Aish, if the Dockers recalibrate a tall backline. Oscar McDonald is an option at either end if form dictates change in the key positions, along with key forward Pat Voss. Bailey Banfield is available after serving a WAFL suspension. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Tanner Bruhn   Unavailable
Cillian Burke Knee Indefinite
Toby Conway Back TBC
Mitch Edwards Management TBC
Cam Guthrie Achilles 3 weeks
Jack Henry Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Lenny Hofmann Back Indefinite
Lawson Humphries Concussion TBC
Mitch Knevitt Foot Test
Jack Martin Managed 3 weeks
Gryan Miers Concussion TBC
Jacob Molier Management Indefinite
Rhys Stanley Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Tom Stewart Knee Test
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

The Cats will have at least two forced changes with Stanley (hamstring) and Humphries (concussion) out of the side that edged past Collingwood. Stanley's replacement in the ruck could be Mark Blicavs, who started in defence last week, with support from tall forward Shannon Neale. Stewart will be tested and hopes to return against the Giants, and he could be joined by Jake Kolodjashnij, for what would be his first senior game of the season. In positive news, Cam Guthrie and Martin are both aiming for playing returns in three weeks via the VFL following extended layoffs, while young tall Molier has recovered from his hamstring injury and will now build his fitness over several weeks. The VFL Cats had a bye last weekend but regular AFL sub Ted Clohesy was strong in his last outing and has shown he can step up to the top level if needed again. – Michael Rogers

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Charlie Ballard Knee Season
Tom Berry Knee 6+ weeks
Jy Farrar Finger 1-3 weeks
Leo Lombard Shoulder 1-3 weeks
Ben Long Hamstring Test
Lachie Weller Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Long would be a huge inclusion for the Suns and is expected to play, but must pass a final test later in the week to ensure he runs out against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night in front of his hometown fans in Darwin. Weller's absence opens a spot on the wing, which could be filled by last week's sub, David Swallow. Brayden Fiorini continued his VFL rampage with 47 disposals and three goals against Brisbane, while Lloyd Johnston and Ben Jepson have also impressed at the lower level. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Toby Bedford Eye Test
Kieren Briggs Ankle Test
Stephen Coniglio Glute 1 week
Brent Daniels Abdomen 3 weeks
Ollie Hannaford Wrist Test
Josh Kelly Hip  3 weeks
James Leake Groin TBC
Jake Riccardi Hand Test
Logan Smith Illness 1 week
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

The Giants are hopeful that Bedford could face the Cats on Sunday, having avoided serious damage last weekend. Briggs will also undergo a fitness test later this week. Riccardi  could be on call to replace him in the ruck, provided he's fit, while Lachie Keeffe (11 disposals, two goals) could be on standby after impressing in the VFL last weekend. Nick Madden (19 disposals, 23 hitouts) and Wade Derksen (25 disposals, nine marks) are an outside chance to debut, if things fall a certain way. Cody Angove (19 disposals, three goals) is also on alert for an AFL debut, but veteran Coniglio is another week away. Daniels and Kelly are still the best part of a month from returning. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Karl Amon Concussion Test
Will Day Foot 3-4 months
Mitch Lewis Knee 4-6 weeks
Cam Mackenzie Hand 1-2 weeks
Max Ramsden Calf Test
Jack Scrimshaw Concussion 1-2 weeks
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Scrimshaw will miss at least one more week after suffering a second concussion in six weeks in round seven. Mackenzie has also been ruled out again after hand surgery. Both are aiming to return for the trip to the Northern Territory next week. Calsher Dear is pushing to play his first game of 2025 after two games at Box Hill. Seamus Mitchell was one of the best in the VFL, while Bodie Ryan produced one of his best performances yet in the reserves. – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Marty Hore Calf 3-4 weeks
Jake Lever Ankle  2-3 weeks
Shane McAdam Achilles Season
Ricky Mentha jnr Concussion 1-2 weeks
Andy Moniz-Wakefield Knee Season
Clayton Oliver Personal Test
Harrison Petty Concussion 1-2 weeks
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Swingman Petty copped a head knock against West Coast and has entered concussion protocols, ruling him out of Saturday's match against Hawthorn. Young forward Jacob van Rooyen seems the obvious replacement, allowing Daniel Turner to return to the backline after he swung forward to cover for Petty in the win over the Eagles. Tom Fullarton could also be in the mix for a recall should the Demons want some tall back-up in the ruck for skipper Max Gawn. Oliver didn't make the trip west due to personal reasons. He returned to full training on Tuesday, with a call on his availability to be made later in the week. Kozzy Pickett suffered an ankle sprain late against the Eagles but has resumed training and is expected to play on Saturday. Mentha jnr is another Demon working through concussion protocols after a training incident last week. - Alison O'Connor

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jackson Archer Hamstring 8 weeks
Miller Bergman Knee Season
Callum Coleman-Jones Achilles 2 weeks
Paul Curtis Suspension Round 11
Josh Goater Quad 4 weeks
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

The Kangas will welcome back George Wardlaw (thigh), who will be fit to play against the Lions on Sunday evening. However, young defender Bergman will miss the remainder of the season. Archer will be lost for the next two months at least. Zac Fisher (28 disposals, three clearances) could be an option to replace him down back, having impressed in the VFL. Aidan Corr is also a chance to return, if the side elects for a bigger body, having been an emergency at AFL level last weekend. Wil Dawson (13 disposals, three goals) could also be called upon to spice up the attack, having moved forward in the reserves recently. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Travis Boak Back Test
Tom Cochrane Foot 8-12 weeks
Josh Lai Hand 2-3 weeks
Jack Lukosius Knee 2-4 weeks
Todd Marshall Achilles TBC
Josh Sinn Concussion Test
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Ahead of a Showdown against Adelaide on Saturday night, just how many changes will Ken Hinkley make following last week's 90-point hammering to the Western Bulldogs? Veteran Boak would be a welcome return, but must pass a fitness test, with Sinn expected to exit concussion protocols. A couple of players put their hand up with strong performances in the SANFL at the weekend, with Rory Atkins and Ryan Burton impressing in defence. For the second straight week young forward Jack Whitlock kicked three goals to continue pushing his case for a debut. – Michael Whiting

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Harry Armstrong Hamstring 8-11 weeks
Mate Colina Knee 2-4 weeks
Josh Gibcus ACL TBC
Taj Hotton ACL 7-10 weeks
Mykelti Lefau ACL 1-3 weeks
Dion Prestia Achilles 3-5 weeks
Samson Ryan Foot 1-3 weeks
Tylar Young ACL 2-4 weeks
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Colina has picked up a minor knee injury, suffering a partial sublux of his patella (knee-cap partially popping out and back in again). Prestia has regained a timeline, with the club saying he is increasing his footy drill participation and "running sessions" on the weekend for the players in rehab. Draftee Hotton has a timeline after rupturing his ACL around 12 months ago. Kane McAuliffe (23 disposals, 11 tackles) was one of Richmond's best in the VFL, with Kaleb Smith (31 and 10 marks) and small forward Jasper Alger (three goals) also impressing – Sarah Black

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Dan Butler Achilles 1 week
Zaine Cordy Pectoral 9-11 weeks
Paddy Dow Knee TBC
Max King Knee TBC
Mattaes Phillipou Leg Test
Patrick Said Calf 1 week
Alix Tauru Suspension Round 14
Mason Wood Concussion Test
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Phillipou was given every chance to play last Friday night against Fremantle after copping a corked quad, but the young gun is expected to play his first game of 2025 this Friday night. Wood is also progressing through the protocols and on track to face the Blues. Sandringham had the bye last weekend. Zak Jones and Isaac Keeler were included in the 26-man squad.  – Josh Gabelich

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Taylor Adams Hamstring Test
Joel Amartey Hamstring 2 weeks
Riak Andrew Shoulder 4 weeks
Harry Cunningham Foot 3-5 weeks
Jesse Dattoli Back 4 weeks
Robbie Fox Calf 2 weeks
Errol Gulden Ankle 5-7 weeks
Logan McDonald Ankle TBC
Lewis Melican Suspension Round 12
Callum Mills Foot TBC
Tom Papley Foot 4-6 weeks
Ben Paton Calf Test
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

McDonald has been booked in for ankle surgery, confirming he will be a long-term absence, while Mills remains a week-by-week proposition and is aiming to complete match play at training this week. Joel Hamling did a stellar negating role up forward against the Giants, but he's the most likely option to move back to replace the suspended Melican against Essendon, which would bring Peter Ladhams into the forward line after he kicked 2.3 and had 20 disposals in the VFL last week. Adams is also expected to return from injury and could take the sub vest if the club wants to manage his minutes. Tom Hanily kicked three goals last week after being dropped to the VFL, while Angus Sheldrick continues to push his case for a senior spot. - Martin Smith

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Campbell Chesser Ankle 3-4 weeks
Harry Edwards Ankle Test
Jeremy McGovern Concussion Concussion protocols
Dom Sheed Knee Season
Elliot Yeo Ankle TBC
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Draftee Tom Gross was excellent again in the WAFL and is pushing for a recall after rotating forward more often. Clay Hall was also a big stoppage presence and could be considered given the Eagles' clearance issues. The loss of McGovern and an ankle concern for Edwards means Sandy Brock will be considered. Versatile draftee Jobe Shanahan has shown he can play at either end of the ground, coming into consideration as a key defender or a key forward if Archer Reid needs a week off. The Eagles have flipped their rucks based on form and could consider Bailey Williams after an improved performance in the WAFL. Tyrell Dewar could return to a wing and allow Jack Hutchinson to get back in the centre square. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jordan Croft Foot 4-6 weeks
Sam Darcy Knee 5-9 weeks
Riley Garcia Knee 2-4 weeks
Liam Jones Calf 3-4 weeks
Cody Weightman Knee Indefinite
Updated: May 6, 2025

In the mix

Luke Beveridge isn't expected to make too many changes to the side that smashed Port Adelaide by 15 goals in Ballarat. Jones strained his calf at training last week and won't be available for another three weeks, creating more opportunities for Jedd Busslinger. Caleb Poulter, Harvey Gallagher, Oskar Baker and Taylor Duryea all fired against an undermanned Collingwood outfit at Victoria Park on Saturday. – Josh Gabelich