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Scott Pendlebury is hurt during Collingwood's clash against Hawthorn in round four, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos
Check out the injury updates from all 18 clubs.

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Wayne MileraKneeSeasonLachlan MurphyKnee2-4 weeksNick MurrayKnee6-8 weeksPatrick ParnellShoulderTBCHarry SchoenbergAchilles1 weekRory SloaneEyeTBCRiley ThilthorpeKnee3 monthsUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Parnell subluxed a shoulder against Melbourne and was able to play out the game, but he will now have a stint on the sidelines as the Crows weight up treatment options, one of which involves surgery. The Crows said he had experienced issues with the shoulder through the pre-season. Schoenberg is ahead of schedule in his return from Achilles tendon surgery and on track to play managed minutes in the SANFL next week. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Will AshcroftKneeTBCKeidean ColemanKneeSeasonTom DoedeeKneeTBCCarter MichaelKnee5 weeksConor McKennaHamstring1 weekZane ZakostelskyGroin3-4 weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Good news for the Lions with co-captain Lachie Neale (ankle) and dynamic forward Zac Bailey (ankle) both given the green light to play on Thursday night against Melbourne. Hawthorn recruit Brandon Ryan (toe) has also overcome injury and is available to play his first VFL game of the season. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Matt CarrollGroinIndefiniteDavid CuninghamCalf1-2 weeksSam DochertyKneeSeasonLachie FogartyWristTBCElijah HollandsAdductorTestCaleb MarchbankBackTestJack MartinHamstring4-5 weeksAlex MirkovConditioningIndefiniteJesse MotlopHamstring1-2 weeksJack SilvagniKneeSeasonSam WalshBackTestUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
The Blues hope to regain Walsh for this Saturday's clash against the Crows, but he will need to complete training this week. Fogarty will miss some time, having fractured his wrist in an incident that also saw him cop a one-match suspension. Hollands and Marchbank will face fitness tests later this week, the latter having developed a back injury while progressing through the AFL's concussion protocols. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Harry DeMattiaFinger3-5 weeksJosh EyreHamstring3-5 weeksNathan KreugerCalf2-4 weeksDan McStayKneeTBCNathan MurphyConcussionTBCScott PendleburyRibsTestOscar SteeneConcussionTestUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Pendlebury suffered a rib fracture against Hawthorn on Sunday and will be monitored across the bye ahead of the round six game against Port Adelaide. Kreuger will be sidelined for at least another fortnight after suffering another soft tissue issue. The tall utility had recovered from a hamstring injury when he strained his calf last week. Steene is still progressing through concussion protocols but likely to be available on Sunday. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Kaine BaldwinFoot9-10 weeksSam DurhamConcussionTestMatt GuelfiCalf2 weeksJaiden HunterKneeSeasonArchie PerkinsHamstring3-4 weeksZach ReidHamstring3-4 weeksJordan RidleyQuad4-6 weeksWill SetterfieldKnee2-3 weeksDylan ShielOblique strainTestTex WanganeenFootTestPeter WrightSuspensionRound 7Updated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Soft-tissue injuries are beginning to haunt the Bombers again, with Perkins ruled out for up to a month. In a massive blow, important defender Ridley will be sidelined for another extended period after a recurrence of his quad injury. Setterfield is sidelined again after re-injuring his knee, while Reid and Guelfi are still weeks away. Shiel and Wanganeen are set to return from their respective injuries in the VFL this week. – Dejan Kalinic

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Josh CorbettHipSeasonBrennan CoxHamstring9-11 weeksSean DarcyKneeTestMichael FrederickHamstring1 weekOdin JonesConcussionTBCSebit KuekKneeSeasonOscar McDonaldKnee15-19 weeksSam SturtHamstringTestSam SwitkowskiCalfTestPat VossCalf1 weekCorey WagnerCalf1 weekConrad WilliamsFoot2-3 weeksKarl WornerConcussionTestUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Frederick has a "very low-grade" hamstring strain that the club hopes won't keep him sidelined beyond this week. Switkowski played through a calf complaint against Carlton and the Dockers are positive about his prospects of facing Port Adelaide on Saturday night. Darcy will be assessed at Wednesday's main training and will be declared fit if he gets through the session unscathed. Voss has a minor calf complaint, while Worner and Jones have had very low-level symptoms as they get close to completing concussion protocols. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Patrick DangerfieldHamstringTestMitch EdwardsBack3 weeksJoe FurphyAnkle2 weeksCam GuthrieQuad2-4 weeksJake KolodjashnijQuadTestZach TuohyAnkleTestUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Dangerfield should be fit to take on the Roos on Sunday at GMHBA Stadium, while Gary Rohan is expected to take the field at some level for the first time his season after recovering from a back complaint that hampered his pre-season. Tuohy and Kolodjashnij played out the game against the Bulldogs and will be tested ahead of Sunday's clash. – Michael Rogers

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Sandy BrockForearm1 weekJy FarrarThumb2 weeksLloyd JohnstonHamstring2 weeksLachie WellerKnee12+ weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
No new injuries for the Suns and getting closer to a full bill of health, bar Weller. Bailey Humphrey (shoulder) and Jarrod Witts (groin) got through their comeback matches strongly at the weekend. Brock took part in a light session on Tuesday. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Isaac CummingCalf3-4 weeksAdam KennedyKneeIndefiniteJames LeakeQuad3-5 weeksCallan WardShoulderTestNathan WardiusShin3-5 weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
The Giants are hopeful that Ward will return for Saturday's clash against the Saints, having resumed full contact training this week. Experienced ruck Braydon Preuss (back) made his return in a VFL practice match over the weekend. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN James BlanckKneeSeasonLuke BreustGroin1-2 weeksWill DayFoot2 weeksDenver Grainger-BarrasToe5-6 weeksChangkuoth JiathHamstring1 weekMitch LewisHamstring/knee1-2 weeksWill McCabeBack9-11 weeksNick WatsonAnkle3-5 weeksChad WingardAchilles3 weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Lewis and Breust will both miss this weekend’s trip to face Gold Coast in Queensland. Lewis has recovered from a hamstring strain but is now dealing with a knee issue. Jiath will return to full training this week and is expected to play at some level next weekend. Day is also closing in on a return from a stress fracture in his foot. - Josh Gabelich
 
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PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jake BoweyCollarbone5-6 weeksMarty HoreThumb2-3 weeksShane McAdamHamstring2-3 weeksJake MelkshamKnee10-12 weeksKysaiah PickettSuspensionRound 7Joel SmithSuspensionIndefiniteCharlie SpargoAchilles4 weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Young defender Daniel Turner has been passed fit after six weeks on the sidelines with a hip injury. Bowey integrated into non-contact training this week as he continues his recovery from a broken collarbone. Hore (thumb) and McAdam (hamstring) are on track to return within a month, while Spargo (Achilles) is still at least four weeks away. - Alison O'Connor

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Miller BergmanJaw2 weeksCallum Coleman-JonesAchillesSeasonJosh GoaterAchillesSeasonRiley HardemanConcussionTestCooper HarveySyndesmosis4 weeksGriffin LogueKnee9-10 weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
The Kangas will regain Curtis Taylor (back) this weekend, while Hardeman is also expected to progress through the AFL's protocols. Logue is still a couple of months away from a return. - Riley Beveridge

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Travis BoakBackTestHugh JacksonHip9-11 weeksOllie LordKnee/tibia4-6 weeksTom McCallumAnkle2-3 weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Scans cleared Boak of major injury after his heavy collision during the second quarter of Friday night's win over Essendon, but the veteran will still need to be assessed throughout the week to determine his availability to face Fremantle. Ollie Wines has recovered from a hamstring injury after missing one match, while Sam Powell-Pepper is available after his suspension. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Noah BaltaKnee4-6 weeksJacob BauerHamstring4-6 weeksMate ColinaBackTBC - long termThomson DowAnkleTestLiam FawcettBackTBC - long termJosh GibcusACLSeasonJack GrahamQuadTestDylan GrimesWristTestJacob HopperKnee2-3 weeksTom LynchHamstring10-12 weeksKane McAuliffeAnkleTestDion PrestiaHamstring3 weeksJames TreziseAnkle3-5 weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Prestia's recovery time has been slashed from the expected five weeks to just three. Both Dow and McAuliffe tweaked their ankles during the loss to St Kilda, and will be tests to face West Coast, with Grimes in the same boat after failing to get up last week. The rehab timelines for Balta, Lynch, Bauer and Trezise remain unchanged. Liam Baker is available after serving a one-game suspension. – Sarah Black

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Matt AllisonKnee3 weeksHunter ClarkCalf2-3 weeksBrad CrouchKnee4-5 weeksPaddy DowKnee1 weekLiam HenryHamstring4-5 weeksDougal HowardHamstringTestBen PatonPectoral3-4 weeksMason WoodCollarbone3-4 weeksJames Van EsAnkle2 weeksJimmy WebsterSuspensionRound 8Updated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Howard is set to be available this weekend after missing the start of the season due to a hamstring strain. Dow is closing in on a return to full fitness after a pre-season knee injury. Clark is still dealing with a lingering calf issue. - Josh Gabelich

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Harry ArnoldBack8-9 weeksCallum MillsShoulder8-9 weeksLuke ParkerArmTestDane RampeHamstring2-3 weeksAngus SheldrickFingerTestUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
With no fresh injuries from the win over West Coast, the Swans head into the bye in reasonably good health. Parker could be back for the game against Gold Coast in round six, while Sheldrick should also be back to full fitness by then. Rampe will miss the Suns game but should be ready to face the Hawks in round seven or the Giants the week after. - Martin Smith

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Oscar AllenKnee7-8 weeksRhett BazzoGroin5-6 weeksCoby BurgielAppendix1-2 weeksLuke EdwardsHamstringTestMatt FlynnKnee5-6 weeksElijah HewettFootPost-byeRyan MaricRibsTestArcher ReidKnee1-2 weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Maric has taken part in some training this week after a crunching collision with Jack Darling, with the forward cleared of serious damage after he was taken to hospital as a precaution in Adelaide. Luke Edwards experienced hamstring tightness against the Swans but could be available this week. Tyler Brockman has completed concussion protocols to lock in his availability against Richmond. Burgiel has made rapid recent progress following an appendectomy. Dom Sheed and Jai Culley came off the injury list after completing managed WAFL minutes, with Liam Ryan to do the same this week. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Nick CoffieldShoulder10-12 weeksRyan GardnerFootTestAiden O'DriscollConcussionIndefiniteBailey SmithKneeSeasonLachie SmithKnee2-3 weeksUpdated: April 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Bailey Smith will tick off a big milestone this week when he runs for the first time on the AlterG treadmill, after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament at training in December. Lachie Smith suffered a minor knee injury in training over the weekend with the VFL squad and will be sidelined for at least a fortnight. - Josh Gabelich
 
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Masterofnone said:
Zach Reid was listed as 3 weeks last week so would have expected him to now be 2 weeks. But this week he's listed as 3-4 weeks.

I've held him this far but I think he might be a trade now.
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Last week was the last chance to get rid of him IMO.

Why waste a trade doing a sideways for almost no profit when you could generate 123K doing Howes to Clohesy instead now?
 
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Montyjnr said:
Last week was the last chance to get rid of him IMO.

Why waste a trade doing a sideways for almost no profit when you could generate 123K doing Howes to Clohesy instead now?
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Spot on. Better to hold Reid. At the very least he can be used for DEF emergency loopholes until his return (obviously not as significant for the next two best 18 rounds). Given the propensity of the DEF rookies to put up the odd big score, that's where you want to have the loophole option.
 
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