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PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Andrew McPherson Hamstring 1 week
Paul Seedsman Concussion Ongoing
Rory Sloane Adductor Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Crows have declared Rory Laird available to make an earlier-than-expected return from the broken hand he sustained in the AAMI Community Series game in early March. Skipper Sloane was subbed out of Sunday's loss to Collingwood with adductor tightness and underwent a scan on Monday, meaning he has a race against time to prove his fitness for Friday's Showdown. - Ben Somerford
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Keidean Coleman Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Eric Hipwood Knee 6- weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The good news is on Coleman, who is not only running strongly but taking part in some skill work. Coach Chris Fagan said he was "ahead of schedule" in his return, but would give no specifics other than to say he wouldn't be rushed. Hipwood is also with the main group doing some skill work. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Carroll Knee 1 week
David Cuningham Knee 11-15 weeks
Ed Curnow Knee 3-5 weeks
Josh Honey Knee 2-3 weeks
Caleb Marchbank Knee 3-5 weeks
Oscar McDonald Back 1 week
Sam Philp Ribs Test
Liam Stocker Syndesmosis Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Blues will regain Adam Cerra and Jack Martin from the AFL's health and safety protocols for Sunday's clash with the Hawks. Stocker will make his return through the VFL, but McDonald will miss at least a week. Philp is an outside chance of playing VFL football this weekend. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Isaac Chugg Abdominals TBC
Charlie Dean Foot 4-8 weeks
Nathan Kreuger Shoulder 4-6 weeks
Beau McCreery Hip 3-4 weeks
Nathan Murphy Ankle 4-8 weeks
Jordan Roughead Shoulder 2-4 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
After making his first appearance for Collingwood on the weekend, new recruit Kreuger will miss this Saturday night's clash against his old side Geelong and at least a month after suffering a subluxation of his shoulder. Mason Cox is set to replace the former Cat after the American missed round two due to a minor ankle injury. Roughead trained with the main group on Tuesday and is edging closer to a return, but is still at least a fortnight away from playing. McCreery trained away from the main group on Tuesday after suffering a hip flexor injury and will now miss at least the next three weeks. Taylor Adams finished Saturday's game on the bench with a migraine but trained fully on Tuesday and will be fine to face the Cats. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Nik Cox Ankle Test
Michael Hurley Hip Indefinite
Harry Jones Ankle 1-2 weeks
Kyle Langford Hamstring 7-9 weeks
Nic Martin H&S protocols Available
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti Personal TBC
Zach Merrett Ankle 6-8 weeks
Zach Reid Foot 3-4 weeks
Dylan Shiel Side Test
Will Snelling Calf Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
A bad start to the season got worse for the Bombers with the news Merrett will miss up to two months with a syndesmosis ankle injury. Shiel is also in doubt this week after missing the clash with Brisbane with a side strain. Jones appears at least another week away from senior selection but the Bombers should regain Martin, who sat out the loss to the lions after his brilliant debut due to the AFL's health and safety protocols. - Cal Twomey
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Eric Benning Lower leg TBA
Brennan Cox H&S protocols TBA
Sean Darcy Ankle Test
Nat Fyfe Back 3-6 weeks
Matthew Johnson Ankle TBA
David Mundy H&S protocols TBA
Matt Taberner Hamstring Test
Josh Treacy Ankle 1-3 weeks
Nathan Wilson Shoulder Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Darcy is in doubt for this week's Western Derby after being subbed out of Sunday's loss to St Kilda with an ankle complaint, although the result of scans are not yet known. Taberner is pressing to return after a minor hamstring strain sustained more than a fortnight ago, while Mundy and Cox will be assessed when they come out of health and safety protocols, having both missed the round two loss. Treacy picked up an ankle injury playing for Peel and won't be available for the derby. – Ben Somerford
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Toby Conway Hip TBC
Flynn Kroeger Hip TBC
Sam Menegola Knee Test
Gary Rohan Back and hip TBC
Sam Simpson Concussion TBC
James Willis Knee TBC
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Irishman Mark O'Connor is available for senior selection after returning from a knee issue in the VFL on the weekend. Sam de Koning will also be out of concussion protocols by the time the Cats face the Magpies on Saturday night. Shaun Higgins was rested last weekend and is expected to return. While new recruit Jon Ceglar made a return from knee surgery in the VFL against Essendon, the Cats held back Menegola for another week. Rohan is continuing to build his running up after dealing with sciatica issues in his back and hip over the past couple of months. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Bowes Shoulder 6 weeks
Charlie Constable Groin Test
Ben King Knee Season
Izak Rankine Corked quad Test
Bodhi Uwland Back Indefinite
Lachie Weller H&S protocols Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Rankine will have to get through Thursday's main session to be considered for selection but is expected to be available, as is Weller, who comes out of protocols this week. Constable is also on the improve after his nagging problem and is expecting to make his club debut in the VFL at the weekend. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Buckley Knee 8-12 weeks
Brent Daniels Foot 5-7 weeks
Phil Davis Hamstring TBC
Toby Greene Suspension Round 6
Daniel Lloyd Shoulder TBC
Conor Stone Hamstring 3-5 weeks
Zach Sproule Shoulder 5 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Giants are still yet to give confirmation on the severity of injuries suffered by Davis and Lloyd on Sunday. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Lachie Bramble Foot TBC
Connor Downie Hamstring 1 week
Chad Wingard Hamstring Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Hawks are breathing a sigh of relief after scans revealed minimal damage to Wingard's hamstring. The dual All-Australian was subbed out of Saturday night's win against Port Adelaide and was expected to miss a few weeks, but Wingard remains in contention to face the Blues at this stage. The Hawks have a reasonably clean bill of health with Jarman Impey set to return via the VFL this weekend after working his way back from a foot/ankle issue over the pre-season. Bramble remains the only long-term concern right now at Waverley Park. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Michael Hibberd Calf 1 week
Jake Lever Foot 1 week
Harrison Petty Calf 2-3 weeks
Christian Salem Knee 5-7 weeks
Daniel Turner Foot 3-5 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Demons have ruled out Hibberd and Lever for at least another week, which will mean they'll miss Friday night's clash with the Bombers. Kade Chandler made his return from an abdominal issue through the VFL last week. - Riley Beveridge
Andrew McPherson Hamstring 1 week
Paul Seedsman Concussion Ongoing
Rory Sloane Adductor Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Crows have declared Rory Laird available to make an earlier-than-expected return from the broken hand he sustained in the AAMI Community Series game in early March. Skipper Sloane was subbed out of Sunday's loss to Collingwood with adductor tightness and underwent a scan on Monday, meaning he has a race against time to prove his fitness for Friday's Showdown. - Ben Somerford
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Keidean Coleman Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Eric Hipwood Knee 6- weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The good news is on Coleman, who is not only running strongly but taking part in some skill work. Coach Chris Fagan said he was "ahead of schedule" in his return, but would give no specifics other than to say he wouldn't be rushed. Hipwood is also with the main group doing some skill work. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Carroll Knee 1 week
David Cuningham Knee 11-15 weeks
Ed Curnow Knee 3-5 weeks
Josh Honey Knee 2-3 weeks
Caleb Marchbank Knee 3-5 weeks
Oscar McDonald Back 1 week
Sam Philp Ribs Test
Liam Stocker Syndesmosis Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Blues will regain Adam Cerra and Jack Martin from the AFL's health and safety protocols for Sunday's clash with the Hawks. Stocker will make his return through the VFL, but McDonald will miss at least a week. Philp is an outside chance of playing VFL football this weekend. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Isaac Chugg Abdominals TBC
Charlie Dean Foot 4-8 weeks
Nathan Kreuger Shoulder 4-6 weeks
Beau McCreery Hip 3-4 weeks
Nathan Murphy Ankle 4-8 weeks
Jordan Roughead Shoulder 2-4 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
After making his first appearance for Collingwood on the weekend, new recruit Kreuger will miss this Saturday night's clash against his old side Geelong and at least a month after suffering a subluxation of his shoulder. Mason Cox is set to replace the former Cat after the American missed round two due to a minor ankle injury. Roughead trained with the main group on Tuesday and is edging closer to a return, but is still at least a fortnight away from playing. McCreery trained away from the main group on Tuesday after suffering a hip flexor injury and will now miss at least the next three weeks. Taylor Adams finished Saturday's game on the bench with a migraine but trained fully on Tuesday and will be fine to face the Cats. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Nik Cox Ankle Test
Michael Hurley Hip Indefinite
Harry Jones Ankle 1-2 weeks
Kyle Langford Hamstring 7-9 weeks
Nic Martin H&S protocols Available
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti Personal TBC
Zach Merrett Ankle 6-8 weeks
Zach Reid Foot 3-4 weeks
Dylan Shiel Side Test
Will Snelling Calf Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
A bad start to the season got worse for the Bombers with the news Merrett will miss up to two months with a syndesmosis ankle injury. Shiel is also in doubt this week after missing the clash with Brisbane with a side strain. Jones appears at least another week away from senior selection but the Bombers should regain Martin, who sat out the loss to the lions after his brilliant debut due to the AFL's health and safety protocols. - Cal Twomey
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Eric Benning Lower leg TBA
Brennan Cox H&S protocols TBA
Sean Darcy Ankle Test
Nat Fyfe Back 3-6 weeks
Matthew Johnson Ankle TBA
David Mundy H&S protocols TBA
Matt Taberner Hamstring Test
Josh Treacy Ankle 1-3 weeks
Nathan Wilson Shoulder Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Darcy is in doubt for this week's Western Derby after being subbed out of Sunday's loss to St Kilda with an ankle complaint, although the result of scans are not yet known. Taberner is pressing to return after a minor hamstring strain sustained more than a fortnight ago, while Mundy and Cox will be assessed when they come out of health and safety protocols, having both missed the round two loss. Treacy picked up an ankle injury playing for Peel and won't be available for the derby. – Ben Somerford
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Toby Conway Hip TBC
Flynn Kroeger Hip TBC
Sam Menegola Knee Test
Gary Rohan Back and hip TBC
Sam Simpson Concussion TBC
James Willis Knee TBC
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Irishman Mark O'Connor is available for senior selection after returning from a knee issue in the VFL on the weekend. Sam de Koning will also be out of concussion protocols by the time the Cats face the Magpies on Saturday night. Shaun Higgins was rested last weekend and is expected to return. While new recruit Jon Ceglar made a return from knee surgery in the VFL against Essendon, the Cats held back Menegola for another week. Rohan is continuing to build his running up after dealing with sciatica issues in his back and hip over the past couple of months. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Bowes Shoulder 6 weeks
Charlie Constable Groin Test
Ben King Knee Season
Izak Rankine Corked quad Test
Bodhi Uwland Back Indefinite
Lachie Weller H&S protocols Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Rankine will have to get through Thursday's main session to be considered for selection but is expected to be available, as is Weller, who comes out of protocols this week. Constable is also on the improve after his nagging problem and is expecting to make his club debut in the VFL at the weekend. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Buckley Knee 8-12 weeks
Brent Daniels Foot 5-7 weeks
Phil Davis Hamstring TBC
Toby Greene Suspension Round 6
Daniel Lloyd Shoulder TBC
Conor Stone Hamstring 3-5 weeks
Zach Sproule Shoulder 5 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Giants are still yet to give confirmation on the severity of injuries suffered by Davis and Lloyd on Sunday. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Lachie Bramble Foot TBC
Connor Downie Hamstring 1 week
Chad Wingard Hamstring Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Hawks are breathing a sigh of relief after scans revealed minimal damage to Wingard's hamstring. The dual All-Australian was subbed out of Saturday night's win against Port Adelaide and was expected to miss a few weeks, but Wingard remains in contention to face the Blues at this stage. The Hawks have a reasonably clean bill of health with Jarman Impey set to return via the VFL this weekend after working his way back from a foot/ankle issue over the pre-season. Bramble remains the only long-term concern right now at Waverley Park. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Michael Hibberd Calf 1 week
Jake Lever Foot 1 week
Harrison Petty Calf 2-3 weeks
Christian Salem Knee 5-7 weeks
Daniel Turner Foot 3-5 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Demons have ruled out Hibberd and Lever for at least another week, which will mean they'll miss Friday night's clash with the Bombers. Kade Chandler made his return from an abdominal issue through the VFL last week. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Atu Bosenavulagi Concussion Test
Ben Cunnington Testicular cancer Indefinite
Luke Davies-Uniacke Concussion 1 week
Matt McGuinness Foot Test
Ben McKay Concussion Test
Will Phillips Glandular fever 2-3 weeks
Phoenix Spicer Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Tarryn Thomas Internal bruising 4-8 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Kangaroos will lose important midfielder Davies-Uniacke for Saturday night's clash with the Lions, while Thomas could miss up to two months. McKay should play this weekend, having exited the League's concussion protocols. Phillips is closing on a return. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Aliir Aliir Ankle 4-5 weeks
Tom Clurey Knee 2-3 weeks
Charlie Dixon Ankle Test
Orazio Fantasia Knee 6-8 weeks
Robbie Gray Knee Test
Kane Farrell Knee 2-3 weeks
Trent McKenzie Ankle Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Five-time Showdown medallist Gray has a few boxes to tick to show he's ready to return from a knee problem in Friday's game against Adelaide. Forward Dixon is also closing in on a return after pre-season ankle surgery and will be assessed during the week. Defender McKenzie was subbed out of the round two loss to Hawthorn with an ankle injury, but has been cleared of serious injury, meaning he is a chance to play on Friday. McKenzie will be important with key defenders Allir and Clurey already unavailable. – Ben Somerford
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Dylan Grimes Soreness Test
Kane Lambert Hip Indefinite
Dustin Martin Personal TBC
Dion Prestia Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Jack Riewoldt Thumb Test
Nick Vlastuin Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Grimes missed the Tigers' win over Greater Western Sydney after pulling up sore from training but the club hopes he will be available this week. Riewoldt also faces a test after his thumb injury, but Vlastuin and Prestia are unlikely. The club is giving Martin as much time as he needs as he considers his next move, while Lambert is a long-term proposition with his hip injury. - Cal Twomey
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Billings Hamstring 1-3 weeks
Jack Bytel Conditioning TBC
Hunter Clark Shoulder 3-5 weeks
Nick Coffield ACL Season
Dan Hannebery Calf TBC
Zak Jones Personal leave TBC
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Injury-plagued Saint Hannebery has reached another setback in his comeback from another soft tissue issue after injuring his right calf at training on Saturday. Gun wingman Billings is nearing a return from a hamstring strain and could be available next week, while Clark is building up his running base after undergoing surgery to repair the shoulder he injured in the AAMI Community Series. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Sam Naismith Knee Season
Justin McInerney Knee Test
Tom Papley Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Chad Warner Health and safety protocols Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Papley is on the improve but the Swans stated last week they were looking at a six-week timeline from the original injury, which occurred less than five weeks ago. McInerney needs to get through main training to be considered to regain his place in the team. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Brayden Ainsworth Knee TBA
Oscar Allen Foot 3-4 weeks
Tom Barass
H&S protocols
TBA
Campbell Chesser Ankle Inactive
Greg Clark Shoulder 4-5 weeks
Tom Cole Ankle Inactive
Jamie Cripps Pectoral 3-4 weeks
Hugh Dixon H&S protocols TBA
Andrew Gaff Foot TBA
Brady Hough H&S protocols TBA
Jamaine Jones H&S protocols TBA
Tom Joyce Ankle 2-3 weeks
Josh Kennedy H&S protocols TBA
Zac Langdon H&S protocols TBA
Nic Naitanui H&S protocols TBA
Jackson Nelson Knee TBA
Jack Redden H&S protocols Tba
Dom Sheed Ankle 7 weeks
Jake Waterman H&S protocols TBA
Connor West Hamstring Test
Isiah Winder H&S protocols TBA
Elliot Yeo Calf 1-2 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
West Coast should have a host of players available again after entering health and safety protocols, led by Kennedy (who returned to training on Tuesday), Redden, Naitanui, Rotham and Barrass. Gaff missed the round two loss to North Melbourne with a foot injury and did not train on Tuesday, but the Eagles are bullish he'll be available for Sunday's Western Derby. Nelson was a late withdrawal against North with a knee issue and ran laps at training on Tuesday, so isn’t ruled out yet either. – Ben Somerford
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Josh Bruce Knee 4-5 months
Hayden Crozier Illness Test
Sam Darcy Foot Indefinite
Jason Johannisen Calf 2-3 weeks
Toby McLean Knee 4-5 months
Aaron Naughton Calf Test
Bailey Smith Hip Available
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Smith's run of 68 consecutive games from debut ended last week when he was ruled out of the Dogs' clash with Carlton due to a hip injury but he has trained well this week and will be available to face Sydney on Thursday night. Naughton is more of a wait-and-see after copping a knock to his calf against the Blues but will be given until last minute to prove his fitness. Crozier fell ill during the game last week but is yet to be ruled out or cleared to play this week with more results due in coming days. - Cal Twomey
*Placed on the club's long-term injury list
Atu Bosenavulagi Concussion Test
Ben Cunnington Testicular cancer Indefinite
Luke Davies-Uniacke Concussion 1 week
Matt McGuinness Foot Test
Ben McKay Concussion Test
Will Phillips Glandular fever 2-3 weeks
Phoenix Spicer Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Tarryn Thomas Internal bruising 4-8 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
The Kangaroos will lose important midfielder Davies-Uniacke for Saturday night's clash with the Lions, while Thomas could miss up to two months. McKay should play this weekend, having exited the League's concussion protocols. Phillips is closing on a return. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Aliir Aliir Ankle 4-5 weeks
Tom Clurey Knee 2-3 weeks
Charlie Dixon Ankle Test
Orazio Fantasia Knee 6-8 weeks
Robbie Gray Knee Test
Kane Farrell Knee 2-3 weeks
Trent McKenzie Ankle Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Five-time Showdown medallist Gray has a few boxes to tick to show he's ready to return from a knee problem in Friday's game against Adelaide. Forward Dixon is also closing in on a return after pre-season ankle surgery and will be assessed during the week. Defender McKenzie was subbed out of the round two loss to Hawthorn with an ankle injury, but has been cleared of serious injury, meaning he is a chance to play on Friday. McKenzie will be important with key defenders Allir and Clurey already unavailable. – Ben Somerford
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Dylan Grimes Soreness Test
Kane Lambert Hip Indefinite
Dustin Martin Personal TBC
Dion Prestia Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Jack Riewoldt Thumb Test
Nick Vlastuin Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Grimes missed the Tigers' win over Greater Western Sydney after pulling up sore from training but the club hopes he will be available this week. Riewoldt also faces a test after his thumb injury, but Vlastuin and Prestia are unlikely. The club is giving Martin as much time as he needs as he considers his next move, while Lambert is a long-term proposition with his hip injury. - Cal Twomey
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jack Billings Hamstring 1-3 weeks
Jack Bytel Conditioning TBC
Hunter Clark Shoulder 3-5 weeks
Nick Coffield ACL Season
Dan Hannebery Calf TBC
Zak Jones Personal leave TBC
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Injury-plagued Saint Hannebery has reached another setback in his comeback from another soft tissue issue after injuring his right calf at training on Saturday. Gun wingman Billings is nearing a return from a hamstring strain and could be available next week, while Clark is building up his running base after undergoing surgery to repair the shoulder he injured in the AAMI Community Series. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Sam Naismith Knee Season
Justin McInerney Knee Test
Tom Papley Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Chad Warner Health and safety protocols Test
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Papley is on the improve but the Swans stated last week they were looking at a six-week timeline from the original injury, which occurred less than five weeks ago. McInerney needs to get through main training to be considered to regain his place in the team. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Brayden Ainsworth Knee TBA
Oscar Allen Foot 3-4 weeks
Tom Barass
H&S protocols
TBA
Campbell Chesser Ankle Inactive
Greg Clark Shoulder 4-5 weeks
Tom Cole Ankle Inactive
Jamie Cripps Pectoral 3-4 weeks
Hugh Dixon H&S protocols TBA
Andrew Gaff Foot TBA
Brady Hough H&S protocols TBA
Jamaine Jones H&S protocols TBA
Tom Joyce Ankle 2-3 weeks
Josh Kennedy H&S protocols TBA
Zac Langdon H&S protocols TBA
Nic Naitanui H&S protocols TBA
Jackson Nelson Knee TBA
Jack Redden H&S protocols Tba
Dom Sheed Ankle 7 weeks
Jake Waterman H&S protocols TBA
Connor West Hamstring Test
Isiah Winder H&S protocols TBA
Elliot Yeo Calf 1-2 weeks
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
West Coast should have a host of players available again after entering health and safety protocols, led by Kennedy (who returned to training on Tuesday), Redden, Naitanui, Rotham and Barrass. Gaff missed the round two loss to North Melbourne with a foot injury and did not train on Tuesday, but the Eagles are bullish he'll be available for Sunday's Western Derby. Nelson was a late withdrawal against North with a knee issue and ran laps at training on Tuesday, so isn’t ruled out yet either. – Ben Somerford
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Josh Bruce Knee 4-5 months
Hayden Crozier Illness Test
Sam Darcy Foot Indefinite
Jason Johannisen Calf 2-3 weeks
Toby McLean Knee 4-5 months
Aaron Naughton Calf Test
Bailey Smith Hip Available
Updated: March 29, 2022
Early prognosis
Smith's run of 68 consecutive games from debut ended last week when he was ruled out of the Dogs' clash with Carlton due to a hip injury but he has trained well this week and will be available to face Sydney on Thursday night. Naughton is more of a wait-and-see after copping a knock to his calf against the Blues but will be given until last minute to prove his fitness. Crozier fell ill during the game last week but is yet to be ruled out or cleared to play this week with more results due in coming days. - Cal Twomey
*Placed on the club's long-term injury list
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Fractured arm for Lloyd 8-10 weeks.
Hopper with a knee complaint aswell ruled out this week.
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Fractured arm for Lloyd 8-10 weeks.
Hopper with a knee complaint aswell ruled out this week.
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Meanwhile, skipper Nat Fyfe is in good spirits after undergoing surgery on his back over the weekend.
“He is going really well, he is upbeat and positive,” Bell said.
“We will give it another couple of days before he will be assessed again on when he can commence running.
“At the time of the surgery, it was told to us that it would be a couple of weeks before he begins running, and then a return to train and play after that.”
Bell confirmed that David Mundy would remain in the AFL’s health and safety protocols, while first-year player Matt Johnson has hit an important milestone in his rehabilitation from an ankle injury.
“David will, unfortunately, be unavailable for the RAC Derby, he will remain in the AFL’s health and safety protocols,” Bell said.
“Johnno is out of the moon boot, so he will begin some more serious cross training and foot intrinsic work to get it going.
So no Mundy along with no Fyfe for the derby, good news for Brodie owners.
“He is going really well, he is upbeat and positive,” Bell said.
“We will give it another couple of days before he will be assessed again on when he can commence running.
“At the time of the surgery, it was told to us that it would be a couple of weeks before he begins running, and then a return to train and play after that.”
Bell confirmed that David Mundy would remain in the AFL’s health and safety protocols, while first-year player Matt Johnson has hit an important milestone in his rehabilitation from an ankle injury.
“David will, unfortunately, be unavailable for the RAC Derby, he will remain in the AFL’s health and safety protocols,” Bell said.
“Johnno is out of the moon boot, so he will begin some more serious cross training and foot intrinsic work to get it going.
So no Mundy along with no Fyfe for the derby, good news for Brodie owners.
LUCKLESS St Kilda midfielder Dan Hannebery will undergo calf surgery on Thursday after his nightmare injury run continued on Saturday.
The three-time All-Australian has been riddled by soft tissue issues since moving from Sydney to the Saints at the end of 2018, managing only 15 of a possible 65 games in the red, white and black.
Hannebery had been closing in on a return via the VFL and was expected to play for Sandringham this weekend, before suffering this latest setback at RSEA Park last weekend ahead of the Saints' first ever win at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Dan Hannebery at Saints training on December 10, 2021. Picture: @stkildaFC Twitter
The 31-year-old is expected to be sidelined for the next two months due to his latest soft tissue strain, but the Saints haven't given up hope on Hannebery helping the club return to September this year.
Hannebery rarely missed a game between 2010 and 2017, polling 20 or more Brownlow Medal votes on three occasions to help Sydney win the 2012 premiership and reach two other Grand Finals.
"Dan's going in today for an operation. He will be 6-8 (weeks on the sidelines)," St Kilda coach Brett Ratten told reporters at RSEA Park on Thursday.
Dan Hannebery, Jude Bolton and Jarrad McVeigh after the Swans' Grand Final victory over Hawthorn at the MCG in 2012. Picture: AFL Photos
"Its frustrating for Dan, he's worked so hard to overcome the calf injuries that he's had. Hopefully at six weeks he gets over it and he's playing the last part of the year and having influence on games.
"He is frustrated. You think of what he's achieved in the game and then not to be playing the game that you love ... He'll have the operation, take a little bit of time and then he'll be back. There's a lot of footy to be played. We want Dan to be healthy and perform like he can. He's a quality player, we've got to get him on the park to perform.
"I think he will overcome this injury. The operation will be significant for him to get over some of the issues that he's had. It will help him enormously and help him get the continuity he needs to play AFL footy."
St Kilda veteran Paddy Ryder is expected to return for his first senior appearance since round 19 last season, after making a successful return from Achilles soreness in the VFL on Sunday.
St Kilda's Paddy Ryder looks on during the side's practice match against Carlton on February 24, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos
Ratten and the match committee inside Moorabbin now need to determine if they can play mature-age recruit Jack Hayes in the same 22 as Rowan Marshall and Ryder.
Hayes was a revelation in round one, producing a stunning debut performance that attracted five coaches votes – just over a fortnight after he was added to St Kilda's rookie list – and produced a serviceable effort against the Dockers, finishing with 12 disposals, six hitouts and four tackles in the 10-point win.
"We are going to have a look at it [playing all three]. We had a little bit of an experiment here today with being taller and smaller. We will finalise that today. It's going to be touch and go either way.
Jack Hayes flies for a mark during St Kilda's round two clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium on March 27, 2022. Pictures: AFL Photos
"Jack's put his best foot forward and played some really good footy for our footy club and the players love playing with him so we will see how that pans out."
Former skipper Jarryn Geary is set to play a full game for Sandringham against Richmond on Sunday, after building up his game time across the past fortnight, following a shoulder reconstruction.
"This week will be flat out for him at VFL level and then we will go from there," Ratten said.
"He has done everything right. He's put his toe in the water at VFL level and we've sort of built him up. He'll play a full game and we'll see how he performs."
The three-time All-Australian has been riddled by soft tissue issues since moving from Sydney to the Saints at the end of 2018, managing only 15 of a possible 65 games in the red, white and black.
Hannebery had been closing in on a return via the VFL and was expected to play for Sandringham this weekend, before suffering this latest setback at RSEA Park last weekend ahead of the Saints' first ever win at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Dan Hannebery at Saints training on December 10, 2021. Picture: @stkildaFC Twitter
The 31-year-old is expected to be sidelined for the next two months due to his latest soft tissue strain, but the Saints haven't given up hope on Hannebery helping the club return to September this year.
Hannebery rarely missed a game between 2010 and 2017, polling 20 or more Brownlow Medal votes on three occasions to help Sydney win the 2012 premiership and reach two other Grand Finals.
"Dan's going in today for an operation. He will be 6-8 (weeks on the sidelines)," St Kilda coach Brett Ratten told reporters at RSEA Park on Thursday.
Dan Hannebery, Jude Bolton and Jarrad McVeigh after the Swans' Grand Final victory over Hawthorn at the MCG in 2012. Picture: AFL Photos
"Its frustrating for Dan, he's worked so hard to overcome the calf injuries that he's had. Hopefully at six weeks he gets over it and he's playing the last part of the year and having influence on games.
"He is frustrated. You think of what he's achieved in the game and then not to be playing the game that you love ... He'll have the operation, take a little bit of time and then he'll be back. There's a lot of footy to be played. We want Dan to be healthy and perform like he can. He's a quality player, we've got to get him on the park to perform.
"I think he will overcome this injury. The operation will be significant for him to get over some of the issues that he's had. It will help him enormously and help him get the continuity he needs to play AFL footy."
St Kilda veteran Paddy Ryder is expected to return for his first senior appearance since round 19 last season, after making a successful return from Achilles soreness in the VFL on Sunday.
St Kilda's Paddy Ryder looks on during the side's practice match against Carlton on February 24, 2022. Picture: AFL Photos
Ratten and the match committee inside Moorabbin now need to determine if they can play mature-age recruit Jack Hayes in the same 22 as Rowan Marshall and Ryder.
Hayes was a revelation in round one, producing a stunning debut performance that attracted five coaches votes – just over a fortnight after he was added to St Kilda's rookie list – and produced a serviceable effort against the Dockers, finishing with 12 disposals, six hitouts and four tackles in the 10-point win.
"We are going to have a look at it [playing all three]. We had a little bit of an experiment here today with being taller and smaller. We will finalise that today. It's going to be touch and go either way.
Jack Hayes flies for a mark during St Kilda's round two clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium on March 27, 2022. Pictures: AFL Photos
"Jack's put his best foot forward and played some really good footy for our footy club and the players love playing with him so we will see how that pans out."
Former skipper Jarryn Geary is set to play a full game for Sandringham against Richmond on Sunday, after building up his game time across the past fortnight, following a shoulder reconstruction.
"This week will be flat out for him at VFL level and then we will go from there," Ratten said.
"He has done everything right. He's put his toe in the water at VFL level and we've sort of built him up. He'll play a full game and we'll see how he performs."
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