Injury List – Rd6 – SuperCoachTalk

ADELAIDE

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Luke Brown	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Tom Doedee	Knee	Season
Richard Douglas	Ankle	4 weeks
Sam Jacobs	Knee	4-6 weeks
Wayne Milera	AC joint	4-8 weeks
Shane McAdam	Calf	Test
Andrew McPherson	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Paul Seedsman	Knee	2-5 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

Milera will miss at least a month with damage to his AC joint sustained in last Sunday’s 73-point win against Gold Coast. He doesn’t need surgery at this stage, but the Crows will re-assess in the next 4-5 days. He will miss two months if he needs surgery. Jacobs could be back within a month after having knee surgery last week. Chayce Jones and McHenry are available this weekend after both sat out with concussion. McAdam could return in the SANFL this weekend after missing the past four weeks with a calf injury. – Lee Gaskin

BRISBANE

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Marcus Adams	Knee	1 week
Harris Andrews	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Zac Bailey	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Rhys Mathieson	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Brandon Starcevich	Hamstring	4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis
Decent news for the Lions with Andrews and Mathieson both expected to just miss a game or two. The long break before Saturday’s match against Gold Coast helps and both should be well in the frame to return in round seven. – Michael Whiting

CARLTON

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
David Cuningham	Bruised kidney	Test
Charlie Curnow	Knee	Test
Tom De Koning	Knee	4-6 weeks
Sam Docherty	Knee	Indefinite
Kym Lebois	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Jarrod Pickett	Knee	Indefinite
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis
Forward duo Curnow and Cuningham will be monitored this week as they recover from respective injury issues. It was a good week for the Blues, with Alex Fasolo, Matthew Kennedy, Harrison Macreadie, Andrew Phillips and Tom Williamson all wiped from the injury list as they returned through the VFL. – Riley Beveridge

COLLINGWOOD

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
James Aish	Concussion	Test
Flynn Appleby	Ankle	TBC
Tyler Brown	Shoulder	3-5 weeks
Lynden Dunn	Knee	Season
Will Hoskin-Elliott	Knee	Available
Will Kelly	Ankle	Available
Jack Madgen	Concussion	Test
Chris Mayne	Back fracture	3-4 weeks
Nathan Murphy	Ankle	4-5 weeks
Sam Murray	Provisional ASADA suspension	TBC
Matt Scharenberg	Knee	5-6 weeks
Brayden Sier	Undisclosed	TBC
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

Aish is in doubt for the Anzac Day clash with Essendon on Thursday and fellow defender Appleby seems out of contention to replace him after hurting an ankle in the first quarter in the VFL on Saturday. Hoskin-Elliott and father-son draftee Kelly will return in the VFL, and Madgen is likely to join them. Sier didn’t play in the VFL at the weekend after sustaining a foot tendon problem and will miss at least another game. Mayne, Murphy and Tyler Brown will be out for about another month each, while Scharenberg won’t be far behind them as he comes back from a third knee reconstruction. The season seems over for veteran Dunn after a second anterior cruciate ligament rupture in nine months. – Ben Collins

ESSENDON

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Zac Clarke	Calf	1 week
Martin Gleeson	Cheekbone	1-2 weeks
Shaun McKernan	Hamstring	6-7 weeks
Kobe Mutch	Hamstring	8-10 weeks
Devon Smith	Knee	Test
James Stewart	Groin	1-2 weeks
David Zaharakis	Knee	Test
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

All eyes will be on Smith and Zaharakis after they missed last week with knee complaints but both are expected to be available to face Collingwood on Thursday. Gleeson suffered some bad luck after a heavy hit in the VFL and will spend a couple of weeks on the sidelines nursing a cheekbone injury, while the club says Clarke will be unavailable with the calf injury that saw him be a late withdrawal against North Melbourne last week. – Callum Twomey

FREMANTLE

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Hayden Ballantyne	Hamstring	TBC
Harley Bennell	Calf	TBC
Connor Blakely	Hamstring	Test
Taylin Duman	Suspension	Round 8
Stephen Hill	Quad	5-6 weeks
Shane Kersten	Foot	TBC
Griffin Logue	Hamstring	Test
Cam McCarthy	Illness	Test
Aaron Sandilands	Calf	TBC
Sam Sturt	Concussion	Test
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

Blakely is a chance to come into the side for his first game this season following a long-term hamstring setback and trained on Tuesday. McCarthy was still on light duties at Cockburn after being forced out of the Giants victory in Canberra due to illness. Ballantyne is facing another stint on the sidelines after damaging his hamstring again in his comeback game at Peel, while draft bolter Sturt will be managed conservatively after suffering his second concussion this season. – Travis King

GEELONG

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Jed Bews	Groin	2-3 weeks
Nakia Cockatoo	Knee	Indefinite
Jordan Cunico	Ankle	10-12 weeks
Lachie Fogarty	Hip	Test
Lachie Henderson	Plantar fascia	Test
Brandan Parfitt	Quad	TBC
Scott Selwood	Hamstring	1-2 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis
The Cats are awaiting the outcome on scans for Parfitt’s quad strain sustained on Easter Monday. Henderson, Selwood and Fogarty are all expected to be back playing at some level in the next fortnight pending training. – Mitch Cleary

GOLD COAST

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Callum Ah Chee	Quad	4-5 weeks
Brayden Crossley	Hamstring	Test
Corey Ellis	Ankle	2-3 weeks
Sam Fletcher	Quad	4-5 weeks
Sean Lemmens	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Anthony Miles	Calf	Test
Wil Powell	Concussion	TBC
Izak Rankine	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Rory Thompson	Knee	Season
Lachie Weller	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Harrison Wigg	Knee	Season
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis
Powell’s concussion against Carlton in round four was a serious one and the young wingman is no certainty to return against Brisbane on Saturday. He’ll be tested through the week. Lemmens is likely to return through the NEAFL the following week. – Michael Whiting

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Phil Davis	Ankle	Test
Brett Deledio	Calf	TBC
Jonathon Patton	Knee	TBC
Harry Perryman	Lung	1 week
Tommy Sheridan	Calf	4 weeks
Callan Ward	Knee	Season
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

Davis looks a long shot to be fit for Saturday night’s clash with Sydney, but scans revealed no structural damage, so the Giants haven’t ruled him out at this stage. He’ll attempt to train on Wednesday which will be his big test. There’s good news for forwards Toby Greene (calf) and Zac Langdon (foot), who will return to the field this week. Greene is set to take on the Swans at senior level, while Langdon will return through the NEAFL. Young defender Harry Perryman has recovered from his punctured lung and will likely play reserves next week. – Adam Curley

HAWTHORN

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Grant Birchall	Calf/knee	Indefinite
Shaun Burgoyne	Hamstring	1 weeks
James Frawley	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Ben McEvoy	Adductor soreness	Test
Darren Minchington	Hamstring	Test
Tom Mitchell	Broken leg	Indefinite
Tim Mohr	Dislocated knee/ACL	Season
Jackson Ross	Hamstring soreness	Test
Liam Shiels	Hamstring	Test
Ben Stratton	Concussion	Test
Mathew Walker	Knee	Test
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

Stratton, who was a late withdrawal against Geelong, and Shiels are set to provide the Hawks with a welcome boost against Carlton. The club also allayed fears in-form ruckman McEvoy could be out for several weeks and he will play this weekend if he passes a fitness test. Burgoyne is another week off. Minchington is set to turn out in brown and gold for the first time in the VFL on Saturday, while Koschitzke, Ross and Walker have to pass tests to join him at Box Hill. – Marc McGowan

MELBOURNE

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Mitch Hannan	Knee	4-6 weeks
Neville Jetta	Knee	8-10 weeks
Jay Kennedy Harris	Leg	8 weeks
Kade Kolodjashnij	Concussion	TBC
Jake Lever	Knee	4-6 weeks
Steven May	Groin	TBC
Joel Smith	Groin	4-5 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg	Ankle	4-5 weeks
Jack Viney	Hand	Test
Guy Walker	Shoulder	Indefinite
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

Melbourne’s defensive issues have been further compounded with Jetta ruled out for up to 10 weeks. The defender will have surgery on Tuesday to repair a meniscus injury that occurred in the second quarter of the game against the Saints. Viney has been cleared of any serious damage to his hand following scans. There is also a bit of mystery around May and his timeline for a return from a groin injury. – Ben Guthrie

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Majak Daw Pelvis/hips Indefinite Sam Durdin Finger 1 week Ben Jacobs Head/neck Indefinite Luke McDonald Suspended Available Ben McKay Toe Test Tom McKenzie Back 1 week Tom Murphy Ankle TBC Dom Tyson Calf Test Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season Will Walker PCL Indefinite Tom Wilkinson Ankle TBC Marley Williams Ankle 1 week Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

It remains to be seen whether Williams can recover in time to play in Friday night’s clash with Port Adelaide. Tyson and McKay didn’t play in the VFL at the weekend, but both are likely to play at some level this upcoming round. Wilkinson didn’t play after quarter-time for the Roos’ VFL side, while minor ailments limited Nick Larkey (illness) and Kyron Hayden (dislocated finger). Tristan Xerri (osteitis pubis) played his first game of the season in the VFL, and Taylor Garner (quad/groin) negotiated another match. – Marc McGowan

PORT ADELAIDE

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Tobin Cox	Hamstring	Test
Charlie Dixon	Leg	Indefinite
Hamish Hartlett	Hamstring	Test
Sam Hayes	Knee	3-5 weeks
Jake Patmore	Knee	Season
Jack Watts	Leg	Indefinite
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

Hartlett could return in the SANFL this weekend after missing the past three games with a hamstring injury. Dixon is a longer-term proposition, with still no timeline on his return after a setback in his recovery from a broken leg and dislocated ankle suffered at the end of last season. Watts is unlikely to play again this year. He went in for a second bout of surgery on his ankle last week having suffered a similar injury to Dixon in the round two win over Carlton. – Lee Gaskin

RICHMOND

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Trent Cotchin	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Shaun Grigg	Knee	Indefinite
Oleg Markov	Knee	5-7 weeks
Alex Rance	Knee	Season
Jack Riewoldt	Wrist	Test
Jayden Short	Elbow	Indefinite
Maverick Weller	Leg	Test
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

After an alarming swelling of Richmond’s injury list several weeks ago, it appears to be back to a more manageable level. Riewoldt is likely to play against Melbourne on Wednesday night after three matches on the sidelines with a wrist injury. Captain Cotchin has suffered a setback and isn’t expected back until at least mid-May. Grigg, Short and Markov remain long-term propositions, while Weller has now missed three weeks with a nagging leg injury. – Sarah Black

ST KILDA

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Logan Austin	Shoulder	Indefinite
Jack Bytel	Back	Season
Jake Carlisle	Back	Indefinite
Oscar Clavarino	Ankle	1-2 weeks
Jarryn Geary	Quad	TBC
Dan Hannebery	Hamstring/calves	Indefinite
Max King	Knee	1-2 weeks
Doulton Langlands	Concussion	Test
Paddy McCartin	Concussion	Indefinite
Daniel McKenzie	Concussion	Available
Lewis Pierce	Concussion	Test
Dylan Roberton	Heart	Season
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis
Saints captain Jarryn Geary faces at least a few weeks on the sidelines after surgery on his right thigh, where he suffered compartment syndrome. Draftee Max King could debut in the VFL in a fortnight, having joined in full training. Langlands suffered a head knock early in Sandringham’s win last Sunday. – Dinny Navaratnam

SYDNEY

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Heath Grundy	Back	1-2 weeks
Will Hayward	Jaw	4-6 weeks
Jack Maibaum	Knee	Season
Jarrad McVeigh	Quad	4-6 weeks
Daniel Menzel	Groin	Test
Sam Naismith	Knee	TBC
Nick Smith	Hamstring	TBC
Durak Tucker	Knee	Indefinite
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis
Menzel remains on track to play some minutes in the NEAFL this week or next in his return from groin surgery, in what would be a massive boost for the Swans’ forward woes. Zak Jones had some treatment on his hip against Richmond last week but is fine to face the Giants this week. – Adam Curley

WEST COAST

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Tom Barrass	Foot	TBC
Nic Naitanui	Knee	Indefinite
Willie Rioli	Foot	4 weeks
Jake Waterman	Hamstring	Test
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis

Rioli was back involved in warm-up kicking and ran laps at training on Tuesday after a stress-related foot injury that has kept him out of the opening five rounds. Barrass is the latest victim to a foot problem for the Eagles and is looking at a lengthy stint on the sidelines after he undergoes surgery. Waterman trained fully on Tuesday and should be available. Naitanui is conservatively estimated to return after the round 13 bye. – Travis King

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Player	Injury	Estimated Return
Ben Cavarra	Ribs	Test
Taylor Duryea	Hip	6-8 weeks
Fergus Greene	Ankle	4-6 weeks
Buku Khamis	Knee	Test
Dale Morris	Knee	Indefinite
Matthew Suckling	Groin	2-4 weeks
Laitham Vandermeer	Hamstring	Test
Updated: Tuesday, April 23

Early prognosis
A blow to the Bulldogs ahead of a road trip to Fremantle, with defenders Duryea and Suckling ruled out for several weeks. Cavarra, Khamis and Vandermeer have all progressed to be on the cusp of selection. The trio appear likely to play in the VFL this Sunday to step up their hopes of an AFL debut. – Paul Bastin

*Placed on the club’s long-term injury list