Jonathon Beech (calf, one week): The rookie-listed forward will miss this weekend's JLT Community Series game with Geelong. Picked up the minor calf injury against Richmond.
Kyle Cheney (groin, one week): The defender is expected to be available for the club's third and final pre-season game against the Brisbane Lions, otherwise he will play a SANFL trial. Carried the injury through the end of last season.
Brad Crouch (hamstring, round one): Given Crouch's injury history, the midfielder is at long odds to face Greater Western Sydney in round one. After missing the entire pre-season competition, Crouch will more than likely play in the SANFL to build his fitness base before being considered for the senior side. Crouch injured his hamstring for the third time in January.
Tom Doedee (knee, round one): The young defender is being managed carefully in his return from knee soreness. The Crows are aiming for him to be available for the start of the SANFL season.
Cam Ellis-Yolmen (knee, season): It's season over for the big-bodied midfielder after scans revealed a torn ACL in the pre-season game against Richmond last Friday.
Mitch McGovern (knee, one week): The Crows won't take any risks with the young forward. He'll be kept in cotton wool this weekend after picking up a slight knock against the Tigers.
Alex Keath (groin, one week): The rookie-listed defender will more than likely play in a SANFL trial next weekend having been managed during the pre-season with groin soreness.
Jake Lever (hamstring, one week): Adelaide's defence will be get a boost when Lever returns for the club's final pre-season game against the Lions. Lever is back running and will return to full training later this week.
Paul Seedsman (groin, round one): The speedy winger will most likely start the season in the SANFL given the amount of training he has missed. Yet to return to full training and will miss all of the JLT Series.
Rory Sloane (fractured eye socket, round one): The gun midfielder is aiming to be there for round one. If anyone can return earlier than expected, it's the classy All-Australian vice-captain.
Scott Thompson (shoulder, round one): The veteran midfielder won't play in the pre-season competition. He's yet to return to contact work, but with his vast experience and excellent fitness base, there's a chance the 34-year-old could be in the frame for round one.
Others
Ruckman Sam Jacobs is likely to play against Geelong after sustaining a back injury last weekend. Defender Luke Brown is on track to make his first appearance of the year in his return from a groin injury. Key position prospect Elliott Himmelberg is back to full training after struggling with shin splints. Midfielders Riley Knight and Jordan Gallucci will likely play this weekend after being rested. - Lee Gaskin
Jarrod Berry (knee, 1-3 weeks): Berry went in for a minor clean-up almost a month ago and has progressed nicely. Could be available in a couple of weeks, but the club is in no rush.
Allen Christensen (collarbone, 8-10 weeks): Christensen had surgery on Monday after fracturing his collarbone in a training mishap at the weekend. It was the same injury that cost him the second half of last season.
Jono Freeman (cheekbone, 4-6 weeks): Freeman broke his cheekbone at training and had minor surgery. He'll be available early in the season.
Josh Schache (knee, 4-6 weeks): The young forward did not require surgery after slightly straining his medial ligament, but is racing the clock to be available for round one.
Sam Skinner (knee, TBC): The luckless young defender is on the comeback from a second ACL injury he sustained last July and has been running strongly. The club has not put a timeframe on his return.
Others
In better news for the club, newly appointed skipper Dayne Beams and robust midfielder Tom Bell have overcome knee problems and will play their first game against the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night. - Michael Whiting
Patrick Cripps (back, 1 week): The Blues say their star utility should be back before the start of the season and is a likely starter in their final JLT clash with Fremantle in Perth on March 10.
Andrew Phillips (foot, indefinite): The big man suffered stress fractures in his foot in January and is likely to miss the first month of the season. The Blues placed him on the long-term injury list.
Daniel Gorringe (Achilles, 1 week): Good news for the Carlton ruckman when what appeared a dire injury suffered during the hit-out against Melbourne last week turned out to be nothing serious. He could be back to face Freo next week. - Ashley Browne
Jamie Elliott (ankle, 1-2 weeks): The star forward strained his left ankle at training last Monday and won’t play on Saturday against Fremantle, but remains a chance to take on Richmond on March 11.
Josh Smith (ankle, 1 week): The defender injured his left ankle at training this week, and while cleared of serious damage, won’t take part in the Pies’ clash with the Dockers in Mandurah.
Ben Sinclair (hamstring, 8-12 weeks): The luckless defender had surgery to repair the left hamstring tendon he tore against Essendon two weeks ago. He faces a lengthy spell out of the game, having endured hamstring issues across 2014-15.
Tom Langdon (back, TBC): The defender is progressing well and back in full training, but isn’t ready for match practice yet as he recovers from a back injury sustained in the gym.
Sam McLarty (shoulder, 4 weeks): Remains on a modified program as he builds strength in his shoulder.
Others
Daniel Wells was kicked in the calf during a practice game two weeks ago but is a chance to play in the Pies’ last pre-season hit-out against the Tigers. Ben Reid, who underwent an operation on his PCL over summer, is slated to play in a VFL practice match this week, while Tim Broomhead (shoulder) and Ben Crocker (hip) are in full training and also scheduled for match practice in the coming days. Young pair Mitch McCarthy (navicular) and Brayden Sier (back) are also back training. - Jennifer Phelan
Daniel Wells is battling a calf problem ahead of round one. Picture: AFL Photos
Tom Bellchambers (knee, 2-4 weeks): It seems unlikely Bellchambers will be ready for the start of the season after a summer hindered by knee surgery. He began change of direction running at training last week but the Bombers don't want to rush his progress after injury issues in recent years.
Cale Hooker (hamstring, 1-2 weeks): Hooker is touch and go to play in round one after taking a cautious approach in his hamstring recovery. His only match practice before the season-opening clash with the Hawks may come in a VFL practice game a week before the Hawthorn meeting.
Michael Hurley (ankle, test): The star defender hurt his ankle in the dying moments of Sunday's pre-season loss to Gold Coast and hobbled from the field. The Bombers have cleared him of any major damage and he might play against Geelong next week in the Bombers' final pre-season hit-out.
David Myers (finger, 6-8 weeks): Myers' shocking luck with injury continued when his finger was caught in a teammate's jumper last week at training. He underwent surgery and was placed on the Bombers' long-term injury list, meaning he will have a delayed start to the season.
Others
The club's first pick at last year's NAB AFL Rookie Draft, ruckman Sam Draper, completed his first training sessions last week since arriving at the Bombers with knee tendinitis. A virus went through the club last week and struck a number of players, including youngsters Aaron Francis and Kobe Mutch, but both should be available for the club's next game. - Callum Twomey
Harley Bennell (left calf, indefinite): Dockers coach Ross Lyon has ruled Bennell out of round one, but hopes the injury-plagued star will be available in the early rounds of the season – if his rehabilitation goes to plan.
Zac Clarke (knee, mid-season): A fresh bout of surgery on his troublesome knee last month will keep the Freo ruckman on the sidelines until at least mid-season.
Alex Pearce (partially fractured right leg, mid-season): Was only weeks away from resuming full training when re-fractured the same leg he broke in round nine last season during his rehabilitation in January, and is now looking at a mid-season return.
Others
Veteran ruckman Aaron Sandilands is set for his return in the Dockers' second JLT Community Series clash with Collingwood this Saturday, alongside reigning Doig medallist Lachie Neale. Sandilands has overcome a minor calf strain, while Neale will make his first appearance after knee, shoulder and wrist surgery in the off-season. - Travis King
Ryan Abbott (back, TBC): The mature-aged draftee has not been able to get going this pre-season after suffering a slight fracture to his foot before suffering ongoing back problems that will see him eased into the season.
Cory Gregson (foot, 8-10 weeks): Gregson will miss the start of the home and away season after suffering a setback with his troublesome foot. Still on crutches, the Cats will give him plenty of time to recover before he is cleared to train and play.
Cam Guthrie (calf, 1-2 weeks): Hurt his calf early in the opening pre-season game and is unlikely to be considered until at least the final JLT Community Series game. Should be right for round one.
Lachie Henderson (hip pointer, available): Copped a knock before half-time in the first game of the JLT Community Series but he should be fine to take on Adelaide this week.
Jake Kolodjashnij (groin, 1-2 weeks): After battling glandular fever around Christmas, he has struggled with a sore groin since resuming full training. Aiming to play the final JLT game but is no certainty.
Daniel Menzel (general soreness, available): He will be managed for the rest of his career after his successful return from four knee reconstructions in 2016.
James Parsons (broken foot, 6-8 weeks): After landing awkwardly when getting out of a boat in Yarrawonga on a weekend away, Parsons is on the road to recovery.
Scott Selwood (toe, 1 week): A stress reaction in Selwood's big toe will keep him out until the final JLT Community Series Game against Essendon.
Others
Recruit Timm House has battled hip problems as he endures his first pre-season at the elite level, while fellow draftee Quinton Narkle missed a month with a hamstring injury. Tom Hawkins made a good return from a knee injury in the opening game of the JLT Community Series. - Peter Ryan
Scott Selwood is set to play in the Cats' final JLT match. Picture: AFL Photos
Gary Ablett (shoulder, 1 week): The former skipper has had a long rehabilitation from his shoulder surgery, but has trained strongly and is down to play the final JLT match against the Western Bulldogs on March 9.
Sam Day (hip, season): Day is ever-so-slowly recovering from his horrific dislocated/fractured hip sustained in the opening JLT match. He'll be largely immobile for a couple more weeks before starting his rehabilitation.
Jarrod Harbrow (ankle, 2 weeks): The reliable utility has returned slowly from pre-season ankle surgery, but coach Rodney Eade says he will play in a NEAFL practice match on March 18. Without the match conditioning, he is unlikely to play round one, but will be back in the seniors shortly after.
Jarryd Lyons (Achilles, 1 week): Like Ablett, the Adelaide recruit is expected to play his first match in Suns' colours against the Bulldogs next week. The club says it has been ultra-cautious with a minor Achilles niggle.
Trent McKenzie (calf, 1-2 weeks): McKenzie picked up his injury in the Suns' intraclub match a couple of weeks ago and what they first thought was a Baker's cyst (behind his knee) was actually a calf strain. He's not far away.
Michael Rischitelli (knee, indefinite): Rischitelli has trained strongly in overcoming his ACL injury, and while he is expected to return in May, the club is reluctant to put a definitive timeframe on it.
Jarrod Witts (hand, 1 week): The hulking ruckman split the webbing in his hand against the Lions in JLT1, but is expected to return against the Bulldogs next week. - Michael Whiting
Matt de Boer (hamstring, 3-5 weeks) the former Docker tore his hamstring at training last week but could be back for round 2-3 of the regular season.
Brett Deledio (calf, 1-2 weeks) the Giants remain hopeful Deledio can play in next week's final JLT Community Series game against North but he's still yet to resume full training.
Jacob Hopper (back soreness, 1-2 weeks) the club's top draft pick in 2015 is being treated conservatively after suffering from stress fractures in his lower back last season.
Others
Star duo Steve Johnson (thumb) and Shane Mumford (elbow) both played in last week's intraclub match and should play in this week's JLT Community Series clash against the Swans. - Adam Curley
Jon Ceglar (ACL, late season): The Hawk big man is deep into the rehab after the injury suffered just before last year's finals. The hawks are conservative when it comes to knees and he won't be seen until late this season.
Kaiden Brand (finger, available): The emerging key defender has yet to play any pre-season footy this year after injuring his finger in a training mishap but he will be available for the Hawks' final JLT hit-out on March 12 against Port Adelaide. - Ashley Browne
Jeff Garlett (hamstring, 3-4 weeks): The pacy forward injured his hamstring right at the end of the Demons' 54-point JLT Community Series game against Carlton. Garlett is racing the clock to be fit for round one, but at this stage looks unlikely to be part of the team.
Mitch Hannan (teeth, TBC): The athletic draftee copped a stray elbow at training on Tuesday and had his two front teeth knocked out. Hannan went off to visit the dentist after the session to have the teeth replaced and it's not likely he'll miss too much time.
Neville Jetta (quad, available): Jetta has not been picked during the JLT Community Series but is now fit and ready to play. The defender will be hoping to be selected in the club's final hit-out against West Coast next week.
Aaron vandenBerg (ankle, available): vandenBerg has played both JLT games but has been on light duties at training the past week. He will be monitored carefully before the game against the Eagles.
Josh Wagner (fractured fibula, 4-6 weeks): Wagner fractured his fibula in the club's first JLT game against the Western Bulldogs. Melbourne will allow the defender's leg to heal before getting him back up and running.
Others
Dean Kent (back) and Dom Tyson (knee) are back in full training and are doing everything to prove their fitness ahead of round one. Ben Kennedy has also recovered from an ankle complaint. Mitch White and Sam Frost have also been in the rehab group. - Ben Guthrie
Jeff Garlett hurt a hamstring late in Melbourne's first JLT game. Picture: AFL Photos
Paul Ahern* (ACL, season): The former Giant has been on the track doing some straight-line running recently, but won't be rushed in a rehabilitation aimed at having him ready for round one, 2018.
Jed Anderson (shoulder, 3 weeks): Had surgery on his right shoulder in January and won't play in North's JLT Community Series campaign. Hoping to return – most likely in the VFL – by round one.
Ben Brown (knee, 1 week): The Roos are hopeful the key forward will return for their final JLT game against Greater Western Sydney on Friday week, but Brown said this week he remained in doubt.
Taylor Garner (hip, 3 weeks): The hard-nosed forward's injury woes continue, with hip problems continuing to dog him, especially when the intensity of his training is increased. Will presumably be eased back via the VFL upon his return.
Ben Jacobs (foot, 6-8 weeks): Re-fractured the right foot that sidelined him for much of last season after returning to training last Friday, and is unlikely to play much of a part in the first half of North's season.
Oscar Junker (broken tibia, 3-4 months): The rookie is expected to return in the VFL by round seven or eight.
Aaron Mullett (chest infection, 1 week)
Mason Wood (hamstring, 6-8 weeks): Injured at training last Friday after an impressive pre-season and now faces a delayed start to the season.
Sam Wright (ankle/foot, 2 weeks): The defender is unlikely to be fit for round one after a pre-season dogged by on-going ankle problems. Will probably need to build fitness and form in the VFL before returning to the senior team.
Others
Midfielder Ryan Clarke suffered a corked right thigh in North's win over Hawthorn last Sunday, but is expected to be fit for the Giants game. Lachlan Hansen (quad) and Daniel Nielson (quad) narrowly missed being available for last Sunday's game against Hawthorn, but are now fully fit. - Nick Bowen
Matthew Broadbent (hamstring, one week): The running defender is a chance to return for the Power's final JLT Community Series game and should be available for round one. Was restricted to light running last week.
Dougal Howard (ACL, round nine): Coaching staff are having to tell the second-year ruckman to slow down, such is his progress. The aim is for Howard to return to playing around the club's bye week in round nine.
Angus Monfries (shoulder, one week): The experienced forward could be available for the Power's final pre-season game. However, round one is more likely.
Jesse Palmer (groin, round one): Has been on a modified program to avoid pushing too hard and causing an injury. Not expected to play in the pre-season competition and will more than likely come back through the SANFL.
Matthew White (calf, one week): The winger is a week-by-week proposition after twinging his calf in the intraclub trial and missed the Power's loss to St Kilda. A chance to return this week.
Others
Gun midfielder Robbie Gray is line to play his first game of the year against Richmond on Sunday. Gray didn't play in the Power's intraclub trial or last week's loss to St Kilda. Ruck Patrick Ryder and forward Aaron Young played half a game against the Saints, but both should be available this week. Ryder is having his workload managed after not playing last season. Winger Jared Polec is managing a back injury, but played against the Saints. - Lee Gaskin
Steve Morris (knee, 6-8 weeks): Remains in the rehab group after his right knee ACL repair in June. Morris is progressing well and targeting a round four return, with a VFL appearance slated for round one or two.
Bachar Houli (hamstring, 2 weeks): Has endured an interrupted pre-season due to a problematic hamstring that keeps tightening up. The Tigers are confident he’ll gain some practice-match minutes in their final pre-season game against Collingwood on March 11.
Jack Graham (hamstring, 4 weeks): Despite his history of quad issues, it’s been a hamstring that’s hampered the draftee’s first pre-season. Remains up to a month away from playing with the club to remain conservative with his management.
Others
Alex Rance has been dealing with hamstring tendinitis but will be named to face Port Adelaide on Sunday in a bid to get ready for the season opener on March 23, but Shaun Hampson could struggle to be fit in time to face his old side Carlton with back tightness an on-going concern. - Jennifer Phelan
Hugh Goddard (torn Achilles tendon, midseason): After rupturing his left Achilles tendon against Adelaide last year, the defender is expected to be recover within the standard 12-month timeframe.
Leigh Montagna (calf strain, 1-2 weeks): The durable runner suffered the injury at training a fortnight ago and barring any setback, will be fit for round one.
Others
St Kilda fans saw Jake Carlisle (hip) and Jack Steele (foot and wrist) in the red, white and black for the first time last Thursday against Port Adelaide. Nathan Freeman is in full training but the club is treating him very conservatively after a wretched run with hamstring injuries, although a hip concern kept him out of the intraclub two weeks ago. - Dinny Navaratnam
Leigh Montagna is likely to recover from a calf strain for round one. Picture: AFL Photos
Aliir Aliir (toe, test): In full training and likely to be back for the Swans final JLT Community Series game against St Kilda next week.
Alex Johnson (knee): Placed on the long-term injury list earlier this month as he continues to work his way back from a fifth knee reconstruction. Won't play before round four.
Jake Lloyd (soreness, test): A late withdrawal from the Swans' JLT Community Series clash with North but remains a chance to face GWS this week.
Lewis Melican (hip, test): A chance to play this week after pulling up sore in the Swans' first pre-season game against North Melbourne.
Tom Papley (compartment syndrome/knee): On the long term injury list after knee surgery a month ago and won't play before round two.
Gary Rohan (back soreness): The speedster was placed on the long-term injury list earlier this month and won't be back before round four of the regular season.
Others
Lance Franklin and Sam Naismsith will both face the Giants in this week's JLT Community Series match after being cleared to resume after shoulder reconstructions, with Dane Rampe (hip) and Jeremy Laidler (elbow) also set for their first game of the year. - Adam Curley
Jonathan Giles (thumb, 1 week): The journeyman ruckman is on the verge of returning in the Eagles' final JLT hit-out on Thursday week after hurting his left thumb last month.
Scott Lycett (knee, 1 week): Has made a quicker-than-expected recovery from his PCL reconstruction and should play at some level in the next week or two after training strongly over the past month.
Nic Naitanui (knee, late 2017): Aiming for a late-season return from his knee reconstruction but admits he might not play at all this year. Continuing to complete straight-line running exercises at training.
Willie Rioli (hamstring, 8-10 weeks): Underwent surgery to repair his damaged hamstring tendon two weeks ago after a training mishap.
Simon Tunbridge (knee, mid-season): Has started running outside after undergoing a hybrid-LARS operation to repair his ruptured ACL in December, in a bid to get back midway through the campaign.
Others
Third-year midfielder Liam Duggan has returned to full training after a hamstring injury and is on track to play in the coming weeks. - Travis King
Tom Campbell (ankle): The ruckman had a mishap at training on Saturday, but the 25-year-old is likely to be available for round one.
Josh Prudden (ACL, TBC): The utility has been eased back into training and is looking at a return to playing early in the season.
Jack Redpath (ACL, TBC): The key forward is progressing well from a traditional knee reconstruction and is expected to make a mid-season return.
Jordan Roughead (hamstring): The premiership ruckman injured his hamstring early in the Dogs' opening JLT Community Series clash and is expected to be unavailable until at least round four of the home and away season.
Mitch Wallis (broken leg, TBC): The 24-year-old is confident of making an impact in 2017, but is yet to announce when he'll return to the field. Began running on an anti-gravity treadmill in recent weeks. - Ryan Davidson
Jordan Roughead is set to miss the first month of the season. Picture: AFL Photos
