JORDAN Lewis, Ryan Burton, Toby Nankervis and more... some big names have been added to the injury list ahead of round nine.

Who will be right and who is struggling? We find out when your wounded stars will be back.

ADELAIDE

Player Injury Estimated Return Matt Crouch Hip Test Tom Doedee Knee Season Richard Douglas Ankle Test Sam Jacobs Knee 1-2 weeks Wayne Milera AC joint 1-2 weeks Andrew McPherson Back Test Paul Seedsman Knee Test Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Crouch, Douglas and Seedsman could all be cleared to face Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday. Crouch sustained a heavy contusion to his hip early in the third quarter of last Saturday night's Showdown against Port Adelaide. He will be assessed at the club's main training session on Thursday. Douglas has got through a large volume of training since having surgery for a high ankle sprain eight weeks ago. Seedsman is also expected to be available to play his first game since hyperextending his knee six weeks ago. Douglas and Seedsman would more than likely return through the SANFL, especially considering the Crows have won their past four AFL games. - Lee Gaskin

BRISBANE

Player Injury Estimated Return Marcus Adams Knee 6 weeks Zac Bailey Hamstring 6 weeks Brandon Starcevich Hamstring 1 week Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Bad news for Bailey with another long setback. The speedy defender missed three weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in round three, played one NEAFL match and then re-injured it in the opening minutes against the Bulldogs. - Michael Whiting

CARLTON

Player Injury Estimated Return Tom De Koning Knee 2-3 weeks Sam Docherty Knee Indefinite Zac Fisher Cork Test Liam Jones Concussion 1 week Kym Lebois Hamstring Test Harrison Macreadie Achilles Test Nic Newman Knee Test Jarrod Pickett Knee Indefinite Lachie Plowman Fractured cheekbone 1 week Kade Simpson Hamstring 1 week Tom Williamson Back 2 weeks Updated: Monday, May 13

Early prognosis The Blues face a defensive crisis, with Jones, Plowman, Williamson and Simpson unlikely to be available for selection. However, Newman is a chance as he returns from a knee injury. Fisher suffered a cork against Collingwood, but should be able to play. - Riley Beveridge

COLLINGWOOD

Player Injury Estimated Return Taylor Adams Groin 2-3 weeks James Aish Concussion Test Flynn Appleby Ankle Test Dayne Beams Hip Test Tyler Brown Shoulder 2 weeks Mason Cox Ankle Test Lynden Dunn Knee Season Jamie Elliott Hamstring 1-2 weeks Max Lynch Concussion Test Chris Mayne Concussion Test Nathan Murphy Ankle 2 weeks Sam Murray Provisional ASADA suspension TBC Matt Scharenberg Knee 5 weeks Josh Thomas Ankle TBC Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Elliott won't face St Kilda at the MCG on Saturday but Beams, Cox and Aish loom as handy inclusions. The Pies could be forced to make at least one change after the unlucky Mayne was concussed in his return from a fractured back, while Thomas was sore after a late knock against Carlton. Appleby, Murphy and Tyler Brown are nearing returns, but Adams is a little further away. Scharenberg is back training with the main group as he comes back from a third knee reconstruction, but the season seems over for veteran Dunn after a second anterior cruciate ligament rupture in nine months. - Ben Collins

ESSENDON

Player Injury Estimated Return Mark Baguley Managed Available Mitch Brown Wrist 1-2 weeks Joe Daniher Managed Available Sam Draper Knee Season Orazio Fantasia Quad 3-4 weeks Martin Gleeson Cheekbone 1-2 weeks Tom Jok Knee 1 week Jayden Laverde Hamstring Available Shaun McKernan Hamstring 3-4 weeks Kobe Mutch Hamstring 6-8 weeks Trent Mynott Calf 1-2 weeks Devon Smith Knee TBC James Stewart Groin 1 week Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Smith is the big watch as he manages a knee issue that has dogged him throughout this year. He is seeing a specialist this week so the club will make a decision after that on its plans for last year's best and fairest winner. Daniher and Baguley are available after being rested last week, while Laverde is also ready to play following another hamstring concern. Fantasia will miss about a month with a quad strain. - Callum Twomey

FREMANTLE

Player Injury Estimated Return Hayden Ballantyne Hamstring 3 weeks Harley Bennell Calf 2 weeks Stephen Hill Quad 4 weeks Shane Kersten Foot TBC Aaron Sandilands Calf TBC Sam Sturt Concussion 4 weeks Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Hill is aiming to return to some football training next week after a laborious comeback from quad dramas, and importantly has been able to kick and run at speed recently. Bennell completed some match simulation over the weekend as he steps up his bid to revive his career. Kersten's hopes of playing AFL again this season are in serious doubt after his four-week timeframe returned to being in doubt after foot surgery. - Travis King

GEELONG

Player Injury Estimated Return Tom Atkins Hip flexor Test Wylie Buzza Concussion Test Nakia Cockatoo Knee Indefinite Jordan Cunico Ankle 6-10 weeks Lachie Henderson Foot TBC Nathan Kreuger Concussion Test Sam Menegola Knee Test Quinton Narkle Hamstring 3 weeks Gary Rohan Concussion Test Joel Selwood Soreness Test Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Selwood missed round seven with an "upper leg" and last week with a "lower leg." After barely training last week, the aim will be to get two big sessions into him ahead of the clash with the Dogs. Atkins was able to push through a hip complaint against the Roos, however will need a fitness test this week. Menegola was a late out with a knee injury sustained late in the week and will be touch-and-go this week. Rohan and Buzza will be monitored after concussions in the AFL and VFL matches, while Kreuger missed last week after concussion the week prior. Henderson has suffered another foot injury, with the Cats awaiting the full diagnosis. After a promising patch of form, Narkle strained his hamstring in the VFL. - Mitch Cleary

GOLD COAST

Player Injury Estimated Return Callum Ah Chee Quad 1 week Brayden Crossley Hamstring 1 week Brayden Fiorini Knee Test Sam Fletcher Quad 1 week Pearce Hanley Quad TBC Sean Lemmens Ankle 8 weeks Izak Rankine Hamstring 3-5 weeks Brad Scheer Hand 4-6 weeks Rory Thompson Knee Season Harrison Wigg Knee Season Aaron Young Knee 4 weeks Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Not good news for Lemmens, who is expected to spend another lengthy stint on the sidelines. He missed eight weeks after injuring the same ankle in the JLT Series. Hanley picked up a niggle late in Saturday night's loss and will be tested through the week, while Fiorini is expected to be available. - Michael Whiting

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

Player Injury Estimated Return Aidan Corr Ankle 1 week Shane Mumford Knee Test Jonathon Patton Knee TBC Tommy Sheridan Calf 3 weeks Callan Ward Knee Season Lachie Whitfield quad/hip flexor Test Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Whitfield and Mumford should be available to take on Carlton on Sunday in a big boost for the Giants. Brett Deledio is ready to play so coach Leon Cameron has to decide if he needs a run in the NEAFL before being recalled to senior level after missing the past six weeks with his calf injury. Key defender Corr should be fit to take on Melbourne at the MCG next week. - Adam Curley

HAWTHORN

Player Injury Estimated Return Grant Birchall Calf/knee Indefinite Tom Mitchell Broken leg Indefinite Tim Mohr Dislocated knee/ACL Season Jack Scrimshaw Migraine Test Isaac Smith Foot Test Chad Wingard Hamstring Test Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis The Hawks say Scrimshaw's migraine caused him to have some blurred vision and he subsequently sat out most of the second half of Sunday's win over the Giants. Smith aims to return to the field on Sunday after being a late withdrawal, while Wingard will increase his training load in the hope of also playing. Mitchell has undergone surgery to remove the metal plates and screws from his broken leg, so he will have some light weeks ahead before building up his running again. - Marc McGowan

MELBOURNE

Player Injury Estimated Return Mitch Hannan Knee 1 week Michael Hibberd Collarbone 2 weeks Neville Jetta Knee 8-10 weeks Jay Kennedy Harris Leg 1 week Kade Kolodjashnij Concussion TBC Jake Lever Knee Test Steven May Groin 2-3 weeks Corey Maynard Hip Test Jake Melksham Foot 4-5 weeks Aaron Nietschke Knee Season Joel Smith Groin 4-6 weeks Aaron vandenBerg Ankle TBC Sam Weideman Hip Test Guy Walker Shoulder Indefinite Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Lewis (ankle) will have to do more training later in the week to prove his fitness for the game against the Eagles. However, he is in doubt to get up off a six-day break. Hibberd has had surgery on his collarbone and could return in a fortnight, while Melksham's absence is a big loss for the Dees. Lever will play his first game back in the VFL this weekend. - Ben Guthrie

NORTH MELBOURNE

Player Injury Estimated Return Majak Daw Pelvis/hips Indefinite Ben Jacobs Head/neck Indefinite Luke McDonald Knee Test Ben McKay Quad Test Tom McKenzie Back TBC Tom Murphy Ankle Test Bailey Scott Concussion Test Scott Thompson Adductor Test Dom Tyson Calf 4-5 weeks Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season Will Walker PCL Indefinite Tom Wilkinson Ankle 7-9 weeks Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Tyson's tough start to his career at Arden St continues, with confirmation he will miss at least another month. He was first held out with calf tightness but suffered a recurrence in the VFL a fortnight ago. McDonald and Thompson will both have to pass fitness tests to return to the senior side, while Marley Williams was managed last week and should be right to go. Defenders McKay and Murphy will also hope to be available for VFL selection this weekend. - Marc McGowan

PORT ADELAIDE

Player Injury Estimated Return Ryan Burton Hamstring 3-4 weeks Charlie Dixon Leg 3-4 weeks Brad Ebert Concussion Indefinite Robbie Gray Hand Test Hamish Hartlett Hamstring 2 weeks Tom Jonas Calf 1 week Jake Patmore Knee Season Jack Watts Leg Indefinite Ollie Wines Leg 5-6 weeks Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Initially slated to miss four weeks with a broken hand, Gray is a chance to return after just two and face Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. It would be a much-needed boost to a growing injury list at Alberton. Burton is out for up to a month with a hamstring strain, Jonas will miss a fourth straight game with a calf injury and Ebert will have more tests to determine if he's right to return from concussion. But there are two bits of good news – the Power finally have a firm timeline on Dixon's return from a badly broken leg and dislocated ankle, and ruckman Sam Hayes will play in the SANFL this weekend in his first game in almost 12 months after a torn ACL. The Power are aiming for Dixon to make his comeback after the mid-season bye. - Lee Gaskin

RICHMOND

Player Injury Estimated Return Trent Cotchin Hamstring 2-3 weeks Luke English Tonsillitis Test Jack Graham Hamstring 1 week Shaun Grigg Knee/hip Retired Callum Moore Ankle 8-10 weeks Toby Nankervis Adductor 6-8 weeks Alex Rance Knee Season Jack Riewoldt PCL 5-7 weeks Daniel Rioli Ribs/quad Test Jack Ross Ankle 6-8 weeks Jayden Short Elbow 5-6 weeks Nick Vlastuin Ankle Test Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Despite David Astbury and Oleg Markov now being fully fit, Richmond's injury list stays at 12, with Nankervis and Ross added after suffering serious injuries against Fremantle. Nankervis has torn a muscle and some tendon off the bone, while Ross needs surgery for a syndesmosis injury. Vlastuin and Rioli are likely to play this week while Grigg has officially hung up the boots after persistent knee and hip injuries. Short has only just come out of his elbow brace after dislocating it, while Riewoldt is expected to start jogging possibly at the end of next week. The club is aiming for a round 11 return for skipper Cotchin. - Sarah Black

ST KILDA

Player Injury Estimated Return Logan Austin Shoulder Indefinite Jack Bytel Back Season Jake Carlisle Back 5-6 weeks Jarryn Geary Quad 3-4 weeks Dan Hannebery Hamstring/calves 3-4 weeks Doulton Langlands Concussion Test Jack Lonie Knee 6-8 weeks Paddy McCartin Concussion Indefinite Lewis Pierce Concussion Test Dylan Roberton Heart Season Jack Steven Mental health Indefinite Updated: Tues day, May 14

Early prognosis A first appearance for Hannebery since he was traded to the Saints at the end of last season is in sight. The skipper, Geary, is on a similar timeline after a gruesome surgery that saw his right thigh sliced open. Important defender Carlisle could be back after the bye. - Dinny Navaratnam

SYDNEY

Player Injury Estimated Return Harry Cunningham Adductor 6-8 weeks Lance Franklin Hamstring Test Heath Grundy Back 3-4 weeks Jack Maibaum Knee Season Jarrad McVeigh Quad 3-4 weeks Sam Naismith Knee TBC Nick Smith Hamstring TBC Durak Tucker Knee Indefinite Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis Franklin might be another week away with his hamstring strain after missing the past three games, but he could come in to face North Melbourne on Saturday night if he gets through training this week. - Adam Curley

WEST COAST

Player Injury Estimated Return Tom Barrass Foot 7-9 weeks Patrick Bines Hernia TBC Hamish Brayshaw Toe 3 weeks Jarrod Cameron Wrist Test Tom Hickey Hamstring Test Nic Naitanui Knee Indefinite Willie Rioli Foot Test Francis Watson Shoulder 2 weeks Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis The Eagles should be bolstered by Rioli and Hickey's returns, with the duo only needing to get through training on Tuesday night to be available to play. There is a watch on Will Schofield after a heavy bump against St Kilda, with the experienced defender absent from training on Monday. Cameron should be available to return in the WAFL on Thursday night. - Travis King

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Player Injury Estimated Return Ben Cavarra Hamstring 3-5 weeks Taylor Duryea Hip 4-6 weeks Tim English Soreness Test Fergus Greene Ankle 2-3 weeks Lin Jong Appendix Test Dale Morris Knee 4-6 weeks Updated: Tuesday, May 14

Early prognosis English was a late withdrawal against Brisbane at Mars Stadium on Saturday and replaced by Fletcher Roberts. The ruckman has been managing several knocks from the round seven demolition of Richmond and still has work to do at training to prove his fitness. Jong nearly featured at VFL level on Sunday and should be raring to go this Saturday at Whitten Oval. - Paul Bastin

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