WHO'S hurt and who is in line for selection at your club?

ADELAIDE



INJURIES

Sam Shaw (hamstring) 4 weeks

Sam Siggins (ankle) 1 week

Taylor Walker (knee) season

Lewis Johnston (knee) 7 weeks

Brad Crouch (hamstring) test



ON THE BLOCK: Forward Jason Porplyzia failed to fire on a day the Crows piled on 29 majors from 11 individual goalkickers. Substitute Jarryd Lyons (19 disposals at 89 per cent efficiency) did enough to suggest he goes around next week.



ON THE CUSP: No state league action this week due to representative matches being played. Porplyzia might be looking over his shoulder at selection with Ian Callinan, Graham Johncock and Jared Petrenko in the wings. Brad Crouch is set to return from a hamstring injury through the SANFL.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: A cakewalk at Skoda Stadium for the Crows who were able to do as they liked against GWS. At least we saw what Tom Lynch (10 goals) was capable of, and Josh Jenkins provided a target inside the arc. Sam Kerridge (27 disposals, three goals) looks to have gone up a notch. The Crows face a must-win against St Kilda (home) on Sunday before taking on North Melbourne (away). Sam Jacobs’ form in the ruck remains a concern.



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BRISBANE



INJURIES

Claye Beams (knee) season

Stef Martin (ankle) 4 weeks

Jared Polec (ankle) 4 weeks

Jesse O’Brien (adductor) 1 weeks

Matt McGuire (ankle) test

Daniel Rich (shoulder) 5 weeks

Steven Wrigley (knee) season

Brent Staker (knee) available



ON THE BLOCK: A solid performance by the Lions despite the score blowing out a bit late. Josh Green was dangerous close to goal but failed to impact the scoreboard. Jordan Lisle was solid in his return to the senior list contributing with a goal and seven hitouts. Elliot Yeo was OK across half-back while Sam Mayes held his own in a head-to-head battle with Matthew Rosa.



ON THE CUSP: No state league action for Lions listed players. Sam Docherty remains on the outer along with Patrick Karnezis.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: It was great to see Simon Black back in Lions colours if only as the substitute. Black (12 disposals at 33 per cent efficiency) booted a goal in his return from a niggling knee injury. But it doesn’t get any easier for the Lions who must travel to Melbourne to take on Essendon on Saturday. Jonathan Brown will again have his work cut out against in-form defender Jake Carlisle while ruckman Matthew Leuenberger is likely to face a Patrick Ryder and Tom Bellchambers double act.



CARLTON



INJURIES

Andrew Carrazzo (calf) test

David Ellard (calf) 5 weeks

Bryce Gibbs (hamstring) test

Nick Graham (knee) 4 weeks

Michael Jamison (shoulder) test

Andrew McInnes (knee) 4 weeks

Rhys O’Keeffe (foot) indefinite

Chris Yarran (hamstring) test



ON THE BLOCK: Huge blow for the Blues with Yarran tweaking his hamstring last night after experiencing tightness a fortnight ago. David Ellard also broke down with a leg injury while Michael Jamison will come under scrutiny after popping his shoulder. Jamison bravely played through the pain lining up against St Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt. Meanwhile, small forward Eddie Betts is out for three weeks for a high bump.



ON THE CUSP: Jarrad Waite returns after serving his one-match ban for headbutting Demon Tom McDonald. Andrew Carrazzo will be given another chance to get up this week while Bryce Gibbs must prove his fitness to be considered. Hard to see the Blues taking any risks with Gibbs following Yarran's setback. Sam Rowe, Levi Casboult and Tom Bell could also be called upon.



GILBERT GARDINER'S FORECAST: The Blues were game in defeat, no doubt. But the loss could come back to bite ahead of Sunday's must-win clash against Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium. Waite is a huge in as he provides a hit up target 40-60m from goal, an area where the Blues broke down last night. Gibbs is desperately needed, Carrazzo too.





COLLINGWOOD



INJURIES

Dayne Beams (quad) 1-2 weeks

Brodie Grundy (back) 1-2 weeks

Lachlan Keeffe (knee) 1-2 weeks

Clinton Young (hamstring) 1-2 weeks

Michael Hartley (shoulder) 2 weeks

Tim Broomhead (glandular Fever) 3-4 weeks

Jack Frost (knee) 4-5 weeks

Jackson Ramsay (wrist) 6-7 weeks

Alan Toovey (knee) season

Caolan Mooney (knee) test

Quinten Lynch (knee) test

Marty Clarke (corked thigh) test



ON THE BLOCK: Heath Shaw is set to miss a week for his backhander on Hayden Ballantyne. See the incident HERE. Marty Clarke looks a likely casualty of the trip to Perth, with the Pies saying they expect Quinten Lynch and Caolan Mooney to front up against Geelong on Saturday night. Sam Dwyer saved his spot with 25 disposals on Saturday night but small forwards Jamie Elliott, Ben Kennedy and Andrew Krakouer might be squeezed out if Nathan Buckley wants to inject some experience into his line-up.



ON THE CUSP: There were no VFL matches at the weekend so Nathan Buckley faces the same selection dilemma over Luke Ball as he did last week, although he has an extra week of training under his belt. Given the Pies’ midfield issues, expect Ball to return this week. Alan Didak is also waiting for a call-up but Alex Fasolo is off-limits – he copped a one-week ban at the VFL tribunal last week but the quirk of the draw means he has to serve the ban this weekend.



AL PATON'S FORECAST: SATURDAY night was a snapshot of the Pies’ season – so good for a quarter but exposed in the last. So much hinges on Travis Cloke clunking marks and kicking straight, and he won’t get any easy ball against the Geelong defence. But the problems start in the midfield – expect Scott Pendlebury and Dane Swan to rebound after both were down on their usual numbers against Fremantle.



ESSENDON



INJURIES

Brent Stanton (groin) test

Alwyn Davey (hamstring) TBA

Courtenay Dempsey (ankle) test



ON THE BLOCK: Alwyn Davey will almost certainly miss after tweaking his hamstring against the Cats. Scott Gumbleton must be looking over his shoulder as the Dons move to bolster their ruck stocks with Patrick Ryder. Nathan Lovett-Murray failed to fire as the substitute against the Cats and could find himself on the outer.



ON THE CUSP: A couple big ins for the Dons this week with Patrick Ryder, Brent Stanton and Courtenay Dempsey on the verge of selection. Ryder was overlooked last week after serving a three-match ban for rough conduct. Surely he comes in. Dempsey and Stanton must train strongly after minor niggles.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Ryder back, but at whose expense is the question. Gumbleton looms as the first tall to fall after his less than inspiring effort against the Cats. But Stewart Crameri (one goal) was solid at best and no certainty to keep his spot. Essendon was game in defeat against a more polished Geelong side last week and will relish the drop in grade taking on Brisbane.

















































































FREMANTLE



INJURIES

Jon Griffin (knee) season

Kepler Bradley (knee) season

Aaron Sandilands (hamstring) 5-6 weeks

Matthew Pavlich (achilles) 2-3 weeks

Anthony Morabito (knee) 3-5 weeks

Stephen Hill (quad) test



ON THE BLOCK: Unfortunately Jon Griffin will take no further part in the Dockers' 2013 campaign after snapping his anterior cruciate ligament Saturday night. Substitute Hayden Crozier (14 disposals including three inside-50s) was solid in three quarters on the ground.



ON THE CUSP: No state league action for Dockers-listed players. Stephen Hill must pass a fitness test after being a late withdrawal on Saturday night. Nat Fyfe is a walk-up start after serving his two-match ban. Zac Clarke comes into calculations to replace Griffin.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Cue anyone, anytime, any where slogans as the Dockers head east to tackle reigning premier Sydney on the Swans' home deck. The small ground should be no problem for the Dockers who have won two of their past three at the SCG. Expect Michael Walters to again be a handful close to goal while Chris Mayne continues to work tirelessly providing a target inside-50. Will be great to see these two teams who play a tough and uncompromising brand of football do battle.



GEELONG



INJURIES

Paul Chapman (hamstring) test

Travis Varcoe (shoulder) 8-10 weeks

Daniel Menzel (knee) season

Jared Rivers (knee) indefinite

Josh Cowan (Achilles) 1-2 weeks

Hamish McIntosh (knee) 1-2 weeks

Taylor Hunt (shoulder) TBA



ON THE BLOCK: Veteran James Kelly is facing a two-match ban for his bump on Bomber Brendon Goddard. The Cats haven’t said how long Hunt will be out after surgery yesterday on a broken collarbone, but the young midfielder is optimistic, tweeting: “Went well with the shoulder surgery. Bag of cement did the trick and confident that I won't be missing too much footy. Or golf!". Hard to find anyone else who deserves to miss out after Friday night’s win against former top side Essendon, with teenager Jackson Thurlow the latest to roll off the Cats’ assembly line of hugely talented youngsters.



ON THE CUSP: Will Paul Chapman play? He has now missed three weeks with a hamstring problem and a decision is again likely to be mate late in the week. It could be out Hunt, in Hunt at the selection table with veteran Josh Hunt ready to make a senior return. Josh Caddy might get a recall and one to watch is Hamish McIntosh, now listed as just a week or two away. As if the Cats needed any more depth.



AL PATON’S FORECAST: After dispatching the Bombers, it’s another blockbuster for the Cats with a Saturday night showdown against Collingwood. If they are still unbeaten on Sunday morning there is every chance the Cats will be 11-0 going into the bye with matches against Port Adelaide, Gold Coast and GWS to follow. And they still haven’t played a game at home. Scary stuff.



GOLD COAST



INJURIES

Jared Brennan (concussion) test

Tom Murphy (concussion) test

Charlie Dixon (ankle) test

Daniel Gorringe (hamstring) TBA

Joel Wilkinson (ankle) 2-3 weeks

Seb Tape (knee) 1 week

Maverick Weller (shoulder) test

Nathan Bock (leg) indefinite

Karmichael Hunt (hamstring) TBA



ON THE BLOCK: Stephen May (seven disposals at 43 per cent efficiency) was subbed out in his comeback from a hamstring injury. Jack Hutchins was quiet and could come under scrutiny at selection.



ON THE CUSP: Charlie Dixon is a certain starter if he can overcome an ankle injury. Michael Rischitelli must prove himself on the track after being dropped last week. Liam Patrick is another close to a recall.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: The Suns can’t rest on their laurels despite being favourites to beat the Western Bulldogs on Saturday. Gary Ablett will need to be near his best to counter Doggies stopper Nick Lower. This looms a winnable game for the Suns and a golden opportunity to win two in a row for the first time in the club’s short history.



GWS GIANTS



INJURIES

Setanta O’hAilpin (calf) TBC

Dom Tyson (knee) 2-3 weeks

Phil Davis (back) 4 weeks

Chad Cornes (shoulder) indefinite

Jon Patton (knee) season



ON THE BLOCK: Plenty, as you would expect after a 135-point hammering – the Giants’ second-worst defeat in their short history. Rhys Palmer, Jacob Townsend, Aidan Corr and Jon Giles all finished with single-figure disposals, Josh Bruce butchered half his 12 touches and Zac Williams had little impact after starting as the sub for the second week in a row. On the plus side, no one got injured.



ON THE CUSP: The news wasn’t much better in the NEAFL, with the Giants’ reserves going down to the Swans’ seconds by 49 points. Gerald Ugle, Sam Frost and Curtly Hampton were among the goalkickers while Mark Whiley and perennial Anthony Miles led the best players.



AL PATON’S FORECAST: After some encouraging signs so far this year yesterday was a big step backwards for the AFL’s newest club. Don’t like the Giants’ chances of rebounding against Hawthorn in Tasmania on Saturday and after that it’s West Coast (home), Carlton (away) and Geelong (home). If this form continues even the Immigration Department might struggle to get more than the 5830 who showed up at Blacktown yesterday to that one.



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HAWTHORN



INJURIES

Xavier Ellis (calf) 1 week

Brent Guerra (knee) test

Cyril Rioli (hamstring) TBC

Ryan Schoenmakers (knee) season

Matt Suckling (knee) season

Brendan Whitecross (knee) 3 weeks

Alex Woodward (knee) season



ON THE BLOCK: Brad Hill might be due for a rest after collecting five clangers in his nine disposals on Saturday night. Starting sub Jonathan Simpkin didn’t do much wrong but could miss out if Brent Guerra returns.



ON THE CUSP: Guerra should be right after pulling out at the last minute on Saturday. Matt Spangher and Kyle Cheney, both emergencies against Sydney, remain on the fringe.



AL PATON’S FORECAST: How well are the Hawks travelling? They have now played every other finalist from last season and have a 6-1 record – with some injury issues and Lance Franklin well below his best. Buddy could explode in the next three weeks against GWS, Gold Coast and Melbourne, but he does seem to be playing a different role. Instead of roaming up the field to pick up kicks as he has the past couple of seasons, Buddy is apparently playing as a stay-at-home forward – an interesting call given marking isn’t his biggest asset. Here’s an interesting comparison - over the past two rounds he has taken three marks and Richmond’s Jake King has taken 11. Still, what do we know – the Hawks are flying and you can bet Buddy will kick 12 this weekend.



MELBOURNE



INJURIES

Mark Jamar (groin) 1-2 weeks

Jack Watts (hamstring) 1-2 weeks

Jack Grimes (collarbone) 6-7 weeks

Mitch Clark (foot) 6-7 weeks

Jack Trengove (calf) 2-3 weeks

Tom McDonald (shoulder) TBA



ON THE BLOCK: Oh brother. Take your pick. Colin Sylvia will miss three matches for THIS HIT flooring Suns playmaker Jared Brennan with an elbow to the head. Boom recruits Shannon Byrnes and Chris Dawes (had excuses re match fitness) stunk it up. Substitute Aaron Davey was far from "super", operating at a paltry 17 per cent efficiency and Dean Kent couldn’t get near it for two quarters. At least Kent was able to lay two tackles – equal to Lyndon Dunn and more than 13 other Demons.



ON THE CUSP: Jimmy Toumpas and Jack Fitzpatrick will be in the running for selection after strong performances last time in for VFL-affiliate Casey. Tom McDonald plays if deemed fit after missing out with a shoulder problem. Sam Blease and Neville Jetta would be next in line for selection. David Rodan was solid in the VFL last week.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: It’s a crying shame one of Melbourne’s youngest (Jack Viney) was its best on a dark day for the embattled club. The father-son recruit tried his guts out finishing with 23 disposals including seven clearances. He also laid six tackles. The Demons were embarrassed by a team that had sung its song just eight times (in three years) before yesterday’s 10-goal hiding. The one-sided tackle count has been well documented. But the Demons also lost overall disposals (-101), marks (-33) and, inside-50s (-14). Fear for the Demons if Richmond can get hold of them on Sunday.









































































NORTH MELBOURNE



INJURIES

Andrew Swallow (knee) test

Aaron Mullett (ankle) TBA

Lachie Hansen (knee tendonitis) test

Robbie Tarrant (knee) 1-2 weeks

Daniel Currie (thumb) 5 weeks

Tom Curran (foot) season

Taylor Hine (ankle) TBA

Nathan Grima (soreness) available



ON THE BLOCK: Andrew Swallow is confident of being right to go against West Coast after injuring his knee last week. Aaron Mullett could also make the trip to Perth. Late inclusion Lachie Hansen played out the match but is understood to be experiencing soreness.



ON THE CUSP: Nathan Grima is expected to play to counter Eagles' tall forwards Josh Kennedy, Jack Darling and resting ruckmen Dean Cox and Nic Naitanui. Ben Jacobs must be considered after a string of strong VFL performances. Kieren Harper's speed could come in handy on the wide expanses of Patersons Stadium. Robbie Tarrant remains out with a leg injury which the club describes as a nerve issue.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Redemption, anyone? North travels back to the scene of its elimination final massacre with renewed vigour after stretching top-four aspirants Geelong and Hawthorn in the early rounds. Brent Harvey’s return was a boon for the Kangaroos adding speed and polish – especially hitting up targets inside 50. All eyes will be on Swallow, critical to the Kangaroos set-up around the stoppages. Majak Daw (six goals) was brilliant on Saturday but faces a tougher task against the Eagles defenders Darren Glass and Eric Mackenzie. And, watch out when Nic Naitanui is around – going to be a cracker contest.



PORT ADELAIDE



INJURIES

Jasper Pittard (hip flexor) test

Brett Ebert (adductor) 4 weeks

Jackson Trengove (foot) 8 weeks

Dom Cassisi (hamstring) test



ON THE BLOCK: Late inclusion Daniel Stewart did little to suggest he’s a certainty at selection on Thursday. Stewart played a full game but could only muster four disposals. Jake Neade found the going tough against the Tigers and could be in need of a break while Campbell Heath went at 50 per cent efficiency before being subbed off.



ON THE CUSP: Jasper Pittard will play as long as he can prove his fitness at training during the week. Dom Cassisi is another who must overcome injury to come into calculations.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Has the bubble burst at Alberton? Port was outclassed by a hungrier Tigers outfit looking to get its season back on track after consecutive losses. The backline leaked easy goals. Justin Westhoff has lost his mojo, while Hamish Hartlett can’t buy a touch. And it’s not going to get any easier for Port facing tough assignments against Carlton and Geelong.



RICHMOND



INJURIES

Reece Conca (foot) 3 weeks

Brett O’Hanlon (ankle) TBA

Chris Knights (knee) season

Shane Tuck (shoulder) 6-8 weeks

Tyrone Vickery (concussion) test

Ricky Petterd (calf) test

Dylan Grimes (foot) test

Trent Cotchin (knee) test



ON THE BLOCK: A costly trip to Adelaide with Knights and Tuck both gone long-term. Knights had surgery yesterday to repair the patella tendon on his right knee and Tuck went under the knife today to fix a fractured scapula. There were few non-contributors, with Nathan Foley showing some encouraging signs late after starting in the subs vest. Robin Nahas would like a big game soon.



ON THE CUSP: The fitness testers at Punt Rd will get a workout later in the week. Ricky Petterd and Dylan Grimes remain under a cloud and skipper Cotchin says he expects to face the Demons but he also needs to be given the all-clear by fitness staff. One certainty is Tyrone Vickery will return from the concussion he suffered against Geelong. If Ty is fit, can he, Ivan Maric and Orren Stephenson all fit in the same team? The Big O would be stiff to get the axe after playing a key role at AAMI Stadium.



AL PATON’S FORECAST: The outlook is suddenly a lot rosier after dispatching of fellow finals aspirant Port Adelaide in clinical fashion. The Tigers can’t say it but Sunday’s clash about Melbourne is all about warming up for a massive Dreamtime showdown against the Bombers the following week. Richmond should be 5-3 going into that game and the Dons are likely to be 7-1. Book your seat early.



ST KILDA



INJURIES

Sam Gilbert (knee) 8-12 weeks

Daniel Markworth (knee) season

Adam Schneider (hamstring) 1-3 weeks

Beau Maister (wrist) 1-2 weeks

Lenny Hayes (calf) 2-3 weeks

Nathan Wright (jaw) TBA



ON THE BLOCK: Nathan Wright looks set to missed after being rocked by an off-the-ball bump last night. Wright was wobbly on his feet coming off the ground and feeling for his jaw. Late inclusion Farren Ray was solid collecting 15 disposals at 73 per cent.



ON THE CUSP: Clint Jones, if fit, will make the trip to Adelaide. Others in the mix include Trent Dennis-Lane, Brodie Murdoch and Josh Saunders.



GILBERT GARDINER'S FORECAST: The Saints were very good last night punishing the Blues on the counter attack. Nick Riewoldt is flying, leading the competition for contested marks, while Jack Steven (39 disposals, nine clearances) and Ben McEvoy (10 marks, 18 hitouts) played out of their skin. A resurgent Adelaide could be too much for the Saints on Sunday, but the next three at home are winnable.



SYDNEY



INJURIES

Rhyce Shaw (abdominal strain) 1 week

Lewis Roberts-Thomson (5-6 weeks)

Gary Rohan (leg) indefinite

Alex Johnson (knee) season



ON THE BLOCK: Jed Lamb hardly made an impact as the substitute picking up five disposals and hitting the target with two of them. Tony Armstrong was also quiet against the Hawks. Late inclusion Jesse White did his job around the ground and in the ruck.



ON THE CUSP: Shane Mumford must overcome soreness to play. Young forward Tim Membrey (five goals in win over GWS reserves) comes into contention as does Andrejs Everitt, Mitch Morton and boom father-son prospect Tom Mitchell.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: No risks on Mumford unless he’s fit, especially against Fremantle’s decimated ruck stocks. The Swans can bounce back after their hiccup against Hawthorn. The Hawks pounced early and never looked back Saturday night. Sydney can’t afford a similar lapse against the Dockers, who piled on five unanswered first-quarter goals against Collingwood. Home ground advantage should see the Swans come away with the points, but only just.



WEST COAST



INJURIES

Murray Newman (knee) 3 weeks

Mark Nicoski (hamstring) 2 weeks

Sam Butler (calf) 1 week

Beau Waters (adductor) test

Andrew Embley (foot) test



ON THE BLOCK: Mark Hutchings was solid on debut and warrants another crack. Bradd Dalziell is carving a niche for himself as the specialist substitute while Mitch Brown had a quiet game.



ON THE CUSP: Daniel Kerr was left out of the team to play Brisbane and barring injury will be a walk-up starter Friday night. Chris Masten, Adam Selwood and Andrew Embley could also come into calculations while defender Beau Waters must prove his fitness.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: No doubt the Eagles are a better team with Nic Naitanui fit and firing. Nic Nat shot back into form after starting as the substitute a fortnight ago with two goals and 29 hitouts against the Lions. Josh Kennedy faces a tough task against Kangaroos stopper Scott Thompson, who has held his opponent goalless in four of seven games this year. Meanwhile, ex-Magpie Sharrod Wellingham (16 disposals including four clangers) should improve third up after interrupted start to his career in the west.









































































































































































































































































WESTERN BULLDOGS



INJURIES

Ayce Cordy (stress fractures) 4 weeks

Jake Stringer (corkie) available

Tom Williams (adductor) test

Michael Talia (jaw) 3-5 weeks

Lin Jong (leg) 5 weeks

Tory Dickson (ankle) 4 weeks

Easton Wood (hamstring) TBC

Shaun Higgins (foot) season

Jack Macrae (soreness) available



ON THE BLOCK: It’s going to be hard for Jason Tutt to convince selectors he’s worth another crack after just one disposal – an errant handball – against North Melbourne. Dylan Addison and Clay Smith must train strongly to keep their spots.



ON THE CUSP: Emerging forward Ayce Cordy will miss at least four weeks after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his foot. Mature-aged recruit Brett Goodes must be champing at the bit to get back after serving a two-match ban for rough conduct. Jack Macrae and Jake Stringer, both sidelined with soreness, remain in the mix.



GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: A huge three weeks coming up for the Dogs with winnable matches against Gold Coast, St Kilda and Port Adelaide. Coach Brendan McCartney has flown under the radar with Melbourne and Brisbane arguably doing worse than the 1-6 Dogs. Watch out if the Dogs drop the next three. As far as match-ups go, Nick Lower v Gary Ablett looms as a beauty with the former Docker having held a few big names at bay already this season.