WITH round one fast approaching, our reporters have been doing their homework to find out the health of your club's list.

Who will be right for the season-opener, who is touch and go, who will be watching from the sidelines? We find out when your wounded stars will get back on the park.

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Tom Doedee Knee 1-3 weeks Riley Knight Achilles 2-4 weeks Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Doedee had a minor setback in his return from a knee reconstruction, hyperextending his knee at training last month. He has returned to running and is aiming to play in the early rounds of the season. Knight injured his Achilles tendon in mid-February. He will be eased back into full training in the next couple of weeks. – Lee Gaskin

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Tom Joyce Shin Test Archie Smith Knee Test Toby Wooller Shin Test Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

No concerns for Brisbane after skipper Dayne Zorko overcame the tight hamstring that kept him from playing in the State of Origin match. Smith, Joyce and Wooller all took part in training on Tuesday and are expected to be available. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Charlie Curnow Knee Indefinite Brodie Kemp Knee Indefinite Harrison Macreadie Soreness Test Caleb Marchbank Neck Test Mitch McGovern Soreness Test Harry McKay Groin 2-4 weeks Marc Murphy Managed Test Sam Petrevski-Seton Quad Test Lachie Plowman Soreness Test Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

The big round one worry for the Blues remains McKay, who has done very little this summer as he battles a groin injury. He has recently returned to complete match simulation drills at training, but remains touch-and-go to face the Tigers. Curnow and Kemp certainly won't feature as they battle long-term knee problems. The rest will be in contention to face the Lions in the Marsh Community Series on Sunday. – Riley Beveridge

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Flynn Appleby Ankle 2 weeks Dayne Beams Mental health Indefinite Tim Broomhead Leg 3-5 weeks Levi Greenwood Knee 18-24 weeks Tom Langdon Knee Indefinite Isaac Quaynor Hip 1-2 weeks Ben Reid Leg TBC Adam Treloar Hamstring 3 weeks Travis Varcoe Shoulder 5-7 weeks Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Treloar will miss the round one clash against the Western Bulldogs after suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend, while Reid could also be in doubt after an early exit in the Marsh Community Series hitout with Richmond. Varcoe is tracking well after a shoulder reconstruction and Langdon is back running as he deals with a potentially career-threatening knee issue, while Greenwood seems determined to smash the traditional 12-month recovery timeframe for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. Quaynor underwent minor hip surgery and is believed to have battled soreness in the joint but is expected to return to full training shortly, as is Appleby, who had ankle surgery. Broomhead remains in the rehab group after having a pin removed from the left leg he broke early in 2018. Meanwhile, Beams is reportedly set to retire. - Ben Collins

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Patrick Ambrose Knee 8 weeks Tom Bellchambers Knee Test Joe Daniher Groin Indefinite Sam Draper Knee 6-8 weeks Noah Gown Foot Indefinite Dyson Heppell Foot TBC Mitch Hibberd Knee Test Cale Hooker Hip 5-8 weeks Lachie Johnson Knee Season James Stewart Groin Test Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

The Bombers have been the club worst hit by injuries this off-season, with key players' fitness still up in the air ahead of round one. Heppell had a screw removed from his foot last week but remains in doubt for their season opener against Fremantle, while Hooker has not trained with the main group for months and recently said he would not play until "the early few rounds". Stewart is closer to a return from his groin issues than Daniher, while Hibberd could face Geelong in Monday's Marsh Community Series clash. – Callum Twomey

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Blake Acres Hamstring TBC Jesse Hogan Mental health Indefinite Joel Hamling Ankle 10-12 weeks David Mundy Leg TBC Alex Pearce Ankle TBC Darcy Tucker Knee Test Nathan Wilson Toe 4-5 weeks Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Acres went down at training on Wednesday and will undergo scans on Thursday to determine the extent of a hamstring injury. Tucker could push to play in Saturday's Marsh Community Series clash against West Coast after being put through his paces with a trainer on Monday. Hamling has been in a moonboot since surgery to repair his dislocated ankle and a return in the first half of the season would be optimistic. Mundy, Pearce and Wilson are all on similar timelines, lifting the intensity of their straight-line running. It is realistic to expect them to miss the opening three to four rounds. Hayden Young is having his training loads managed, resulting in him missing the opening pre-season game. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Nakia Cockatoo Hamstring 3-4 weeks Luke Dahlhaus Groin Available Mitch Duncan Hip 2-3 weeks Lachie Fogarty Ankle 1-2 weeks Jake Kolodjashnij Hip 4-6 weeks Nathan Kreuger Knee 2-3 weeks Brandan Parfitt Back Available Stefan Okunbor Achilles Indefinite Joel Selwood Hamstring Test Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Selwood remains touch and go to play in Monday's Marsh Community Series clash against Essendon. With 12 days between that match and Geelong's season opener, the Cats are confident he could still play round one if he misses against the Bombers. Duncan has picked up his running intensity after surgery but is more unlikely than likely for round one. Kolodjashnij will miss at least the opening fortnight. Fogarty is working back into full training, Kreuger is a touch further behind, while Cockatoo is building strength in his troublesome hamstring after a setback in February. Dahlhaus and Parfitt are both expected to be fit after missing the first Marsh Series clash. – Mitch Cleary

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Charlie Ballard Shoulder 8 weeks Jack Hombsch Rib 2-3 weeks Anthony Miles Chest TBC Wil Powell Knee 8 weeks Izak Rankine Shoulder 1-2 weeks Mitch Riordan ACL Season Rory Thompson Knee 1-2 weeks Jarrod Witts Foot 1-2 weeks Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Co-captain Witts has the biggest question mark over him but has resumed running and the club is confident he'll be right for round one. Rankine is being treated with kid gloves but is close to a return, while Thompson is likely to come back from his ACL through the NEAFL. - Michael Whiting

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Matt Flynn Knee TBC Tommy Sheridan Calf 3-4 weeks Tim Taranto Shoulder 4-5 months Callan Ward Knee 4-6 weeks Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Taranto will have reconstructive surgery this week and won't be seen until at least July in a massive blow for the Giants. Ward will miss probably the first month of the home and away season as he makes his way back from his ACL, while Sheridan's troublesome calf issues continue to hobble him. - Adam Curley

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jack Gunston Ankle 2-3 weeks Blake Hardwick Chest 12 weeks Dan Howe Foot Indefinite Jarman Impey Knee Indefinite Jacob Koschitzke AC joint 4 weeks Ben McEvoy Corked thigh Test Dylan Moore Hip/groin Test Josh Morris Knee 5-6 weeks Tim O'Brien Eye Test Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Hardwick's pectoral muscle rupture from last Friday night's practice match against St Kilda at Morwell means the Hawks will miss one of their most valued players for an extended period. Impey and Howe won't help fill that void, because both are also out for the foreseeable future. Of greatest interest in the short term is whether Gunston can make it to the start line for round one after pre-Christmas surgery. McEvoy and O'Brien should be fine to take part in Hawthorn's Marsh Community Series finale on Friday night. – Marc McGowan

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Harley Bennell Calf TBC Kade Chandler Wrist 1-2 weeks Kyle Dunkley Foot Test Max Gawn Knee Test Mitch Hannan Groin TBC Kade Kolodjashnij Concussion TBC Steven May Knee Test Nathan Jones Corked shin Available Harry Petty Groin TBC Braydon Preuss Knee 5-7 weeks Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

The Demons have a few that are a while away with Bennell and Preuss working their way back from lengthy complaints, although the former has stepped up training in an encouraging sign he might finally be putting his calf issues behind him. Gawn and May are expected to play this week against Hawthorn while mystery surrounds Joel Smith's fitness, given his absence from the first two pre-season hitouts. – Jennifer Phelan

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Aiden Bonar Hamstring Test Ben Brown Calf 2-3 weeks Ben Cunnington Hip Test Luke Davies-Uniacke Groin TBC Kyron Hayden Achilles 10-12 weeks Ben Jacobs Concussion TBC Flynn Perez Knee 10-12 weeks Jared Polec Foot Test Kayne Turner Sesamoid/foot 10-12 weeks Ed Vickers-Willis Knee TBC Marley Williams Suspension Round 3 Jack Ziebell Calf Test Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Robbie Tarrant no longer features on this list after coming through three quarters unscathed in last Friday's practice match against Melbourne. Brown is still aiming for round one and has resumed running but this timeline means he is unlikely to play a game beforehand. Ziebell and Polec also expect to be ready for the season opener against the Saints, while Cunnington and Bonar's setbacks are minor. Don't expect to see Turner – who has elected not to have surgery – Hayden or Perez any time soon, while Davies-Uniacke has stopped running for the time being and has no return date at this stage. – Marc McGowan

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Miles Bergman Ankle 1 week Riley Grundy Knee TBC Ollie Wines Shoulder 6-8 weeks Updated: Wednesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Wines underwent shoulder surgery at the start of February. The Power vice-captain is expected to miss the first month of the season. Bergman, the Power's first pick and 14th overall at last year's NAB AFL Draft, has been on modified training for a couple of weeks with an ankle injury. He's on track to be available for the start of the season. – Lee Gaskin

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jack Graham Shoulder Test Kamdyn McIntosh Ankle Test Toby Nankervis Adductor Test Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Graham, McIntosh and Nankervis have been slated to play in Sunday's Marsh Community Series clash with GWS after a slow build-up from pre-season injury concerns. Meanwhile, Jack Higgins made a successful return after brain surgery in Sunday's loss to Collingwood. – Jennifer Phelan

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Nil Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

There were a few on light duties this week with Dan Hannebery missing the Morwell practice match with groin soreness, and Jimmy Webster also suffering what's believed to be a sore shoulder. But both are expected to be available for Sunday's clash with Collingwood. Dylan Roberton has now played two games and has suffered no symptoms of the heart issue he's dealt with over the last two seasons. – Jennifer Phelan

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Robbie Fox Ankle Test Lance Franklin Knee 4-6 weeks Isaac Heeney Thumb Test Lewis Melican Hamstring 3-4 weeks Sam Reid Calf Test Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Heeney is a chance to face North Melbourne in the second week of the Marsh Community Series on Sunday, while Reid might not be too far away. Franklin is back running but looks like missing at least a couple of games of the home and away season at best. - Adam Curley

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jarrod Cameron Pubic bone TBC Tom Cole Thumb 6-8 weeks Oscar Allen Ankle Test Jack Darling Cheekbone Test Luke Foley Pubic bone TBC Jeremy McGovern Heel Test Daniel Venables Concussion Season Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Cameron has sat out drills in recent weeks and it emerged on Wednesday he has a pubic bone stress injury. The Eagles will be conservative, given he has battled the problem before. Cole fractured his thumb in the Eagles' loss to Essendon. McGovern is pushing for round one and could even play minutes against Fremantle on Saturday after an impressive training run on Tuesday. Carefully managed to this point, he is taking part in most drills and hitting good pace. Allen has had a summer interrupted first by a hernia problem and then an ankle scare. He trained with the main group on Tuesday and looked in good shape. Contact work for Darling has been limited but his touch is excellent. Foley is slowly lifting his training workload and aiming to play a WAFL practice match in the coming weeks.

. The Eagles confirmed Venables will step away from the game in 2020 as he manages lingering concussion symptoms. – Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Taylor Duryea Groin 6 weeks Riley Garcia Knee Indefinite Lin Jong Hamstring 6 weeks Tom Liberatore Knee 4-5 weeks Aaron Naughton Knee 2-3 weeks Ed Richards Concussion Available Laitham Vandermeer Hamstring Test Updated: Tuesday, March 3

Early prognosis

Naughton is in a race against the clock to be ready for round one, but Richards should be right pending his recovery from a concussion. Duryea and Jong are projected to miss the first month of the season, but Liberatore could return before that. Vandermeer has a minor hamstring complaint but should be available if necessary. – Jourdan Canil

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