Riewoldt, Ziebell in doubt for next weekend

Jesse Hogan   Nick Riewoldt and Jack Ziebell are each facing a stiff battle to overcome injury in time to play next weekend, while Ollie Wines, Adam Cooney and Chris Knights are facing longer stints on the sidelines.

Bulldogs facing fresh injury worries

Emma Quayle   The Western Bulldogs early-season momentum has been halted by a back-in-form Hawthorn side and a fresh set of injuries, with Mitch Wallis and Dale Morris both likely to miss a number of weeks.

Hawks, Dogs injury worries

Michael Gleeson   Both Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs are confronting injury problems to key players for their clash in Launceston on Sunday.

Ablett shows his strength by saying 'no'

Wayne Carey   Gary Ablett showed this week that leadership and courage comes in all forms.

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No rush on recovering Reilly: Crows

Two months after fracturing his skull, Adelaide defender Brent Reilly can't drive a car let alone consider a return to the AFL.

Adelaide's Smith may not miss a game

Adelaide defender Brodie Smith may not miss an AFL game despite his sickening knockout on Saturday.

Roos confident on Wells, Dal Santo injuries

Emma Quayle   North Melbourne has begun to atone for its disappointing round one loss with a big win over Brisbane, but will have two of their star players on injury watch this week.

Hardwick: Tigers will struggle to cover Deledio

Ronny Lerner   A host of candidates have put their hand up to replace Brett Deledio this week, but Richmond coach Damien Hardwick conceded his team will have a tough time covering for the suspended star.

Shiels out for a month with hamstring strain

Hawthorn's barnstorming start to the AFL season has come at a cost, with midfielder Liam Shiels out of action for about a month.

Brown out for the AFL season

West Coast defender Mitch Brown will miss the rest of the AFL season after scans confirmed he has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Daisy avoids surgery but out for six weeks

Jon Pierik   Carlton playmaker Dale Thomas has avoided surgery on his injured shoulder but is still expected to miss at least six weeks.

Sidebottom out for weeks, may need surgery

Brisbane and Collingwood are both counting the cost of their Saturday night thriller with Tom Rockliff and Steele Sidebottom both facing spells on the sidelines due to injury.

Saints confident skipper will play next week

Matt Murnane   St Kilda coach Alan Richardson says only Tomas Bugg knows whether there was any malice involved in the incident that put Nick Riewoldt out of Sunday's match at a crucial time and eventually in hospital for precautionary reasons and "whiplash".

Suns young gun O'Meara suffers knee injury

Tom Cowie   Gold Coast star Jaeger O'Meara has dislocated his right kneecap playing for the Suns' reserves.

Sidebottom injury mars Pies' win

Andrew Stafford   Collingwood has been left nursing a serious injury blow in the wake of their first-up win over the Brisbane Lions, with key playmaker Steele Sidebottom likely to miss at least the next three weeks with a suspected broken thumb.

West Coast's Brown sustains serious injury

Rohan Connolly   West Coast's already compromised defensive stocks have been dealt another catastrophic blow with the likely loss of key defender Mitch Brown for the rest of the season.

AFL season 2015: Round one injury list

The club-by-club AFL injury list ahead of the opening round of the 2015 season.

Blues, Tigers stars fit for Thursday night clash

Matt Murnane   Bryce Gibbs has made it to round one and is set to line up for Carlton in Thursday's traditional season-opener against Richmond.

No rest planned for Deledio

Daniel Cherny   Richmond veteran Brett Deledio does not believe he will need to be rested from games during 2015 despite his significantly modified training program.

Roos face tough decision on fit Hansen

North Melbourne defender Lachie Hansen may still miss round one despite returning to full fitness after hip surgery.

Adelaide's Thompson fit for opener

Dual club champion Scott Thompson is in the frame for Adelaide's AFL season-opener despite not being sighted in pre-season games.

Stingray sting sidelines Tiger for opener

Richmond defender David Astbury will probably miss next Thursday's AFL season opener against Carlton after he was stung by a stingray.

Tigers ruckman Hampson hurt in practice match

Michael Gleeson   Tigers ruckman Shaun Hampson suffered an ankle injury during a practice match against Collingwood at Punt Road Oval on Thursday afternoon.

Adams' football future in doubt after another concussion

Jon Pierik and Daniel Cherny   North Melbourne midfielder Leigh Adams is considering his AFL future after suffering another concussion.

Ziebell aims to play in season opener

North Melbourne vice-captain Jack Ziebell is confident he will be ready for round one of the AFL season despite his concussion.

Greenwood set to miss first month of season

Matt Murnane   Already seeking the right balance in their Dayne Beam-less midfield, Collingwood will be forced to re-evaluate their options again after it emerged key recruit Levi Greenwood will miss the first month of the season, and likely more.

Crouch on the couch for first two months

Adelaide onballer Brad Crouch will miss the initial two months of the AFL season because of a broken foot.

Franklin, Jack both fit for Swans opener

Sydney star forward Lance Franklin and co-captain Kieren Jack will both be fit for the AFL opening round despite injuries which had them taken to hospital, says Swans general manager Tom Harley.

Greenwood out for 'a lot longer than round one'

Collingwood recruit Levi Greenwood is set to be sidelined well past round one, according to club president Eddie McGuire.

Buddy fit for round one: Harley

Sydney star forward Lance Franklin will be fit and firing for the AFL's opening round, Swans general manager Tom Harley has confirmed.

Montagna and Wright added to Saints' injury list

Jon Pierik and Tom Cowie   St Kilda has been dealt a double blow, with Leigh Montagna and Nathan Wright to miss the opening round of the season against Greater Western Sydney through injury.

Cotchin returns to lift Tigers

Ronny Lerner   Richmond captain Trent Cotchin has shrugged off a hamstring complaint to be fit for the Tigers' final practice match against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Roo Hansen still a chance for round one

Important North Melbourne defender Lachie Hansen remains a chance to play in the Kangaroos' AFL season opener despite a preparation hampered by hip surgery.

Reilly on the mend, but not thinking about footy

Ronny Lerner   Adelaide veteran Brent Reilly has broken his silence since undergoing emergency surgery to repair his fractured skull five weeks ago.