AFL Injury Update, Official Injury List AFL

No return for O'Meara, with knee surgery scheduled

Jaeger O'Meara has not played since April after rupturing his patella tendon in a practice match.

Gold Coast midfield star Jaeger O'Meara will not be making his AFL comeback this year as he is to undergo season-ending knee surgery.

North forward Ben Brown has been cleared of major injury.

Encouraging news for two injured Roos

Scans have cleared key North Melbourne pair Ben Brown and Scott Thompson of significant injury.

Jarrad Waite, also ex-Carlton, played a big role in North Melbourne's win over Richmond.

Surgery successful, but no timeline on Waite's AFL return

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott faces a welcome headache as he ponders how best to bring a host of players back from injury but admits there's no timeline for Jarrad Waite's return.

Sam Jacobs will miss a week but the Crows are confident his injury isn't too serious.

Crows rule out Jacobs, Thompson for Lions clash

Adelaide have ruled out ruckman Sam Jacobs and veteran midfielder Scott Thompson for Saturday's AFL clash with Brisbane.

Tom Liberatore is helped from the ground after injuring his ankle against Geelong.

Waiting game for Bulldogs after Liberatore surgery

Western Bulldog pair Tom Liberatore and Jack Macrae - as well as North forward Jarrad Waite - will race to be fit for the finals.

Carlton's Patrick Cripps drags down Sam Mitchell.

Rioli, Puopolo should return for Dees clash

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says the Hawks should regain small forward pair Cyril Rioli and Paul Puopolo for next Saturday's clash against Melbourne at the MCG.

Sam Skinner playing for Vic Country last year.

Heartbreak for young Lion on eve of debut

Uncapped Brisbane rookie Sam Skinner has suffered a season-ending knee injury just days from his AFL debut.

Waiting game: Sam Fisher will play in the VFL this week.

Saints to make returning talls wait

Reluctant to change a winning combination, St Kilda coach Alan Richardson says the timing of AFL returns for talls Paddy McCartin and Sam Fisher will depend on how the Saints perform.

That sucks: Matt Suckling is injured again.

Dogs' injury woes worsen

The luckless Western Bulldogs have been dealt further blows ahead of their Friday night blockbuster in Geelong, with defenders Matt Suckling and Matthew Boyd added to a lengthy injury list.

Cory Gregson of the Cats reacts after missing a shot on goal.

Foot surgery for young Cat Corey Gregson

Geelong young gun Cory Gregson has undergone surgery to insert screws in his foot.

Murphy close to return from injury: Trigg

Carlton captain Marc Murphy is only a few weeks away from returning from injury, according to a senior club official.

Ben Sinclair of the Magpies is recovering from his fourth concussion this season.

Pies 'very concerned' about Sinclair head knocks

Collingwood are "very concerned" after Ben Sinclair suffered his fourth concussion this year, with the defender unlikely to play this week against West Coast.

Mitch Wallis lies on the field in agony.

Wallis 'humbled' by support, has successful surgery to repair broken leg

Mitch Wallis has thanked fans for their support after undergoing successful surgery to repair a broken tibia and fibula.

Bulldogs fans react as Mitch Wallis of the Bulldogs leaves the field injured.

Wallis was howling, teammates in tears

Western Bulldog Mitch Wallis has begun the very long journey back from his horribly broken leg, an injury that left him howling in agony and his teammates in tears.

Mitch Wallis was in "unbelievable" pain.

Dogs are devastated: Beveridge

Western Bulldogs coach concedes his club faces a challenge after a 'devastating night'.

Charlie Curnow on Saturday prior to getting injured.

Curnow set to spend more time on sidelines

Carlton forward Charlie Curnow is expected to spend more time on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury in the Blues' six-point loss to the Swans in Sydney on Saturday.

Charlie Dixon is in doubt at a crucial point in the Power's season.

Dixon in doubt as Port fight to stay in hunt

Injured Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon remains in doubt but teammate Brad Ebert is expected to return for Sunday's must-win game against GWS.

Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer leaves the field with an injury.

Bulldogs say Jake Stringer out for one game

Jake Stringer's shoulder injury will sideline the Western Bulldogs star for their AFL match this Saturday night against St Kilda.

The Tigers' Brett Deledio handballs while being tackled by Bomber Orazio Fantasia in the round 17 match.

Deledio could play against Hawks

Talismanic Richmond forward Brett Deledio has avoided major damage after suffering a calf strain in the Tigers' 19-point win over Essendon.

Zak Jones of the Swans is assisted from the field.

Swan to miss 4-6 weeks

Young Sydney defender Zak Jones's breakthrough AFL season has been stalled by an ankle injury, which will sideline him for at least a month.

Proud: Carlton coach Brendon Bolton addresses his players.

Blues fans should be rapt: Bolton

Carlton coach Brendon Bolton says Blues fans "should be rapt" with his side's final quarter fight on Sunday.

Brad Scott confident his side has what it takes.

Scott confident Roos can still 'right the ship'

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says he still has confidence the Roos can "right the ship" but admits his team's self-belief is likely to have been affected by their dramatic fall from grace.

Thomas closing in on new Kangaroos deal

North Melbourne's murky list situation for 2017 is becoming clearer, with small forward Lindsay Thomas likely to turn his back on free agency and re-sign with the club.

Mason Wood will miss six to eight weeks.

North's Wood to miss six to eight weeks after surgery

North Melbourne young gun Mason Wood will miss between six and eight weeks of football after undergoing surgery to fix a ligament in his knee.

Shoulder injury sidelines Fasolo again

Alex Fasolo's return from a shoulder injury has only lasted one week, with the Collingwood forward to miss the AFL match against Adelaide.