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Fitness and discipline issues for Hawks

On your bike: Luke Hodge gives away a 50m penalty on Friday night.

Striving to keep their tilt at history alive, Hawthorn expect teenager Ryan Burton to be available for Friday night's sudden-death semi-final against the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.

Sicily a late out with illness

Hawthorn have been dealt a significant blow ahead of Friday night's qualifying final clash with Geelong after tall forward James Sicily was a late withdrawal through illness.

Daniel Menzel (left) and Sam Menegola celebrate a goal last week.

Relieved Cat ready to make a Menz in finals

Daniel Menzel was nervous last weekend. He had stopped thinking "knee-first" in April, but there are many body parts which can toy with a footballer's dreams.

Looking up: Cats coach Chris Scott is looking ahead to the finals.

Cats brace for 'selection headaches'

Geelong coach Chris Scott is bracing for "selection headaches" as the Cats prepare for their return to the finals.

Nic Naitanui is helped from the field in the game against Hawthorn.

Coach fears the worst for Naitanui, but says don't write off Eagles

Playing just his third game since undergoing surgery on both heels, Naitanui seriously injured his knee against Hawthorn.

Sam Gibson is 'pretty sore' after a gym accident.

'Nasty' barbell slip breaks North star's nose

North Melbourne's growing injury list has not helped their patchy form since they won the first nine matches of the season, but accidents like the one suffered by Sam Gibson in the club gym on Tuesday have added insult to injury.

St Kilda veteran Fisher escapes serious injury

Veteran St Kilda defender Sam Fisher could play against Richmond this week after he escaped serious injury in a bone-jarring collision in Saturday night's big loss to Sydney.

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

No return for O'Meara, with knee surgery scheduled

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

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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.