Mitchell in doubt to face Bombers

They may be without a couple of injured stars, but Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says he won't use Essendon match to rest players.

Viney set for speedy return against Pies

Melbourne coach Paul Roos says a betting man would back Jack Viney making a speedy recovery against Collingwood on Monday. 

Goldstein in doubt to face Geelong

Doubt remains over the fitness of North Melbourne star ruckman Todd Goldstein, ahead of Saturday night's blockbuster against Geelong.

Saints wait on scans on Nick Riewoldt's knee

Round 11 saw several clubs decimated by injuries.

Saint Freeman still sidelined with hamstring woes

St Kilda youngster Nathan Freeman has suffered another setback on his path to the AFL.

The wait is over for Trengove

Forgotten midfielder Jack Trengove will make his long-awaited return to senior football this week against Hawthorn at the MCG.

Magpie forward Travis Cloke to return

Travis Cloke will return to Collingwood's senior side this week presuming he gets through training, which given Collingwood's long injury list cannot be taken for granted.

Goldstein battling to take on Tigers

North Melbourne are sweating on the fitness of star ruckman Todd Goldstein ahead of Friday night's AFL clash against Richmond in Hobart.

Stanley cleared of serious injury

Geelong ruckman Rhys Stanley has been cleared of another serious foot injury after the Cats' loss to Carlton.

Boyd, Gaff set to be available

Tom Boyd is set to return to football this weekend, but whether he plays in the AFL for the Western Bulldogs - or the VFL for Footscray - remains to be seen.

Moore to have surgery

Collingwood young gun Darcy Moore will undergo surgery on Monday after scans confirmed he had fractured his collarbone in Sunday's loss to the Western Bulldogs. 

Kreuzer and Casboult named in 22

Carlton coach Brendon Bolton is hopeful both Matthew Kreuzer and Levi Casboult will play against Geelong after the pair went through fitness tests on Friday morning at Albert Park.

Collingwood's Elliott to have back surgery

​Jamie Elliott's 2016 AFL season is close to becoming a write-off, with the Collingwood small forward set to undergo back surgery.

I'm not an AFL thug: Port's Tom Jonas

Port Adelaide defender Tom Jonas says he's prepared to be given an inevitable AFL suspension on Tuesday after knocking out West Coast's Andrew Gaff in Saturday's match.

Injury woes continue at Fremantle

Fremantle's injury toll continues to rise, with captain David Mundy and talented young defender Alex Pearce now added to the injury list.

Andrew Gaff injured after ugly high contact from Tom Jonas

West Coast Eagles midfielder Andrew Gaff appeared to be in a serious condition after an ugly head-high contact with Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas midway through the third quarter at Adelaide Oval.

Holmes on standby for 'crook' Hickey

St Kilda's American big man Jason Holmes is on standby for fellow ruckman Tom Hickey, who has been unwell in the lead-up to Sunday's clash with Essendon at Etihad Stadium.

Kangaroos deny tagger's year over

North Melbourne have denied that Ben Jacobs' season is over despite the tagger meeting with a specialist on Thursday to discuss treatment options for his foot issues.

Docker Bennell suffers another injury

Fremantle recruit Harley Bennell's AFL season could be over after he suffered another setback with his calf injury.

Wells won't be risked against Blues

North Melbourne star Daniel Wells has been all but ruled out of this weekend's clash with Carlton after suffering a recurrence of Achilles soreness.

Brayshaw sidelined indefinitely because of concussion

Melbourne midfielder Angus Brayshaw will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering two concussions in the past three weeks.

Swans could bring back three

The Sydney Swans could be bolstered by the possible inclusion of three players for Friday night's clash with Hawthorn at the MCG.

Houli to miss up to 12 weeks

Top Richmond defender Bachar Houli will miss up to 12 weeks of football while he recovers from a wrist injury.

Hawks star Roughead's skin cancer returns

Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead's football career has been put on hold indefinitely after a return of the cancer which sidelined him last year.

Carlton's Kreuzer has knee surgery

Carlton ruckman Matthew Kreuzer, the hero of the Blues fourth successive win, has had knee surgery and will miss up to a month.