Docker Pearce fractures leg again

Fremantle defender Alex Pearce will miss the start of the AFL season after suffering a fracture in the leg he broke last year.

Bellchambers' pre-season slowed by surgery

A lack of match fitness is set to hamper Tom Bellchambers' AFL return from a year-long doping ban, with the Essendon ruckman's pre-season slowed by knee surgery.

Wallis back running after broken leg

Western Bulldogs midfielder Mitch Wallis has taken a big step in his long road to recovery from a broken leg, running for the first time on an Anti-Gravity treadmill.

Month-long recovery for North's Daw after surgery

North Melbourne expect big man Majak Daw to recover from knee surgery in time for the start of the AFL season.

Blues big man out indefinitely

Carlton ruckman Andrew Phillips is out of action indefinitely after suffering a stress reaction in his left foot.

Knee setback: Daw has arthroscopic surgery

North Melbourne big man Majak Daw is in doubt for the start of the AFL season after suffering another injury setback.

Tyson injures knee during Melbourne's pre-Christmas training camp

High draft pick Dom Tyson suffered a partial dislocation of his patella tendon during a gruelling pre-season training camp for Melbourne before Christmas.

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On the comeback from injury, Nic Nat has plans to play in 2017

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has set his sights on a return to AFL during the 2017 season, despite having ruptured his ACL late in 2016.

Collingwood recruit Wells on injury list

New Collingwood assistant coach Brenton Sanderson has confirmed star AFL recruit Daniel Wells has a calf injury that is forcing him out of training.

Swans star Parker has knee surgery

Sydney star Luke Parker won't resume training until 2017 after undergoing knee surgery to hasten his recovery from a PCL injury.

Murphy back on track for Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs skipper Bob Murphy is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a knee reconstruction when the reigning premiers hit the training track on Monday.

Dons manage Bellchambers' knee issue

Essendon say they expect Tom Bellchambers to be back in full training before the Christmas break as they manage a knee issue the ruckman is experiencing.

Lumumba missing from Melbourne training

Two weeks ago, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin said Heritier Lumumba had been "totally cleared" of concussion and was expected to resume training on the 21st of November.

Laverde back in light training after surgery

Emerging Essendon forward Jayden Laverde has been forced to deal with an unusual hiccup early in the pre-season after having his appendix removed.

Swans re-sign luckless Johnson

He hasn't played a senior game in more than four years, but Alex Johnson has signed a new contract with Sydney.

Dogs defender to sweat on selection

Fletcher Roberts says he doesn't expect to know until after training on Thursday whether he will be playing in a grand final on Saturday, or join the list of those cursed to be dropped for a decider.

Roughead to play decider after eye injury

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Bulldogs quietly confident their key ruckman will be fully recovered in time for decider against Giants.

Surgery awaits for Boyd

Western Bulldogs forward Tom Boyd will undergo major shoulder surgery at the end of the club's season.

Riewoldt undergoes unexpected ankle reco

Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt is facing a slow start to the AFL pre-season after undergoing an unexpected ankle reconstruction.

Injured Swans pair in hunt for shock preliminary final berths

Injured Sydney duo Gary Rohan and Jarrad McVeigh are attempting miraculous recoveries in a bid to be fit for the Swans' preliminary final showdown with Geelong on Friday night.

Tippett in line for return but McVeigh, Rohan unlikely

Sydney forward Gary Rohan is expected to be cleared of major structural damage to his knee but he and captain Jarrad McVeigh are unlikely to play in Friday night's preliminary final against Geelong.

Demon knocked out in VFL prelim final

Melbourne youngster Christian Salem has been knocked out after having his head driven into the ground in a heavy tackle during Sunday's VFL preliminary final at North Port Oval.

Fitness and discipline issues for Hawks

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.