Swans face nervous wait on Tippett, Naismith

Sydney's hopes of a first AFL victory of 2017 could rest on the availability of ruckmen Kurt Tippett and Sam Naismith after neither travelled with the team to Perth.

Gawn gone for much longer

The news is worse than first thought for star Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, with the All-Australian big man facing possible surgery after scans revealed his hamstring injury also affected his tendon.

Gawn goes down with hamstring injury

Melbourne's personnel issues took another huge hit on Saturday as ruckman Max Gawn injured his hamstring against Geelong.

Blues pick Cripps and Rowe after injuries

Carlton has picked Patrick Cripps to play despite suffering a fractured jaw from the Jordan Lewis punch that saw the Demons midfielder suspended for three matches.

Bennell's AFL return delayed by new calf injury

Harley Bennell has suffered another calf muscle injury, meaning more bad news for Fremantle in their nightmare start to the AFL season.

Cats match-winner Horlin-Smith on injury list

Geelong have revealed midfielder George Horlin-Smith fractured his thumb moments before booting the winning goal in their one-point win over North Melbourne.

Kangaroos tall in injury setback

North Melbourne big man Mason Wood's AFL return has been delayed after he was hurt during a VFL practice match.

Tiger Martin may wear a helmet for Eagles clash

In-form midfielder Dustin Martin may wear a helmet against West Coast this week after fracturing his cheekbone in a head clash during the club's round two win over Collingwood.

Martin set to play with fractured cheekbone

Dustin Martin fractured his cheekbone in a head clash on Thursday night but is expected to be fit to play .

Hartlett back in time for Showdown

Port Adelaide defender Hamish Hartlett is a certain starter against the Crows in Saturday's high-stakes derby - the first clash between the clubs who sit in top and second spot on the ladder.

Birchall out for about a month with jaw injury

Four-time Hawthorn premiership defender Grant Birchall will miss around a month of football after scans confirmed he suffered a fractured jaw early in his side's loss to Adelaide on Saturday.

Steven to spend another night in hospital with punctured lung

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St Kilda star Jack Steven is set to spend at least another night in a Perth hospital after suffering a punctured lung in his side's 19-point loss to West Coast at Domain Stadium on Saturday night.

Bulldog Roughead about six weeks away from returning

The Western Bulldogs are eyeing off a return to footy for Jordan Roughead in about six weeks after the ruckman's rare injury where he tore his hamstring off the bone during the pre-season.

No bone damage but Tippett joins growing Swans hurt locker

Sydney forward Kurt Tippett has been cleared of bone damage after injuring his ankle during the Swans' loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Guthrie in doubt as Geelong mull extra tall for Roos clash

Geelong will consider fielding a taller lineup against North Melbourne on Sunday but are unlikely to risk important midfielder Cam Guthrie.

Bennell seen at hospital, but Dockers not worried about his injury

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon is adamant Harley Bennell remains on track to play in the first half of the season despite the star midfielder needing more treatment on his troublesome calves.

Swan Rampe breaks arm while running

Sydney will be without star defender Dane Rampe for several weeks after he broke his arm while running.

Morris sidelined for two months

The Western Bulldogs are expected to be without premiership defender Dale Morris for around two months after the veteran suffered a spiral fracture in his leg late in the dying seconds of Friday night's win over Collingwood.

Saints star Riewoldt cleared of ACL injury

St Kilda superstar Nick Riewoldt has been cleared of any structural damage to his right knee, but has revealed he contemplated a farewell wave after initially fearing he suffered a potential career-ending injury.

De Goey out for six after admitting he lied about his broken hand

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Magpie Jordan De Goey will miss at least the first six weeks of the season through injury and suspension for lying to the club over a late night incident at a nightclub in which he broke his hand.

Young Pie dogged by canine-related accident

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Collingwood knew they'd be tested by the Western Bulldogs on Friday night, but unfortunately for Nathan Buckley the canine-related trouble started a weekend early.

Big Dog in line to face Pies in season opener

The Western Bulldogs have lost another ruckman to injury, but the reigning premiers have regained Tom Campbell in time for their AFL season opener against Collingwood.

Brown puts his case forward with three goals

North Melbourne forward Ben Brown says he couldn't have done any more to impress the Kangaroos' match committee ahead of round one after kicking three goals in Werribee's VFL practice match win over Sandringham on Saturday.

Two-goal Hooker primed to boost Bombers for Hawks clash

Cale Hooker has declared himself ready to play in Essendon's round one blockbuster against Hawthorn after getting through the Bombers' VFL practice match against Geelong at Simonds Stadium on Friday night.