WITH round one fast approaching, our reporters have been doing their homework to find out the health of your club's list.

Who will be right for the season-opener, who is touch and go, who will be watching from the sidelines? We find out when your wounded stars will get back on the park. 

Adelaide Crows

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Tom Doedee  Knee  1-2 weeks
 Riley Knight  Achilles  3-4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

The Crows reported a clean bill of health from last weekend's pre-season loss to Gold Coast. Doedee is close to returning after hyperextending his knee at training last month, while Knight is aiming for a round three return after having minor Achilles surgery. - Lee Gaskin

Brisbane Lions

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
   Nil  
 Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Incredibly, every Brisbane player will be available for round one. Whatever its medical and high-performance staff is being paid, it's probably not enough. – Michael Whiting

Carlton

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Charlie Curnow  Knee  Indefinite
 Brodie Kemp  Knee  Indefinite
 Caleb Marchbank  Knee  Test
 Harry McKay  Groin  2-3 weeks
 Sam Petrevski-Seton  Quad  Test
 Lachie Plowman  Ankle  Test
 Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

The Blues will wait for bruising on Marchbank's knee to subside before making an assessment on his availability for round one, but Plowman is good to go despite rolling his ankle on Sunday. McKay has officially been scratched from the season-opener by coach David Teague, but Petrevski-Seton should get up after playing a half in a VFL practice match over the weekend. Curnow and Kemp are long-term prospects. - Riley Beveridge

Collingwood

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Taylor Adams  Hip  TBC
 Dayne Beams  Mental health  Indefinite
 Tim Broomhead  Leg  2-4 weeks
 Lynden Dunn  Knee  6-8 weeks
 Levi Greenwood  Knee  16-24 weeks
 Tom Langdon  Knee  Indefinite
 Ben Reid  Ankle  Test
 Adam Treloar  Hamstring  2-3 weeks
 Travis Varcoe  Shoulder  4-6 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Adams pulled up sore after overstretching in the final hitout in the Marsh Community Series against St Kilda on Sunday but the club believes he will be ready for the round one clash with the Western Bulldogs. Treloar will miss at least the season-opener and Reid could also be in doubt. Varcoe is tracking well after a shoulder reconstruction and Langdon is back running as he deals with a potentially career-threatening knee issue, while Greenwood seems determined to smash the traditional 12-month recovery timeframe for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. The Woods will also be conservative with Lynden Dunn, recently signed in the Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period, on his way back from a second knee reconstruction. Broomhead remains in the rehab group after having a pin removed from the left leg he broke early in 2018. Meanwhile, Beams is reportedly set to retire. - Ben Collins

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Patrick Ambrose  Knee  6-7 weeks
 Tom Bellchambers  Knee  Test
 Joe Daniher  Groin  Indefinite
 Sam Draper  Knee  6-8 weeks
 Noah Gown  Foot  Indefinite
 Dyson Heppell  Foot  TBC
 Mitch Hibberd  Knee  Test
 Cale Hooker  Hip  TBC
 Lachie Johnson  Knee  Season
 James Stewart  Groin  Test
 David Zaharakis  Thigh  Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Zaharakis was the only casualty out of Essendon's win over Geelong on Monday, suffering a corked thigh. The Bombers will be without captain Heppell for at least the opening round and probably longer, while Hooker is also set to miss the start of the season. Jake Stringer (personal reasons) and Conor McKenna (VFL) both didn't feature in the Dons' clash with the Cats, but are expected to face Fremantle in round one. - Callum Twomey 

Fremantle

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Blake Acres  Hamstring  6-8 weeks
 Joel Hamling  Ankle  9-11 weeks
 Stephen Hill  Quad  TBC
 Jesse Hogan  Mental health  Indefinite
 David Mundy  Leg  TBC
 Alex Pearce  Ankle  3-4 weeks
 Nathan Wilson  Toe  3-4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Andrew Brayshaw had his foot stomped on during the win against West Coast and he underwent scans that cleared him of any break. The Dockers have not put a timeframe on Stephen Hill's return after he sustained another quad injury. Blake Acres' hamstring tendon injury is serious and he could miss up to eight weeks. Joel Hamling's ankle injury remains the long-term concern for the club, while David MundyAlex Pearce and Nathan Wilson lifted the intensity of their running and are pushing for early-season returns, potentially in the first month. Hayden Young is having his training loads managed and was left out of the team that played West Coast. - Nathan Schmook 

Geelong Cats

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Nakia Cockatoo   Hamstring  3-4 weeks
 Mitch Duncan  Hip  Test
 Jake Kolodjashnij  Hip  3-4 weeks
 Nathan Kreuger  Knee  1-2 weeks
 Stefan Okunbor  Achilles  Indefinite
 Joel Selwood  Hamstring  Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Selwood will need to pass match simulation on Saturday if he's a chance to face Greater Western Sydney seven days later in round one. Duncan is pushing to play some minutes in Friday night's VFL scratch match against Werribee in the hope of an unlikely return against the Giants. Kreuger is returning to the main group, while Kolodjashnij is eyeing a return inside the month. - Mitch Cleary

Gold Coast Suns

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Charlie Ballard  Shoulder  6-8 weeks
 Jack Hombsch  Rib  1-2 weeks
 Anthony Miles  Chest  TBC
 Wil Powell  Knee  6-8 weeks
 Izak Rankine  Shoulder  Test
 Mitch Riordan  ACL  Season
 Alex Sexton  Hamstring  2-3 weeks
 Rory Thompson  Knee  Test
 Jarrod Witts  Foot  Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Sexton's minor hamstring tear from last Friday's victory over Adelaide is the major concern. The club has not ruled him out for round one, but an explosive player coming back two weeks after a tear would be risky. Witts is expected to be fine, while Thompson will be available after 12 months out with an ACL injury, but is expected to make his way back through the NEAFL. – Michael Whiting

GWS Giants

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Matt Flynn  Knee  TBC
 Tommy Sheridan   Calf  3-4 weeks
 Tim Taranto   Shoulder  4-5 months
 Callan Ward   Knee  4-6 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Taranto had his right shoulder reconstructed last week and won't be back to play until at least July. Ward is on track to play at NEAFL level in the first month of the season, with Flynn due back mid-year. - Adam Curley 

Hawthorn

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Will Golds  Knee  TBC
 Jack Gunston  Ankle  1-2 weeks
 Blake Hardwick  Chest  11 weeks
 Dan Howe  Foot  Indefinite
 Jarman Impey  Knee  Indefinite
 Jacob Koschitzke  AC joint  3 weeks
 Mitch Lewis  Ankle  1-2 weeks
 Josh Morris  Knee  4-5 weeks
 Tim O'Brien  Eye  Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

The Hawks will closely monitor in the next fortnight the progress of Lewis, who left the field in the last quarter on Friday night after badly spraining his left ankle. Second-year midfielder Golds faces a lost season after suffering a serious knee injury in a VFL practice match at Casey Fields. Ben McEvoy (corked thigh) returned in Hawthorn's Marsh Community Series finale, while Dylan Moore (hip/groin) played a half in the VFL game. Gunston could appear in internal match simulation this week as he aims to play in round one. - Marc McGowan

Melbourne

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Harley Bennell  Calf  TBC
 Kade Chandler  Wrist  1-2 weeks
 Kyle Dunkley  Foot  Test
 Mitch Hannan  Groin  TBC
 Kade Kolodjashnij  Concussion  TBC
 Harry Petty  Groin  TBC
 Christian Salem  Glandular fever  1-2 weeks
 Braydon Preuss  Knee  4-6 weeks
 Aaron vandenBerg  Foot  TBC
 Sam Weideman  Ankle  Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Weideman rolled his ankle against Hawthorn on Friday night but should be available for the season opener against West Coast. But, the news isn't as good for vandenBerg, with suggestion the luckless 28-year-old's fresh foot concern will cost him 6-8 weeks. Max Gawn played half a game against the Hawks and has declared himself a starter for round one, while Steven May also got through on comeback from his own knee issue. Mystery continues to surround Joel Smith's fitness, given his absence from pre-season hitouts. The long game continues with Bennell after another minor calf strain at training but Salem could be available for round one despite a recent bout of glandular fever. - Jennifer Phelan

North Melbourne

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Ben Brown  Calf  1-2 weeks
 Luke Davies-Uniacke  Groin  TBC
 Kyron Hayden  Achilles  9-11 weeks
 Ben Jacobs  Concussion  TBC
 Flynn Perez  Knee  9-11 weeks
 Kayne Turner  Sesamoid/foot  9-11 weeks
 Ed Vickers-Willis  Knee  TBC
 Marley Williams  Suspension  Round 3
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Brown received an encouraging result from the MRI scan on his injured calf on Tuesday, and trained afterwards. He said on Sunday he was still aiming for round one but could be as far away as round three, although this development suggests he's on track for the season-opener. Jack Ziebell (calf), Jared Polec (foot), Ben Cunnington (hip) and Aiden Bonar (hamstring) all played limited minutes in their returns in the Roos' Marsh Community Series finale. They all came through unscathed and there were no fresh injuries from the weekend. – Marc McGowan

Port Adelaide

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Miles Bergman  Ankle  Test
 Charlie Dixon  Groin  1-2 weeks
 Riley Grundy  Knee  TBC
 Scott Lycett  Ankle  1-2 weeks
 Jack Watts  Calf  Test
 Ollie Wines  Shoulder  5-7 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

The Power believe Dixon and Lycett should be right to play in their season-opener against Gold Coast next weekend. Both players failed to finish last weekend's pre-season win over the Western Bulldogs, but they were removed more as a precaution. Wines is still a number of weeks away from returning from shoulder surgery he had at the start of February. - Lee Gaskin

Richmond

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Kane Lambert  Concussion  Test
 Jack Graham  Shoulder  Test
 Kamdyn McIntosh  Ankle  Test
 Toby Nankervis  Adductor  Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

GrahamMcIntosh and Nankervis were expected to play in the second Marsh Community Series game but will instead now press for round one after playing in a VFL practice match instead. Lambert was concussed in the Tigers' loss to the Giants thanks to an ugly run-in with Jeremy Cameron, but with 11 days in between the game and round one, he's got time on his side. – Jennifer Phelan

St Kilda

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Jarryn Geary  Facial fracture  Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Geary needed surgery to repair what the club called a "minor" facial injury, sustained against Collingwood on Saturday. He's expected to be back running later this week and will press for selection for the season-opener against North Melbourne. Dylan Roberton played again on the weekend and looks to have ticked all the boxes to put his hand up for round one but Jimmy Webster missed again, casting doubt on his availability. - Jennifer Phelan 

Sydney Swans

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Robbie Fox  Ankle  Test 
 Lance Franklin  Knee  3-5 weeks 
 Lewis Melican  Hamstring  2-3 weeks
 Sam Reid  Calf  Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Reid is back in full training and on track to play round one in a big boost for Sydney, who will be missing Franklin for at least the first couple of games of the season at the very least. - Adam Curley

West Coast Eagles

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Oscar Allen  Ankle  Test
 Jarrod Cameron  Pubic bone  6-8 weeks
 Tom Cole  Thumb  6-8 weeks
 Jack Darling  Cheekbone  Test
 Luke Foley  Pubic bone  TBC
 Daniel Venables  Concussion  Season
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Oscar Allen took part in competitive training and moved well on Tuesday, looking likely to push for selection in round one. Jack Darling is in a similar position and could have played in the final pre-season game, according to Adam Simpson. Jarrod Cameron is expected to miss up to eight weeks with the pubic bone stress injury that has hampered him previously. Jeremy McGovern has come off the injury list and looks ready for round one after his minutes were managed against Fremantle. Tom Cole's fractured thumb is medium-term concern, but the defender will be able to maintain fitness during his rehab. - Nathan Schmook

Western Bulldogs

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Tory Dickson  Adductor  Test
 Taylor Duryea  Groin  5 weeks
 Riley Garcia  Knee  Indefinite
 Will Hayes  Suspended  Round 2
 Lin Jong  Hamstring  5 weeks
 Tom Liberatore  Knee  4 weeks
 Aaron Naughton  Knee  2 weeks
 Laitham Vandermeer  Hamstring  Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

The Bulldogs escaped with no injuries from the Marsh Community Series game against Port Adelaide. Tory Dickson was held out of the game with a minor adductor injury, but the club expects him to be clear for round one. Ed Richards managed to get through the VFL practice match against Williamstown after battling concussion symptoms a couple of weeks ago. - Jourdan Canil

*Placed on the club's long-term injury list