AFL injury list: see who’s hot, who’s hurt at your club after a bruising Round 1

WHO’S HOT, WHO’S HURT: SYDNEY’s All-Australian defender Dane Rampe has hurt himself in a bizarre accident today while a key Kangaroo also needs surgery. Latest injury, selection news for every team.

IT’S only Round 1 and already there was plenty of injury news from all the weekend’s games, plus a Sydney defender hurting himself in a freak accident on Monday morning.

Our experts have put together the best analysis of every teams playing stocks after the opening weekend and who’s breaking down the door for senior selection.

ADELAIDE

INJURIES

Taylor Walker (hamstring) test

Jonathon Beech (calf) test

Brad Crouch (hamstring) 1-3 weeks

Ben Davis (foot) TBC

Tom Doedee (knee) 3-4 weeks

Cam Ellis-Yolmen (knee) season

Dean Gore (concussion) test

Riley Knight (Achilles) test

Jake Lever (hamstring) test

Paul Seedsman (groin) 2 weeks

Scott Thompson (shoulder) 1 week

ON THE BLOCK: It’s tough to change a side that has just thumped flag favourite GWS by 56 points but the two Crows most under the pump would be defender Jake Kelly and forward/midfielder Riley Knight. Knight was a late inclusion into the team for injured skipper Taylor Walker (hamstring) and played well, kicking two goals. Kelly was solid down back but his position could come under threat with key tall Jake Lever playing well in a SANFL trial match on Saturday following a month out with a hamstring injury.

ON THE CUSP: Coach Don Pyke says that Walker should be fit to take on the Hawks at the MCG on Saturday after his late withdrawal against the Giants. Pyke says Walker was withdrawn on medical advice after he still experienced some soreness in the hamstring he first felt tightness against Brisbane two weeks ago. Key backman Lever is fit to play after getting through a SANFL trial against Woodville-West Torrens. Veteran Scott Thompson resumed from a long-term shoulder injury in the SANFL but was rusty and is not ready for an AFL recall.

ANDREW CAPEL’S FORECAST: Provided he gets through a full week of training key forward Walker will return to the side, giving Adelaide’s already potent attack even more firepower. Lever could be recalled for Kelly or Andy Otten, who played his first AFL premiership season in match in 960 days against the Giants, but Otten, in particular, would be unlucky to lose his spot.

Taylor Walker with an ice pack on his hamstring. Picture: Sarah Reed

BRISBANE LIONS

INJURIES

Jarrod Berry (knee) 1 week

Allen Christensen (collarbone) 5 weeks

Jono Freeman (cheekbone) 1 week

Hugh McCluggage (ankle) 1 week

Marco Paparone (hamstring) 2 weeks

Josh Schache (knee) 1 week

Sam Skinner (knee) TBC

ON THE BLOCK: Hard to see too many changes for Chris Fagan after the Lions’ Round 1 win — despite letting the Suns back into the contest after half-time. Ryan Harwood could only manage eight disposals while Tom Bell was also quiet with 10 touches and only one tackle.

ON THE CUSP: The Lions finished Saturday night unscathed. Archie Smith, Josh Clayton and Liam Dawson were the emergencies for Round 1 and while it’s hard to see Smith partnering with Stef Martin, Clayton and Dawson will be in the mix again on Thursday.

BEN HIGGINS’S FORECAST: Brisbane will be more than happy to start the season off with a win but Fagan will still be concerned by the second half fade out. Next up is Essendon at the Gabba on Saturday night, another big game and one the Lions might fancy themselves winning, if the Bombers drop off after the emotion of the weekend and win over Hawthorn.

CARLTON

INJURIES

Jed Lamb (knee soreness) test

Jacob Weitering (leg/hip) TBC

Ciaran Byrne (knee) TBC

Andrew Phillips (foot) TBC

ON THE BLOCK: Jacob Weitering is the big worry at Ikon Park. That corked hip that he copped early in Thursday night’s loss to the Tigers looked to trouble him throughout, but the former No.1 pick pushed through and earned the plaudits of his coach for doing so. The extra few days’ rest ahead of the clash with Melbourne should help him. Jarrod Pickett broke SuperCoach hearts the nation over but should be safe.

ON THE CUSP: Jed Lamb was a late withdrawal from the match against Richmond with knee swelling but Brendon Bolton is expecting him to come back in. Young gun Harry McKay also impressed in a VFL practice match, booting four goals.

LAUREN WOOD’S FORECAST: There were glimmers on Thursday night as the Blues clawed things back after Richmond threatened to put the foot on the throat at the MCG. Unfortunately, a rampant Melbourne awaits come Sunday and with the Demons up and about, the Blues won’t be able to afford to make the mistakes they made in Round 1. They’ll be made to pay. It’s looking like a long year ahead for Carlton but if Jacob Weitering can continue to develop his swingman skills, that will be an added bonus. Big day ahead for Matty Kreuzer if Max Gawn puts in a showing like he did against the Saints.

COLLINGWOOD

INJURIES

James Aish (virus) test

Jordan De Goey (hand) 2-3 weeks — plus 3-week club suspension

Jamie Elliott (ankle) 1 week

Levi Greenwood (hip) 4 weeks

Ben Sinclair (hamstring) 8-12 weeks

Daniel Wells (calf) 3 weeks

Tom Langdon (ankle/knee) indefinite

ON THE BLOCK: Big man Mason Cox (8 disposals, 21 hitouts) struggled to have an impact against the Western Bulldogs in a tall forward line. Travis Varcoe has been banned for one week for a high bump on Luke Dahlhaus.

ON THE CUSP: Small forward Jamie Elliott has been ruled out again but James Aish (virus) appears set to return. Tim Broomhead is also in the mix to replace Varcoe and recruit Lynden Dunn was a shining light in defence in Collingwood’s VFL practice match against Geelong on Friday after being named as an emergency for the AFL side.

CHRIS CAVANAGH’S FORECAST: The Magpies were impressive for most of their opening match against the Western Bulldogs, a third quarter lapse which saw the reigning premiers kick five unanswered goals the main downside. Collingwood’s midfield was dominant and generated 62 inside 50s but Nathan Buckley might have to do some tweaking with his forward line and the ball use in the forward half after Darcy Moore, Travis Varcoe, Mason Cox and Jarryd Blair all went goalless and Chris Mayne and Jesse White each managed only one major.

ESSENDON

INJURIES

Josh Green (hamstring) 2 weeks

Mark Baguley (ankle) TBC

Tom Bellchambers (knee) test

Aaron Francis (ankle) test

Jayden Laverde (ankle) 12 weeks

Matthew Leuenberger (hamstring) 3 weeks

David Myers (finger) 5 weeks

Jordan Ridley (back) 12 weeks

ON THE BLOCK: New recruit Josh Green will miss the next two weeks after hurting his hamstring in a quiet performance against the Hawks where he managed just 11 disposals, one tackle and failing to trouble the scorers. After missing a chunk of the pre-season he could be spelled. Martin Gleeson butchered the ball out of defence, going at 66 per cent efficiency, and the Bombers can’t afford costly turnovers against the fast-moving Lions.

ON THE CUSP: Ben Howlett, Tom Bellchambers and Heath Hocking suited up in a VFL practice match with Howlett particularly impressive. Bellchambers played close to a full game as he returns from injury. Former No.6 draft pick Aaron Francis was also in action as he played forward with his aerial abilities catching the eye. James Stewart and Matt Dea were also emergencies and will look to push their case on the training track.

BEN HIGGINS’S FORECAST: The Bombers will enter Saturday’s clash against Brisbane as favourites and could start the season 2-0 with Carlton to follow in Round 3. However, John Worsfold will have to vigilant to ensure there’s no emotional drop off after the Round 1 victory over Hawthorn. The Lions proved they can be dangerous early against the Suns and the Bombers will look to combat the midfield trio of Dayne Beams, Tom Rockliff and Dayne Zorko.

Josh Green will miss two weeks with a hamstring injury.

FREMANTLE

INJURIES

Michael Apeness (knee) 6 weeks

Hayden Ballantyne (hamstring) 9 weeks

Harley Bennell (calf) TBA

Zac Clarke (knee) TBA

Josh Deluca (groin) 5 weeks

Ryan Nyhuis (shin) 4 weeks

Alex Pearce (leg) TBA

Luke Ryan (ankle) 1 weeks

Matthew Uebergang (hamstring) TBA

ON THE BLOCK: It wasn’t a great day for the Dockers’ bookends with defenders Zac Dawson, Joel Hamling and Michael Johnson and forwards Shane Kersten, Michael Walters and Cam McCarthy failing to make a major impact. However, don’t expect Ross Lyon to throw the baby out with the bath water. This is a time rebuilding. Midfielders Darcy Tucker (15 disposals) and Nick Suban (10 disposals) might not be so lucky.

ON THE CUSP: If Ross Lyon does decide to make a change up forward, Matt Taberner put his best foot forward in the WAFL with five goals, 20 disposals, seven marks and five tackles for Peel Thunder. Harley Balic had plenty of the pill, finishing with 33 touches and a goal while Hayden Crozier was an emergency for Sunday’s game and could be in contention after two goals and seven tackles.

BEN HIGGINS’S FORECAST: The Dockers showed some positive signs despite the loss to Geelong — which was hardly a surprise — but must now face a rampant Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval, hot off beating Sydney at the SCG. The Dockers matched it with Geelong for large parts of the game but 10.13 won’t win you many games of football in the modern game.

GEELONG

INJURIES

Zac Smith (soreness) test

Corey Gregson (foot) TBC

Jamaine Jones (hamstring) 1-2 weeks

Jake Kolodjashnij (groin) test

Scott Selwood (toe) test

Nakia Cockatoo (thumb) 3-4 weeks

ON THE BLOCK: Jackson Thurlow was a late replacement for Zac Smith on Sunday and it could be a matter of last in, first out. Thurlow didn’t have a big impact with just 10 disposals. Debutant Brandan Parfitt showed some promise but Chris Scott might have been hoping for more than nine disposals and three tackles.

ON THE CUSP: Perhaps surprisingly, Sam Menegola missed out on the trip to Fremantle and will be keen to put his hand up for Round 2. Darcy Lang was also an emergency and was solid with 19 disposals and five tackles in a VFL practice match. Aaron Black plucked six marks and kicked two goals and could come into calculations if the Cats change their tall forward mix.

BEN HIGGINS’S FORECAST: The Cats got the job done against Fremantle. Nothing special just four points in the bag, move onto Round 2 where North Melbourne awaits. Returning from Perth is never easy, especially early in the season against a team that got to stay in Melbourne. However, few would expect the Cats to have much trouble against the Kangaroos, especially if Jarrad Waite’s radar remains wonky.

GOLD COAST

INJURIES

David Swallow (ankle) test

Jack Martin (cut eye) TBC

Sam Day (hip) season

Michael Rischitelli (knee) indefinite

ON THE BLOCK: Debutant Jack Bowes struggled with the pace of the game at times and finished with 11 disposals but he could be given the chance to find his feet. Alex Sexton had a strong pre-season but didn’t have an impact on Saturday night while Callum Ah Chee also had a quiet game.

ON THE CUSP: Does David Swallow come straight back in for Round 2? The midfielder’s fitness will be a key talking point this week after he was a late withdrawal for the QClash. Matt Shaw and Brandon Matera were emergencies on the weekend and Shaw especially could be brought in to bolster the Suns’ midfield against GWS. Fellow midfielders Mitch Hallahan, Will Brodie and Brayden Fiorini impressed in the Suns’ NEAFL practice match with Brodie in line to make his AFL debut.

BEN HIGGINS’S FORECAST: The Suns will be long odds to beat GWS, especially after the Giants’ humiliating loss to the Crows, but Rodney Eade must implore them to repeat their second-half effort in the loss to Brisbane as the Suns came from 47 points down to ultimately lose by just two. If the Suns can repeat that effort they’ll challenge the Giants.

David Swallow was a late withdrawal on Saturday night. Picture: Adam Head

GWS GIANTS

INJURIES

Tendai Mzungu (hamstring) 10-12 weeks

Jon Patton (hip) test

Stephen Coniglio (ankle) 6 weeks

Aidan Corr (hand) test

Matt de Boer (hamstring) 1-2 weeks

Brett Deledio (calf) TBC

Tom Downie (illness) indefinite

ON THE BLOCK: Tendai Mzungu injured his hamstring against the Crows and will spend up to three months on the sidelines. Jonathon Patton also copped a knock to his hip and with the six-day break before facing the Gold Coast Suns at home he is unlikely to recover in time.

ON THE CUSP: Jacob Hopper played another practice match for the GWS reserves and is getting back to match fitness after lower back pain hampered his pre-season. Former Bulldog Sam Reid could also come in to replace Patton and would provide a much more mobile target.

NEIL CORDY’S FORECAST: Hopper is clearly in the Giants best 22 and has only been held out to develop more match fitness. Leon Cameron mentioned his name after the loss to the Crows and will almost certainly play against the Suns at Spotless on Saturday. He also mentioned Daniel Lloyd who was elevated from the rookie list earlier this year and kicked three goals in the JLT match against West Coast.

HAWTHORN

INJURIES

Cyril Rioli (thigh) TBC

Jonathan Ceglar (ACL) 11 weeks

Jonathan O’Rourke (hamstring) indefinite

ON THE BLOCK: Dare we say it, Cyril Rioli ... not really, but the little wizard suffered a corked thigh early in the first quarter and was blanketed by unheralded Bomber Mark Baguley. He will have to prove his fitness. Outside of recruit Tom Mitchell, it was hard to find a winner for the Hawks, who could have lost by a lot more against a fired up Bombers’ side. James Sicily had almost no impact on the game and running defender Taylor Duryea butchered the footy.

ON THE CUSP: Inspirational veteran Luke Hodge is a walk up starter against Adelaide after serving his one-game suspension for missing training. The backline looked listless against the Bombers and desperately needs its general back marshall the troops. The Hawks got rid of Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis in the off-season in an attempt to usher in a new era. But they can’t do that without playing the kids. Kade Stewart, Ryan Burton and Teia Miles were all named as emergencies but didn’t make the final 22. At least one of those three should get a gig against the Crows.

MICHAEL RANDALL’S FORECAST: If the Hawks thought the Bombers gave them a tough initiation to life without Mitchell and Lewis, they are in for a rude awakening against a Crows side that poleaxed the Premiership favourites GWS on Sunday. In previous years, the Hawks would be warm favourites on the ‘G against Adelaide, but, after the off-season changes and a sub-par performance on Saturday night, the jury is out. Look for a better performance with Hodge back and a guaranteed rocket from coach Alastair Clarkson, but will it be enough?

MELBOURNE

INJURIES

Max Gawn (back tightness) TBC

Joel Smith (shoulder) TBC

Sam Frost (toe) test

Colin Garland (knee) season

Michael Hibberd (Achilles) 2 weeks

Liam Hulett (hip) 3 weeks

Jay Kennedy-Harris (arm) 2 weeks

Mitch King (knee) 4 weeks

Aaron vandenBerg (foot) 5 weeks

Josh Wagner (fibula) 2 weeks

Mitch White (ankle) 2 weeks

ON THE BLOCK: Hard to see any changes at Melbourne after its scintillating win over St Kilda. There will be one forced change with debutant Joel Smith dislocating his shoulder. Elsewhere, Sam Weideman struggled to make a major impact despite the amount of ball coming into the forward line, finishing with two marks and just one goal. Jack Watts looked rusty as he continues to regain match fitness but we doubt Simon Goodwin will swing the axe given the controversy it would surely create.

ON THE CUSP: Dom Tyson looks certain to return to AFL level after a conditioning outing in the VFL. The midfielder finished with 24 disposals and two goals. Jake Spencer was an emergency in Round 1 and continued his good form with 28 hitouts and 10 disposals for Casey while Tom Bugg and James Harmes were emergencies and will again be in the mix come Thursday.

BEN HIGGINS’S FORECAST: The Demons are flying after ending their horror hoodoo against St Kilda in Round 1 and they’ll fancy their chances of going 2-0 against Carlton on Sunday. The Demons easily disposed of the Blues in the JLT Community Series and will be heavy favourites at the MCG. However, Simon Goodwin will be keen for his players to remain focused after last year winning in Round 1 before being upset by Essendon in Round 2.

Joel Smith dislocated his shoulder against St Kilda.

NORTH MELBOURNE

INJURIES

Jarrad Waite (shoulder) 4 weeks

Paul Ahern (knee) season

Ben Jacobs (foot) 4 weeks

Oscar Junker (broken tibia) 12 weeks

Mason Wood (hamstring) 2 weeks

ON THE BLOCK: Scans on Monday revealed key forward Jarad Waite injured his AC joint against the Eagles which will require surgery. There could more changes as Brad Scott searches for a 22 capable of playing out four quarters. Declan Mountford was the pick of the four debutants, while Jy Simpkin and Mitch Hibberd showed signs of good things to come. Big Braydon Preuss did not reach the heights of his JLT Series and could make way for a more versatile option. The Kangaroos looked good for stages in games and should have finished closer to finals aspirant West Coast with sharper kicking for goal. Despite an interrupted pre-season Ben Brown provided a strong target alongside Jarrad Waite who butchered about 10 scoring opportunities to finish with 1.7.

ON THE CUSP: Sam Wright, Taylor Garner, Majak Daw and Ed Vickers-Willis (potential debutant) are all in line for selection ahead of Sunday’s crunch clash with Geelong. Wright brings a wealth of experience in the back half, while Garner can play tall and small across the half-forward line. Vickers-Willis was good in the first two JLT games before being found wanting in JLT3 against GWS.

GILBERT GARDINER FORECAST: The Kangaroos would still be having nightmares about Patrick Dangerfield — need we remind you of the blistering 48 disposals, 13 clearances, 11 inside 50s and 2 goals effort in Round 12 last year? Dangerfield yesterday led Geelong’s demolition of Fremantle with three goals from 24 disposals — a repeat on Sunday should see Geelong inflict more pain on the Kangaroos. Sports science be damned, the Kangaroos should expect back-to-back-to-back goalkicking training this week after butchering “pretty simple” shots against the Eagles.

PORT ADELAIDE

INJURIES

Jasper Pittard (hamstring) 1-2 weeks

Dougal Howard (knee) 3-4 weeks

ON THE BLOCK: Hard to find a weak link in the Power’s impressive Round 1 win over Sydney. Karl Amon and Sam Gray needed big games to justify their selection and both delivered. Mature-age debutant Brett Eddy only had three touches but one of them was a direct goal-assist and he’ll be given time to find his feet at AFL level after rising from the SANFL and Port’s rookie list.

ON THE CUSP: It’s a good problem to have at Port Adelaide this week with Jarman Impey and Nathan Krakouer both available for senior selection. Krakouer had to serve a one-game ban from the JLT Series while Impey missed the first game due to a club-imposed sanction for an off-field indiscretion over summer. Angus Monfries and Jake Neade both played in a SANFL trial on the weekend but are unlikely to be called up at this stage.

REECE HOMFRAY’S FORECAST: Who would have thought the Power would beat Sydney and be eyeing a 2-0 start by hosting Fremantle at Adelaide Oval this weekend? There shouldn’t be any forced changes to the side. Robbie Gray copped a head knock in the second quarter and only gathered nine disposals against the Swans, but Hinkley said it was tactical to play him deep in attack rather than to nurse him through the game after his limited pre-season game time. Port Adelaide returns home full of confidence, with a healthy list and options at the selection table.

RICHMOND

INJURIES

Shaun Hampson (back) indefinite

Steve Morris (knee) available

Jack Graham (broken leg) indefinite

ON THE BLOCK: With no injuries from the Tigers’ 43-point win over Carlton to add to an already small list of unavailable players, the only fresh concerns are draft picks Shai Bolton and Jack Graham. Bolton was reported at VFL level and his case is expected to be heard on Monday. A suspension could sideline the small forward until Round 6 because of fixture anomalies. Graham was on target to return from a hamstring in the VFL but fell on his ankle in a training drill and suffered a fractured tibia, which will keep him out for at least eight weeks. He has been placed on the long-term injury. In better news Steve Morris will make his comeback from a knee reconstruction in the VFL this weekend.

ON THE CUSP: Don’t expect many changes after an impressive Round 1 showing. The addition of Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy has presented Damien Hardwick with enviable rotations and freedom for Trent Cotchin and Dustin Martin.

LEO SCHLINK’S FORECAST: Richmond returns on Thursday night to the MCG — scene of three of its four opening matches — to face Collingwood, aware Nathan Buckley’s men will be seething after the close call with the Bulldogs. If the Tigers repeat the free-flowing, attacking football they showed against Carlton, they’ll win more than they lose. As ever, consistency is key for Richmond — to say nothing of the highly influential Martin.

ST KILDA

INJURIES

Nick Riewoldt (knee) 1-2 weeks

Paddy McCartin (hamstring tightness) test

Nick Coughlan (foot) indefinite

Leigh Montagna (calf) test

Bailey Rice (finger) 3 weeks

Hugh Goddard (Achilles) TBC

ON THE BLOCK: The Saints are hopeful veteran Nick Riewoldt will only miss one or two weeks with bone bruising on his knee and will return to light running on the training track later this week.

ON THE CUSP: Forward Paddy McCartin was a late withdrawal from the St Kilda side against Melbourne on Saturday with hamstring tightness but went on to play in a VFL practice match on Sunday and kick three goals. Midfielder Leigh Montagna is also expected to return to the AFL side after finding plenty of the ball in that match.

CHRIS CAVANAGH’S FORECAST: Not a great start to the season for Alan Richardson’s men against Melbourne on Saturday, giving up a four-goal lead in the second term to lose by 30 points. Nick Riewoldt is big loss but hopes are that he will not be sidelined for long. Having been touted as a top-eight outfit this year, the Saints will be determined not to make it a 0-2 start to the season with a loss to West Coast this weekend but at Subiaco Oval that shapes as a daunting assignment on Saturday.

SYDNEY SWANS

INJURIES

Dane Rampe (broken arm) TBC

Dan Robinson (shoulder) TBC

Darcy Cameron (finger) test

Isaac Heeney (glandular fever) TBC

Alex Johnson (knee) indefinite

Jarrad McVeigh (calf) 3 weeks

Tom Papley (knee) 1 week

Gary Rohan (back) 2 weeks

ON THE BLOCK: All-Australian defender Dane Rampe broke his arm in a freak accident on Monday morning. Coach John Longmire revealed Rampe went for a run “and jumped over a chain, landed on his arm and broke it.” Young midfielder Dan Robinson also looks set for an extended stay on the sidelines after injuring his shoulder against Port Adelaide on Saturday. Robinson missed a large part of last season with a similar injury and scans on Monday will determine his immediate future. Jordan Foote was playing in just his second game on Saturday after making his debut last year, he did some good things but looks like he still has some work to do.

ON THE CUSP: Aliir Aliir has now played three matches in the reserves after a toe injury disrupted his pre-season. He missed the Grand Final with a knee injury picked up in the preliminary final win over Geelong but after he recovered from that he then picked up the toe injury.

NEIL CORDY’S FORECAST: Aliir looks like a certainty to return for Friday night’s Grand Final rematch against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium. He had a breakout year in 2016 and his mobility will be vital against the defending premiers. The Swans conceded 17 goals against Port on Saturday which was the biggest opposition score since 2015.

WEST COAST

INJURIES

Drew Petrie (hand) 3-4 weeks

Matthew Allen (hamstring) 3 weeks

Tom Cole (quad) 1 week

Scott Lycett (shoulder) 9 weeks

Nic Naitanui (knee) TBC

Willie Rioli (hamstring) 5 weeks

Simon Tunbridge (knee) TBC

Jake Waterman (foot) 9 weeks

ON THE BLOCK: Ruckman Drew Petrie will be sidelined for at least the next three weeks after fracturing his left hand in the opening quarter of his first game for the Eagles. Petrie returned to the field in the last quarter against North Melbourne but will require surgery this week.

ON THE CUSP: Jonathan Giles was set to play for East Perth in the WAFL on Sunday but was pulled from that game as news of Petrie’s injury found its way west. It is expected Giles will replace Petrie in the team to take on St Kilda this weekend. AFL emergencies Dom Sheed (23 disposals) and Tom Barrass (19 disposals) were both solid in that WAFL match.

CHRIS CAVANAGH’S FORECAST: Despite their injury woes in the ruck department, the Eagles — led by a seven-goal haul from Josh Kennedy — were impressive against North Melbourne in their opening match and are shaping as a genuine premiership contender this year. West Coast only has a six-day break this week but is back home at Subiaco Oval for its clash with St Kilda on Saturday, a venue where it has won 25 of its past 29 matches.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

INJURIES

Dale Morris (broken leg) 8 weeks

Tim English (shin soreness) test

Josh Prudden (knee) TBC

Jack Redpath (knee) TBC

Jordan Roughead (hamstring) 4 weeks

Roarke Smith (knee) season

Mitch Wallis (broken leg) 4 weeks

ON THE BLOCK: Veteran defender Dale Morris will miss the next two months after breaking his leg when landing awkwardly in a marking contest in the dying seconds of Friday night’s match against Collingwood.

ON THE CUSP: Ruckman Tom Campbell could come into the side after he was named as a Round 1 emergency. The Bulldogs struggled in the ruck department against Collingwood, losing the hit outs 50-25. Premiership players Clay Smith and Josh Dunkley were also emergencies for the season opener.

CHRIS CAVANAGH’S FORECAST: The reigning premiers made a solid start against a gallant Collingwood but the going gets tougher this week, with Sydney next up in a 2016 grand final rematch at Etihad Stadium on Friday night. The loss of Dale Morris is a big blow in defence and will make it even more important that the Bulldogs’ midfield lifts its output on Round 1.

Originally published as AFL injury list: see who’s hot, who’s hurt at your club after a bruising Round 1