AFL injury list: how is your club shaping up after Round 13’s action

HAWTHORN skipper Luke Hodge is rated a 50-50 chance of lining up this week. COMPLETE INJURY LIST

Josh Caddy on crutches after the game with Jimmy Bartel. Picture: Michael Klein

HOW is your team tracking after Round 13.

We look at every team as six come off the bye, six more prepare for a week off and the rest play on.

Hawthorn skipper Luke Hodge is rated a 50-50 chance of lining up this week.

However, it is not the well-publicised knee injury which may prevent Hodge from playing against the Gold Coast Suns.

The Hawks say Hodge is fully recovered from the knee issue but has a finger injury which could stop him from returning.

Following their match against the Suns, the Hawks have the bye.

Geelong has confirmed midfielder Josh Caddy will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks after scans revealed he had suffered a medial ligament injury during the Cats’ win over the Western Bulldogs, but won’t require surgery.

North Melbourne young gun Luke McDonald is expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury.

Nick Riewoldt looks to get back for St Kilda this week, but should Collingwood give Travis Cloke a reprieve after his “outstanding” VFL performance?

Or will Carlton finally unleash father-son jet Jack Silvagni after his back-to-back four-goal hauls for affiliate Northern Blues?

Meanwhile, the bye couldn’t come soon enough for Essendon, Melbourne and Port Adelaide after disappointing losses last week.

ADELAIDE CROWS

INJURIES

Curtly Hampton (foot) 2 weeks

Riley Knight (ankle) test

Sam Shaw (concussion) test

ON THE BLOCK: It’s hard to fault anyone who played in the Crows’ inspiring win over West Coast. Mitch McGovern only had the 10 disposals and was fumbly early but hit back hard with a strong second half including a big goal in the third quarter.

ON THE CUSP: Brad Crouch is the obvious one still waiting to break back into the Crows team. Nathan van Berlo and Wayne Milera would be next in line.

GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Going beautifully are the Crows and Thursday night’s clash with North Melbourne is a golden opportunity to inflict more damage on the wobbly Roos. It looks an even battle in the midfield but it’s up forward where the Crows can really put the Roos to the sword. Genuine eight-point game for the Crows who must win to stay in touch with the top four.

BRISBANE LIONS

INJURIES

Harris Andrews (groin) TBC

Dayne Beams (knee) indefinite

Hugh Beasley (knee) 7 weeks

Tom Bell (knee) TBC

Allen Christensen (collarbone) 7 weeks

Cian Hanley (groin) indefinite

Ryan Lester (knee) TBC

Jaden McGrath (foot) indefinite

Archie Smith (concussion) test

Josh Watts (groin) test

MATCH REPORT: EAGLES CRUISE PAST LIONS

ON THE BLOCK: Tom Bell (knee) is unlikely to be seen again in 2016 after surgery on Tuesday to repair meniscus damage while Ryan Harwood (knee) and Tom Cutler (hamstring) will have scans on Monday. Nick Robertson suffered some bone bruising to his knee and was forced out of the NEAFL “curtain-closer” on Saturday night. Daniel Rich cannot blame injury for his seven touches in the last three quarters after being tagged out of a match, yet again. Justin Leppitsch says he is safe but maybe he needs to make a big statement at match committee.

ON THE CUSP: The Lions celebrated just their second win of the NEAFL season with small forward Josh Green producing a starring role with five goals. Dumped defender Dan McStay responded well to his axing from the senior side with 22 disposals and 15 marks. First-year defender Sam Skinner impressed in his third game back from a knee reconstruction along with Matt Hammelmann in the backline. Rhys Mathieson was impressive again in the midfield.

GREG DAVIS’ FORECAST: The Lions will hold their third Hall of Fame function in

Melbourne this Saturday night after they take on Richmond at the MCG. While you should always be wary of a team on club function night, it is hard to see Brisbane beating the Tigers. The Lions’ away form has been woeful in 2016. Second quarter slips are costing them dearly with most matches all but over by halftime. Richmond will be refreshed by the bye while the Lions are on a nine-game losing streak and are devoid of any confidence.

CARLTON

INJURIES

Blaine Boekhorst (wrist) test

David Cunningham (hip) 1 week

Charlie Curnow (glandular fever) 1 week

Andrew Gallucci (shoulder) season

Michael Jamison (illness) TBC

Harry McKay (back) 1 week

Marc Murphy (ankle) 2 weeks

ON THE BLOCK: The Blues had a stinker against St Kilda two weeks ago but they were due for a downer after a first half of the season that far exceeded expectations. Daniel Gorringe, Levi Casboult, Andrew Walker and Andrejs Everitt all had days they would rather forget.

ON THE CUSP: Marc Murphy will push hard with his ankle injury. Jack Silvagni and Kristian Jaksch both kicked four goals and Liam Jones kicked two in the Northern Blues’ last game, a win against Box Hill Hawks. Andrew Phillips is pushing hard for Daniel Gorringe’s spot. And Jason Tutt and Mark Whiley keep racking up good numbers.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: Bouncing back won’t be easy against the Giants at Spotless Stadium, a venue where GWS is unbeaten this year. The following week will be a lot more enticing — Collingwood at the MCG.

COLLINGWOOD

INJURIES

Taylor Adams (hamstring) 3 weeks

Tim Broomhead (ankle) 1 week

Jamie Elliott (back) season

Alex Fasolo (fractured scapula) 3 weeks

Jack Frost (shoulder) TBC

Tom Langdon (ankle) 1 week

Darcy Moore (fractured collarbone) 2 weeks

Scott Pendlebury (ankle) test

Jackson Ramsay (knee) season

Ben Reid (knee) test

Matt Scharenberg (knee) season

Dane Swan (broken leg/foot) season

ON THE BLOCK: Jarrod Witts was poor, Mason Cox did little and Ben Crocker was quiet. Truth be told the Pies would have been thrilled to have the week off and avoid the blowtorch.

ON THE CUSP: Travis Cloke was described as “outstanding” by the Collingwood website in the win over Casey Scorpions, while James Aish was prolific and hungry with 34 possessions. Adam Oxley responded to his omission by laying a team-high 12 tackles and being among his side’s better players.

GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Just as Nathan Buckley and Co would have been thinking ‘Fremantle at the MCG’ you beauty, the Dockers go and win three on-the-trot to make this a genuine 50-50 affair. Scott Pendlebury can’t do anymore than what he is already doing to stop the slide, he needs help from his teammates. Travis Cloke must play this week.

ESSENDON

INJURIES

Mark Baguley (knee) indefinite

Ryan Crowley (hamstring) 4 weeks

Nathan Grima (hip) TBC

Jonathan Simpkin (hamstring) 3 weeks

MATCH REPORT: GIANTS AVOID UPSET

JON RALPH’S FORECAST: No real injuries, with Mark Jamar reported for abuse language, which sees players copping a $2500 fine if it is upheld. This was the honourable loss Essendon had to have against GWS, and one that will sustain them for weeks to come after a couple of stinkers beforehand. West Coast is just going but then again Essendon is a one-win team so the chance of an upset is probably slim. The fighting performance with star turns from Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Orazio Fantasia also had strong performances from the leaders in Brendon Goddard, James Kelly and Adam Cooney. Aaron Francis was eye-catching again in the VFL with a powerful goal and can play as a key back or forward. The question is when he gets in for his debut.

FREMANTLE

INJURIES

Harley Balic (wrist) TBC

Harley Bennell (calf) season

Nat Fyfe (fractured leg) season

Jon Griffin (hamstring) 2 weeks

Ethan Hughes (calf) 1 week

Anthony Morabito (ankle) 1 week

Sean Hurley (hip) 1 week

Garrick Ibbotson (wrist) 1 week

Michael Johnson (knee/hamstring) TBC

Ryan Nyhuis (knee) 3 weeks

Alex Pearce (leg) season

Clancee Pearce (concussion) test

Aaron Sandilands (ribs) 3 weeks

Alex Silvagni (calf) 2 weeks

MATCH REPORT: DOCKERS EXTEND STREAK AGAINST POWER

ON THE BLOCK: Tanner Smith will make way after suffering a hamstring injury against Port Adelaide in a further blow for the club’s already decimated key-position stocks. Dockers coach Ross Lyon said veteran Matthew Pavlich was “no certainty” to face Collingwood on Friday night as a six-day break and long trip across the Nullarbor looms.

ON THE CUSP: Jack Hannath appears certain to make the trip east to provide some much-needed height. Garrick Ibbotson could also come under consideration to bolster Freo’s defence after recovering from a wrist injury.

CHRIS ROBINSON’S FORECAST: A 10-game losing streak has now been followed by a hat-trick of wins, leaving Dockers fans with optimism of brighter days ahead. The club next faces its sole trip to the MCG this season in what is set to be another step in the development of its handful of inexperienced talent.

GEELONG

INJURIES

Zac Bates (quad) 7 weeks

Josh Caddy (knee) 6-8 weeks

Nakia Cockatoo (knee) 5 weeks

Josh Cowan (knee) test

Jordan Cunico (knee) 5 weeks

Cam Delaney (knee) TBC

George Horlin-Smith (knee) 7 weeks

Tom Read (knee) 1 week

Scott Selwood (foot) 1 week

Billie Smedts (broken fibula) 5 weeks

Jackson Thurlow (knee) season

MATCH REPORT: CATS SMASH DOGS TO TAKE TOP SPOT

ON THE BLOCK: Midfielder Josh Caddy is likely to miss 4-6 weeks after scans confirmed he strained his medial ligament against the Western Bulldogs. “The damage is not at the higher end, so that is pleasing,” Hocking told K-Rock radio. Cory Gregson, who was a late inclusion for on-baller Cam Guthrie (ill), tried hard with 14 disposals, four score assists and five tackles. Lincoln McCarthy was quiet but could hold his spot if Guthrie is a straight swap for Caddy. Patrick Dangerfield had treatment for a sore hip during the last quarter and the Cats might be tempted to rest their star on-baller.

Sam Menegola must be seriously close to @GeelongCats debut. 28 touches, 11 tackles in the VFL.

— Ryan Reynolds (@Reynolds_R) June 19, 2016

ON THE CUSP: Coach Chris Scott says he expects Guthrie to be fit to play against the Saints. Mitch Clark kicked five goals, while Josh Cowan and Sam Menegola had plenty of the ball.

GREG BUCKLE’S FORECAST: Having just taken over top spot following a third consecutive win, the Cats will be determined to maintain their manic tackling and defensive intensity against the Saints before having a bye in round 15. If the Cats can outscore a top-eight side like the Bulldogs 10 goals to one in a half of football, the Saints face a big challenge to avoid slipping to a 5-8 record. As the critics ponder if Dangerfield and Joel Selwood are the best midfield combination we’ve seen in the past decade, the Cats can be expected to keep their winning form rolling on.

GOLD COAST SUNS

INJURIES

Dan Currie (finger) test

Brayden Fiorini (knee) 4 weeks

Kade Kolodjashnij (neck) test

Darcy MacPherson (knee) 5 weeks

Jaeger O’Meara (knee) indefinite

Adam Saad (hamstring) test

Danny Stanley (hamstring) test

David Swallow (knee) indefinite

ON THE BLOCK: Kade Kolodjashnij could return after he was knocked out a fortnight ago when Tigers forward Sam Lloyd’s knee accidentally struck him in the head. Adam Saad and Danny Stanley will push for selection which means Sean Lemmens (nine disposals) and rookie Jesse Joyce (six disposals) are at risk. Rodney Eade didn’t mince words when asked about Rory Thompson’s return game, describing his zero kick return as “very poor”.

ON THE CUSP: Midfielder Aaron Hall responded to his axing with a 30 disposals and a goal in the NEAFL along with eight tackles, rediscovering his hunger which would have pleased his coach. Forward Jarrod Grant returned after a fortnight with a hamstring injury and kicked a goal from 16 disposals.

GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Hope they’re well rested the Suns because Hawthorn could really make an example of them on Sunday at Aurora Stadium in Launceston. You’d think Hall would return after lighting it up in the NEAFL. All available hands on deck for arguably the toughest trip in footy.

GWS GIANTS

INJURIES

Paul Ahern (knee) season

Aidan Corr (ankle) 2 weeks

Will Hoskin-Elliott (hamstring) 2 weeks

Steve Johnson (foot) test

Adam Kennedy (shoulder) 1 week

Caleb Marchbank (ankle) 2 weeks

Cam McCarthy (illness) indefinite

Tim Mohr (hamstring) 3 weeks

Shane Mumford (ankle) test

Jarrod Pickett (foot) season

Devon Smith (knee) 3 weeks

MATCH REPORT: GIANTS AVOID HUGE UPSET

ON THE BLOCK: A number of Giants finished the game sore with co-captain Phil Davis the biggest worry. “We’re not going to know until the next probably 24 hours how bad it is, but he could play the game out, which is good,” coach Leon Cameron said of Davis’s foot. Nick Haynes crash landed on his back, Stephen Coniglio copped a knock to the shoulder and Lachie Whitfield landed headfirst on the fake turf but all should be OK to take on the Blues. Tom Downie (five disposals) might not be so lucky.

ON THE CUSP: Steve Johnson and Shane Mumford will be two very handy inclusions if they recover from foot and ankle injuries. Rhys Palmer kicked four goals for the reserves in a NEAFL win against the Canberra Demons. Jack Steele, Harrison Himmelberg and Adam Tomlinson were all named in the best.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: The Giants had a big and unexpected scare from Essendon but got across the line, avoiding not only embarrassment but losing touch with the top four. Next up is Carlton coming off a bye — expect a much improved Blues after their awful display against St Kilda two weeks ago. But GWS should be able to handle that challenge then they get a week off themselves before hosting Collingwood then entering a very favourable section of the fixture that includes games against Brisbane, Gold Coast and Richmond. Top two is still very much on the agenda.

HAWTHORN

INJURIES

Ryan Burton (leg) indefinite

Jack Fitzpatrick (concussion) test

Luke Hodge (knee) test

Jarryd Roughead (illness) indefinite

Ryan Schoenmakers (groin) indefinite

Matt Spangher (hamstring) 8 weeks

Alex Woodward (knee) 2 weeks

MATCH REPORT: HAWKS PUNISH WAYWARD KANGAROOS

ON THE BLOCK: It was a gritty — and physical at that — win and while all contributed and the side got through unscathed, someone could have to make way for El Capitan. Could be a good opportunity for a Kade Stewart to have an extra week’s rest in his first season.

ON THE CUSP: Skipper Luke Hodge remains determined to play this weekend, despite admitting on Friday night that the club has its eye on the Round 16 clash with Port Adelaide. Does he have an extra week? It’s likely, but I wouldn’t want to be the one telling the star that he’s not playing.

LAUREN WOOD’S FORECAST: It doesn’t matter how you do it, as long as you find a way. That statement rang true for Hawthorn on Friday night, with the reigning premier grinding out an impressive nine-point win over the Roos. With Gold Coast on Sunday — in Tassie, no less — you’d have to think a few Hawks with niggles could ease into the bye as the team has the chance to win top spot.

MELBOURNE

INJURIES

Lynden Dunn (hamstring) 2 weeks

Mitch King (knee) season

Heritier Lumumba (concussion) indefinite

Christian Salem (illness) 3 weeks

Joel Smith (groin) 5 weeks

MATCH REPORT: SWANS THRIVE IN THE WET, DOWN DEES

GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: It was never going to end well for Melbourne when the heavens opened over the Harbour City and it didn’t take long for the contested footy specialist Swans to take control of the match. Ben Kennedy struggled in the conditions and could be sent back to Casey Fields to find form. Few tired bodies — Clayton Oliver, Billy Stretch — who should benefit from the week off. Would want to bounce back well because Adelaide at the MCG is not going to be any easier for the Demons.

NORTH MELBOURNE

INJURIES

Shaun Atley (ankle) test

Ben Cunnington (corked quad) test

Taylor Garner (hamstring) 3-4 weeks

Shaun Higgins (knee) 6 weeks

Ben Jacobs (foot) 6 weeks

Luke McDonald (hamstring) TBC

Robin Nahas (finger) test

Andrew Swallow (concussion) test

Kayne Turner (hamstring) test (plus 4-week club-imposed ban)

Jarrad Waite (hip) test

Sam Wright (ankle) 6 weeks

MATCH REPORT: HAWKS PUNISH WAYWARD KANGAROOS

ON THE BLOCK: Luke McDonald is all but certain to miss after pinging a hamstring on Friday night chasing down Cyril Rioli. Daniel Wells also battled rib, Achilles and ankle issues; Brad Scott said on Monday that Wells “pulled up pretty well”. As many as three could be forced to make way for the potential return of a first-string trio.

ON THE CUSP: Andrew Swallow (concussion) and Ben Cunnington (quad) will face tests this week, as will Robbie Nahas (finger). Scott said it would be a “tough ask” for all of them to get up given the short break between games and the Roos would stick their policy of not playing anyone who isn’t 100 per cent. Ben McKay has also been on the fringe for weeks and did himself another favour on the weekend, named in the best for Werribee and kicking three goals.

LAUREN WOOD’S FORECAST: Put simply, it’s a must-win at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. After a weekend to forget on all fronts, the Kangaroos are still hunting a scalp having fallen to Sydney, Geelong and Hawthorn in the last three weeks. They’re in need of a statement.

PORT ADELAIDE

INJURIES

Jack Hombsch (hamstring) 1 week

Alipate Carlile (knee) 9 weeks

Tom Jonas (suspension) 3 weeks

Matthew Lobbe (knee) 6 weeks

Will Snelling (foot) indefinite

Matt White (pectoral) 3 weeks

MATCH REPORT: DOCKERS EXTEND STREAK AGAINST POWER

ON THE BLOCK: Just when Port Adelaide didn’t think it could get any worse for their big-man stocks, young tall Dougal Howard looks like he’s gone for the season with an ACL injury. Howard has been used to pinch hit in the ruck in Paddy Ryder and Matthew Lobbe’s absence this season but went down clutching his knee at Subiaco on Saturday night and the club suspects the worst. Other than that it was a clean bill of health for the Power — apart from the scoreboard of course.

ON THE CUSP: Two big names are making a run to return to the side after the mid-season bye. Key defender Jack Hombsch should return against Richmond having overcome a hamstring injury while forward Jay Schulz kicked two goals in his SANFL comeback from a back injury on Saturday. Tom Jonas still has two games to serve on his suspension from the tribunal.

REECE HOMFRAY’S FORECAST: The equation is pretty simple for Port Adelaide from here — they have nine games left and can’t really afford to drop any of them. They can regain some confidence with a win over Richmond at Adelaide Oval in Round 15 and they’ll need it because waiting in the wings then is Hawthorn, North Melbourne and GWS.

RICHMOND

INJURIES

Bachar Houli (wrist) 5 weeks

Ben Lennon (shoulder) 3 weeks

Kamdyn McIntosh (ankle) 7 weeks

Reece McKenzie (mental health) indefinite

Steven Morris (knee) season

Chris Yarran (foot/mental health) indefinite

ON THE BLOCK: Jake Batchelor came in two weeks ago as a late replacement for Nick Vlastuin and could go straight out again. Ty Vickery struggled again and might need a spell in the VFL. Daniel Rioli was quiet but the rest will do him the world of good.

ON THE CUSP: Vlastuin should return from concussion. Richmond’s VFL side had a bye at the weekend but had a win in their last outing with Andrew Moore showed signs of why the Tigers gave him a second chance with 34 disposals (19 contested). Jason Castagna (31 touches) also put up his hand for another shot at the top level.

AL PATON’S FORECAST: The Tigers have won their past eight against Brisbane and shouldn’t have any trouble accounting for Justin Leppitsch’s men at the MCG. That will bring the ledger to 6-7. Then come games against Port Adelaide (Adelaide Oval) and the Western Bulldogs (Etihad Stadium). If they are in the positive after that, let’s reassess.

ST KILDA

INJURIES

Sean Dempster (knee) 2 weeks

Sam Fisher (hamstring) 2 weeks

Nathan Freeman (hamstring) indefinite

Hugh Goddard (Achilles) season

Tom Lee (knee) test

Billy Longer (concussion) 2 weeks

Paddy McCartin (concussion/neck) test

ON THE BLOCK: Tom Lee hurt his knee before the bye and could be in some doubt. First-gamer Lewis Pearce, a ruck/forward, kicked a goal and had 10 hit-outs on debut but may have to make way with Nick Riewoldt and Paddy McCartin likely to return after the break.

ON THE CUSP: Riewoldt and McCartin straight back in the side. Jacks Lonie and Sinclair not without a chance having combined for seven goals in the VFL a fortnight ago.

GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Last time they played Geelong — Round 21, 2015 — it was a draw but surely that’s a bridge too far for the young Saints given the Cats’ hot mid-season form. Despite pushing the Roos and Hawks earlier in the year, the best the Saints can hope for here is Geelong rests Selwood-Dangerfield-Hawkins-Bartel and they don’t get blown out of the water after a stirring win over Carlton before the bye.

SYDNEY SWANS

INJURIES

Alex Johnson (knee) indefinite

Harrison Marsh (hamstring) 2 weeks

Sam Reid (calf/Achilles) 3 weeks

Daniel Robinson (shoulder) 8 weeks

Michael Talia (foot) 4 weeks

Kurt Tippett (hamstring tendon) 7 weeks

Jeremy Laidler (knee) TBA

MATCH REPORT: SWANS THRIVE IN THE WET, DOWN DEES

GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Tailor-made conditions for the Swans and they capitalised big time. Buddy was brilliant kicking four including his 750th career goal. Gary Rohan played only a bit-part role and could come under pressure with Harry Cunningham and Jeremy Laidler a chance to return after the bye. Host the Bulldogs — hungry to stay in touch with the top four — straight after the break. Will be a beauty.

WEST COAST EAGLES

INJURIES

Sam Butler (adductor) test

Nic Naitanui (heels) 7 weeks

Dom Sheed (pectoral) 2 weeks

Alec Waterman (illness) indefinite

MATCH REPORT: EAGLES CRUISE PAST LIONS

GILBERT GARDINER’S FORECAST: Matthew Priddis suffered a busted nose but played out the game — albeit a shadow of his usual self under close watch from Mitch Robinson. What’s the go with Lewis Jetta? Did bits and pieces but for the most part looked unfit and disinterested. Lions perfect opposition for Jetta to get his confidence but it was not to be. One of three Eagles — Andrew Gaff and Tom Barrass — to not lay a single tackle. The week off and back-to-back home games against Essendon and North Melbourne suits the Eagles down to the ground.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

INJURIES

Zaine Cordy (ankle) available

Luke Dahlhaus (knee) 3-4 weeks

Jason Johannisen (hamstring) 1 week

Toby McLean (foot) TBC

Robert Murphy (knee) season

Josh Prudden (knee) season

Roarke Smith (knee) 1 week

Koby Stevens (abdominal) 1 week

Nathan Hrovat (shoulder) TBC

Easton Wood (hamstring) available

Luke Dahlhaus (knee) 3-4 weeks

MATCH REPORT: CATS SMASH DOGS TO TAKE TOP SPOT

ON THE BLOCK: The Dogs have a host of star names to return after the bye and that might mean a spell of some of their sparkling kids. Bailey Williams, Mitch Honeychurch and Josh Dunkley could be eased back into the VFL for portions of the run home, and while most would have also had Fletcher Roberts in that category he is playing very impressive footy in this stingy backline. Watch for Dunkley come September, though. You get the feeling the father-son gun Sydney let slip (to Dunkley’s joy) might just be made for finals.

ON THE CUSP: All-Australian Easton Wood will play against Sydney. That means no more rotating players and the return of the league’s intercept king. Significant. Jason Johannisen should play VFL that weekend while tough midfielders Koby Stevens and Clay Smith are also ripe for selection contention. And expect to see Tom Boyd very shortly. He kept Footscray alive early in its 46-point turnaround win against Frankston, booting three goals with his shoulder now stable. The Dogs haves switched defender Joel Hamling to attack and it also worked against the Dolphins, while Clay Smith was again huge in just his second game back. What a boost the Dogs will get when he returns. Lukas Webb played his best game since being reprogrammed as an inside midfielder, kicking a long left-foot goal to snatch the lead deep in the final quarter.

SAM LANDSBERGER’S FORECAST: The Dogs lacked a bit of energy against the Cats after three grinding wins and will welcome the bye. They shouldn’t play that badly again, and given the amount of cheap goals they conceded could take some heart from giving themselves a fleeting chance in the final quarter. With Wood, Dahlhaus, Johannisen, McLean and Boyd to return they have navigated their injury hell nicely and will be a far more formidable side in the run home. Games against the Swans, Roos and Cats will prove crucial to double-chance hopes and external hopes they are a flag chance this year. They arrived under Beveridge at the SCG last year. Can they repeat those heroics next week?

Originally published as AFL injury list: how is your club shaping up after Round 13’s action