Collingwood's Dale Thomas is struggling to be ready to go in Round 1. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
COLLINGWOOD could be without Alan Didak, Luke Ball and Dale Thomas for Round 1, but Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs could boast full-strength sides.
See how your club is shaping up for its all-important Round 1 clash with the first installment of The Barometer for season 2013.
ADELAIDE
INJURIES
Brodie Smith (collarbone) 4-5 weeks
Ian Callinan (knee) test
Richard Tambling (back) test
Jason Porplyzia (stomach) test
Sam Shaw (knee) test
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SMALL forwards Ian Callinan and Jared Petrenko are up against it trying to make the cut with limited match fitness under their belts. Sam Shaw has struggled with patella tendonitis in his knee while Brodie Smith is out with a broken collarbone. Richard Tambling is battling a back complaint and is an unlikely starter in Round 1.
- Gilbert Gardiner
BRISBANE
INJURIES
Simon Black (knee) indefinite
Jesse O'Brien (groin) 2 weeks
Brent Staker (knee) 5 weeks
Matthew Leuenberger (achilles) 2-3 weeks
BY and large a healthy list with Matthew Leuenberger the only concern after an interrupted pre-season. It's hard to see the big ruckman lining up in Round 1 given his lack of match fitness. Champion Simon Black remains on the outer but the young Lions midfield has the talent to cover his loss.
- Gilbert Gardiner
VETERAN: Simon Black at Brisbane Lions training. Picture: Peter Wallis Source: The Courier-Mail
CARLTON
INJURIES
Jaryd Cachia (hamstring) TBA
Andrew Collins (ankle) test
David Ellard (hamstring) test
Andrew McInnes (knee) 16 weeks
Jarrad Waite (calf) 2 weeks
JARRAD Waite remains the main injury concern at Visy Park amid a bounty of tall timber options including three bona-fide ruckmen. Andrew McInnes is the only long-term injury on the list with fringe players Andrew Collins and David Ellard available for selection.
- Gilbert Gardiner
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COLLINGWOOD
INJURY LIST
Ben Reid (knee) 1-2 weeks
Alan Didak (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Luke Ball (knee) 3 weeks
Dale Thomas (ankle) 3-4 weeks
Tim Broomhead (glandular fever) 4 weeks
Michael Hartley (shoulder) 4-6 weeks
Corey Gault (groin) 6 weeks
Lachlan Keeffe (knee) 6-8 weeks
Brodie Grundy (back) 8 weeks
THE Pies will enter Round 1 with a hefty injury list, as they did last year. Ben Reid and Alan Didak are rough chances for the North Melbourne clash, but it looks a stretch to see Luke Ball or Dale Thomas take the field that match. Still, neither will be far away and of the rest only Lachie Keeffe will quickly strengthen the senior side. Boom ruckman Brodie Grundy could take a while to get stress fractures in his back right, but it'll be worth the wait. The Pies also have two rookies eligible for elevation prior to the season-opener, one of which will be journeyman Ben Hudson.
- Sam Landsberger
Magpies coach Nathan Buckley speaks to Luke Ball about he ongoing issues with hamstring soreness. Source: Getty Images
ESSENDON
INJURY LIST
Michael Hurley (ankle) likely
David Zaharakis (quad) doubtful
Jason Winderlich (groin) TBA
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MICHAEL Hurley will be fine, and David Zaharakis will audition for Round 1 in a VFL practice match tomorrow, say the Bombers. That reads as some serious relief for the Dons, who were monstered last year by injury. Hurley sported a moon boot after the win against GWS, but the club says that was only precautionary and he'll be fine to tackle the Crows. Zaharakis is yet to feature this pre-season, so will enter underdone, and while Winderlich won't play Round 1 he, too, isn't too far away despite no date being set on a return.
FREMANTLE
INJURY LIST
Matt Taberner (glandular fever) test
Aaron Sandilands (hamstring) 5 weeks
Anthony Morabito (knee) indefinite
AARON Sandilands is a massive blow, but ruck understudy Zac Clarke has performed supremely throughout the NAB Cup. Sandi won't be right until at least Round 3, with Ross Lyon expected to take a cautious approach with the star veteran. Morabito is tracking well from his tragic third knee reconstruction, which he underwent LARS surgery with. The Dockers regained a few stars across the NAB Cup from injury including David Mundy and Ryan Crowley and are in tip-top nick ahead of the Round 1 derby blockbuster next Saturday night.
- Sam Landsberger
Fremantle midfielder Anthony Morabito had LARS surgery to repair his injured right knee. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow
GEELONG
INJURIES
Jed Bews (foot) TBA
George Burbury (foot) TBA
Josh Hunt (glandular fever) indefinite
Hamish McIntosh (knee) indefinite
Daniel Menzel (knee) 2 weeks
Trent West (knee) 2 weeks
Dawson Simpson (back) TBA
Stevie Johnson (suspension) Round 2
James Kelly (suspension) Round 2
THE Cats will be sweating on the fitness of Trent West to bolster their dwindling ruck stocks currently led by former Olympic aspirant Mark Blicavs. Recruit Hamish McIntosh remains the big unknown at the Cattery after having minor surgery on his knee last month. The former Kangaroos No.1 has struggled with niggling knee problems since breaking down last year. Dawson Simpson also had minor surgery on his back. Emerging forward Daniel Menzel would be rough chance to line up in Round 1 after undergoing snap LARS surgery in January to replace a damaged tendon in his left knee. Meanwhile, superboot Josh Hunt's battle with glandular fever continues.
- Gilbert Gardiner
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GOLD COAST SUNS
INJURY LIST
Matt Shaw (illness) available
Luke Russell (knee) available
Henry Schade (back) 1 week
Clay Cameron (groin) 2 weeks
Trent McKenzie (knee) 2 weeks
Tom Lynch (ankle) 2-4 weeks
Liam Patrick (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Seb Tape (knee) 4 weeks
Nathan Bock (leg) indefinite
Campbell Brown (suspension) Round 7
IT looks a long list at first glance, but not to many serious worries for the Suns, Nathan Bock aside. Only defenders Bock and Seb Tape look certain to miss the season-opener against the Saints, with Liam Patrick, Tom Lynch, Clay Cameron and Trent McKenzie all outside chances to feature. And a list of that health bodes will with the Suns' golden run across the first two months of the season proper.
- Sam Landsberger
Nathan Bock just wants to get on with season 2013 as he endeavours to put last year's horror movie behind him. Picture: Adam Head Source: The Courier-Mail
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
INJURIES
Matthew Buntine (punctured lung) 6-8 weeks
Chad Cornes (knee) indefinite
James Growden (hip) test
Dom Tyson (knee) 8 weeks
Callan Ward (concussion) test
Jonathan O'Rourke (hamstring) 2 weeks
Will Hoskin-Elliott (back) available
No.2 pick Jonathan O'Rourke hamstrings remain a concern after the talented youngster broke down in his first competitive hit out. O'Rourke, plagued by hamstring injuries as a junior, left the field shortly after coming on as the substitute last week. Veteran Chad Cornes' career could be at the crossroads with the former Port Adelaide stalwart sidelined with a knee injury. Cornes also had surgery during the off-season to remove a cyst from his shoulder. Callan Ward will return after being subbed off with concussion last week. Will Hoskin-Elliott (back) is an outside chance at getting a call up after impressing for the Giants' reserves.
- Gilbert Gardiner
HAWTHORN
INJURY LIST
Cyril Rioli (ankle) likely
Luke Hodge (niggles) doubtful
Brendan Whitecross (knee) indefinite
Matt Suckling (knee) indefinite
Alex Woodward (knee) indefinite
The Hawks say Cyril Rioli will play the Round 1 blockbuster against Geelong, but Luke Hodge remains at long odds. He could return that weekend, but through the VFL, as the Hawks play it safe with their veteran. They did the same last year and he came back and booted five goals. Other than that the Hawks will enter the season relatively settled, given they know the fate of their three long-term knee victims.
- Sam Landsberger
Hawthorn defender Matthew Suckling will sit out the season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. Picture: Getty Source: Herald Sun
MELBOURNE
INJURY LIST
Jordie McKenzie (virus) available
Jack Viney (neck) test
Chris Dawes (hamstring) test
Tom McDonald (ankle) 1 week
Mitch Clark (foot) 2-4 weeks
Jack Trengove (foot) 2-4 weeks
Sam Blease (ankle) 2-4 weeks
Rohan Bail (concussion) 3 weeks
Max Gawn (hamstring) 3-5 weeks
SEVERAL Dees are locked in a battle with the clock to line up against Port Adelaide in Round 1. Heading that list is co-captain Jack Trengove and superboot Mitch Clark, who are both outside chances to resume through VFL affiliate Casey next week. You can lock Jack Viney in for a Round 1 debut regardless of whether he faces Gold Coast this weekend. The midfield terrier doesn't need another trail match to prove his worth to coach Mark Neeld after recovering from a neck strain. A fairly lengthy injury list for the Dees, but on the plus side is all could be back firing by next month.
- Sam Landsberger
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NORTH MELBOURNE
INJURIES
Taylor Garner (shoulder) TBA
Nathan Grima (back) TBA
Brent Harvey (suspended) Round 7
Scott McMahon (suspended) Round 2
ALL quiet in the Kangaroos medical room with Nathan Grima the only walk-up casualty leading into Round 1. Grima has struggled with a back complaint for most of the pre-season and looks to be racing the clock to be fit. Recruit Taylor Garner is being nursed along while Majak Daw (knee) is playing with strapping on his knee. Brent Harvey will sit out the first six weeks of the season serving suspensions for striking.
- Gilbert Gardiner
PORT ADELAIDE
INJURY LIST
Angus Monfries (hamstring) - available
John Butcher (hips) - available
Robbie Gray (knee) available
Brent Renouf (knee) available
Dom Cassisi (calf) 1 week
Brett Ebert (hamstring) 1 week
Nick Salter (foot) indefinite
THE Power will receive a massive boost this week when Robbie Gray returns after 11 months through the SANFL. The silky star joins plenty of Power stars ready to return, including Angus Monfries and John Butcher. Dom Cassisi and Brett Ebert will miss the final pre-season clash against the Swans but should suit-up against the Dees in Round 1, leaving just Nick Salter in the medical room. That's just about a full-strength side to attack Melbourne at the MCG.
- Sam Landsberger
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RICHMOND
INJURY LIST
Dylan Grimes (hamstring) 2-4 weeks
Nathan Foley (Achilles) 6-8 weeks
David Astbury (foot) 2-3 weeks
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THE Tigers have only two first-choice players on the injury list and are talking positively about both playing early in the season. The club says it is delighted by the success of Grimes' latest hamstring surgery and the injury-cursed defender is back in full training – but well short of match practice. Foley has started sprinting but will be carefully managed. Damien Hardwick says he will be available for selection "about Round 5-7". The unlucky Astbury seems out of Round 1 calculations. Competition for spots is high but there are likely to be at least a couple of new faces against the Blues on March 28 with top draftee Nick Vlastuin and former Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin both likely starters.
- Al Paton
New recruit to Richmond Troy Chaplin Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun
ST KILDA
INJURIES
Daniel Markworth (knee) indefinite
Rhys Stanley (knee) 3 weeks
Sean Dempster (hamstring) 2-4 weeks
THE loss of Dempster, who finished third in the Saints' 2012 best-and-fairest, is a major blow. The defence could be even more exposed than usual for the opening rounds with Rhys Stanley also sidelined. The forward-turned-backman, who injured his knee during the NAB Cup, is improving rapidly and could be back as early as Round 2. Markworth has a long road back.
- Gilbert Gardiner
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SYDNEY
INJURY LIST
Nick Smith (knee) available
Marty Mattner (hip) available
Tommy Walsh (back) likely
Kurt Tippett (hand/suspension) Round 13
Gary Rohan (leg) indefinite
Alex Johnson (knee) indefinite
THE Swans lost Alex Johnson, most likely for the year, last week when the young premiership player twisted his left knee. He's in Melbourne this week deciding whether to undergo a traditional reconstruction or opt for LARS, but in better news for Sydney it will welcome back defenders Nick Smith and Marty Mattner from long-term layoffs this week. Tommy Walsh should be ready to go in Round 1 after a back injury, while Kurt Tippett's hand will be well and truly healed by the time his 11-game ban ends.
- Sam Landsberger
Sydney defender Alex Johnson will consider LARS surgery on his injured right knee. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images
WEST COAST
INJURIES
Andrew Embley (hamstring) 2 weeks
Daniel Kerr (knee) 2 weeks
Nic Naitanui (groin) TBA
Sharrod Wellingham (ankle) 4 weeks
Mark Nicoski (hamstring) indefinite
Andrew Gaff (head) available
Chris Masten (quadricep) available
NIC Naitanui headlines the list of Eagles walk-up starters set to miss the club's opening round clash against Fremantle. Naitanui has battled a groin complaint during the pre-season. Look for veterans Andrew Embley and Daniel Kerr to line up in the Western Derby but no such hope for recruit Sharrod Wellingham. The former Magpie damaged ligaments in his ankle mucking around on a trampoline recently. Chris Masten sat out of the Eagles last NAB Cup match experiencing tightness in his quadriceps. He should be fine for Round 1 along with wingman Andrew Gaff who copped a knock to the head. Mark Nicoski has been listed as indefinite as snapping his hamstring.
- Gilbert Gardiner
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WESTERN BULLDOGS
INJURY LIST
Luke Dahlhaus (cork) available
Jake Stringer (ankle) 1-2 weeks
Easton Wood (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
ONLY minor concerns at the Doggies, who could still yet boast a clean bill of health when Round 1 rolls around. They open their season against the Lions at Etihad Stadium and running defender Easton Wood looms as the biggest worry. He strained his hamstring at the weekend but with two weeks in between could yet prove his fitness.
- Sam Landsberger
Jake Stringer enjoys a goal late in the 3rd qtr Picture: Klein Michael Source: Herald Sun
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