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Prom Dates on Parade

Our eyes and ears on the street have been reporting in, folks, and here’s the latest scoop on whose going to the prom with who. Just going to head down the list of students alphabetically.

Aiden Dunwall and Amity Rath - Oh man this one is a scandal and a half, have you seen her dad glaring at him in class? The boy is an ornery little shit alright. But they’re always smiling in each other’s company and he seems to actually respect her as opposed to what, 90% of our classmates? So maybe these two are more than just dates.

Aiko Koizumi and Bhalfyr Khyrrados - No I am not shitting you right now. We here at the Grapevine have it on good authority she asked him this week and he’s rolling with it. Why sugary sweet Aiko wants anything to do with our resident edgelord has yet to be seen, but one thing is sure; nobody saw this coming.

Athena Clark and Wiley Whisper - Hot new couple on campus coming through, rumor has it they started officially dating this week. They make a cute couple but without much of a scandal to pick at with the two of them there isn’t much left to say about that.

Belfamroas Daniels and Sharlaren Daniels - Okay I’m just gonna come out and say it, why do they have the same last name? Are they like, married already? Some weird brothers thing? Same foster family? They’ve surfaced in a few classes, on a few missions, but like, what is up with these guys?

Byron Masters and Zihna Farling - I mean, they’re both running for prom royalty and on that weird line of are they a couple or aren’t they. The official word on that is no and yet everybody keeps saying yes, but we’ll have to see about that.

Chadwick Airikkala and Iliana Vasiliev - Another dark horse couple with a lot of scandal surrounding them. First of all, she’s a three star and doesn’t do a whole lot around the school anymore but since Chadwick is still a student and a fixture around here we’ll put them in this category. The big question is, will his ex-fiance try anything?

Corina Lupei and Quote Calhoun - The Owl and the Wolf. The gaping age difference between them makes it pretty clear these two are going as friends, but who knows, stranger things have happened.

Creed Hemlocke and Rhys Miles - I mean, they’ve been a couple for years now, this isn’t a big surprise.

Jun Matsuoko and Linda Kennedy - Another hot new couple on campus. Kind of weird because rumor has it Ashlynn wanted to climb him like a tree at one point and Idol hearthtrob Jun went for the younger model. Ouch.

Lenz Petersen and Nelly Cruz - Garçon de jardin Lenz asked Nelly to the prom shortly after she got out of containment and every time they’ve been seen together it’s been nothing but smiles. Seems like these two really needed to find one another. Cheers guys.

Lily Killian and Sinead Tiernan - Lily’s a grad but Sinead’s education is still in full swing and even still it’s nice to see two tough as nails girls coming together for some cute.

Murdock Snow and Vale Keighley - Are they besties? Are they just screwing around? Are they involved in some weird illicit thing with Damian Wolf? Only time will tell.

Pele Kapuni’ai and Max Vellachi - What else is there to say? They’re our “Most Likely To Get Married” for this year and who can be surprised about that? This is harmony at its finest.

Princess Bryant and Rococo LeFevre - Everything about this match up screams “Power Couple”. Like wow. Whatever battlefield they choose, with swords or in the board room, the world had better look out. This time, it’s the dance floor.

Shiyu Koh and Sigfried MacLir - Is anyone surprised? Nope.

Singles - Here are the people that, as far as we know, have yet to find dates and we’re not sure if they’re looking but if you are and want the list here it is.

Damian Wolf

Darwin Riley

Deco LeFevre

Dee Williams

Delvin Restrali

Domingo Flores

Grimsley Lixandriou

Ian Dalton

Jahaira Bwakali

Jazzy Vargas-Teldi

Mason Riley

Melody Han

Renee Doe

Rin Mitsuhige

Rose Bryant

Ruby Killian

Tea Larsen

Tishawna Jones

Yvette Lanson

??? - The following people might be going to the prom or not? Like, okay, what is up with the upper classmen? Some of them are moved out and onto other things but still hang around the school and others are still attending classes but like, second degree deathscythe and higher, but we don’t know if they’re going to be at the prom or not.

--Artemis Knight

--Ashlynn Kennedy and Martin Logan - They’re a long time couple and I’ve heard rumors they’re going to attend but both are post deathscythe and past what you’d call traditional student status so we’ll see.

--Carver Hackers and Katarina Knight - Well known couple, both graduates, might still make an appearance? Hard to say.

--Eddy Ducari and Tawni Kaleja - Is he a student? Is this a thing they’re going to do this year? Inquiring minds want to know.

--Timber Jones and Esperanza Acosta - Both are still around but living in town right now and both are post deathscythe so this makes for another weird one.

--Fallon Driscoll and Sagan Elsegood - Post deathscythe, living in town, but Sagan is still taking classes and he’s been spotted defacing some of the prom posters in this guerilla artist kind of way--it’s art because he’s not got a specific target. So they may well show up.

--Isaac Mason - Okay so he’s not a grad but it’s up in the air if he’ll show up or not because of the situation with his girlfriend which we are going to take 100% seriously. Really, this is off limits for mocking or speculation give the boy nothing but support if he does show up or somebody will punch your face.

--Kay Alkaev - Actual polar bear. Kind of hoping she does show up because that would be pretty awesome.

--Lien Xun and Jian Shi - Okay so Lien is a student no question but the real mystery here is whether or not her mystery man will make an appearance for her. Has anybody ever actually seen this guy? Like outside of old tournament videos?

--Magatha Terrence

--Navika Hiranandani and Owen Danvers - They’re in India. I mean. They might show up, they might not? My money is on no, personally, but it would be pretty cool if they did, certainly turn a lot of heads.

--Ram Wolfe

--Ren Fairchild

--Xerxes Padan

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The full AFL injury list for round six

Stephen Hill’s loss could stop Fremantle’s momentum

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Kyle Cheney Hamstring 1-2 weeks Ben Davis* Foot Season Cam Ellis-Yolmen* Knee Season Jordan Gallucci Shin Test Josh Jenkins Ribs Test Alex Keath Hamstring 1-2 weeks Jake Kelly Eye Test Riley Knight Hamstring TBC Mitch McGovern Hamstring 7-11 weeks Paul Seedsman Groin Indefinite Daniel Talia Hamstring TBC Updated: Monday, April 24

Early prognosis

Talia and Knight are the seventh and eighth players to have hamstring injuries this year, including the pre-season. Kelly should be right to return this week against Richmond, while Jenkins will have a fitness test. – Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Allen Christensen Shoulder Season Tom Cutler Hamstring Test Sam Skinner* Knee 5 weeks Reuben William Shoulder 1-2 weeks Alex Witherden Hamstring TBC Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Early prognosis

Darcy Gardiner (calf) was a late withdrawal against the Western Bulldogs but will resume full training this week and be available to play Port Adelaide, while Tom Cutler (hamstring) will also resume full training. William would have played NEAFL this weekend, but the Lions have a bye, so he will have to wait until round six. – Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ciaran Byrne Knee June-July Bryce Gibbs Thumb Test Daniel Gorringe Achilles 2-3 weeks Jed Lamb Knee 2 weeks Kym Lebois Quad 3 weeks Marc Murphy Knee Test Rhys Palmer Knee Test Ciaran Sheehan Knee 2 weeks Liam Sumner Hamstring 2 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Early prognosis

Skipper Murphy injured his right knee early against the Power and had scans on Monday. The Blues are confident he will take his place against the Swans. Fellow midfielder Gibbs, who injured his left thumb last Friday night, should also be available. Veterans Kreuzer and Thomas, who were rested from last Friday night’s game against Port Adelaide because of soreness, should return. – Howard Kotton

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Tim Broomhead Jaw TBC Jordan De Goey Club-imposed suspension 1 week Tom Langdon Knee 1-2 weeks Ben Sinclair* Hamstring 9-10 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Early prognosis

Broomhead copped a knock to the jaw that will require further assessment. De Goey still has one week to serve as part of a club-imposed three-game suspension for initially lying about how he sustained a broken knuckle. The Pies hope Langdon will resume shortly in the VFL. Sinclair is still eyeing a return in the second half of the year. – Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ben Howlett Hamstring Available Jayden Laverde* Ankle 6-8 weeks Conor McKenna Suspension Round six Alex Morgan Hamstring Test David Myers* Finger Available Mason Redman Groin Available Jordan Ridley* Back 4-6 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Early prognosis

The Bombers will have David Myers available for selection for the first time this season following finger surgery but it seems likely he will play in the VFL before being ready for senior consideration. Ben Howlett is back from his hamstring injury and available to be picked, and it means the club has a pretty healthy list. Jayden Laverde’s exciting speed and marking ability would be handy for the Bombers but he is still some way off making a return from his serious ankle injury. – Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael Apeness Knee 2 weeks Harley Balic Hip Test Hayden Ballantyne Hamstring 3-5 weeks Harley Bennell Calf 7-9 weeks Zac Clarke* Knee TBA Josh Deluca Groin 3 weeks Stephen Hill Hamstring 3-4 weeks Alex Pearce Leg TBA Luke Ryan Hip 1 week Matthew Uebergang Hamstring TBA Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Track report

Losing Stephen Hill to a hamstring strain is a major blow, but in good news youngster Harley Balic could be available for the Western Derby and reclaim a spot in the midfield. Michael Apeness was back training with the main group on Tuesday and is closing in on a return to football after a PCL issue sidelined him on the eve of the season. – Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ryan Abbott Back 1-2 weeks Josh Cowan Achilles soreness Test Cory Gregson* Foot 5 weeks Tom Hawkins Corked thigh Test Lincoln McCarthy Groin Test James Parsons Suspended 1 week Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Track report

Lincoln McCarthy and Josh Cowan are both expected to be available after being rested due to soreness, but will need to be tested during the week. Tom Hawkins copped a corked thigh against St Kilda but is expected to play against Collingwood, and Sam Menegola is available after serving a one-week suspension. – Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ben Ainsworth Quad 3 weeks Sam Day Hip Season Mitch Hallahan Hamstring 1 week Pearce Hanley Ankle Test Cameron Loersch Knee Test Steven May Hamstring 1 week Trent McKenzie Hamstring 1 week Michael Rischitelli Knee Indefinite Rory Thompson Quad Test Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Early prognosis

Thompson was listed as one to two weeks a week ago, so would be an outside chance to play at the weekend as he ramps up training this week. Hanley was close to playing in the NEAFL and would be expected to make his comeback from an ankle problem if he gets through some solid work this week. May, McKenzie and Hallahan should start striding out a bit more after their recent hamstring injuries. – Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matt Buntine Knee Season Stephen Coniglio Ankle 1 week Brett Deledio Calf TBC Tom Downie* Illness Indefinite Ryan Griffen Ankle 7-9 weeks Harrison Himmelberg Ribs Test Tendai Mzungu Hamstring 7-9 weeks Will Setterfield Ankle 7-9 weeks Lachie Whitfield Suspended Round eight Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Early prognosis

The positive news is that Coniglio could be fit to return through the NEAFL in the next two weeks after stepping up his running over the past fortnight, while Harry Himmelberg could play this week as he continues to push for a senior game, but there’s still no time frame on Deledio’s comeback. – Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Grant Birchall Fractured jaw 1 week Jonathon Ceglar* Knee 8 weeks Kieran Lovell Shoulder Indefinite Jaeger O’Meara Knee Test Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Track report

Jaeger O’Meara will be assessed this week after missing two matches because of a knee knock, with the Hawks to assess his function late in the week before making a selection call. Isaac Smith overextended his knee against West Coast but was able to play out the match and has pulled up well. Grant Birchall returned to training last week and will return in round seven. – Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Angus Brayshaw Concussion Test Colin Garland* Knee Season Max Gawn Hamstring 11 weeks Pat McKenna Hamstring 5-7 weeks Christian Petracca Knee Test Joel Smith Shoulder 11 weeks Tim Smith Rib/punctured lung TBC Jake Spencer Shoulder 6-7 weeks Aaron vandenBerg Heel 5-7 weeks Josh Wagner Thumb 2-3 weeks Sam Weideman Corked leg Test Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Early prognosis

The ruck stocks at Melbourne hit crisis point when Jake Spencer hurt his shoulder, scans ruling out the big man for close to two months. Mitch King played in the seconds after a long layoff but is unlikely to get the call up. Petracca is likely to play but will face a test late in the week on his knee, while Tim Smith is out for a length after puncturing a lung and finishing the game against Richmond in hospital. In better news Jordan Lewis is back after a three-week suspension. – Ben Guthrie

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Paul Ahern* Knee Season Todd Goldstein Ankle Test Mitch Hibberd Concussion Test Shaun Higgins Hamstring Test Ben Jacobs Foot 1-2 weeks Oscar Junker Broken tibia 6-8 weeks Jarrad Waite AC joint 1-2 weeks Sam Wright Ankle 5-7 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Track report

Goldstein and Higgins – a late withdrawal against Fremantle – should be available. The Roos took a cautious approach with Higgins, given his injury history, while Goldstein returned to the field. Braydon Preuss is the obvious replacement if Goldstein doesn’t come up. Waite is unlikely to play before round seven. Hibberd sat out Werribee’s VFL match on Saturday after a head clash the week before. – Marc McGowan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Travis Boak Hamstring TBC Hamish Hartlett Quad TBC Jack Hombsch Knee Test Matthew Lobbe Hamstring Test Angus Monfries Hamstring Test Updated: Monday, April 24

Early prognosis

Boak went off the ground in the third quarter of the Power’s big win against Carlton with a corked hamstring. Key defender Jack Hombsch could return for Saturday’s game against the Brisbane Lions after missing the past three games with a medial ligament strain to his right knee. – Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Nathan Broad* Shoulder 6-8 weeks Nathan Drummond Knee Season Shane Edwards Hip 1-3 weeks Jack Graham* Ankle Indefinite Ben Griffiths Concussion TBA Shaun Hampson* Back Indefinite Ivan Maric Back Test Nick Vlastuin Concussion Test Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Early prognosis

The Tigers will assess tall forward Griffiths this week and map a course forward after back-to-back concussions that have the club worried about his immediate playing future. Griffiths, who wears a helmet, suffered the fresh injury in his VFL comeback at the weekend. Vlastuin is also recovering from concussion but was rested in round five with a view to returning against Adelaide. Drummond will undergo a knee reconstruction after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament for the second time in his short career. – Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David Armitage Groin TBC Josh Battle Knee TBC Nick Coughlan Foot Test Koby Stevens Head TBC Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Early prognosis

Nick Riewoldt tweaked his right ankle in the last term against Geelong but came back on and was fine. Armitage faces more time on the sidelines with a groin injury that keeps pulling up very sore after games. – Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Robbie Fox Knee TBC Kieren Jack Hip TBC Alex Johnson* Knee Indefinite Jarrad McVeigh Calf Test Sam Naismith Knee 3 weeks Dane Rampe Arm 5 weeks Dan Robinson Collarbone 3-4 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Early prognosis

McVeigh’s tough run continued when he pulled up sore at the Swans’ closed training session last Thursday, and the former co-captain looks to be no chance of returning this week against Carlton. Jack’s pre-season hip problem has flared again and he will have at least a fortnight’s rest. – Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Jamie Cripps Ankle 8 weeks Andrew Gaff Ankle Test Scott Lycett* Shoulder 4-6 weeks Sam Mitchell Ankle Test Nic Naitanui* Knee Late 2017 season Jackson Nelson Wrist 4 weeks Luke Partington Hand 2 weeks Drew Petrie Hand 5-6 weeks Willie Rioli Hamstring 4 weeks Brad Sheppard Knee Test Simon Tunbridge Knee Mid-late 2017 season Jake Waterman Foot 8 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 25

Track report

The Eagles are licking their wounds after Jackson Nelson and Jamie Cripps were both injured against Hawthorn, while Andrew Gaff, Brad Sheppard and Sam Mitchell are all set to be tested later this week ahead of an important Derby. Luke Partington fractured his hand playing for East Perth at the weekend. – Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matthew Boyd Cut head Test Travis Cloke Broken ribs 4-5 weeks Stewart Crameri Hip 1-2 weeks Tory Dickson Abdominal 1-2 weeks Josh Dunkley Hip Test Dale Morris Leg 4-5 weeks Jack Redpath Knee 4-5 weeks Jordan Roughead Hamstring 4-5 weeks Roarke Smith Knee Season Mitch Wallis Broken leg 1-2 weeks Updated: Monday, April 24

Early prognosis

While Boyd and Dunkley should overcome their minor injuries for the round six clash with Greater Western Sydney, the Dogs are unlikely to get anymore injured players back into the senior side in the near future. Key cogs Dale Morris, Jordan Roughead, Tory Dickson and Travis Cloke will most likely have to return from their concerns in the VFL. – Ryan Davidson

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

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UPDATE: The full injury list, round three

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Kyle Cheney Hamstring 2 weeks Ben Davis Foot Indefinite Tom Doedee Knee 1 week Cam Ellis-Yolmen* Knee Season Josh Jenkins Ribs 1 week Alex Keath Hamstring 4-6 weeks Paul Seedsman Groin TBC Scott Thompson Corked adductor Test Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Jenkins failed his fitness and will miss the Showdown with Port Adelaide on Saturday night. Crouch will return in the SANFL this weekend after injuring his hamstring for a third time in January. – Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Allen Christensen Shoulder 2-3 weeks Rhys Mathieson Ankle 2-4 weeks Sam Skinner* Knee 2 weeks Reuben William Shoulder 3-4 weeks Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

The Lions are in good shape after the weekend return of draftees Hugh McCluggage (ankle) and Alex Witherden (broken leg), along with Josh Schache (knee) and Marco Paparone (hamstring) through the NEAFL. Christensen is expected to start contact work this week and is hoping to be available by round five. – Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Patrick Cripps Fractured jaw Test Daniel Gorringe Achilles 6 weeks Jed Lamb Knee 2 weeks Sam Rowe Concussion Test Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Patrick Cripps (fractured jaw) and Sam Rowe (concussion) trained on Thursday afternoon and will be given every opportunity to line up against Essendon on Sunday. There is good news for the Blues as ruckman Andrew Phillips and rookie small forward Kym Lebois will play in the VFL opening round match against Port Melbourne at North Port Oval on Saturday. Phillips missed the JLT Community Series after suffering a stress reaction in his left foot in January and is likely to play limited game-time against the Borough. Lebois played one pre-season game against Melbourne at Casey Fields and kicked a spectacular goal before succumbing to an ankle injury. – Howard Kotton

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Callum Brown Ankle Test Mason Cox Knee TBC Jordan De Goey Broken hand/suspended 4-5 weeks Jamie Elliott Ankle Test Levi Greenwood Hip Test Tom Langdon Knee and ankle 1-2 weeks Brayden Sier Hamstring tightness Test Ben Sinclair* Hamstring 6-8 weeks Daniel Wells Calf 1-2 weeks Rupert Wills Quad Test Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Elliott will play in the VFL this week, while Greenwood will take on the Swans after making a rapid recovery from hip surgery. De Goey will still be sidelined for an extended period with a broken knuckle and a club-imposed three-match suspension for initially lying about how he sustained the injury. Ex-Roo Wells is closing in on a long-awaited debut for the Pies and could be ready for round four. Wills and Brown have recovered and could be available to play in the VFL. Mason Cox copped a knock to the knee late in a VFL practice match but played out the game. – Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Josh Green Hamstring 1-2 weeks Ben Howlett Hamstring 2-3 weeks Jayden Laverde Ankle 12 weeks David Myers* Finger 3-5 weeks Jordan Ridley* Back 12 weeks Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Essendon has added midfielder Ben Howlett to its injury list, although the hamstring strain he suffered in his return game against the Brisbane Lions last week was relatively minor as by Tuesday he was back running laps at the club. That aside, the Bombers remain in a good position with the health of their list. Ruck pair Matthew Leuenberger (hamstring) and Tom Bellchambers (knee) are available after recovering from their injuries, giving the Bombers close to a full side to select from. – Callum Twomey

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael Apeness Knee 3-5 weeks Hayden Ballantyne Hamstring 6-8 weeks Harley Bennell Calf TBA Zac Clarke* Knee TBA Josh Deluca Groin 2-4 weeks Taylin Duman Ankle 1 week Ryan Nyhuis Shin 2-3 weeks Alex Pearce Leg TBA Matthew Uebergang Hamstring TBA Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Harley Bennell has had another setback with his troublesome calf. Hayden Ballantyne has progressed into strength work and is on target to return as scheduled following hamstring surgery. Luke Ryan pulled up well from his first game in about nine months following an ankle issue. – Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ryan Abbott Back 2-3 weeks Nakia Cockatoo Hand 2-3 weeks Josh Cowan Managed 1 week Corey Gregson* Foot 8 weeks Cameron Guthrie Calf Test George Horlin-Smith Fractured thumb 1 week Timm House Shoulder Test Jake Kolodjashnij Groin Test Scott Selwood Toe Test Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Geelong has a bye in the VFL this week, which makes it likely Selwood and Kolodjashnij will be given an extra week before returning. House is yet to play a game in the blue and white hoops so the delay won’t hurt, while Guthrie has been selected to play against Melbourne. Zac Smith played well in the VFL last Saturday after being a late withdrawal from round one. – Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Dan Currie Knee Test Sam Day Hip Season Mitch Hallahan Hamstring Test Tom Nicholls Shoulder Test Michael Rischitelli Knee Indefinite Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

One positive from the wreckage of Saturday’s loss to GWS was there were no new injuries. Hallahan and Currie are expected to be fine to play NEAFL this weekend, while Rischitelli’s rehabilitation from an ACL is still on track, completing some agility work on Tuesday. He is expected back sometime in May. – Michael Whiting

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Stephen Coniglio Ankle 4 weeks Matt de Boer Hamstring 1-2 weeks Brett Deledio Calf TBC Tom Downie* Illness Indefinite Tendai Mzungu Hamstring 10-12 weeks Jonathon Patton Hip Test Lachie Whitfield Suspended Round eight Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Patton, who has been battling a hip problem he picked up in round one, was named as an emergency for round three. Mzungu has commenced his long road back, but former Fremantle teammate Matt de Boer has been running strongly and should be back in the next fortnight. Coniglio could be fit to take on the Western Bulldogs in round six is his rehab goes well, while a return date for Deledio remains a mystery. – Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Grant Birchall Fractured jaw 4 weeks Jonathon Ceglar* Knee 12 weeks Kieran Lovell Shoulder Late season Jonathan O’Rourke Hamstring 1 week Liam Shiels Corked thigh Test Isaac Smith Corked thigh Test Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Birchall will miss a month with his jaw injury, but will be back running by the end of the week, while the club expects vice-captains Shiels and Smith to be available to play Gold Coast on Sunday despite their corkies against the Crows. Midfielder Jonathan O’Rourke is back doing ball work and will return at VFL level next week, however second-year midfielder Kieran Lovell has had surgery on an injured shoulder and won’t be back until later this year. The dreaded curse of the No.36 jumper at Hawthorn strikes again. – Ashley Browne

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Colin Garland* Knee Season Jesse Hogan Suspended Round five Jay Kennedy-Harris Arm Test Mitch King* Knee 3 weeks Michael Hibberd Achilles 1-2 weeks Liam Hulett Hip flexor 2 weeks Jordan Lewis Suspended Round six Pat McKenna Hamstring TBC Joel Smith Shoulder 3-4 months Aaron vandenBerg Heel 4-6 weeks Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Suspensions to Hogan and Lewis hurt immensely, but importantly for Melbourne it looks like getting a few players back from injury. Hibberd is tracking along nicely and could be ready to play next week, although he may need a game or two in the VFL for conditioning purposes. Hibberd played just one JLT Community Series game and missed the entire 2016 season due to a WADA-imposed suspension. Josh Wagner and Sam Frost played a half in the VFL at the weekend as they returned from a leg and toe injury respectively. – Ben Guthrie

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Paul Ahern* Knee Season Ben Jacobs Foot 3 weeks Oscar Junker Broken tibia 9-11 weeks Jy Simpkin Corked thigh 1 week Jarrad Waite Shoulder 3-5 weeks Mason Wood Knee 3 weeks Scott Thompson Suspension Round four Todd Goldstein Ankle Test Sam Wright Ankle 3 weeks Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Ben Brown (knee) and Majak Daw (ankle/knee) had scans on Monday, but are expected to play against Greater Western Sydney on Saturday. Todd Goldstein should also make the trip to Hobart after being a late withdrawal last round because of a training mishap. But Sam Wright failed to take his place in Werribee’s VFL practice match last Sunday and remains a week-to-week proposition. – Marc McGowan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Jack Hombsch Knee 3-4 weeks Dougal Howard Knee Test Angus Monfries Hamstring 3 weeks Jasper Pittard Hamstring Test Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Key defender Jack Hombsch will miss up to a month after a medial ligament strain to his right knee against Fremantle last weekend. Pittard was named to play SANFL this week after missing the opening two games of the season. Hamish Hartlett regained his place in the side, while unlucky forward Angus Monfries will be sidelined for three weeks after injuring his hamstring at training last week. – Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Nathan Broad* Shoulder TBA Mabior Chol Concussion Test Shane Edwards Hip 3-6 weeks Jack Graham* Ankle Indefinite Ben Griffiths Concussion 1 week Shaun Hampson* Back Indefinite Dustin Martin Fractured cheekbone Test Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Dustin Martin will play with a minor undisplaced fracture to his right cheekbone, wearing a helmet if necessary. He trained on Thursday but avoided contact work earlier in the week. Chol was back in full training this week after suffering concussion in a VFL practice game. Edwards has joined the rehab group after injuring his hip late in last Thursday’s win against Collingwood. Hampson stepped up his training this week, joining the main group for the opening parts of Thursday’s session. Midfielder Dion Prestia has appeared to be managed but did more than he has in previous weeks in the lead-up to the West Coast clash. – Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David Armitage Groin 1 week Nick Coughlan Foot 3 weeks Sean Dempster TBC TBC Hugh Goddard Achilles 1 week Ben Long Suspended Round three Nick Riewoldt Knee Test Jack Steven Punctured lung TBC Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Nick Riewoldt has been named to face the Brisbane Lions on Sunday, but David Armitage failed a fitness test on his injured groin. Jack Steven will miss at least a week after a punctured lung versus West Coast. – Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Isaac Heeney Glandular fever 2-3 weeks Alex Johnson* Knee Indefinite Jarrad McVeigh Calf 2 weeks Tom Papley* Knee/shin Test Dane Rampe Arm 7 weeks Dan Robinson Collarbone 5-8 weeks Gary Rohan* Back/hamstring 2 weeks Kurt Tippett Ankle 2 weeks Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Tippett won’t play Friday night and with a round four clash against West Coast on Thursday week, the Swans are hopeful he’ll be available, but the short turnaround might hurt him. Heeney and McVeigh are running well at training, but they’re looking at a round five comeback at the earliest. Rampe has his left arm in a sling for at least the next two weeks before he can start mobility and strength work, and looks set to miss almost two months of footy, while Papley and Rohan are back to full training and should be available to play at some level in the next 2-3 weeks. – Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Matthew Allen Hamstring 1 week Tom Cole Quad 1 week Scott Lycett* Shoulder 8-10 weeks Nic Naitanui* Knee Late 2017 season Drew Petrie Hand 10 weeks Willie Rioli Hamstring 6-8 weeks Simon Tunbridge Knee Mid-late 2017 season Jake Waterman Foot 8 weeks Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Eric Mackenzie was still on light duties at Monday training after being rested for round two due to knee and toe soreness, but he and Lewis Jetta – who played for East Perth after a glute scare – will be available this week. Scott Lycett is due to resume running shortly after undergoing surgery on his dislocated shoulder. The ruckman is about two months away for returning, as is goalsneak Willie Rioli, whose recovery timeframe has been pushed out slightly to six-to-eight weeks after hamstring tendon surgery. – Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Kieran Collins Knee 1 week Stewart Crameri Hip TBC Tim English Shin soreness 1 week Tory Dickson Abdominal 2-3 weeks Dale Morris Leg 6-8 weeks Josh Prudden Knee Available Jack Redpath Knee TBC Jordan Roughead Hamstring 4-5 weeks Roarke Smith Knee Season Mitch Wallis Broken leg 2-3 weeks Updated: Thursday, April 6

Track report

Stewart Crameri will miss the trip to Perth with a hip complaint. Tory Dickson and Mitch Wallis are at least a month away as they’ll both need a few games in the VFL to gain match fitness. Jordan Roughead’s return from a serious hamstring complaint has been slow and steady. First-year ruckman Tim English and key defender Kieran Collins are both expected to play in Footscray’s VFL season opener on April 14. – Ryan Davidson

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

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The full injury list ahead of round three

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Kyle Cheney Hamstring 2 weeks Ben Davis Foot Indefinite Tom Doedee Knee 1 week Cam Ellis-Yolmen * Knee Season Josh Jenkins Ribs Test Alex Keath Hamstring 4-6 weeks Paul Seedsman Groin TBC Scott Thompson Corked adductor Test Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Jenkins will have a fitness test on his bruised ribs to see if he takes his spot in the side for the Showdown with Port Adelaide on Saturday night. Crouch will return in the SANFL this weekend after injuring his hamstring for a third time in January. – Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Allen Christensen Shoulder 2-3 weeks Rhys Mathieson Ankle 2-4 weeks Sam Skinner* Knee 2 weeks Reuben William Shoulder 3-4 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Patrick Cripps Fractured jaw Test Daniel Gorringe Achilles 6 weeks Jed Lamb Knee 2 weeks Sam Rowe Concussion Test Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Carlton remains hopeful Cripps can face the Bombers despite suffering a hairline fracture to his jaw in the clash with Jordan Lewis last Sunday. Cripps will be tested this week, as will key defender Sam Rowe, who was concussed after a strike from Jesse Hogan. Jed Lamb had scans on his knee last week and will miss two weeks. Daniel Gorringe injured his Achilles in the JLT Community Series and has not progressed as well as the Blues had hoped. After being sent to the AIS in Canberra for further assessment, he will be on the sidelines for another six weeks. – Howard Kotton

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Callum Brown Ankle Test Mason Cox Knee TBC Jordan De Goey Broken hand/suspended 4-5 weeks Jamie Elliott Ankle Test Levi Greenwood Hip Test Tom Langdon Knee and ankle 1-2 weeks Brayden Sier Hamstring tightness Test Ben Sinclair * Hamstring 6-8 weeks Daniel Wells Calf 1-2 weeks Rupert Wills Quad Test Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Elliott hopes to be passed fit for the Pies’ clash with Sydney at the SCG on Friday night, while Greenwood could also be available after making a rapid recovery from hip surgery. De Goey will still be sidelined for an extended period with a broken knuckle and a club-imposed three-match suspension for initially lying about how he sustained the injury. Ex-Roo Wells is closing in on a long-awaited debut for the Pies and could be ready for round four. Wills and Brown have recovered and could be available to play in the VFL. Mason Cox copped a knock to the knee late in a VFL practice match but played out the game. – Ben Collins

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Josh Green Hamstring 1-2 weeks Ben Howlett Hamstring 2-3 weeks Jayden Laverde Ankle 12 weeks David Myers* Finger 3-5 weeks Jordan Ridley* Back 12 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Michael Apeness Knee 3-5 weeks Hayden Ballantyne Hamstring 6-8 weeks Harley Bennell Calf TBA Zac Clarke Knee TBA Josh Deluca Groin 2-4 weeks Taylin Duman Ankle 1 week Ryan Nyhuis Shin 2-3 weeks Alex Pearce Leg TBA Matthew Uebergang Hamstring TBA Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Harley Bennell is expected to finally be back training with the main group this week after his long-running calf issues, which needed more treatment last week. Hayden Ballantyne has progressed into strength work and is on target to return as scheduled following hamstring surgery. Luke Ryan pulled up well from his first game in about nine months following an ankle issue. – Travis King

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Ryan Abbott Back 2-3 weeks Nakia Cockatoo Hand 2-3 weeks Corey Gregson* Foot 8 weeks Cameron Guthrie Calf Test Timm House Shoulder Test Jake Kolodjashnij Groin Test Scott Selwood Toe Test Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Geelong has a bye in the VFL this week, which makes it likely Selwood and Kolodjashnij will be given an extra week before returning. House is yet to play a game in the blue and white hoops so the delay won’t hurt, while Guthrie is a chance to play against Melbourne. Zac Smith played well in the VFL last Saturday after being a late withdrawal from round one. – Peter Ryan

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Dan Currie Knee Test Sam Day Hip Season Mitch Hallahan Hamstring Test Tom Nicholls Shoulder Test Michael Rischitelli Knee Indefinite Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Early prognosis

Patton will have to get through training later this week to prove his fitness after being a late withdrawal last week, with the key forward battling a hip problem he picked up in round one. Mzungu has commenced his long road back, but former Fremantle teammate Matt de Boer has been running strongly and should be back in the next fortnight. Coniglio could be fit to take on the Western Bulldogs in round six is his rehab goes well, while a return date for Deledio remains a mystery. – Adam Curley

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Early prognosis

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Colin Garland Knee Season Jesse Hogan Suspended Round five Jay Kennedy-Harris Arm Test Mitch King* Knee 3 weeks Michael Hibberd Achilles 1-2 weeks Liam Hulett Hip flexor 2 weeks Jordan Lewis Suspended Round six Pat McKenna Hamstring TBC Joel Smith Shoulder 3-4 months Aaron vandenBerg Heel 4-6 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Paul Ahern* Knee Season Ben Jacobs Foot 1-3 weeks Oscar Junker Broken tibia 9-11 weeks Jarrad Waite Shoulder 3-5 weeks Mason Wood Hamstring 1-2 weeks Scott Thompson Suspension Round four Todd Goldstein Ankle Test Sam Wright Ankle TBC Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Hamish Hartlett Illness Available Dougal Howard Knee Test Angus Monfries Hamstring 3 weeks Jasper Pittard Hamstring Test Updated: Monday, April 3

Early prognosis

Third in the Power’s best and fairest last year, Pittard could return for Saturday’s Showdown with Adelaide after missing the opening two games of the season. Hartlett is expected to regain his place in the side, while unlucky forward Angus Monfries will be sidelined for three weeks after injuring his hamstring at training last week. – Lee Gaskin

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Shai Bolton Suspended Round five Mabior Chol Concussion Test Shane Edwards Hip 3-6 weeks Jack Graham* Ankle Indefinite Ben Griffiths Concussion TBC Shaun Hampson* Back Indefinite Dustin Martin Fractured cheekbone Test Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Dustin Martin is likely to play with a minor undisplaced fracture to his right cheekbone, wearing a helmet if necessary. He trained on Tuesday but avoided contact work. Chol is also likely to play after completing a full session on Tuesday five days after suffering concussion in a VFL practice game. Edwards has joined the rehab group after injuring his hip late in last Thursday’s win against Collingwood. Hampson is doing very little on the track at this stage with a chronic back injury. – Nathan Schmook

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

David Armitage Groin Test Nick Coughlan Foot 3 weeks Sean Dempster TBC TBC Hugh Goddard Achilles 1 week Ben Long Suspended Round three Nick Riewoldt Knee Test Jack Steven Punctured lung TBC Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

Nick Riewoldt is unlikely to face the Brisbane Lions on Sunday but if he responds well to an increased training load, a return isn’t out of the question. However, he could be on the sidelines for a few more weeks yet. Jack Steven will miss at least a week after a punctured lung versus West Coast and David Armitage’s groin will be tested. – Dinny Navaratnam

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Early prognosis

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Early prognosis

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Kieran Collins Knee 1 week Tim English Shin soreness 1 week Tory Dickson Abdominal 2-3 weeks Dale Morris Leg 6-8 weeks Josh Prudden Knee Available Jack Redpath Knee TBC Jordan Roughead Hamstring 4-5 weeks Roarke Smith Knee Season Mitch Wallis Broken leg 2-3 weeks Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Early prognosis

The Dogs escaped the thrilling win over Sydney unscathed, but they won’t be welcoming back any injured stars in the near future. Tory Dickson and Mitch Wallis are at least a month away as they’ll both need a few games in the VFL to gain match fitness. Jordan Roughead’s return from a serious hamstring complaint has been slow and steady. First-year ruckman Tim English and key defender Kieran Collins are both expected to play in Footscray’s VFL season opener on April 14. – Ryan Davidson

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Rohan Connolly predicts the 2017 AFL season final ladder

Few things a football writer churns out have the capacity to embarrass them quite as much as a season preview. Trust me, I know.

Last year wasn’t a great one for me on the prognostication front. So bad, in fact, I managed to leave both eventual grand finalists out of my forecast top eight. Yep. Really.

Hope to heartbreak: Where to now for the Swans? Photo: Getty Images

In my defence, the Western Bulldogs after 22 games were only three spots higher than I’d placed them. And before the finals, who seriously thought the seventh-placed Dogs, nursing a truckload of injuries and facing a road trip to Perth, could actually win the premiership?

But as much as a qualifier, that’s a good example of just how difficult this tipping business has become. To adapt American industrialist Henry Ford, history, increasingly, is bunk.

So much so that, headed into the 2017 premiership season, there are only two teams I’m prepared to say categorically won’t be playing finals: Brisbane and Carlton.

Some teams you can’t discount (but I’m about to)

Before I run through my top eight, another qualifier … we’ve had 17 seasons since the turn of the new millennium. In only one of those have there been fewer than two changes to the final eight. In 11, the top eight has changed by at least three teams. And if ever a year looked capable of tossing up a repeat, it’s 2017.

That said, I’m sorry fans of North Melbourne, Geelong and Adelaide, finalists all last year. It’s nothing personal.

Admittedly, I’m not sure North Melbourne will fall quite as far as some are predicting. While there’s certainly been a massive clearing of the decks, the Roos have plenty of promising talent still to have much of a go. I like their trade-ins, too, Nathan Hrovat a real talent up forward, ditto Marley Williams out of defence. I’ve got the Roos 11th. That’s not necessarily outright failure. But nor is it a vote of confidence.

Harry Taylor playing forward for the Cats: Inspiration or desperation? Photo: Getty Images

Geelong worries me, even coming off a top four finish. Zac Tuohy is a good pick-up, I like the look of newcomer Tom Stewart, but Corey Enright remains a big loss defensively.

There’s plenty of talls besides Tom Hawkins, but how reliable are Zac Smith and Rhys Stanley? Will Mark Blicavs be as effective with the abolition of third man up? And is Harry Taylor playing forward inspired, or a move borne of desperation?

In the midfield they have a crack duo – Dangerfield and Selwood. But Geelong to me seem to have lost much of the x-factor. The Cats will need Steve Motlop and Nakia Cockatoo both pulling out special seasons to help recapture it, and another level reached by Cam Guthrie, Mitch Duncan, Sam Menegola and Scott Selwood. And they’re big asks.

Adelaide’s firepower is the envy of most. The Crows have Rory Sloane and Scott Thompson in the midfield; their backline is solid indeed. But several players – Richard Douglas, David Mackay, Matt and Brad Crouch, Rory Atkins, perhaps even a forward thrown into the pivot in Charlie Cameron – are going to have to rise to another level.

So who makes the eight?

At the bottom of the top, I’m including three newbies (two precocious up-and-comers and one habitual tease) who weren’t in the eight last year – and one who was.

A fit Jamie Elliott will add even more potential to a healthy Magpies attacking line-up. Photo: Getty Images.

Collingwood? I can see the eye rolls from here. But surely they are overdue a bit of luck on the injury front.

Importantly, the Pies have pumped another year’s experience into a considerable army of younger players. Jordan De Goey, Brayden Maynard, Josh Smith and Tom Phillips are just a few who have shown good signs in pre-season.

Not everyone has been a fan of their top-ups from other clubs. But former Docker Chris Mayne and Giant Will Hoskin-Elliott could make a difference up forward, alongside a healthier Jamie Elliott and Alex Fasolo, enough support for the very promising Darcy Moore.

The defence still looks a little thin for height and strength. But there’s no denying the class and depth of the Pies’ midfield now. Daniel Wells would be merely the icing on the cake for the likes of Pendlebury, Treloar, Sidebottom, Adams, Greenwood, Crisp and so on. I give the Pies another chance.

If they don’t make it this year, coach Nathan Buckley has conceded he’s as good as gone. I might be in a bit of trouble, too, after going out on a limb for them once again.

New co-captain Jack Viney leads an imposing group of tough young Demons. Photo Getty Images

It’s been coming a while for Melbourne. But I reckon they’re ready, and not just because of an impressive JLT series. An already decent midfield bats deeper now with Jordan Lewis and Jake Melksham. Michael Hibberd offers more valuable defensive run.

Mostly, though, it’s about a number of players looking ready for career-defining years. Christian Petracca is the most obvious. But throw in Jesse Hogan up forward. Christian Salem, Clayton Oliver. Their younger stars are tough, too. Think new co-captain Jack Viney and Angus Brayshaw. It’s an imposing blend.

There’s some enthusiasm out there for writing Hawthorn off. I don’t share it. Of course Mitchell and Jordan Lewis are major losses. But Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O’Meara pretty handy replacements. Then there’s a “recruit” called Jarryd Roughead who has a profound impact both up forward and on the ball when unleashed.

Yes, some players are going to have to go up a cog or two. But you don’t lightly dismiss any team with names still like Rioli, Gunston, Burgoyne, Gibson, Birchall, Smith and Breust.

Like the Demons, St Kilda look ready. Perhaps more ready. The Saints were close enough to taste it last year. Now, in my view, they have the requisite midfield depth given the pick-up of Koby Stevens and Jack Steele to assist Steven, Armitage, Ross, Weller, Dunstan and co. Not to mention a more imposing-looking defence thanks to the arrival of Nathan Brown and return from suspension of Jake Carlisle. I think they may be a little more consistent than Melbourne.

Steele reinforced: The Saints now have the depth to stake a top eight claim. Photo: Getty Images

The top four

In the disappointment of that elimination final loss to the Bulldogs, it was easy to forget that West Coast won nine of 10 games in the lead-up. The Eagles’ biggest weakness has been midfield depth. And they have done a lot to remedy that with the recruitment of Sam Mitchell, who should take an enormous load off Matt Priddis and Luke Shuey particularly.

The Western Bulldogs? Well, Luke Beveridge’s coaching performance last year may well go down as close to the best of all time considering the catalogue of injuries suffered along the way.

New Bulldog Travis Cloke’s got a point to prove. Getty Images

On paper, at least, they should be better again, particularly up forward, where a team that was only the 12th highest-scoring outfit in 2016 now boasts an All-Australian key forward in Travis Cloke keen to prove a sizeable point to Collingwood, and, back from suspension, Stewart Crameri.

We already know there’s depth, evenness and a great coach. It’s psychology which may prove the Bulldogs’ biggest challenge trying to back up a premiership for the ages.

The runner-up

The juggernaut that is Greater Western Sydney is certainly going to take some stopping. No one beats the Giants for depth of talent. Still in the bottom half of the AFL in terms of age, GWS now boasts the fourth-most experienced squad in terms of average games per player.

Besides the glut of experienced youth, GWS have nailed all their experienced recruits, too, going back to Callan Ward, then Shane Mumford and last year, Steve Johnson. Perhaps Brett Deledio will prove a similarly inspired pick-up. But are they as dependable, week in, week out as the team I’ve tipped to win it? Not necessarily.

And that team is … (drum roll)

They are such a perennial we tend to take them for granted. I certainly did this time last year.

But who is as reliable as Sydney? The Swans have missed finals just once in the past 14 years, and played in five grand finals over that period. They finished 2016 on top of the ladder, and despite some very untimely injuries and not a lot of luck, were still within one point of a grand final lead with just seven minutes left to play.

Up forward, they have not only Lance Franklin, whose pre-season has looked ominous, and Kurt Tippett, but potentially a revitalised Sam Reid, and now some decent ground-level goalkicking support in Tom Papley.

Can Lance Franklin break his premiership duck with the Swans? Photo: Getty Images

The midfield remains the AFL’s most consistent. Tom Mitchell’s ball-winning ability is a loss. But Isaac Heeney (once he recovers from glandular fever) might provide a touch more class in there. Ditto Callum Mills should he spend more time there.

And while Heath Grundy and Jarrad McVeigh aren’t getting any younger, the reinforcements keep coming. Aliir Aliir in the key post, Zak Jones to provide run off half-back. Coach John Longmire has more flexibility than perhaps he’s known at his disposal now.

And after two grand final losses in the space of three years, he and his list have motivation to spare. I have a hunch it might be third time lucky for this band of Swans.

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