The Crows have just about a full list to choose from for the start of the season. Seedsman will miss a week after having surgery to repair a fractured finger, while Brown is making steady progress in his recovery from left ankle surgery. Jordan Gallucci (foot), Elliott Himmelberg(foot), Shane McAdam (managed) and Andrew McPherson (groin) are all expected to play in a SANFL trial on Friday night. - Lee Gaskin

Gardiner is almost certain to win a place to play the Eagles after two strong weeks of training. Although he hasn't played either JLT Community Series match, the defender is one of the club's most reliable players, and barring any mishaps, should be selected. Robertson will play in a NEAFL practice match, while Adams is running well and is only a couple of weeks away from being available. - Michael Whiting 

Kennedy should be available, having only just missed selection for a VFL practice match a fortnight ago due to a shoulder knock. However, Kreuzer is less likely as he continues his recovery from minor knee surgery in January. Lang, Macreadie, Marchbank and Williamson are no chance for round one, though no timeline has yet been placed on their returns. - Riley Beveridge

The Pies expect De Goey, Stephenson and Langdon to be fit for the round one clash with Geelong, but Hoskin-Elliott and Adams will be sidelined. Dunn is back in full training and so is Broomhead, while Wells should join them soon. Reid is running after another soft-tissue problem while a longer-term view will be taken with Scharenberg as he returns from a third knee reconstruction. - Ben Collins

More bad news for Daniher with the gun forward sidelined for up to six weeks with a calf injury. Merrett (ankle), Heppell (hamstring) and Fantasia (corked quad) will be all fit for round one after being on a minutes restriction against the Cats in the last JLT Communtiy Series game. Gleeson and Redman (both ankles) will play in a VFL practice match this week. - Ben Guthrie

The Dockers' depth will be seriously tested early in the season and after seemingly being spoilt for choice with tall targets in attack they are now without Hogan, Cox, Dixon and Kersten, although they are hopeful Taberner will be available after a minor calf setback. Bradley Hill is all but certain to be fit to face North Melbourne after sustaining a corked calf, while Logue is hopeful of returning from a strained hamstring in the first JLT match against Collingwood. - Travis King 

A couple of glimmers of hope for Gold Coast after a rough fortnight with news Young will miss just one or two weeks with the ankle injury suffered against Sydney. Richmond recruit Corey Ellis has also worked his way off the list following groin surgery and will be available to play a practice match against QAFL team Palm Beach on Sunday morning.- Michael Whiting

Haynes trained on Tuesday but looks to have missed too much training to be considered for Sunday's clash with Essendon. Ward still has a brace on his knee and looks a month away, while Langdon is off his crutches and is working hard in the pool. Corr (groin) is also on light duties as he continues his way back from groin issues. - Adam Curley

The big news is recruit Scully is now listed as a few weeks away from making his return to the field. The ex-Giant has been building his training loads slowly since crossing over to Hawthorn, and barring any setbacks we could see him make a senior debut between rounds four to six. In not so good news though, Birchall has had a setback in his return from a knee injury, and will now be managed cautiously as he tries to overcome a calf complaint. Vice-captain Gunston should be available to face the Crows in the season opener at Adelaide Oval. - Nat Edwards

Viney was on light duties during a one-hour 'flush' session at training on Monday, so will need to step it up on Wednesday to prove his fitness for Saturday's game against the Power. Smith (groin) and Harmes (finger) did not train and will be monitored carefully this week before being declared fit to play. Harmes had surgery so the call will need to be made whether he can handle the ball comfortably and without pain. Walkerwill miss most of the season with nerve damage in his shoulder.– Ben Guthrie

Senior regulars Wright and Anderson won't play against Fremantle on Sunday, with the former suffering his injury in the Roos' JLT Community Series finale. Anderson didn't appear in either of the Roos' JLT matches and has a history with hamstring issues. Macmillan, Tarrant and Williams are on track to face the Dockers, while forgotten forward Taylor Garner made an impressive return from his hamstring issues in a VFL practice match on Saturday. – Marc McGowan

Ruckman Paddy Ryder will be given until later in the week to prove he's recovered from a depressed cheekbone so he can take on Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday. Co-captain Ollie Wines looks set to miss at least the first two rounds in his recovery from shoulder surgery. Vice-captain Hamish Hartlett will play in a SANFL trial game on Friday night in his first game back from a torn ACL, while young midfielder Joe Atley (knee) will also resume with the Magpies this week. The club isn't putting a timeframe on the return of key forward Charlie Dixon from a badly broken leg and dislocated ankle, but he's likely to miss at least the first month of the season. Defender Jarrod Lienert is sidelined with medial damage to his knee sustained in the second JLT Community Series game against North Melbourne. - Lee Gaskin

Mystery surrounds whether high-profile recruit Lynch will be right for round one, with the player himself suggesting at the club's season launch he may even play VFL. The trio of Castagna, Garthwaite and Townsend are expected to play managed minutes in Thursday afternoon's VFL practice match, while Grigg and Caddy remain quite some way off. - Sarah Black

Steven has the tick from a mental health perspective, but needs to prove his physical fitness. The build-up continues for Hannebery, who has experienced hamstring tightness when he's increased his training loads. McCartin faces more tests after his eighth concussion since 2014. - Dinny Navaratnam

Franklin trained strongly again on Tuesday and could be available to face the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night, if he gets through Thursday's closed session. Isaac Heeney (ankle), Oliver Florent (foot) and Kieren Jack (knee) are all cleared to play with Heeney and Florent certain to face the Dogs. Jack could take part on limited minutes in a NEAFL scratch match on Saturday after missing most of the pre-season after surgery. Menzel is slightly behind Franklin but could push his case for his first game in Swans colours at some level in the next fortnight. - Adam Curley

Kennedy missed Monday's skills session at Optus Stadium after taking part in an intraclub last Friday and needs to get through a fitness test on Wednesday to put his hand up for the trip to face Brisbane. Cripps has been ruled out of the season opener but trained fully on Monday ahead of a potential round two return. Schofield is back training after a nasty corked quad suffered nearly a month ago but needs to build his fitness base again before becoming available. - Travis King

Morris has avoided surgery despite suffering an ACL injury at training on Friday and is determined to return as early as mid-year. Johannisen is still looking to build towards the early rounds following a lighter program, while Dale is also recovering from an ankle concern. Vandermeer’s hamstring puts him out of frame for at least a month, the same for the more experienced Jong. Boyd and Picken remain longer term propositions. - Paul Bastin