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Collingwood's injury crisis is worsening despite the club going unbeaten in their last seven games.
While, Richmond can barely field a team as bad luck continues to dog Tigerland.
The Sporting News has all the latest AFL team selection news.
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Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney teams
A win on the road against GWS has the Western Bulldogs flying and unlikely to make many changes.
Caleb Daniel was the substitute versus the Giants and could be first out if Luke Beveridge decides to reward Ryley Sanders (24 disposals) or Caleb Poulter (two goals, 30 touches) for their solid VFL form.
Jedd Busslinger (26 possessions, 10 marks) is pushing for a senior debut through his VFL form but might have to bide his team for a call-up.
Tom Liberatore has been permitted to return to AFL after two concussions but will build into a comeback in a couple of weeks minimum.
It won't be a busy selection night for Sydney either with Robbie Fox (shoulder) the only likely out.
Breakout defender Matt Roberts should be his replacement after being managed last week.
Swans veteran Luke Parker won't be playing any football for a while after being given a six-week suspension for a bump in the VFL.
Fremantle vs. Collingwood teams
The Dockers were impressive in their dismantling of the Saints and should reward their players for a big clash against Collingwood.
Michael Frederick (concussion) will come out after the big hit from Saint Jimmy Webster, while forward Patrick Voss will be under threat from Sean Darcy's impending return.
Fremantle's first round pick from 2021, Neil Erasmus, has been dominating in the WAFL and will be given a senior opportunity soon.
Collingwood is in the midst of an injury crisis and has already confirmed the debuts of Ben Allan's son Ed Allan and ex-Victorian cricketer Wil Parker.
Three players have been ruled out - Jordan De Goey (abdomen), Will Hoskin-Elliott (hamstring) and Reef McInnes (concussion).
Brody Mihocek (hamstring) and Beau McCreery (concussion) will be welcome additions if they pass fitness tests.
The Magpies will also be missing Jamie Elliott (vascular), Jeremy Howe (groin) and Tom Mitchell (foot).
North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide teams
Bad news for struggling North Melbourne with skipper Jy Simpkin (quad) out for two further weeks after being a late withdrawal last weekend.
Colby McKercher (foot) is being given time to work his way back and likely won't be selected until after the club's bye.
Miller Bergman (hamstring) is also a confirmed forced out, with Kallan Dawson almost a certainty to come in after recovering from an ankle issue.
Will Phillips could continue to yo-yo between VFL and seniors after being best on ground for the North in the twos.
While North Melbourne will be without their skipper, Port Adelaide welcome back their captain Connor Rozee from a hamstring strain.
Ken Hinkley says Ollie Wines will be available despite being subbed out with heart palpitations last week, but Charlie Dixon will be managed.
Midfield talent Josh Sinn (collarbone) has been ruled out for six weeks after a huge collision against Hawthorn.
Jordon Sweet could be brought into the ruck to replace young Dante Visentini, who struggled against Hawk big man Lloyd Meek.
Carlton vs. Gold Coast teams
Carlton will be sweating on the fitness of star defender Jacob Weitering (thigh) after he didn't train early in the week.
Ruckman Marc Pittonet (finger) has been ruled out with the Blues likely to go smaller as result.
Four players listed as 'test' could return in Adam Saad, Jesse Motlop, Sam Durdin and Lachie Fogarty.
With two small forwards pushing for inclusion, the likes of Corey Durdin and Orazio Fantasia could feel the heat at selection.
Gold Coast rested Jarrod Witts last weekend and will likely recall the ruckman at the unlucky expense of the impressive Ned Moyle.
Jack Lukosius' dominance up forward could mean that only one of Nick Holman and Jed Walter is brought back in, with both managed last week.
Substitute Alex Davies or Sam Day could be the unlucky omission if Damien Hardwick decides to shuffle his forwards.
Geelong vs. GWS Giants teams
Geelong will rush Jeremy Cameron (concussion) and Tom Hawkins (managed) straight back into the team after desperately missing both against Gold Coast.
It's also likely that managed veterans Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley will return.
However, Patrick Dangerfield (hamstring) is at least one more week away, while Sam De Koning (hamstring) faces a test.
Shannon Neale and Toby Conway loom as likely axeings with the returning key forwards and ruckman.
The likes of Jhye Clark and Oisin Mullin will also face selection scrutiny if players are coming back in.
There has been more injuries for GWS with Jack Buckley (calf) and Darcy Jones (hamstring) added to players already in the treatment room such as Josh Kelly, Lachie Ash, Isaac Cumming and Callum Brown.
Leek Aleer should be a direct swap for Buckley after recovering from concussion, while James Peatling should be recalled after kicking three goals and having 25 touches in the VFL.
With Jones out, keep your eye on a debut for first round draft pick Phoenix Gothard, who kicked 1.3 and had six tackles in the VFL.
Richmond vs. Essendon teams
Incredibly, Richmond only have 24 fit players after being absolutely cruelled by injuries with Rhyan Mansell (concussion) out and Mykelti Lefau (jaw) possibly missing.
Fit Richmond-listed VFL players Jacob Koschitzke, Samson Ryan and Kaleb Smith are all a good chance to come in.
Five players facing tests could also be brought into the side including Liam Baker, Sam Banks, Jacob Bauer, Seth Campbell and James Trezise.
Late withdrawal Darcy Parish (calf) will be out for Essendon again, while fellow midfielder Sam Durham is facing a test on his ankle.
First round draft pick Nate Caddy has been confirmed by the club to make his debut for suspended forward Harrison Jones.
Star defender Jordan Ridley got through a VFL game and could come into the seniors also.
Hawthorn vs. Brisbane teams
Heartbroken Hawthorn will attempt to bounce back after choking in the final minutes against Port Adelaide.
Captain James Sicily should be brought straight back in after missing the last few weeks, while Henry Hustwaite is also fit.
Jai Serong could be the unlucky omission for Sicily, while Seamus Mitchell will be looking over his shoulder at selection.
Brisbane loses Eric Hipwood to a single-game suspension with Darcy Fort framing as the replacement.
However, Zac Bailey (ankle) has been passed fit, while Jarryd Lyons and James Tunstill are pressing for selection with their VFL form.
Melbourne vs. St Kilda teams
After an upset loss against West Coast, Melbourne will lost Jake Lever (knee) for a month, with Adam Tomlinson the almost-certain replacement in defence.
Jacob van Rooyen (concussion) will be available and could be brought in at the expense of Harrison Petty, who looks out of sorts up forward.
Ben Brown could also face the axe after only having three disposals.
St Kilda could swing the changes after another disappointing loss - this time to Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.
First of all, Jack Higgins has served his three-game ban and will be selected.
Four non-contributors will see their selection come under scrutiny including Mattaes Phillipou, Lance Collard, Cooper Sharman and Zak Jones.
Gun midfielder Brad Crouch picked up 38 disposals in the VFL and will come in, while Hugo Garcia will also earn selection after picking up 10 VFL coaches votes.
Hunter Clark also looked solid in his third VFL game back from injury and could play his first senior game of the year.
Adelaide vs. West Coast teams
Adelaide will be weakened by the loss of in-form star Izak Rankine (hamstring), while Elliott Himmelberg (cheekbone) has also been ruled out.
Chris Burgess seems the likely replacement for Himmelberg up forward, while Luke Pedlar and Sam Berry will be discussed as cover for Rankine.
West Coast will be boosted by the return of Elliot Yeo (groin), with the likes of Tyrell Dewar and Luke Edwards vulnerable to the axe.
Ruckman recruit Matt Flynn will finally play his first game in the WAFL after battling injury for most of the season.
