Paul Chapman (Geelong)hamstringHurt left hamstring during game. Unable to return. The injury may be back-related. Scans this week; if hamstring torn will miss 2-3 weeks.

Michael Osborne (Hawthorn)buttockCopped a nasty cork and will be very sore. Doubtful this week.

Nathan van Berlo (Adelaide)concussionConcussed in clash with Darren Jolly. Will have tests; likely to be available.

Rhys Shaw (Collingwood)buttockCork to left buttock. Should recover in time for this week's game.

Henry Playfair (Sydney) hamstringTear will keep him out for 2-3 games.

Adam Goodes (Sydney)groinContinues to struggle with groin/hamstring problems. Time for the Swans star to have a couple of weeks off and get it right.

Max Hudghton (St Kilda)calfHad some calf problems in the lead-up to Saturday's game. Probably not helped by the long flight. Unable to continue after quarter-time. Likely to miss a week.

Warren Tredrea (Port Adel)shoulderInjured late in yesterday's game and did not return. Will have scans today.

Stephen Salopek (Port Adel) AchillesAggravated Achilles problem during game yesterday. Will be assessed today.

Dylan Addison (W Bulldogs) kneeSustained what appeared to be a serious injury late in the game against Carlton. Will be assessed this morning.

POSSIBLE RETURNS THIS WEEK

Matthew Pavlich (Fremantle)knee

Roger Hayden (Fremantle)hamstring

David Wojcinski (Geelong)Achilles

Cameron Ling (Geelong)cheek

Darren Milburn (Geelong)virus

Shane Crawford (Hawthorn)knee

Brad Green (Melbourne)hamstring

Peter Burgoyne (Port Adel)suspension

Justin Koschitzke (St Kilda)suspension

Nick Malceski (Sydney)calf

Leo Barry (Sydney)hamstring

Darren Glass (West Coast)thigh

Peter Brukner is associate professor in sports medicine at University of Melbourne.