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Hawthorn has told long-time VFL partner Box Hill that none of their players will appear in the state league this season owing to the coronavirus crisis: Hawthorn withdraws players from the VFL, reducing Box Hill Hawks to stand-alone team

A terribly difficult decision for the commission. There is club and player support. Assuming the health aspect is ticked off. They’re most likely weighing up iffy optics on playing, compared to international sports, against the devestating financial effects of a break ---- Tom Browne

Clubs ✔️, Players ✔️, Broadcasters ✔️, Gil ✔️, AFL Commission ??? Hard to see Gillon not getting his way at this stage... All 18 clubs urge AFL to push ahead with Round 1 as announcement looms

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Blake Acres Hamstring 5-7 weeks James Aish Calf Test Michael Frederick Hamstring Test Stefan Giro Knee 12 weeks Joel Hamling Ankle 8-10 weeks Liam Henry Knee Test Stephen Hill Quad TBC Jesse Hogan Mental health Indefinite David Mundy Leg 1 week Alex Pearce Ankle 2 weeks Luke Ryan Back Test Sam Switkowski Back TBC Nathan Wilson Toe 2 weeks Hayden Young Quad Test Updated: Tuesday, March 17 Early prognosis The Dockers have fast-tracked their expected returns for David Mundy, Alex Pearce and Nathan Wilson just a week after estimating they won't be available until round four or five. They are being conservative with Stefan Giro, however, after the midfielder spent time with the main training group. The Dockers confirmed on Tuesday Hayden Young had experienced quad tightness, resulting in his training load being managed. James Aish and Luke Ryan need to pass fitness tests after being withdrawn from the second Marsh Community Series match. - Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Matt Flynn Knee TBC Xavier O'Halloran Ankle 2-3 weeks Tommy Sheridan Calf 2-3 weeks Zac Sproule Knee 3-5 weeks Tim Taranto Shoulder 4-5 months Callan Ward Knee 3-5 weeks Zac Williams Achilles Test Updated: Tuesday, March 17 Early prognosis All eyes will be on star defender Williams ahead of the Geelong clash, after he missed the Marsh Community Series. He's been training and should be fit to play, the Giants will just need to decide if he needs some more work on the track to make sure he's ready for full games at match intensity. - Adam Curley

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Oscar Allen Ankle Test Jarrod Cameron Pubic bone 5-7 weeks Tom Cole Thumb 5-7 weeks Jack Darling Cheekbone Test Luke Foley Pubic bone TBC Daniel Venables Concussion Season Updated: Tuesday, March 17 Early prognosis Allen was part of the 'A' team during Friday's match simulation and is now looking likely to play in round one. Darling was best on track in that session, according to Luke Shuey, and also looks set for the season-opener. Cameron is expected to miss up to eight weeks with the pubic bone stress injury that has hampered him previously. Cole's fractured thumb is a medium-term concern, but the defender will be able to maintain fitness during his rehab. - Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Harley Bennell Calf TBC Kade Chandler Wrist 1 week Kyle Dunkley Foot Test Mitch Hannan Groin TBC Kade Kolodjashnij Concussion TBC Harry Petty Groin TBC Braydon Preuss Knee 3-5 weeks Christian Salem Glandular fever Test Aaron vandenBerg Foot TBC Updated: Tuesday, March 17 Early prognosis The club has been optimistic Salem will be available for round one but a recent bout of glandular fever has him in doubt. Sam Weideman should be available after rolling his ankle in the second Marsh Community Series game. Max Gawn and Steven May have declared themselves starters after pre-season knee injuries. The long game continues for Bennell after another calf strain while Joel Smith has had an interrupted summer and mystery surrounds what's been troubling him following an infected foot over the New Year period. - Jennifer Phelan

Games experience named on this week's AFL website injury list 1659 - COLL 986 - GCS 938 - ESS 934 - FREM 625 - GEEL 624 - CARL 553 - PORT 512 - HAW 504 - SYD 488 - WBD 465 - GWS 447 - NTH 407 - RICH 361 - MELB 288 - WCE 188 - STK 75 - ADEL 0 - BRIS

Going into Round 1, 2020 Games experience named on this week's AFL website injury list 1659 - COLL 986 - GCS 938 - ESS 934 - FREM 625 - GEEL 624 - CARL 553 - PORT 512 - HAW 504 - SYD 488 - WBD 465 - GWS 447 - NTH 407 - RICH 361 - MELB 288 - WCE 188 - STK 75 - ADEL 0 - BRIS

Just in case you were wondering ...

Two reasons. 1. I'm not sure if posting just the tweets/facebook posts keeps a searchable record for search engines linking back to Demonland. If at some future time those social media platforms disappear or the way they link old tweets/posts changes then that information is lost and any future generations reading Demonland won't be able to have a reference for or context to what is being talked about. I could just post the information in the tweets/FB posts without the original but I like to have the original Tweet/post available as the proof/source/credit for the information. 2. Some people use Adblockers. These Adblockers block the tweets/FB posts from appearing and hence if I just posted the Tweets/FB posts without copying the information then they would just see a blank post. Whilst I shouldn't assist people that choose to block our source of funding that helps pay for server & software costs I am being a nice guy. People who use adblockers can whitelist (allow) ads from Demonland.com to still appear.

100% agree that clubs shouldn't be putting their hands out just yet but who knows what the situation they and the world will be in in a few months time.

I'm not asking the club to do any fundraising. It's a donation/contribution from Demonland. I'm not asking the club to do or promote anything. I'm simply waiting to hear back from the membership department on how I would go about purchasing a membership on behalf of someone else.

Damien Hardwick expecting 16 1/2 minute quarters plus time on from tomorrow night.

I'm thinking of donating 10 memberships on behalf of Demonland. I have an idea that I have floated to the club of something via social media. Just waiting to hear back from the club on a viable way to do this.

True but there are those of us that already take out a membership and might want to assist the club further (if fanancially viable). What @george_on_the_outer mentioned above is a great option.