Collingwood may see the return of forward Jamie Elliot from injury, but they are uncertain about the availability of defensive players Isaac Quaynor and Oleg Markov for their upcoming match against Geelong.

Hawthorn’s key forward Mitch Lewis has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

Melbourne captain Max Gawn will miss at least the next two weeks due to a worsening leg issue sustained during the Eagles game.

In other injury news across the AFL:

– West Coast’s Jeremy McGovern suffered a minor punctured lung and fractured rib during a match against Melbourne. He remains in Melbourne until medically cleared to travel home.
– Elijah Hewett, a young midfielder for West Coast, has faced a setback in his return to football due to an undisclosed injury.
– Gold Coast Suns’ captain Touk Miller is expected to be out for at least two weeks with a wrist injury, possibly longer.
– St Kilda’s Marcus Windhager could miss up to a month with a hamstring injury, worse than initially thought.
– Western Bulldogs’ Liam Jones is likely sidelined for up to a month due to a medial ligament injury in his knee.
– Hawthorn’s Mitch Lewis is out for the season with an ACL injury.
– Collingwood’s injury concerns include potential returns for Jamie Elliot, but uncertainties remain for Isaac Quaynor, Oleg Markov, and John Noble, who needs to clear concussion protocols.

Overall, various AFL teams are grappling with significant injury setbacks as the season progresses.

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