The Barometer: Who's hurt and who's in line for selection at your club for AFL Round 6 Long term injuries to Cyril Rioli and Tex Walker a huge blow for AFL. Carlton's Jarrad Waite - will he come in this week? Picture: Norm Oorloff Source: Herald Sun INJURIES Nathan van Berlo (knee) - 3 weeks Sam Shaw (hamstring) - 6 weeks Sam Siggins (ankle) - 1-2 weeks Taylor Walker (knee) - Season Luke Brown (concussion) - Test He was up and going, and now Taylor Walker is gone. Just like that. It is the biggest possible blow for the Crows. Walker has done his ACL - what a disaster. In terms of this week, Luke Brown will be touch and go. ON THE CUSP: Lewis Johnston - your time has come. The recruit is yet to make his club debut with the Crows, but this may be the week. It almost has to be the week. With Walker down, they need a forward spark. Expect to also see the likes of Jarryd Lyons and Mitchell Grigg considered. NICK SMART'S FORECAST: From having Kurt Tippett and Walker to neither of them. It is a very tough proposition for the Crows, but one they will need to work through in 2013. The coaching staff will spend the week trying to come up with a forward set-up that works. They need a solution quickly with Hawthorn to come at AAMI Stadium on Saturday. Tough times ahead, potentially. Taylor Walker goes off injured. Picture: Ludbey Wayne Source: Herald Sun INJURIES Claye Beams (knee) - season Stef Martin (ankle) - 6 weeks Jared Polec (ankle) - 6 weeks Brent Staker (knee) - 1 week Jesse O'Brien (adductor) - 2-3 weeks Matt McGuire (ankle) - 1 week Daniel Rich (shoulder) - 7 weeks Steven Wrigley (knee) - season ON THE BLOCK: THE Lions enjoyed a win at the weekend. But with some big names set to return this week, a couple are set to make way. The likes of Aaron Cornelius, Sam Docherty and Mitch Golby will all come under the microscope this week. ON THE CUSP: THERE are a few walk-ins this week. Club legend Simon Black will return, along with the in-form Pearce Hanley from suspension. Jordan Lisle is also a chance of coming in. But is unlikely coach Michael Voss will want to make too many changes at once. NICK SMART'S FORECAST: THERE would have been massive relief for everyone involved at Brisbane following their win over Melbourne. The dogs are beginning to bark for Voss and a loss to the hapless Demons would have been a disaster. That win eases the pressure...for now. But they will need to show a lot more up against Sydney at the SCG on Sunday. GALLERY: See the best 40 photos from Round 5 INJURIES Bryce Gibbs (hamstring) Won't play Matthew Kreuzer (thumb) 5 weeks Andrew McInnes (knee) 5-6 weeks ON THE BLOCK: Bryce Gibbs is a confirmed out against the Dees. He was subbed out against Adelaide after feeling some tightness in his hamstring. And no disrespect to Melbourne, but why would they risk him against them? Shaun Hampson might find himself on the chopping block this week because of one big impending inclusion. ON THE CUSP: EVERY Blues supporter will be very excited to see the return of forward Jarrad Waite. He was held goalless in his VFL return from a calf injury at the weekend, but he took six marks, including an impressive contested grab, against Port Melbourne. The Blues may opt for another week or so in the twos, but it would be tempting to bring him in against Melbourne. Not a bad way to ease him back into senior football. NICK SMART'S FORECAST: THE Blues have really hit their straps the past two weeks. With Chris Yarran and Jeff Garlett firing up forward, the Blues look dangerous and very exciting. Look for them both to have a day out against the Dees. INJURIES Alan Toovey (knee) - season Caolan Moonen (calf) - test Dayne Beams (quad) - 2-3 weeks Brodie Grundy - (Back) 1-2 weeks Lachlan Keeffe - (Knee) - 1-2 weeks Clinton Young - (Hamstring) - 1-2 weeks Michael Hartley - (Shoulder) - 3 weeks Nick Maxwell - (Fractured wrist) - 4 weeks Tim Broomhead - (Glandular Fever) - 5-6 weeks Jackson Ramsay (Wrist) - 7 weeks ON THE BLOCK: THE Pies will badly miss the versatile Alan Toovey, who requires a knee reconstruction. The Magpies already struggle to contain small forwards, so the loss of Toovey - arguably their quickest defender - will hurt. In terms of unforced changes, big man Ben Hudson may be due for a well earned spell. Ben Sinclair will be very nervous, as well. Subbed out against the Bombers, he needs to rediscover some form. Former Blue Jordan Russell also looks low on confidence. ON THE CUSP: BIG man Darren Jolly will surely come in against St Kilda. He got some miles into his legs in the twos last Friday night and appears to be a certain in. Andrew Krakouer also has to be a big chance. The Pies are happy with how Luke Ball came through his return to football in the twos. But they will not be rushing him back to senior football. No risks will be taking with the hard-at-it midfielder. NICK SMART'S FORECAST: THE Pies' depth has been tested this season, and that was on show against Essendon. They are beginning to really miss the likes of Dayne Beams and Ball, while the need for Clinton Young to come good has gone up a notch following the loss of Toovey. But regardless of personnel, coach Nathan Buckley would be concerned with the way his players threw up the white flag in the final term on Anzac Day. Need to show a lot more against St Kilda. Magpie Darren Jolly. INJURIES Nick Kommer (suspension) available Michael Hurley (ankle) test Dustin Fletcher (groin) test Jake Carlisle (ankle) test Paddy Ryder (suspension) 1 week ON THE BLOCK: JAKE Carlisle a chance to miss the GWS clash with an ankle injury. Scans cleared him of serious damage but he remains sore and in some doubt. Travis Colyer was subbed out with just five kicks, but the Dons - top of the table and undefeated - remain a settled crew. ON THE CUSP: MICHAEL Hurley and Dustin Fletcher are close. Fletcher looks the best chance to return although given the opponent and with an eye to the massive duel against the Cats in Round 7 James Hird might play it safe. Tayte Pears the obvious replacement for Carlisle should he not come up, while a pair of goals and wealth of touches for Jake Melksham in the VFL keeps him in the frame. Nick Kommer's suspension is over but he might battle to automatically regain a place in a winning side. SAM LANDSBERGER'S FORECAST: ANOTHER stirring win without any significant injuries has the Bombers on top of the world - at least, from an on-field perspective. Even if Hurley, Fletcher and Carlisle miss the Giants clash, all look certain to return against Geelong, along with Paddy Ryder. Kepler Bradley (knee) season Anthony Morabito (knee) season Aaron Sandiland (foot) 5 weeks Matthew Pavlich (Achilles) 5 weeks ON THE BLOCK: KEPLER Bradley will miss the remainder of the season after doing his ACL against Richmond. It is horrible luck for Bradley, who plays with a lot of heart. He was playing well up forward for the Dockers, so it will hurt them. The Dockers will also basly miss the suspended Nathan Fyfe this week. ON THE CUSP: THE big question is who does the Dockers bring in for Bradley? With Matthew Pavlich still out, their forward line has taken a few hits. Will it be Paul Duffield? Will it be Zac Clarke? There is a bit to ponder there for coach Ross Lyon. NICK SMART'S FORECAST: THE trip to Metricon Stadium to face the Gold Coast Suns is an interesting one. The Suns were the better side in this clash last year and should have won. They will fancy their chances, so the Dockers cannot afford to head there and show them no respect. They should win, but it looms as a danger game following the unconvincing win over Richmond. Fremantle's Kepler Bradley in the hands of the trainers after injuring his knee in the second term. INJURIES Matthew Warnock (arm) 7 weeks Joel Wilkinson (ankle) indefinitely Liam Patrick (hamstring) 1 week Seb Tape (knee) 1 week Jesse Lonergan (wrist) test Campbell Brown (suspension) 1 week Maverick Weller (shoulder) test Nathan Bock (leg) indefinite ON THE BLOCK: AARON Hall is probably the unlucky one to come out. The livewire forward looks like he might need a rest. Besides that, the reasonably settled Suns won't be making too many more changes. Winning form is good form, and coach Guy McKenna will be conscious of that. ON THE CUSP: HARLEY Bennell will return from a hamstring strain this week against Fremantle - and what a welcome return he is. The silky smooth West Australian slots right back into the Gold Coast midfield. First year player Jesse Lonergan is also very close, but is tipped they will wait one more week before unleashing him. NICK SMART'S FORECAST: IT was a game they had to win against the Giants - and the Suns didn't disappoint. They put the foot down when they needed to exorcise the demons of last year's loss to their fellow expansion club in Canberra. Charlie Dixon's performance up forward was very exciting. The big man from Cairns has been threatening to do that for a long time. If he can maintain his consistency, it makes a massive difference to the Suns' set-up. They should have knocked off Freo at Metricon Stadium last year, and are more than a sneaky chance on Saturday. Suns midfielder Harley Bennell. Jared Rivers (knee) Won't play Tom Hawkins (back soreness) - test Paul Chapman (hamstring) - test Josh Caddy (head) Test Daniel Menzel (knee) season Travis Varcoe (shoulder) 10-11 weeks Josh Cowan (Achilles) indefinite Hamish McIntosh (knee) indefinite George Burbury (foot) indefinite Jed Bews (foot) indefinite Dawson Simpson (back) Indefinite ON THE BLOCK: DEFENDER Jared Rivers will not play this week after hurting his knee against the Bulldogs. It has been described as a slight medial ligament strain. Young Cat Josh Caddy copped a knock to the head against the Bulldogs. He will monitored this week but not expected to miss. ON THE CUSP: TOM Hawkins was a late withdrawal against the Bulldogs with back soreness. Paul Champan also missed, but with hamstring tightness. But Cats coach Chris Scott has said both will play Richmond at the MCG on Saturday night. NICK SMART'S FORECAST: NEVER really got out of second gear against the Western Bulldogs, but they never really had to. The Bulldogs threatened late in the match, but you never got the feeling they were in trouble. This week's clash against Richmond is a lot more intriguing. Live HQ: SuperCoach scores and stats from every game INJURIES Matthew Buntine (lung) 1 week Dom Tyson (knee) 3 weeks Chad Cornes (shoulder) Indefinite Dean Brogan (suspended) 1 week Jon Patton (knee) season ON THE BLOCK: ALREADY looks like there are some tired legs at the Giants. Phil Davis is one who looks like a rest would benefit him. The likes of Nick Haynes and Adam Kennedy are in the same boat. ON THE CUSP: EXPECT to see defender Josh Bruce come in this weekend. He was impressive in the twos at the weekend and the Giants need some more defensive cover. They have blown their two best chances for wins this season in successive weeks and it's difficult to see where one will come from at this point. They face the high-flying Bombers Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Very hard to see it not getting ugly at the Dome. If you don't mind, umpire! INJURIES Brad Sewell (calf) test Xavier Ellis (calf) test Taylor Duryea (corked thigh) test Brendan Whitecross (knee) 4 weeks Cyril Rioli (hamstring) 6-8 weeks Matthew Suckling (knee) indefinite Alex Woodward (knee) indefinite Ryan Schoenmakers (knee) season ON THE BLOCK: THE Hawks have lost Cyril Rioli for up to two months with a big hamstring tear. Shane Savage failed to have a touch after starting as the sub, while Paul Puopolo was quiet against the Roos. ON THE CUSP: BRAD Sewell should come back this week. Matt Spangher remains on the fringe of a Hawks debut, while in good signs for the future tough young midfielder Mitch Hallahan was tremendous in the VFL. SAM LANDSBERGER'S FORECAST: THE Hawks have just about emerged from their hellish start to the season and so far it's been a dream result. Four wins against 2012 finalists, a Tex-less Adelaide this week before the Grand Final rematch against Sydney. The loss of Cyril burns badly but the win over the Roos - with several A-graders down on their usual output - was impressive. Jack Viney (rest) available Nathan Stark (knee) test Mitch Clark (foot) TBC Neville Jetta (suspension) 1 week ON THE BLOCK: AARON Davey was again the substitute - never a good sign - and had just three kicks after coming on. Sam Blease was subbed off after a quiet day, while Cam Pedersen remains on the fringe. ON THE CUSP: CHRIS Dawes returned through the VFL but might need one more hitout before his Dees debut. Jack Fitzpatrick was outstanding for Casey with four goals, while Lynden Dunn was best afield with 35 disposals and 11 marks. Jack Viney should also return after a planned rest. SAM LANDSBERGER'S FORECAST: THE injury list is thinning, as are the excuses at the Dees. A win last week and mostly competitive effort against the Lions is an improvement, while the Suns await after the Blues this week. Another must-win MCG encounter. INJURIES Robbie Tarrant (leg) test Ben Jacobs (knee) test Tom Curran (foot) season ON THE BLOCK: Has the bubble burst on Majak Daw? The walking highlights reel looked out of place against an A-grade Hawks defence before being subbed out at three-quarter time. Daw missed three gettable set shots on goal. ON THE CUSP: Robbie Tarrant must prove his fitness during the week after missing two matches with a leg injury. Lachie Hansen was a late withdrawal yesterday, but could struggle given Aaron Black's good work inside the arc. Boom pre-season ruck prospect Daniel Currie remains in the mix after another strong performance for Werribee including 40 hitouts, 13 disposals and seven marks. Jordan Gysberts was dominant in the first half (19 of 25 disposals) for the Tigers but faded. The hard-nosed defender was nothing short of sublime on nemesis Lance Franklin. But it was the Kangaroos lack of poise and finishing skills which was the difference between four premiership points and a disappointing 1-4 start to the season. North butchered its chances forward of centre with kicks and handballs off target when they had worked hard to outnumber their Hawk rivals. The big three of Andrew Swallow, Daniel Wells and Jack Ziebell were dominant in the clinches while it was a coming of age for the likes of Jamie MacMillan, Shaun Atley and Ben Cunnington. Aaron Black provided a strong target inside the arc and should make it tough for Lachie Hansen to break back into the best 22. INJURIES Brett Ebert (adductor) 2 weeks Jasper Pittard (soreness) test Jackson Trengove (foot) TBC ON THE BLOCK: JACKSON Trengove needs foot surgery and will come out this week. Other than that expect little change at Alberton as the undefeated Power prepare to battle North Melbourne in Hobart. ON THE CUSP: JASPER Pittard withdrew with soreness but looks a strong chance to return this week. Youngsters Matt Thomas and Sam Colquhoun are also close to breaking into the side. SAM LANDSBERGER'S FORECAST: THEY'VE got the Power to win and they never give in ... even when 41 points down midway through the third quarter. The Power are now five from five with a miniscule injury list and a huge clash against the Roos this week. Win that and North's finals hopes might be history and suddenly Port will be halfway towards a September finish. Power youngsters Jasper Pittard and Cameron O'Shea react after the final siren. Shane Tuck (rest) available Sam Lonergan (hamstring) test Jake King (soreness) test Reece Conca (foot) test Troy Chaplin (calf) TBC ON THE BLOCK: Brad Helbig struggled in his first hitout for the season in Perth and was subbed off with just six disposals to his name, while his replacement Robin Nahas (three disposals) had little impact after coming on. Matt White kicked the go-ahead goal but could make way with several senior players ready to return, while Ricky Petterd might be nervous after going at just 50 per cent efficiency by foot (including four kick clangers). Nick Vlastuin showed plenty on debut and should get another chance, but captain Trent Cotchin hobbled off in the first half with an ankle injury. He starred in the last quarter but must pull up OK to face the Cats. Steve Morris is available after serving his one-match suspension and Jake King (corked thigh) and Troy Chaplin (calf) are available, along with Shane Tuck who was rested and didn't play at any level on the weekend. The standout in Coburg's 25-point loss to Box Hill was Nathan Foley, who came on at quarter-time and looked a class above, picking up 21 disposals in his second game back after a long layoff following Achilles surgery. Could Damien Hardwick be tempted to start him as the sub against the Cats? Former Roo Aaron Edwards kicked five goals - making it 12 in two weeks - while Matt Dea (26 touches) is also pushing for a senior call-up. AL PATON'S FORECAST: The Tigers were unlucky in Perth but now face the prospect of falling back into the pack with a 3-3 record unless they can stop the Cats' unbeaten run. They will have to create some history to do it - Richmond has lost its past eight matches against Geelong by an average of 65 points. Some big decisions looming at match committee. INJURIES Daniel Markworth (ACL) season James Gwilt (knee) 1-2 weeks Adam Schneider (hamstring) 1-2 weeks ON THE BLOCK: Forward Tom Lee was subbed out after managing only five touches in Wellington, while Ahmed Saad had only one more from a full match and Trent Dennis-Lane is yet to cement a spot in the best 22. Justin Koschitzke kicked the first goal of the match but was rarely sighted after that. Kids Brodie Murdoch, Josh Saunders and Nathan Wright didn't feature prominently on the stats sheet but all showed signs they could be long-term prospects. ON THE CUSP: Stephen Milne is available after his one-match ban - will Scott Watters back up his harsh words by making him earn a recall in the VFL? The Saints' depth was on show in Sandringham's first win of the VFL season, a 64-point thumping of Werribee. Terry Milera responded to being dropped from the senior side by kicking 6.4 while Farren Ray (27 disposals), Arryn Siposs (24), Tom Ledger (23) and Tom Hickey (two goals) are all ready if called upon. The biggest talking point from the match, however, was the eye-catching performance of athletic forward Spencer White. Taken at No.26 in last year's draft, White has been dubbed the next Lance Franklin and did his best Buddy impression when he sprinted half the length of the ground before kicking a goal on the run - watch it below. White took eight marks and kicked 3.4. AL PATON'S FORECAST: No respite from the Saints after their brave effort against Sydney, with Collingwood up next on Friday night. St Kilda hasn't beaten the Pies since their 2010 Grand Final draw. After that it's Carlton then Adelaide (away) - if they can't pinch one of those the Saints will be searching for just their second win of the season against the Bulldogs in Round 9. INJURIES Alex Johnson (knee) season Gary Rohan (leg) indefinite Rhyce Shaw (abdominal strain) 1 week Lewis Roberts-Thompson (knee) 3 weeks ON THE BLOCK: LEWIS Jetta started as the substitute after a quiet start to the season in a sign he's now under a little bit of pressure. Andrejs Everitt was quiet while Sam Reid was yet again held goalless. ON THE CUSP: JESSE White remains close to coming in, as does Mitch Morton and prized draftee Jed Lamb. Irishman Tommy Walsh is also in the mix for the clash against Brisbane Lions. SAM LANDSBERGER'S FORECAST: THE Swans should consolidate with another win against the Lions, which would set up a bumper Grand Final rematch against the Hawks next week. Lewis Jetta in action during the Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs AFL game at the SCG in Sydney. Matt Priddis (concussion) test Andrew Embley (foot) 1 week Nic Naitanui (groin) test Darren Glass (suspension) 2 weeks Mark Nicoski (hamstring) 2-3 weeks ON THE BLOCK: JACOB Brennan was sloppy against the Power, making four clangers and mustering just three kicks. Priddis must face a concussion test this week, and while Daniel Kerr won't be dropped, he needs to lift his output. The worst news is the loss of captain Darren Glass, who been given a two-match ban for rough conduct against Port Adelaide forward Paul Stewart. ON THE CUSP: THE Eagles retained Glass (but now lose him to suspension) and regained Waters last week, now they should welcome Sharrod Wellingham. He got through the WAFL unscathed, while a clean-shaven Will Schofield is another who could face the Dogs. While Nic Naitanui is a surprise chance to return through the WAFL this week. SAM LANDSBERGER'S FORECAST: BATTLING at 1-4, the Eagles need to ignite their season this week. A stretch of softer games starts now, while the injury list is finally thinning. INJURIES Nathan Hrovat (calf) available Ryan Griffen (shoulder) test Daniel Giansiracusa (shoulder) 1 week Robert Murphy (calf) 1-2 weeks Brett Goodes (suspension) 2 weeks Tom Williams (adductor) 2 weeks Michael Talia (jaw) 3 weeks Lin Jong (leg) 6 weeks Tory Dickson (ankle) 6 weeks Easton Wood (hamstring) 6 weeks Shaun Higgins (foot) season ON THE BLOCK: PAT Veszpremi was subbed out after little impact and could face the axe. Other than him it was an impressive Dogs outfit which fought desperately for four quarters. Goodes has been rubbed out. ON THE CUSP: AYCE Cordy booted three goals for Williamstown in difficult conditions to remain a forward option. Lukas Markovic battled well against the likes of Chris Dawes and Jack Fitzpatrick, while Dylan Addison was also impressive for the Gulls. SAM LANDSBERGER'S FORECAST: THE Dogs show real fight more often than not now, which is an impressive trait for such a young side. They had 16 players with less than 50 games" experience against the undefeated Cats and went down by four goals. Some of their stars are close to returning, while games against the Roos, Suns, Saints and Power leading into the bye are all winnable.