Will Setterfield could make his return from injury this weekend.

The midfielder’s comeback from a knee injury has been prolonged by some minor setbacks, but he should be right for his first competitive game since round five provided he gets through training without issue.

After being a late out for Dreamtime at the ‘G, Ben Hobbs is now expected to miss the next 2-3 weeks with a calf strain.

Hobbs pulled up sore from the previous week’s game against North Melbourne, and after failing to improve as the week went on, further investigation at the end of last week revealed a minor strain.

Ruck Sam Draper is making ground in his rehab from knee surgery a fortnight ago, now eyeing off a return in around four-to-five weeks’ time.

Dylan Shiel was a late out for the VFL clash with Richmond on Saturday due to illness but is expected to be available this week.

Darcy Parish will commence running on his injured calf this week and along with Xavier Duursma and Kaine Baldwin, will be aiming to return to play soon after the mid-season bye. 

Essendon round 12 injury list

 Updated Tuesday, May 28