Essendon is set for a timely boost with important players returning from injury over the next fortnight.

Matt Guelfi will be a test this week, on the verge of returning having overcome a calf strain sustained back in round one.

Midfielder Archie Perkins could be in line to play as early as round eight pending how he gets through training in the next two weeks, recovering well since his hamstring strain from Gather Round.

Will Setterfield remains two weeks away as he nurses a knee injury, while Jye Menzie (shoulder) and young defender Zach Reid (hamstring) are aiming to return within the next three weeks.

Jordan Ridley continues his rehab from a reaggravated quad injury, four weeks away from a full return.

Essendon round seven injury list

Updated Tuesday, April 23