Injury thread 2013

[Greystache]

Post of injury updates and discussion in here.

[Happy Days]

Mentioned in the HUN today that Jong injured his wrist playing for Williamstown, no other details mentioned.

[bornadog]

Easton Wood (hamstring) test

Tom Williams (foot) 1 week

Matthew Boyd (calf) 2 weeks

Koby Stevens (hamstring) assess

Addison - Hamstring - 2 weeks

Dahl - Corky - test

[bornadog]

Koby all clear (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-04-02/koby-all-clear)

[Dry Rot]

Koby all clear (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-04-02/koby-all-clear)

Great news. We need Freo hating players on board next weekend.

[Happy Days]

Great news. We need Freo hating players on board next weekend.

Put Lower down for BOG then!

[bornadog]

Koby Stevens (hamstring) - test
Luke Dahlhaus (corked thigh) - test
Matthew Boyd (calf) - 1-2 weeks
Dylan Addison (hamstring) - 1-2 weeks
Easton Wood (hamstring) - test
Tom Williams (foot) - 1-2 weeks

[bornadog]

Latest

Easton Wood (hamstring) available
Dylan Addison (hamstring) test
Tom Williams (foot) test
Matthew Boyd (calf) 1 week
Nathan Hrovat (calf) 1-2 weeks

[KT31]

Latest

Easton Wood (hamstring) available
Dylan Addison (hamstring) test
Tom Williams (foot) test
Matthew Boyd (calf) 1 week
Nathan Hrovat (calf) 1-2 weeks

Boyd not available, team will be unchanged.

[Greystache]

Disappointing Hrovat has suffered another soft tissue injury. He may struggle to get up and going this season.

[bornadog]

Tom Williams available to play this week, I guess he will kick off at Willi.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Go Tom.

[SlimPickens]

Disappointing Hrovat has suffered another soft tissue injury. He may struggle to get up and going this season.

Seems to be the only one who is struggling with the additional level of training, out of the young pups. Hoping that he was carefully managed through his quad injury as various compensations to that stress on the body may have stressed other areas of the body.

[bornadog]

Western Bulldogs captain Matthew Boyd remains unavailable for selection this week as he continues his recovery from a calf strain.

The skipper was spotted going through his paces at Whitten Oval on Wednesday, testing out the injury with a few sprints.

But coach Brendan McCartney poured cold water on any talk of an early return against Richmond.
"He's on track. He won't play this week though. We don't mind saying that.

"He's still recovering from the injury, but this time next week we're confident he'll be pushing really hard for selection."

Defender Easton Wood is available, having overcome a hamstring injury, while Tom Williams will line up in the VFL.

Dylan Addison remains a week away from selection.

[Go_Dogs]

Seems to be the only one who is struggling with the additional level of training, out of the young pups. Hoping that he was carefully managed through his quad injury as various compensations to that stress on the body may have stressed other areas of the body.

My guess is because he was more ready he got thrown in the deep end perhaps a little quicker than others and has suffered a bit for it. The compensation theory seems a likely one on the latest injury. We should aim to really nurse him through the next few weeks so he can get some continuity with games and training in the second half of the year.

[jeemak]

Seems to be the only one who is struggling with the additional level of training, out of the young pups. Hoping that he was carefully managed through his quad injury as various compensations to that stress on the body may have stressed other areas of the body.


My guess is because he was more ready he got thrown in the deep end perhaps a little quicker than others and has suffered a bit for it. The compensation theory seems a likely one on the latest injury. We should aim to really nurse him through the next few weeks so he can get some continuity with games and training in the second half of the year.

He may have pushed himself too hard prior to being drafted. Brent Harvey has talked up his dedication to getting himself right to be picked, and his body might have been cooked after the under 18 season last year.

Agree that he needs to be nursed from this point. If need be he should play Willi 2nds and work his way up.

[SlimPickens]

It appears Lin Jong may have broken his fibula today. Continued to play with it for
5-6mins. Tough kid!

[Go_Dogs]

Not sure if it's accurate or not, but have read Higgins may be undergoing surgery on his ankle today. Anyone able to confirm or deny?

[bornadog]

Ayce Cordy (soreness) test
Dylan Addison (hamstring) test
Matthew Boyd (calf) test
Nathan Hrovat (calf) 1 week
Lin Jong (leg) TBC
Tory Dickson (ankle) TBC
Easton Wood (hamstring) TBC

[westdog54]

Just announced by Mark Stevens on Seven News:

Higgins: Gone for the Season with a Stress Fracture in the foot
Dickson: 8 Weeks with an ankle
Wood: 6 weeks with a hammy.

Explains a thing or two about Higgins' lack of run on the weekend perhaps?...

[bulldogsman]

Higgins out for the season
Dickson out for eight

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-04-15/higgins-sidelined-for-season

[Ghost Dog]

Thanks Westdog54

[Mitcha]

Don't forget Jongy's broken leg-Have to be 8 weeks at least you would think.

[Go_Dogs]

Gee, disappointing news for Higgins and Dickson. Bad weekend for injuries.

[bornadog]

Not sure if it's accurate or not, but have read Higgins may be undergoing surgery on his ankle today. Anyone able to confirm or deny?


Gee, disappointing news for Higgins and Dickson. Bad weekend for injuries.

You were spot on with your mail

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Opportunities created but we might cop a few beltings in the meantime. Its hard to watch your team in defeat but it has to happen as we rebuild and wait for a tall forward to develop, plus a few others.

[LostDoggy]

Don't forget Jongy's broken leg-Have to be 8 weeks at least you would think.

Was it a broken leg, fractured eye socket or split webbing? ABC couldn't work it out. ;)

[westdog54]

Was it a broken leg, fractured eye socket or split webbing? ABC couldn't work it out. ;)

As much as it was bad for Lin, was also piss funny getting report after report.

[bornadog]

As much as it was bad for Lin, was also piss funny getting report after report.

He will be out for 8 weeks.

[bornadog]

Ayce Cordy (soreness) test
Dylan Addison (hamstring) test
Matthew Boyd (calf) test
Nathan Hrovat (calf) 1 week
Lin Jong (leg) 8 weeks
Tory Dickson (ankle) 8 Weeks
Easton Wood (hamstring) 8 Weeks
Shaun Higgins season

[bulldogtragic]

Total of 44 weeks injury for the weekend. Must be close for a record you'd think...

[Hotdog60]

Greenwood is MIA, not on the injury list and not listed for Willy.
Was having a good season last year and no sign since. Anyone in the know?
Maybe Peter can shed some light.

[Bulldog Joe]

I looked through the Willi sides and Redpath is also missing this week after a big wrap on his effort down back last week.

Anyone with any knowledge.

[Before I Die]

Greenwood is MIA, not on the injury list and not listed for Willy.
Was having a good season last year and no sign since. Anyone in the know?
Maybe Peter can shed some light.

Alex Greenwood has a leg injury, don't know why it isn't listed. I don't know the details of the injury but source is family.

[Hotdog60]

Alex Greenwood has a leg injury, don't know why it isn't listed. I don't know the details of the injury but source is family.

Thanks BID. His Bio looks very good and I've seen one or two Willy games on ivew in the past and hope he can make a go of it.

[KT31]

Any update on Murphy and what is his injury ?

[bornadog]

Any update on Murphy and what is his injury ?

The 30-year-old veteran Bob Murphy will miss the Adelaide clash, however, after precautionary scans revealed a minor bleed in his calf, with him expected to miss the next three weeks.

[KT31]

The 30-year-old veteran Bob Murphy will miss the Adelaide clash, however, after precautionary scans revealed a minor bleed in his calf, with him expected to miss the next three weeks.

I think it was Eades first season we had a high injury count, but I can't remember a week where we have had such a high loss.

[bornadog]

I think it was Eades first season we had a high injury count, but I can't remember a week where we have had such a high loss.

Shocking injuries for long periods. Wood now down as indefinite as the club seeks to try and find a longer term solution to his hammies.

[Ghost Dog]

Cyril Rioli at Hawthorn was taught to take shorter steps to fix that issue.

[bornadog]

Nathan Hrovat (calf) test
Ryan Griffen (shoulder) 1-2 weeks
Lin Jong (leg) 6 weeks
Tory Dickson (ankle) 7 weeks
Easton Wood (hamstring) 5 weeks
Shaun Higgins (foot) season

Good news is Griffen could miss one week and max two at this stage.

From the medical rooms:

Tom Williams has suffered another minor setback, experiencing tightness in his adductor during the VFL game on Sunday.

“Tom came out of the VFL game with a sore adductor on the weekend, he is getting scans this afternoon and we will know more in the next 24 hours,” he said.

[Eastdog]

Nathan Hrovat (calf) test
Ryan Griffen (shoulder) 1-2 weeks
Lin Jong (leg) 6 weeks
Tory Dickson (ankle) 7 weeks
Easton Wood (hamstring) 5 weeks
Shaun Higgins (foot) season

Good news is Griffen could miss one week and max two at this stage.

From the medical rooms:

Tom Williams has suffered another minor setback, experiencing tightness in his adductor during the VFL game on Sunday.

“Tom came out of the VFL game with a sore adductor on the weekend, he is getting scans this afternoon and we will know more in the next 24 hours,” he said.

That is good news for Ryan. Hopefully Tom won't be out of action for too long.

[bornadog]

Nathan Hrovat (calf) - test
Ryan Griffen (SC joint) - 1-2 weeks
Robert Murphy (calf) - 2-3 weeks
Tom Williams (adductor) - to be confirmed
Easton Wood (hamstring) - to be confirmed
Lin Jong (leg) - to be confirmed
Tory Dickson (ankle) - 7 weeks
Shaun Higgins (foot) - season

[strebla]

Every time I see see this thread pop up I think to myself please no more.It's going to be a long year and I am fine with that but please stop taking the leaders of our young men down. Griff really hurts as it now means Cooney spends more time in the middle and gets the number one tagger really hope its only one week.

[Maddog37]

Cooney handles tags better than Griff. The day they both have good games will be the day we win our next match.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Cooney handles tags better than Griff. The day they both have good games will be the day we win our next match.

You've got me excited. Normally that's difficult but in this case its simple.

[Hotdog60]

From the Bulldog site: LINK (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-04-25/scapula-sidelines-giansiracusa)

Western Bulldogs forward Daniel Giansiracusa is expected to miss the next two weeks with a bruised scapula, after it flared up from the round four match against Adelaide.

Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said Giansiracusa will require a short period without impact to the shoulder, for the injury to recover adequately.

“Gia has been sore over the past couple of weeks with a bruised scapula, and hasn’t shown any signs of improvement — he’ll need to avoid contact to the area for a short period so it can settle,” McKenzie said.

“We’ll monitor him closely over the next fortnight, with an aim to have him ready to play as soon as possible.”

As you get older things take longer to heal, Vez may well get a couple of weeks look in.

[bornadog]

Player Injury Duration

Nathan Hrovat calf test
Ryan Griffen SC joint 1-2 weeks
Daniel Gia scapula 2 weeks
Robert Murphy calf 2-3 weeks
Tom Williams adductor TBC
Easton Wood hamstring TBC
Lin Jong leg TBC
Tory Dickson ankle 7 weeks
Shaun Higgins foot season

[Dry Rot]

Player Injury Duration

Nathan Hrovat calf test
Ryan Griffen SC joint 1-2 weeks
Daniel Gia scapula 2 weeks
Robert Murphy calf 2-3 weeks
Tom Williams adductor TBC
Easton Wood hamstring TBC
Lin Jong leg TBC
Tory Dickson ankle 7 weeks
Shaun Higgins foot season

Hypothetical: If Griff, Gia, Williams and Dickson were available next weekend, who would you include, and who would you drop?

I quite like the young team that played the Cats.

[Ghost Dog]

Hypothetical: If Griff, Gia, Williams and Dickson were available next weekend, who would you include, and who would you drop?

I quite like the young team that played the Cats.

Dry Rot, by the way, I've noticed your location is still inside the mind of Brian Lake. Interesting place to be!!

[soupman]

Hypothetical: If Griff, Gia, Williams and Dickson were available next weekend, who would you include, and who would you drop?

I quite like the young team that played the Cats.

Griffen in.

Dickson to prove he deserves to replace Vezspremi by playing in the VFL.

Williams to get match fit.

[Dry Rot]

Dry Rot, by the way, I've noticed your location is still inside the mind of Brian Lake. Interesting place to be!!

Ha Ha I'd forgotten about that.

Will be useful just before our game v Hawks - I'll fill you in on what Clarkson's tactics are!

[jazzadogs]

Cyril Rioli at Hawthorn was taught to take shorter steps to fix that issue.
He should have listened more intently!!

[bornadog]

Ryan Griffen SC joint test
Daniel Giansiracusa scapula test
Tom Williams adductor 1 week
Robert Murphy calf 1-2 weeks
Michael Talia broken jaw 4-6 weeks
Easton Wood hamstring TBC
Lin Jong leg TBC
Tory Dickson ankle 6 weeks
Shaun Higgins foot season

[G-Mo77]

Griff and Gia won't travel to WA so you should just make that 1 week BAD.

[bornadog]

Griff and Gia won't travel to WA so you should just make that 1 week BAD.

Yes agree that will be the most likely outcome. Above is taken from the Club website.

[G-Mo77]

Yes agree that will be the most likely outcome. Above is taken from the Club website.

Yeah, no problems. Just saying.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Hopefully Murph returns soon and is OK, sometimes calves can be dragged out to 4-6 weeks.

[Cyberdoggie]

Add Greenwood to the Injury list.

[Eastdog]

Add Greenwood to the Injury list.

What injury does he have? How has he gone so far in the VFL for Williamstown?

[Before I Die]

Add Greenwood to the Injury list.

He is a chance to play this week. The club is being cautious with a tendon strain.

[Greystache]

He is a chance to play this week. The club is being cautious with a tendon strain.

Good news BID, I was very impressed by the progress Greenwood made last year and am looking forward to seeing him this year.

[F'scary]

Just saw it in the HS: Stringer will be available. Phew!

[G-Mo77]

Just saw it in the HS: Stringer will be available. Phew!

Yeah Macca said it was just a cork and didn't want to risk him any further yesterday. He also mentioned Williams will be available, not sure what to make of that.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Yeah Macca said it was just a cork and didn't want to risk him any further yesterday. He also mentioned Williams will be available, not sure what to make of that.

That's called 'good news'.:)

[bornadog]

Altitude rehab at Victoria University

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[bornadog]

Player Injury Duration

Jake Stringer corked thigh available

Nick Lower eye available

Ryan Griffen SC joint test

Daniel Giansiracusa scapula test

Tom Williams adductor test

Robert Murphy calf test

Michael Talia broken jaw 4 weeks

Easton Wood hamstring 4-6 weeks

Lin Jong leg 6 weeks

Tory Dickson ankle 5 weeks

Shaun Higgins foot season



Updated Tuesday 7 May

[Dry Rot]

Cordy - shin stress fracture, out 4 weeks - Ch 7.

[bornadog]

Stress fracture puts big Dog out for a month (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-05-12/stress-fracture-puts-big-dog-out-for-a-month)

WESTERN Bulldogs ruckman/forward Ayce Cordy will be sidelined for four weeks after scans revealed a stress fracture in his fibula.

The 202cm big man had scans on Friday, with a Bulldogs' spokeswoman confirming Cordy's lower-leg injury to AFL.com.au on Sunday.

Cordy has played three matches for the Dogs this season, booting three goals, including two against the Brisbane Lions in round one.

The 22-year-old has played 17 games for the Dogs after being drafted as a father-son selection in the 2008 NAB AFL Draft.

Injuries and a light frame held him back in the early years of his AFL career, although he has added 26kg since first joining the club in 2009.

Cordy has been mentored by three-time premiership player and specialist coach Cameron Mooney throughout the pre-season and the Bulldogs hope he can form a strong partnership with fellow tall forward Liam Jones.

[bornadog]

Ayce Cordy (stress fractures) 4 weeks
Jake Stringer (corkie) available
Tom Williams (adductor) test
Michael Talia (jaw) 3-5 weeks
Lin Jong (leg) 5 weeks
Tory Dickson (ankle) 4 weeks
Easton Wood (hamstring) TBC
Shaun Higgins (foot) season
Jack Macrae (soreness) available

[Cyberdoggie]

Talia has the all clear and will play this week, as will Williams.

[Bulldog4life]

Talia has the all clear and will play this week, as will Williams.

Gee that 3 to 5 weeks went quick.

[bornadog]

Player Injury Duration

Tom Williams, adductor, available

Michael Talia, broken jaw, available

Tory Dickson, ankle, 4 weeks

Ayce Cordy, fibula stress fracture, 4 weeks

Easton Wood, hamstring, 3-5 weeks

Lin Jong, leg, 5 weeks

Shaun Higgins, foot, season

[bornadog]

INJURIES
Daniel Pearce (leg) test

Ayce Cordy (leg stress fracture) 3 weeks

Lin Jong (leg) 4 weeks

Tory Dickson (ankle) 3 weeks

Easton Wood (hamstring) 3-4 weeks

Shaun Higgins (foot) season

[bornadog]

Update after round 9


Player Injury Duration

Adam Cooney hamstring 1 weeks

Joshua Prudden ankle 1-2 weeks

Tory Dickson ankle 2 weeks

Ayce Cordy fibula stress fracture 2 weeks

Easton Wood hamstring 1-3 weeks

Lin Jong leg 3 weeks

Shaun Higgins foot season

Bad luck for young Prudden

[Cyberdoggie]

Good news is they should pretty much be all back after the bye.

[Bulldog Joe]

Good news is they should pretty much be all back after the bye.

The Williamstown Development side is going to be pretty strong.

[bornadog]

2012 draftee Josh Prudden will spend the next fortnight on the sidelines after injuring his ankle in the VFL on Saturday.

Getting caught in a tackle, the 18-year-old twisted his ankle, which will require two weeks to rehabilitate, Western Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said.

“Josh was caught up in a tackle and twisted his ankle,” McKenzie said.

“He’s injured a ligament in the top of his foot and he will miss a few weeks with that.”

After playing his first senior game since round 18 last year, Tom Williams got through the game against St Kilda unscathed, and will back up again this week in Darwin.

“Tom got through the game well, he’s pulled up well after the game and he’s happy to go forward now and will train this week,” he said.

Adam Cooney is on track to return to the Bulldogs’ senior side after the bye weekend, after discovering a bleed in his hamstring that prevented him from playing against St Kilda last week.

“Adam was tight after the game, we watched it for a couple of days and he didn’t progress that well,” McKenzie said.

“We scanned his hamstring and it showed a small bleed in one of the muscles and he will miss this week as well.

“We hope to have him back after the bye.”

[G-Mo77]

Boyd is out for a week with a calf injury.

[bornadog]

Boyd is out for a week with a calf injury.

Didn't he have a calf earlier in the season?

[G-Mo77]

Didn't he have a calf earlier in the season?

Yep. Other leg though.

http://au.sports.yahoo.com/afl/news/article/-/17391062/boyd-ruled-out-for-bulldogs/?cmp=twitter

[Maddog37]

Oh poo. There goes my supercoach trades for the week. Back to the drawing board.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

The split round has come at a perfect time, Looks like most will be back the week after the Collingwood game.

This is the best run we've had for some years I would think. Even with Tommy going down again.

[bornadog]

Roberts out for a few weeks with a quad injury. What is it with all these quads.

[bornadog]

Tory Dickson, ankle, available
Ayce Cordy, fibula stress fracture, test
Koby Stevens, quad, test
Matthew Boyd, calf, test
Adam Cooney, hamstring, test
Lin Jong, leg, 1 week
Joshua Prudden, ankle, 2-3 weeks
Tom Young, calf, 3-4 weeks
Easton Wood, hamstring, 4 weeks
Tom Williams, shoulder, tbc
Fletcher Roberts, Quad, 3 to 4 weeks
Shaun Higgins, foot, season

[Go_Dogs]

Do we give Dickson, Cordy etc a few weeks in the VFL to regain some touch or could they be in contention for rd 12?

[bornadog]

Do we give Dickson, Cordy etc a few weeks in the VFL to regain some touch or could they be in contention for rd 12?

VFL for a few weeks.

[SlimPickens]

Do we give Dickson, Cordy etc a few weeks in the VFL to regain some touch or could they be in contention for rd 12?

Absolutely form must be a prerequisite to getting a game in our side. We really want guys smashing down the door to get a game in the seniors.

[G-Mo77]

No mention in the list of Roberts, yet in other reports he is out with a quad for 3 to 4 weeks.

It's mentioned in the video here.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-06-04/cooney-on-track-for-pies-return.workstation

[bornadog]

It's mentioned in the video here.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-06-04/cooney-on-track-for-pies-return.workstation

He wasn't in the list they put out but after sending a tweet they updated it.

[bulldogtragic]

When will Wood get better... I'd like him to have a real crack in the last half before any decisions are made on him.

[LostDoggy]

When will Wood get better... I'd like him to have a real crack in the last half before any decisions are made on him.

Delist/Trade ? :confused:

[jeemak]

When will Wood get better... I'd like him to have a real crack in the last half before any decisions are made on him.


Delist/Trade ? :confused:

He'll want to put in a very good second half to last third of the year to be retained IMO. Couple his limited demonstrated improvement with his lack of reliability and he's in the gun for mine.

[jeemak]

Absolutely form must be a prerequisite to getting a game in our side. We really want guys smashing down the door to get a game in the seniors.

I agree, though there's always space for players who have performed well but not magnificently to be given opportunities in the seniors.

Neither of these guys deserve that luxury though.

[SlimPickens]

It's been confirmed that Tom Williams will miss the rest of the year after having surgery on his shoulder.

[bornadog]

It's been confirmed that Tom Williams will miss the rest of the year after having surgery on his shoulder.

I wonder if the club will decide that's it

[Go_Dogs]

It's been confirmed that Tom Williams will miss the rest of the year after having surgery on his shoulder.

Terrible news, very sad to hear that. I wish Tom all the best with his recovery.

[Greystache]

I wonder if the club will decide that's it

Does he have another year left on his contract? If he was out of contract you'd have to think he'd be in danger.

[Maddog37]

I would be super surprised if they drop him off the list. Seems a great fella and any surgery done would surely be of the type that makes his shoulder indestructible so to speak.

I just think they may rookie list him at worst.

[KT31]

I would be super surprised if they drop him off the list. Seems a great fella and any surgery done would surely be of the type that makes his shoulder indestructible so to speak.

I just think they may rookie list him at worst.

Is this the same surgery he has already had ?

[bornadog]

Is this the same surgery he has already had ?

I thought he had surgery on that shoulder previously. I would be suing the surgeon. :D

[SlimPickens]

I just think they may rookie list him at worst.

I'd go this way. Until he can get some continuity with his football, it would the smart option for the football club.

May not be what Williams wants but so be it.

[bornadog]

Tory Dickson ankle available
Ayce Cordy fibula stress fracture test
Koby Stevens quad test
Matthew Boyd calf test
Adam Cooney hamstring test
Lin Jong leg 1 week
Joshua Prudden ankle 2-3 weeks
Fletcher Roberts quad 3-4 weeks
Tom Young calf 3-4 weeks
Easton Wood hamstring 4 weeks
Tom Williams shoulder season
Shaun Higgins foot season

[jeemak]

Pretty rough injury list IMO.

Sure there's only two season ending ones on there at the moment, but there's plenty of senior players either having to be tested or not coming up right now.

Eight players from best 22 out, with Jong, Cordy, Prudden and Roberts the only ones of the 12 I wouldn't definitely play given the chance.

[Cyberdoggie]

Wood's hamstring doesn't seem to be getting any better quickly.

[Eze Dog]

Wood's hamstring doesn't seem to be getting any better quickly.

I think they said after round 8 that he keeps having the same hamstring issues so they are going to be more cautious with Woods rehab this time around.

[Go_Dogs]

I think they said after round 8 that he keeps having the same hamstring issues so they are going to be more cautious with Woods rehab this time around.

It's definitely a concern, so it seems a sensible approach. Given my lack of knowledge I may be way off the mark, but I wonder if he has issues with his back which continue to contribute to his hamstring woes?

[bornadog]

Ayce Cordy, fibula stress fracture, available
Lin Jong, leg, available
Koby Stevens, shoulder, test
Joshua Prudden, ankle, 1-2 weeks
Tom Young, calf, 1-2 weeks
Fletcher Roberts, quad, 3-4 weeks
Easton Wood, hamstring, 4 weeks
Tom Williams, shoulder, season
Shaun Higgins, foot, season

link (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-06-17/dicksons-clean-bill-jong-and-cordy-ready-to-return)


Tory Dickson made a successful return to football in the VFL on Sunday, after being sidelined for the best part of two months by an ankle injury sustained in the Club’s round three match against Richmond.

Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said Dickson got through the game at Williamstown comfortably and will be available for senior selection for Saturday night’s return fixture against the Tigers at Etihad Stadium.

“Tory has come in well today, he got through the game comfortably. He’s been training for a couple of weeks so we are confident he will be good and is coming [along] well,” McKenzie said.

Another two young Bulldogs are expected to return to football this weekend via the VFL, with Lin Jong and Ayce Cordy both overcoming leg injuries to rejoin the main group.

Jong is set to play his first game since round two of the VFL where he broke his leg while Ayce Cordy will make his return after rehabilitating a fibula stress fracture.

“Ayce and Lin have both completed a good couple of weeks of training and are ready to go so they will be available this week,” he said.

After being on the receiving end of a heavy hit from power forward Travis Cloke, midfielder Koby Stevens will also be monitored during the week.

“Koby copped a big knock from Cloke yesterday, he was sore at the time but he’s actually come in quite well today,” he said.

“We will monitor him through the week and will see how he goes further in the week.”

[bornadog]

Stevens shoulder hasn't come up after Cloke gave it a real test out last week.

[bornadog]

Injury list looking better


WESTERN BULLDOGS INJURY NEWS
Player Injury Duration
Tom Young calf available
Fletch Roberts, quad available
Brett Goodes wrist test
Koby Stevens shoulder test
Josh Prudden ankle 1-2 weeks
Easton Wood hamstring 3 weeks
Tom Williams shoulder season
Shaun Higgins foot season


Young and Roberts available to play this week.

[Ozza]

Injury list looking better


WESTERN BULLDOGS INJURY NEWS
Player Injury Duration
Tom Young calf available
Fletch Roberts, quad available
Brett Goodes wrist test
Koby Stevens shoulder test
Josh Prudden ankle 1-2 weeks
Easton Wood hamstring 3 weeks
Tom Williams shoulder season
Shaun Higgins foot season


Young and Roberts available to play this week.

Yea, saw them having a training session on Saturday afternoon when walking around Whitten Oval. Roberts was doing some 200m run throughs by himself. And Tom Young and Vez were doing some training with footies - with one of the staff. Would be hard work being in the rehab group - pretty lonely stuff!

[Cyberdoggie]

Easton Wood's hamstring seems to have progressed from 4 to 3 weeks.

Expecting it to get to 1 week then he should be out for the season or another 4 weeks.

If they are not sure they should just put indefinite.

[LostDoggy]

Any news on Howard?

[G-Mo77]

Easton Wood's hamstring seems to have progressed from 4 to 3 weeks.

I saw Wood walking around last night, he actually was in the bar talking to a few people before the game, still had a slight limp by the looks of it. It was a good area, all the Bulldogs players that were there were around that vicinity.

[LostDoggy]

Heard Howard had hip surgery or something, will be a few weeks.

[Cyberdoggie]

Heard Howard had hip surgery or something, will be a few weeks.

Probably not good for him, considering his history of hip problems.

[bornadog]

Probably not good for him, considering his history of hip problems.

If true, we won't see him play seniors this year.

[Greystache]

Probably not good for him, considering his history of hip problems.

It was reported when we drafted him that he required immediate surgery on one hip and would at some stage need surgery on the other. Fortunately it didn't stop us from from selecting him from obscurity in the first round :rolleyes:


If true, we won't see him play seniors this year.

Or again I feel, and so will end one of the most ridiculous drafting strategies in modern history.

[azabob]

Boyd to miss 3 weeks with a fractured jaw.

[bornadog]

Boyd to miss 3 weeks with a fractured jaw.

Wow, he is a tough nut as he finished off the game.

[azabob]

Wow, he is a tough nut as he finished off the game.

He certainly is, no doubting his courage.

[LostDoggy]

Real bad luck for Boydy these year, he's had several poor games but the injuries aren't helping him get continuity

[Eastdog]

Bad luck to Boyd. I'm guessing Griff will come in to be temporary captain once again until he comes back.

[Hotdog60]

Boyd to miss 3 weeks with a fractured jaw.

Cheekbone actually

LINK (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-02/boyd-faces-month-out)

[Eastdog]

Cheekbone actually

LINK (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-02/boyd-faces-month-out)

And out for 4 weeks instead of 3.

[bornadog]

Player Injury Duration

Brett Goodes wrist test

Koby Stevens shoulder test

Joshua Prudden ankle 1 week

Easton Wood hamstring 2 weeks

Matthew Boyd fractured cheekbone 3-4 weeks

Tom Williams shoulder season

Shaun Higgins foot season

[bornadog]

From WB medical rooms:


Young defender Jason Johannisen will miss the remainder of the season, after Western Bulldogs medical staff confirmed a dislocation of the right AC joint that will require surgery.

Johannisen has however been cleared of neck injuries by doctors, following a collision with GWS Giants forward Jeremy Cameron early in the third quarter of Saturday afternoon's match at Manuka Oval.

In the midst of a breakout season, 20 year-old Johannisen had played in 13 of the Bulldogs' 14 home and away matches in 2013, averaging 16 disposals as a rebounding defender.

A former rookie listed player, Johannisen debuted in round 19 of last season against North Melbourne, before being elevated to the senior list for 2013.

[LostDoggy]

Is Howard still not listed?
Is he considered a western bulldogs player any more?

[bornadog]

Is Howard still not listed?
Is he considered a western bulldogs player any more?

Update hasn't come through yet.

[Eastdog]

Is Howard still not listed?
Is he considered a western bulldogs player any more?

I would think he is still on our list but would be close to delisting.

[Hotdog60]

There was a training video on the WB site leading up to the GWS game in which I saw Howard kicking the ball. I checked back at the site and it's gone off the list.
Not 100% sure but it looked like him.

[bornadog]

Wood is back and available.

[GVGjr]

Wood is back and available.

Good news, we are running low on numbers.

[G-Mo77]

Wood is back and available.

Hopefully they'll have him playing VFL for at least 2 weeks before a recall. He's the forgotten man on this team, he's a pretty important player for us.

[Happy Days]

Hopefully they'll have him playing VFL for at least 2 weeks before a recall. He's the forgotten man on this team, he's a pretty important player for us.

Or we could inject him straight into the team; what's the worst that could happen, he does a hammy 5 minutes into the game and misses 2 months? Because I find that HIGHLY unlikely :rolleyes:

Seriously you're right on all points.

[G-Mo77]

Or we could inject him straight into the team; what's the worst that could happen, he does a hammy 5 minutes into the game and misses 2 months? Because I find that HIGHLY unlikely :rolleyes:

Seriously you're right on all points.

I missed those 5 minutes of that game. Couldn't find a car park and found one that was about a 10 - 15 minute walk away from the Dome. Wish I kept driving in circles.

[bornadog]

I missed those 5 minutes of that game. Couldn't find a car park and found one that was about a 10 - 15 minute walk away from the Dome. Wish I kept driving in circles.

Yeah, like most games the past two years.:D

[bornadog]

Player Injury Duration

Easton Wood, hamstring, test

Joshua Prudden, ankle, 1 week

Matthew Boyd, fractured cheekbone, 2-3 weeks

Tom Williams, shoulder, season

Shaun Higgins, foot, season

Jason Johannisen, shoulder season

Nothing on Howard so presume he is ok.

[ledge]

Glad Josh is only a week away, I think he could be quite a player

[bornadog]

Wood is back and available.

Playing in Development side on Sunday.

[Mitcha]

Playing in Development side on Sunday.
Williamstown actually play on Saturday this week, development at 10.00am and seniors at 1.10pm on the ABC

[bornadog]

Williamstown actually play on Saturday this week, development at 10.00am and seniors at 1.10pm on the ABC

Thankyou, fixture is wrong then.

[LostDoggy]

Thankyou, fixture is wrong then.

Think it was changed to give us a televised game

[bornadog]

Think it was changed to give us a televised game

Cheers.

Still don't know what is happening with Howard. Not listed to play for Willi and not on the injury list

[Lowey33]

Clay Smith looks like he's in strife, poor bugger.

[GVGjr]

Losing Johannisen and Smith in two weeks really hurts the club and is just shocking for them as they are both great youngsters.

[Eastdog]

Clay Smith looks like he's in strife, poor bugger.

If someone can confirm but it is I believe a knee injury. Poor Clay.

[Go_Dogs]

It seems from the press conference Smith has done his ACL. I feel terrible for the bloke, he's fast becoming one of my favourite players. Wishing you all the best Clay.

[azabob]

It seems from the press conference Smith has done his ACL. I feel terrible for the bloke, he's fast becoming one of my favourite players. Wishing you all the best Clay.

Same here, him and Libba. I get the feeling Smith will smash his rehab and come back bigger and stronger, if that is possible.

[bulldogtragic]

How many does that make on the long term injury list? 28 or 29 this year :( (yes in exaggerating...)

[LostDoggy]

Shattered, I love his energy and hardness.

[Eastdog]

How many does that make on the long term injury list? 28 or 29 this year :( (yes in exaggerating...)

We have certainly had it bad this year in terms of injuries.

[westdog54]

Shattered, I love his energy and hardness.

So do I but it was only yesterday that I got an appreciation of his football smarts. A tap to his own advantage, a hand in the right place, a slight bump to buy himself time, he wins the ball more often than not through this rather than his attack on the ball. He can 'if-then' think like few footballers I've ever seen.

He's a gem and he'll leave a big hole in our side.

[azabob]

So do I but it was only yesterday that I got an appreciation of his football smarts. A tap to his own advantage, a hand in the right place, a slight bump to buy himself time, he wins the ball more often than not through this rather than his attack on the ball. He can 'if-then' think like few footballers I've ever seen.

He's a gem and he'll leave a big hole in our side.

Also a goal kicker.

[westdog54]

Also a goal kicker.

Very true.

I know a few aren't sold on him but I think he's been an inspired selection.

[BulldogBelle]

I don't think anyone has a legitimate claim to be a doubter now. He is built for finals and the big occasion. An absolute ripper.

[bornadog]

Latest List




Nick Lower, ankle, test

Tom Young, concussion, test

Joshua Prudden, ankle, 1 week

Matthew Boyd, fractured cheekbone, 1-2 weeks

Jack Redpath, knee, 2-3 weeks

Tom Williams, shoulder, season

Shaun Higgins, foot, season

Clay Smith, knee, season

Jason Johannisen shoulder season


Redpath injured at training last week.

[GVGjr]

We can add Brett Goodes to the list of season ending injuries. Encouraging debut season comes to an end.

[Dry Rot]

Five players who would walk into our top 22 are now out for the season. Is that a record for us?

[SonofScray]

They are really piling up at the back end of the year. I hope we can run out the season with some form and not collapse a la 2011. The upside is we have probably had a real good look at more players than we have expected.

[SlimPickens]

Hrovat had his right thigh/hamstring heavily strapped at the end of the match...watch this space I guess.

[bornadog]

Hrovat had his right thigh/hamstring heavily strapped at the end of the match...watch this space I guess.

I was wondering why he was subbed out. Lets hope he is ok, have been really impressed with this kid.

[boydogs]

We can add Brett Goodes to the list of season ending injuries. Encouraging debut season comes to an end.

At least it's not something you could call an old man's injury (read: Johnno's calves). Should be ready to go for pre-season and 2014.


Hrovat had his right thigh/hamstring heavily strapped at the end of the match...watch this space I guess.

Weren't his quads the reason why he was injured at the start of the year? Our sports scientists need to work this through with him during the off-season.

[westdog54]

I was wondering why he was subbed out. Lets hope he is ok, have been really impressed with this kid.

Given what he has shown these last few weeks I don't think it will hurt him to put him on ice for a couple of weeks.

[bornadog]

Scans clear Stringer of fracture (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-08-05/scans-clear-stringer-of-fracture)

Scans have cleared Jake Stringer of any bone damage in his right foot after Bulldogs' top draft pick came from the field playing for VFL-affiliate Williamstown on Sunday.

Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said the young Western Bulldogs forward will be monitored this week to determine his availability for this weekend.

“Jake hurt his foot early in the game, he was in quite a bit of pain but he had x-rays and a CT [scan] yesterday which cleared him of any bone damage – so there is no fracture there,” McKenzie said.

“He’s walking around much better today so we will monitor him throughout the week.”

In the AFL, Luke Dahlhaus sustained a broken nose in the Bulldogs' clash against Sydney but was able to return to the field to complete the match.

The injury will not stop the 20-year-old from taking to the field against Carlton on Saturday.

“Dahlhaus had a broken nose that was relocated by the doctor and once the blood was stopped he was able to return to the field, he’s got no issues now,” he said.

Easton Wood suffered an identical injury, also breaking his nose in Williamstown’s win against Collingwood.

Like Dahlhaus, Wood's broken nose won't impact his to return to the field this weekend says McKenzie, also adding the utility continues to make steps forward in his rehabilitation of a long-term hamstring injury.

“The good news is his hamstring and the rest of his body has pulled up really well, so we are really happy with his progress.”

Wood continues to increase his match workload at VFL level, Sunday marking his third consecutive appearance for Williamstown's seniors.

Meanwhile, the calf injury that ruled Dogs captain Matthew Boyd out of the round 19 clash against Sydney will continue to be monitored through training this week to determine his availability for the Saturday twilight clash against the Blues.

“Boydy had some soreness throughout the week, he had a scan which revealed no tear in the calf,” he said.

“We will monitor his soreness over the week and will see how he goes.”

Jack Redpath (knee) and Nick Lower (concussion) are also expected to be available for selection this weekend.

[Bulldog4life]

As From the 14th August

Matthew Boyd Calf Test
Brett Goodes Broken arm Season
Shaun Higgins Foot Season
Jason Johannisen Shoulder Season
Josh Prudden Ankle 1 week
Clay Smith Knee Season
Jake Stringer Foot TBC
Tom Williams Shoulder Season



Looks like young Hrovat might be available.

[bornadog]

Looks like young Hrovat might be available.

Hrovat hasn't been mentioned once in the list over the weeks he has been out.

[Bulldog4life]

Hrovat hasn't been mentioned once in the list over the weeks he has been out.

Hmm...wonder why?

[chef]

Hmm...wonder why?

Being rested?

[Bulldog4life]

Being rested?

Thought he had a quad injury but not sure if it has cleared up.

[bornadog]

Hmm...wonder why?

Because the club is bad at keeping us supporters up to date. We all know he has had a quad but no mention on the site. This has happened before.

[GVGjr]

Thought he had a quad injury but not sure if it has cleared up.

Yep, it's a quad. The club has know about this from day one but have kept it quiet for some reason.

[LostDoggy]

Lower out for rest of season with a cheek bone fracture

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2013-08-19/season-ends-on-a-lower

[Eastdog]

Jake Stringer ruled out with foot soreness and won't play in the last match. Cooney expected to play on the weekend after not playing on Sunday due to a stomach bug on the morning of the match.

[bornadog]

Player Injury Duration

Joshua Prudden ankle season
Jack Redpath knee season
Jake Stringer foot season
Nick Lower fractured cheekbone season
Tom Williams shoulder season
Shaun Higgins foot season
Clay Smith knee season
Jason Johannisen shoulder season
Brett Goodes broken arm season

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I'd like to contact Jason Johannisen to offer some support. I was shocked by the violence of his injury and I bet he was too. Violence can cause psych damage, I hope the club is able to support him. Anyway how can I give him a message of support?

[Cyberdoggie]

Interesting to note that Redpath will undergo knee surgery, and that he will be right to go for the pre-season.

Is that an indication that he will retain his spot?

[azabob]

Interesting to note that Redpath will undergo knee surgery, and that he will be right to go for the pre-season.

Is that an indication that he will retain his spot?

I don't think so. I would think we are responsible to clean up an injuries he sustains under our watch, so to speak.

[F'scary]

Any reports on how Clay Smith is coming along?

[G-Mo77]

I'd like to contact Jason Johannisen to offer some support. I was shocked by the violence of his injury and I bet he was too. Violence can cause psych damage, I hope the club is able to support him. Anyway how can I give him a message of support?

You could try his twitter account.

https://twitter.com/JasonJ39

I doubt you'll get a response for at least a few days though. :D

[KT31]

Any reports on how Clay Smith is coming along?

I was speaking to his Grandad last week and he said he was doing really with his recovery.

[Eastdog]

Lin Jong Facebook yesterday: Knee injury, possible ACL

[Hotdog60]

bad news, his career could be over before it gets started. two leg type injuries may take away pace and manoeuvrability.

[Eastdog]

bad news, his career could be over before it gets started. two leg type injuries may take away pace and manoeuvrability.

Not good for Lin at all if that's the case.

[G-Mo77]

bad news, his career could be over before it gets started. two leg type injuries may take away pace and manoeuvrability.

Devasted for him, I really am. Not only does he have a tough 12 months ahead to get back he's career at the Bulldogs, which was a little shaky going into 2014 is probably now over. :(

[bulldogtragic]

Devasted for him, I really am. Not only does he have a tough 12 months ahead to get back he's career at the Bulldogs, which was a little shaky going into 2014 is probably now over. :(
Yeah, tough gig this. Was 60/40 to stay, now I would think he club would be making a very bad decision to give the (3rd year) rookie spot to Jong. No winners out of this.

[Cyberdoggie]

If he's done his ACL he would barely get a game next year based on recovery time alone.

The club will be forced to clear a spot for someone else.
Perhaps advise him to stay with the Footscray Bulldogs and if all goes well re-rookie him the year after.

[F'scary]

I was speaking to his Grandad last week and he said he was doing really with his recovery.

Ta KT31. I think I read or heard somewhere that he might be about right to go for round 1 in 2014. Good player that Smith.

[G-Mo77]

If he's done his ACL he would barely get a game next year based on recovery time alone.

The club will be forced to clear a spot for someone else.
Perhaps advise him to stay with the Footscray Bulldogs and if all goes well re-rookie him the year after.

I'd love it if that happens. From what I've heard he loves it at the Bulldogs so I'm sure it's an option he'd consider.

[bulldogtragic]

I'd love it if that happens. From what I've heard he loves it at the Bulldogs so I'm sure it's an option he'd consider.
If he takes this option, it opens up the option to use the 3rd year rookie spot on Austin.

[westdog54]

If he takes this option, it opens up the option to use the 3rd year rookie spot on Austin.

What about Redpath?

[bulldogtragic]

What about Redpath?
Decision for BMac.

[Raw Toast]

The potential ACL to Lin Jong makes the case for the AFL to follow the NFL (once again) and create an injury-reserve type of of rule that allows clubs to care for and invest in players with long-term injuries without losing list spots because of it.

[westdog54]

Decision for BMac.

I suppose What I'm asking is if you see Austin as the 3rd Year Rookie do you see Redpath being left in the cold?

[EasternWest]

The potential ACL to Lin Jong makes the case for the AFL to follow the NFL (once again) and create an injury-reserve type of of rule that allows clubs to care for and invest in players with long-term injuries without losing list spots because of it.

What a great idea. It doesn't sit comfortably with me that we're limited in regards to how we treat Jong now. It seems so cold if he does his knee at the death of the season, and then our hand is forced by the rules as they are.

[bulldogtragic]

I suppose What I'm asking is if you see Austin as the 3rd Year Rookie do you see Redpath being left in the cold?
Quite possibly.

[Mofra]

What a great idea. It doesn't sit comfortably with me that we're limited in regards to how we treat Jong now. It seems so cold if he does his knee at the death of the season, and then our hand is forced by the rules as they are.
Isn't that the rationale behind the LTI list allowing rookies to be promoted?

[ledge]

Apparently it's a fractured leg not the knee, how long that is Out i don't know

[EasternWest]

Isn't that the rationale behind the LTI list allowing rookies to be promoted?

Not the point I'm making though.

Because we have to turn over x amount of rookies after x time (I'm sorry, I don't know the exact particulars), now that Jong is injured at the end of his final year as a rookie, we've got no scope to keep him on the payroll while he recuperates, whereas the other poster is saying the NFL has a clause that caters for just this situation.

It feels a bit greasy that Jong has this injury and now it seems we have to cut him away.

[GVGjr]

Not the point I'm making though.

Because we have to turn over x amount of rookies after x time (I'm sorry, I don't know the exact particulars), now that Jong is injured at the end of his final year as a rookie, we've got no scope to keep him on the payroll while he recuperates, whereas the other poster is saying the NFL has a clause that caters for just this situation.

It feels a bit greasy that Jong has this injury and now it seems we have to cut him away.

I get what you are saying.

I guess we could keep Jong on as a 3rd year rookie though. That would require either Austin being promoted to the senior list or cut from the playing list.

[EasternWest]

I get what you are saying.

I guess we could keep Jong on as a 3rd year rookie though. That would require either Austin being promoted to the senior list or cut from the playing list.

Yeah. The tricky thing about that is I think Austin probably deserves a 3rd year rookie spot rather than a senior spot.

[Mofra]

Yeah. The tricky thing about that is I think Austin probably deserves a 3rd year rookie spot rather than a senior spot.
Really? He's in the best 25-26 players, I'd say he's worked hard enough to deserve a main list spot

[always right]

Apparently it's a fractured leg not the knee, how long that is Out i don't know

Is it related to his previous break? Really feel for young Lin.....and I had high hopes for him. He desparately needs continuity.

[EasternWest]

Really? He's in the best 25-26 players, I'd say he's worked hard enough to deserve a main list spot

Ok, maybe. I haven't seen enough of him over the distance so I'll take your word for it.

I was very happy with how he played when he did get a go though.