Injury List - season 2014

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Jarrad Grant
Foot
1-2 weeks


Ryan Griffen
Back
Test


Nathan Hrovat
Cheekbone
1-2 weeks


Robert Murphy
Elbow
1-2 weeks


Clay Smith
Knee
TBC


Please sticky

[ledge]

We probably have the best injury list in the AFL, only one player not available by round two at the latest

[Eastdog]

What's happening with Clay Smith.

[GVGjr]

What's happening with Clay Smith.

Are you aware that he had knee reconstruction?

[1eyedog]

Jarrad got out of the moon boot last week. Apparently he has healed very well and may be right for round 3.

[GVGjr]

Jarrad got out of the moon boot last week. Apparently he has healed very well and may be right for round 3.

Terrific news. That's about the right time frame indicating it's all gone to plan.

[Eastdog]

Are you aware that he had knee reconstruction?

Yes of course my mind must of been elsewhere.

[bornadog]

Player Injury Estimated Return

Jarrad Grant Foot 2-3 weeks

Nathan Hrovat Cheekbone Test

Robert Murphy Elbow Available

Clay Smith Knee Test

[bulldogtragic]

Player Injury Estimated Return

Jarrad Grant Foot 2-3 weeks

Nathan Hrovat Cheekbone Test

Robert Murphy Elbow Available

Clay Smith Knee Test

Clay, a test? Did he not have the old style construction?

[bornadog]

Clay, a test? Did he not have the old style construction?

I wonder if it's being tested to see if he can't resume training? I hope so.

[bulldogtragic]

I wonder if it's being tested to see if he can't resume training? I hope so.

Ditto. I think he's being a little forgotten. Everyone's so excited by Libba, Macrae etc, but I'm excited to see Clay come on.

[Happy Days]

Clay, a test? Did he not have the old style construction?

Saw him walking around at the Carlton game and he looked about 5kgs of muscle smaller.

[SlimPickens]

Clay is playing in the Intraclub tomorrow. Wouldn't want to be his opponent, he is raring to go.

[LostDoggy]

Clay is playing in the Intraclub tomorrow. Wouldn't want to be his opponent, he is raring to go.

Is that a good idea? Hamstring ACL repairs take 12 months for the graft to completely heal and turn from tendon to ligament...

No need to rush, let him do his 12 months and play it safe.. I'm a massive clay fan and would like to see him back but a couple of months is worth the wait.

[SlimPickens]

His tendon will never turn into a ligament but will simply act as a ligamentous structure. Each case is different but Clay hasn't missed a beat in his rehab. The Intraclub gives him a good run around in a controlled environment, I have no problem with Clay playing this week.

As a side a traditional ACL graft takes roughly 6 months to reach max strength. This was the time frame in the AFL until David Schwarzt decided to rip his knee in half 3 or 4 time in quick succession.

[doggies ftw]

His tendon will never turn into a ligament but will simply act as a ligamentous structure. Each case is different but Clay hasn't missed a beat in his rehab. The Intraclub gives him a good run around in a controlled environment, I have no problem with Clay playing this week.

As a side a traditional ACL graft takes roughly 6 months to reach max strength. This was the time frame in the AFL until David Schwarzt decided to rip his knee in half 3 or 4 time in quick succession.
Great to hear clay is back already! When would you expect him to play VFL or AFL?

[Go_Dogs]

Thanks Slim, great to hear re Clay - really looking forward to him returning and seeing what role we look to play him in this year.

Overall the injury list looks very good for this time of year and we should have a full squad available in the early stages of the season which is great news for competition for spots in the side.

[bornadog]

WESTERN BULLDOGS
Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Jarrad Grant
Foot
1-2 weeks


Robert Murphy
Elbow
Test


Updated: Tuesday, March 18


No mention of Griff

[GVGjr]

On the club website.

Pearce out for 8 to 12 weeks with a knee injury
Darley is out for 3 weeks with an abdominal injury
Grant progressing well but needs to do some more work
Griffen had a big session and pulled up well.

[The bulldog tragician]

What is the situation with Tom Williams? (I'm always afraid to ask).

[bornadog]

What is the situation with Tom Williams? (I'm always afraid to ask).

Has played in the last two practise matches

[The bulldog tragician]

Thanks BAD. Lacking fitness, or out of form?

[bornadog]

Thanks BAD. Lacking fitness, or out of form?

I think a bit of both.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Sam Darley
Abdominal
2 weeks


Jarrad Grant
Foot
5-6 weeks


Daniel Pearce
Knee
7-11 weeks


Updated: Tuesday, April 1


Doc Larkins says: The Bulldogs are also in good shape with their injury list. Grant is ahead with his return to training but will need protection for up to two more weeks. - 26/3

From Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie,

Jarrad Grant is one step closer to his football return, after Western Bulldogs medical staff today gave him the all clear to progress to the next level of his rehabilitation program.
The forward injured his foot in January but Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said Grant received the best possible news after seeing a specialist on Friday.

“Jarrad was reviewed by the specialist on Friday and had scans and they have come back really good,” McKenzie said.
“The surgeon was happy with how he recovered, he’s given him the all clear to keep progressing – he’s running outside and he’s feeling great at the moment.”
Another positive from the weekend was Ryan Griffen who played his first game for the Bulldogs this season, and got through unscathed.
“Ryan got through the game as we had hoped, the amount of time he played is what we were looking for,” he said.
“He’s come in today feeling really good so we are in a positive place with him.”
Tom Liberatore suffered some cramping against North Melbourne on Sunday but McKenzie said the soreness had subsided today.
“Tom had some soreness during the game but that’s cleared up today, he’s come in really well,” he said.
“He will train on Wednesday and be available this week.”
A heavy tackle also saw Koby Stevens receive a knock and the midfielder will be monitored throughout the week.
“Koby had a heavy tackle that he got hurt with, he had some whiplash,” he said.
“The doctors have been monitoring him and we expect that he will be available to play.”

[Mantis]

How has Grant gone from being 1-2 weeks away on 19/3 to 5-6 weeks away on 1/4?

Doesn't make sense given he has started running.

[bulldogsman]

I guess you have to be pretty careful with these foot injuries. By "running outside", I'm guessing that means he's run a couple laps. Will take a while to build into full training probably.

[bulldogtragic]

How has Grant gone from being 1-2 weeks away on 19/3 to 5-6 weeks away on 1/4?

Doesn't make sense given he has started running.

This, what??

[G-Mo77]

Ay yi yi. I thought 1 or 2. Hope it's a typo otherwise bummer :(

[soupman]

Spoke to Sam Darley and got some injury info.

Darley had been playing a few weeks with pain in his stomach, played through it but eventually they had a look and he had a twisted bowel, so is still recovering from that.

The club did have gastro or a sickness like it at some point recently which could explain the mysterious non playing of Bontempelli.

And Smith and Howard both had a bout of salmonella and lost a considerable amount of weight very quickly thus not playing this week as they recuperate.

And Roughead is reported as havin a dislocated shoulder and being out for 6-8 weeks on twitter.

[josie]

Spoke to Sam Darley and got some injury info.

Darley had been playing a few weeks with pain in his stomach, played through it but eventually they had a look and he had a twisted bowel, so is still recovering from that.

The club did have gastro or a sickness like it at some point recently which could explain the mysterious non playing of Bontempelli.

And Smith and Howard both had a bout of salmonella and lost a considerable amount of weight very quickly thus not playing this week as they recuperate.

And Roughead is reported as havin a dislocated shoulder and being out for 6-8 weeks on twitter.

Thanks Soupaman - does anyone know if Smith & Howard live in same shared household? Food poisoning not good - hopefully not the Pound Cafe. Perhaps food handling training of players required, if not not already in place.

Sad about Roughhead. Hope Talia and/or Roberts get a go. Young perhaps too - he played alright in the 2 qtrs I saw of VFL match today however I think he is not as tall.

[Greystache]

Thanks Soupaman - does anyone know if Smith & Howard live in same shared household? Food poisoning not good - hopefully not the Pound Cafe. Perhaps food handling training of players required, if not not already in place.

Yes they do, so does Dahlhaus. Dahlhaus had it as well, but nowhere near as badly.

[Raw Toast]

Salmonella can be horrendous - never felt anywhere as sick as I did when I had a bout of it back in 2005, but it doesn't hit everyone so hard. Still, Smith and Howard might take awhile to get back some strength. Is Darley's 'twisted bowel' similar to what Hargrave had early on? Finally, pretty amazing of Roughead to play through that injury.

[bornadog]

Roughead having surgery tonight - 8 weeks out at this stage

Prudden knee - 4 weeks

Pearce - up to 10 weeks

Grant?
No update at this stage
Darley?

No update at this stage

Stevens - available

[bulldogtragic]

Grant going from 1-2, then 5-6 and now ?

I'm hoping there's nothing nobody wants to talk about.

[bornadog]

Grant going from 1-2, then 5-6 and now ?

I'm hoping there's nothing nobody wants to talk about.
No update but should be one tomorrow

[Hotdog60]

Andrew McKenzie said Roughy had surgery Monday night and will be out for 8 weeks.
Josh Prudden will miss a month after he sustained a knee injury when playing for the Bulldogs' VFL team on Saturday.
"There is a low-grade injury to his MCL and some bone bruising – it should settle down but he will miss four weeks," McKenzie said.

LINK (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-04-07/two-months-out-for-big-dog)

[bornadog]

WESTERN BULLDOGS INJURY NEWS

Player
Injury
Duration


Koby Stevens (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogs/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/koby-stevens)
whiplash
available


Sam Darley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogs/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/sam-darley)
abdominal
available


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogs/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
4 weeks


Jarrad Grant (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogs/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jarrad-grant)
foot
4-5 weeks


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogs/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
dislocated AC joint
8 weeks


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/westernbulldogs/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
6-10 weeks

[bornadog]

INJURY UPDATE: Good news for Dale Morris, scans have cleared him of any major damage to his left ankle.


Scans have cleared defender Dale Morris of any major damage to his left ankle after receiving a knock in the 27 point win against the Giants yesterday.

Morris collided with Giants' Will Hoskin-Elliot in the first quarter and was subsequently subbed off.

Morris did however sustain a sprain to his ankle and will be monitored closely over the coming week.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Where is Hrovat at? Seems to have gone MIA.

[G-Mo77]

Where is Hrovat at? Seems to have gone MIA.

Didn't he have a fractured cheek from the first pre-season game?

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Luke Dahlhaus (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/luke-dahlhaus)
calf soreness
test


Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/dale-morris)
ankle
TBA


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
3 weeks


Jarrad Grant (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jarrad-grant)
foot
3-4 weeks


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
dislocated AC joint
7 weeks


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
5-9 weeks

[bulldogtragic]

Thanks for updating this each week BAD.

[Bulldog4life]

Not sure if I heard correct but thought Gerard Healy in On The Couch said Tom Williams finished the game in a moon boot! Did anyone else hear that?

[Hotdog60]

Not sure if I heard correct but thought Gerard Healy in On The Couch said Tom Williams finished the game in a moon boot! Did anyone else hear that?

I haven't heard anything but I did see him go down holding his ankle when Jong flew to spoil the ball through the points.

[The bulldog tragician]

Not sure if I heard correct but thought Gerard Healy in On The Couch said Tom Williams finished the game in a moon boot! Did anyone else hear that?
Yes saw this on twitter. Surely not?? He's been through too much.

[bornadog]

Not sure if I heard correct but thought Gerard Healy in On The Couch said Tom Williams finished the game in a moon boot! Did anyone else hear that?
yes heard the same

[GVGjr]

Not sure if I heard correct but thought Gerard Healy in On The Couch said Tom Williams finished the game in a moon boot! Did anyone else hear that?

Gee I hope not.

[The bulldog tragician]

Gee I hope not.
Let's hope this is in line with Foxtel's accuracy rate in their call on Saturday

[LostDoggy]

Gerald Healy did say that. However I thought I heard him say straight after about missing a game through suspension. So I'm assuming he was talking about Morris..

Well I hope he was...

[LostDoggy]

Does anyone know what the status of Nathan Hrovat is?
He isn't on the official injury list nor in the VFL team

[Maddog37]

Read somewhere he has had a slight bleed in the calf.

[AndrewP6]

Does anyone know what the status of Nathan Hrovat is?
He isn't on the official injury list nor in the VFL team


Read somewhere he has had a slight bleed in the calf.

Yep, he was in the Social Club yesterday and said this. According to Nathan, it wasn't enough to report as an injury (yet it's kept him from playing)

[Eastdog]

How long to you reckon until he is up and playing again?

[G-Mo77]

Yep, he was in the Social Club yesterday and said this. According to Nathan, it wasn't enough to report as an injury (yet it's kept him from playing)

Playing next week in Bendigo as well I heard? Was that right?

[AndrewP6]

Playing next week in Bendigo as well I heard? Was that right?

Yeah I think that's what he said.

[G-Mo77]

Yeah I think that's what he said.

And I'll be there so I'll take my pen, paper and take notes.

[ledge]

Yes at the social club he said he will be playing next game and Prudden back the next week, also thought Morris would miss two weeks but then said Morris could play this week.
Bleeding in the calf was right.

[azabob]

Yes at the social club he said he will be playing next game and Prudden back the next week, also thought Morris would miss two weeks but then said Morris could play this week.
Bleeding in the calf was right.

I'd be surprised if Morris missed this week, even though I have no knowledge of his injury. If they are saying he is a chance, knowing what we know about him - he will play.

[ledge]

I'd be surprised if Morris missed this week, even though I have no knowledge of his injury. If they are saying he is a chance, knowing what we know about him - he will play.

That was the exact point Hrovat was making

[LostDoggy]

Club has been a bit slack with injury updates, looks like they're getting back on top of things.

[bulldogtragic]

Where is Grant?

He seems a mirage. The closer we get to his return date, the further he then seems to be back...

[azabob]

Where is Grant?

He seems a mirage. The closer we get to his return date, the further he then seems to be back...

Ring up and ask to speak to Andrew M ?

[bornadog]

WESTERN BULLDOGS INJURY NEWS

Player
Injury
Duration


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
calf soreness
available


Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/dale-morris)
ankle
test


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
2 weeks


Jarrad Grant (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jarrad-grant)
foot
3 weeks


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
dislocated AC joint
6 weeks


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
7 weeks


* Updated on Tuesday, 22 April 2014.

[GVGjr]

Roughead indicated he might be a bit closer than 6 weeks away. Really looking forward to having Hrovat and Grant available for us.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/dale-morris)
ankle
test


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
1 weeks


Jarrad Grant (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jarrad-grant)
foot
1-2 weeks


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
dislocated AC joint
5 weeks


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
6 weeks


* Updated on Monday, 28 April 2014.

[bornadog]

Jarrad getting close to a return

[bulldogtragic]

Jarrad getting close to a return

Bring it on. Bring. It. On. :)

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Hopefully Prudden can come back and play out the season, barely had a run at it whatsoever since coming to the club.

It doesn't take long to fall completely out of sight if you keep getting injured, so hopefully his bad luck is over.

[1eyedog]

Jarrad getting close to a return

Yes very happy about this but I'm assuming it will be weeks in the VFL.

[G-Mo77]

Jarrad getting close to a return

Heard it could be next round if all goes well.

[ledge]

He was at social club on Sunday said he hoped to be fully training this week and play next week

[Go_Dogs]

Hopefully Prudden can come back and play out the season, barely had a run at it whatsoever since coming to the club.

It doesn't take long to fall completely out of sight if you keep getting injured, so hopefully his bad luck is over.

He's certainly a forgotten man at the moment. I know most hadn't expected him to break into the best 22 this year, but hopefully he can string together some good VFL form and crack a game or 2 before years end.

[bornadog]

Grant set for football return



http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/WesternBulldogs/Photo%20Galleries/2013%20-%20Galleries/Round%2023%20-%20V%20Melbourne/302001-tlsnewsportrait.jpg
Jarrad Grant of the Bulldogs marks the ball in front of James Frawley of the Demons during the 2013 AFL Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Demons at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on September 01, 2013. (Photo: Lachlan Cunningham/AFL Media)


Jarrad Grant is expected to make his football return this weekend in the VFL, Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie says, in what will be the forward’s first game for 2014.

The 24-year-old has been sidelined for weeks with a foot fracture but has been given the all clear to return to competitive football ahead of round six for the Footscray Bulldogs.
“Jarrad has completed his full rehab, he’s back into the training group and we are looking forward to seeing him play in the VFL this week,” McKenzie said.

McKenzie said the positives continued in the Bulldogs’ medical room this week, reporting a clean bill of health from the weekend’s games.
“The good news is [on] Saturday we had no injuries so the guys have come in well today,” he said.
Jordan Roughead has also made strides in his rehabilitation program after requiring shoulder surgery as a result of an injury endured in round three against Richmond.

“Jordan’s program is going really well, he’s outside training, he’s in the weights room going well,” he said.
“We’ve got to tick off with the specialist next week and hopefully that is positive news.”

The Bulldogs also expects Josh Prudden to return from a knee injury after the AFL and VFL bye in a fortnight’s time.
“Josh has been tracking well and with the bye next week we are looking to take that time to really build him up and he will return following the bye,” he said.

Link h (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2014-05-05/grant-set-for-football-return)ere

[azabob]

Great news. Hopefully we get through this week and have a clean bill of health after the bye.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Jarrad Grant (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jarrad-grant)
foot
available


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
3 weeks


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
dislocated AC joint
3-4 weeks


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
5 weeks


* Updated on Monday, 5 May 2014.

[Mantis]

Prudden goes from 1 week back to 3 weeks... Not good.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Prudden goes from 1 week back to 3 weeks... Not good.

sounds as though they will just ease him through to be available after the bye. so essentially it is still 1 week i guess

[bornadog]

sounds as though they will just ease him through to be available after the bye. so essentially it is still 1 week i guess

That is what the medico said.

[bornadog]

Tory Dickson will meet with a specialist tomorrow after injuring his pectoral muscle in the Western Bulldogs 16-point win over Melbourne on Saturday at the MCG.

Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said the forward will have a clearer picture tomorrow where the appropriate course of action will be determined.

“Tory has ruptured his pec muscle, that will need a repair so he’s going in to see the surgeon tomorrow,” McKenzie said.

A calf injury troubled Tom Williams during Saturday night’s clash against the Demons and McKenzie said scans this afternoon will determine the full extent of the injury .

“Tom tightened up in his calf in the second quarter and he was taken off to be assessed by the doctor,” he said.
“He looked reasonable when he was assessed, so we were able to strap him up to support the area and he managed to play out the game.

“Tom’s calf is still tight but it hasn’t aggravated any further and he came into recovery yesterday and he felt reasonably good.
“We are getting some scans on him this afternoon to see what has happened.”
I
n the VFL, Jarrad Grant made a successful return to football for the Footscray Bulldogs and McKenzie said he pulled up well.
“Jarrad’s come in well, he’s happy to get back and get playing again,” he said.
“He’s got some usual soreness which is expected but he’s feeling really good.”

Defender Matt Fuller, however, endured a minor shoulder complaint during Footscray’s clash against Sandringham and will be monitored throughout the week.

“Matt Fuller he aggravated his shoulder during the game, he managed to play on with it reasonably comfortably,” he said.
“He’s come in today and he’s a little bit sore, so we will see how he goes over the week and we will take it from there.”

[bornadog]

Dickson had surgery to reattach the pectoral major muscle torn from his left shoulder. He is likely to miss 8-10 weeks.

Williams played on with a right calf strain but may now miss 3-4 weeks.

Roughead has progressed well and is now in week six after an AC joint reconstruction. He will probably train full pace this week. - 14/5

[LostDoggy]

Seems the keyboard is stuck at 3-4 weeks for Prudden, then reverts back to 5 weeks again.

[bornadog]

Forward Tory Dickson will miss up to 8-10 weeks after having surgery to repair his left pectoral major muscle on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old sustained the injury in the second quarter of last Saturday night’s win against Melbourne, and was subbed off prior to half time.
Surgery to mend Dickson’s pectoral muscle was considered successful, and will allow the forward to begin rehabilitating the injury from next week.

Tom Williams received favourable results from a scan on Monday, suffering just a slight strain to his right calf that will be monitored after returning from the bye weekend.
After his calf pulled up tight in the second quarter, Williams played an integral part in last week’s win with three goals, two of which were in the second half.

Jordan Roughead looks set to resume full training this week, following rehabilitation to an AC injury which has seen the key defender sidelined since Round 3 this season.

[bornadog]

WESTERN BULLDOGS INJURY NEWS



Player
Injury
Duration


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
dislocated AC joint
test


Tom Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-williams)
calf
test


Matthew Fuller (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-fuller)
shoulder
TBA


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
2 weeks


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
4 weeks


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
ruptured pectoral
8-10 weeks


* Updated on 15 May 2014.

Good News for Tommy

[bornadog]

Seems the keyboard is stuck at 3-4 weeks for Prudden, then reverts back to 5 weeks again.

Back to 2 weeks :D

[1eyedog]

All things considered our injury list is looking very good heading into the second half of the season.

[anfo27]

Good to see Roughie not that far away, we've really missed his size back there.

[azabob]

Dickson on the long term injury list. No replacement named yet.

[GVGjr]

Dickson on the long term injury list. No replacement named yet.

I don't think we would name one for another week.

[LostDoggy]

Back to 2 weeks :D

I look forward to the next one :). $1.50 to 3+ weeks, $1.75 to -2 weeks ;)

[The Bulldogs Bite]

The kid really needs to play some footy/stay injury free.

Wasn't he injured regularly in his junior days, too?

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
available


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
dislocated AC joint
test


Tom Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-williams)
calf
test


Matthew Fuller (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-fuller)
shoulder
test


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
2-3 weeks


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
ruptured pectoral
8-9 weeks


* Updated on Wednesday, 21 May 2014.

[bornadog]

From Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie


Gritty midfielder Clay Smith will undergo scans late Monday after injuring his AC joint during Sunday’s match against the Gold Coast.Smith in his first game back in the senior team from an ACL repair in July last year, received a heavy knock to his right shoulder in a marking contest, yet bravely continued playing.

Western Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said the Club would learn more of Smith’s fate in the next 24 hours.
“Clay had a direct blow to the right shoulder in the third quarter, he did manage to play through the game,” McKenzie said.
“We’ve had to send him off for scans and we’ll get a report on him later.”

Also in his first game back from a lengthy absence, key defender Jordan Roughead has recovered well, reporting no significant soreness to his existing AC injury.

“He’s pulled-up very well considering his return for the first time on the weekend,” McKenzie said.
Tom Williams will be monitored through the training week ahead of Sunday’s round eleven match against Fremantle as he rehabilitates a minor calf strain from the Bulldogs’ round eight win over Melbourne.

“Tom’s been training fine, he’ll be in training this week,” McKenzie said.
“We’ll just have to assess how he goes later in the week.”
Meanwhile Josh Prudden has incurred another setback in his rehabilitation from a knee injury earlier in the year.
“Unfortunately Josh did injure his hamstring in a training session last week and it looks like he’ll miss a few weeks with that,” said McKenzie.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/clay-smith)
AC joint
TBA


Tom Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-williams)
calf
test


Matthew Fuller (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-fuller)
shoulder
test


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
1-2 weeks


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
hamstring
2-3 weeks


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
ruptured pectoral
7-8 weeks


* Updated on Monday, 26 May 2014.

Poor Josh Pruddden, now has a hammy

[bornadog]

Clay Smith is scheduled for surgery this afternoon and will miss up to two months of football after injuring his AC joint against Gold Coast on Sunday.
Smith received a heavy knock to his right shoulder in a marking contest in the third quarter, but managed to play out the game.
Western Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said Smith would undergo an AC repair, like Jordan Roughead before him.
“Clay will have surgery this afternoon after scans yesterday revealed some damage to his right AC joint,” McKenzie said.
“The procedure is not dissimilar to Jordan Roughead’s, who was able to make a fairly swift recovery, with some meticulous rehabilitation.”
“Clay is a determined young man, and will approach his recovery with the same professionalism he did with his recent ACL injury.”

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Wow, terrible news for both club and player.

[Axe Man]

Smith received a heavy knock to his right shoulder in a marking contest in the third quarter, but managed to play out the game.

I keep reading that it was in a marking contest but I would have thought it was in the ground level contest with O'Meara, but perhaps I am mistaken?

Shocking luck to do an AC joint first game back. This year is almost a complete write-off for him now. Hopefully he can get in a couple of games at the end of the season and build towards 2015.:(

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Matthew Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-boyd)
hamstring
test


Matthew Fuller (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-fuller)
shoulder
available


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
available


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
hamstring
1-2 weeks


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
ruptured pectoral
6-7 weeks


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/clay-smith)
AC joint
7-8 weeks

[bulldogtragic]

Thanks for updating this each week BAD. I know I appreciate it.

[bornadog]

Thanks for updating this each week BAD. I know I appreciate it.

Thanks BT

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Really when you think of it we are in a good space injury wise ;) just hope it continues for the rest of the year

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Matthew Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-boyd)
hamstring
test


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
hamstring
1 week


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
ruptured pectoral
5-6 weeks


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/clay-smith)
AC joint
6-7 weeks




Shaun Higgins has been cleared of any injury, while medical staff will continue to monitor Matthew Boyd’s hamstring tightness as the Western Bulldogs prepare to face Collingwood on Sunday afternoon.
Higgins came from the field late in the final term after taking a heavy knock to his abdomen in a marking contest with Brisbane ruckman Stefan Martin.
LATEST INJURY LIST: View the complete Western Bulldogs Injury List as of Tuesday, 10 June 2014. (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/injury-news)
Western Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said despite initial concerns, Higgins has emerged ultimately unscathed from the incident.
“The doctors assessed [Higgins] and monitored him throughout the game, and he was a little bit sore following, but over the night and the next day at injury clinic he pulled up really well and hasn’t missed a beat since then,” said McKenzie.
“He’s available to train this week, and will be available to play.”
Meanwhile Matthew Boyd will continue to be managed conservatively, as the veteran midfielder works his way towards a return form hamstring tightness after two matches on the sidelines.
“Matt still had some soreness in his hamstring at the end of training last week, so we’ve taken a cautious approach with him,” McKenzie said.

“He’ll train this Thursday and we’ll assess him after the session.”
In the VFL, half-back Daniel Pearce has made his match return from a medial collateral ligament knee injury initially incurred during a pre-season match.
“Daniel played his first game back, played 70 per cent game time and got through really well, so we’re very pleased with where he is at,” McKenzie said.

[bulldogtragic]

We must be the least injured team in the comp...

I just bet you the footy gods will give us a key injury in 4 years at a key time... We just seem to have such bad timing with things.

PS thanks again Bad.

[bornadog]

We must be the least injured team in the comp...

I just bet you the footy gods will give us a key injury in 4 years at a key time... We just seem to have such bad timing with things.

PS thanks again Bad.

Good news on Higgins, he was really whacked in the ribs and I thought he may have busted a few. Silly boy going for a mark in front of those big blokes.

[bulldogtragic]

Good news on Higgins, he was really whacked in the ribs and I thought he may have busted a few. Silly boy going for a mark in front of those big blokes.

Absolutely good, in all honesty, I'm struggling to remember when he strung this number of games together, let alone good ones. We can only hope it continues, if it does and we haven't signed him, I expect his name to be on a few clubs radar at trade month.

[azabob]

I think Boyd will miss again this week.

[bornadog]

Coon thinks one week, doctors say could be three, but scans will tell the outcome.

Griffen suffered a knock but should be ok.

[bornadog]

* Boyd Prudden and Williams (ankle) - Test this week.

* Griffen - soreness and is right to go

* Cooney - Hammy - still no report on how long

[boydogs]

* Cooney - Hammy - still no report on how long

3 weeks +

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2014-06-16/hamstring-to-sideline-cooney

[bornadog]

3 weeks +

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2014-06-16/hamstring-to-sideline-cooney

Yeah, Boyd thought he had only tweaked his hammy and has been out three weeks.

[azabob]

Yeah, Boyd thought he had only tweaked his hammy and has been out three weeks.

Does he need to come through the VFL, or his fitness shouldn't be an issue?

[bornadog]

Does he need to come through the VFL, or his fitness shouldn't be an issue?

He is a pretty fit bloke, so I doubt he will.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Ryan Griffen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/ryan-griffen)
back spasms
tbc


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
shoulder
tbc


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
tbc


Jarrad Grant (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jarrad-grant)
concussion
test


Tom Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-williams)
ankle soreness
test


Adam Cooney (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/adam-cooney)
hamstring
2-3 weeks


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
ruptured pectoral
3-4 weeks


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/clay-smith)
AC joint
4-5 weeks


* Updated on Monday, 23 June 2014.

[always right]

Crossy out with a broken leg.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

That sucks for him, love this guy and that should now be the end of his career.

Hope it heals well Daniel

[always right]

It's not a bad break and I expect he'll be pushing on into 2015 which should be his final season.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Ryan Griffen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/ryan-griffen)
back spasms
test


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
shoulder
tbc


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
tbc


Jarrad Grant (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jarrad-grant)
concussion
test


Adam Cooney (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/adam-cooney)
hamstring
1-2 weeks


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
ruptured pectoral
2-3 weeks


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/clay-smith)
AC joint
3-4 weeks

[LostDoggy]

I thought i heard Clay at the half time break on the big screen say he's a chance to play in the VFL this week?

[Bulldog Joe]

I thought i heard Clay at the half time break on the big screen say he's a chance to play in the VFL this week?

Clay was in the Top Dogs room and said he WILL play this week.

[bornadog]

Clay was in the Top Dogs room and said he WILL play this week.

Good News. He better talk to the medicos then. :D

[bornadog]

From website:


The Western Bulldogs have emerged from the weekend’s AFL and VFL games without any major injuries to report, Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie says.“It’s been a good week, no majors out of the AFL or VFL teams this week,” McKenzie said.
In further positive news, Club medical staff will assess Ryan Griffen during Thursday’s main training session, after his back complaint has begun to settle.
“Griffen’s back has settled down and he’s done some running today and some football work,” he said.
“We will monitor him throughout the week and look to do training on Thursday and assess him from there.
“We are optimistic about him.”
Fellow veteran Adam Cooney, however, will spend at least one more week on the sidelines – although he is progressing through his rehabilitation plan as planned.
“Cooney’s hamstring has settled down, he has started running - he will miss this week and we will assess him from there and see how he’s progressing,” he said.
The Club will have more information on Jordan Roughead after he receives a medical review tomorrow.
“Roughead’s review is tomorrow, we will know more from that review and can update further.”

[ledge]

I heard woofer done a hammy at the legends game last night. A massive blow to the team structure as they run out on the field.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
tbc


Adam Cooney (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/adam-cooney)
hamstring
1-2 weeks


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
ruptured pectoral
1-2 weeks


* Updated on Tuesday, 8 July 2014.

[Hotdog60]

Where does Redpath sit with LTI list on his upgrade?
Is he safe because of the retirement of Williams.

[G-Mo77]

Where does Redpath sit with LTI list on his upgrade?
Is he safe because of the retirement of Williams.

Austin as well. I don't think it matters post Round 11 - 12.

[GVGjr]

Where does Redpath sit with LTI list on his upgrade?
Is he safe because of the retirement of Williams.
The retirement of Williams doesn't count towards anything. It doesn't free up a spot

[soupman]

The retirement of Williams doesn't count towards anything. It doesn't free up a spot

Depends doesn't it? If they retire due long term injury I think it does. It happened when Montgomery went.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Ryan Griffen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/ryan-griffen)
illness
available


Adam Cooney (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/adam-cooney)
hamstring
test


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
ruptured pectoral
test


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
tbc



Looking pretty good

[Go_Dogs]

What happened to Prudden? Can't take a trick.

[Greystache]

What happened to Prudden? Can't take a trick.

I saw him go off during the last quarter with a limp, didn't look too bad, but he didn't come back on.

[Bulldog4life]

Ryan Griffen is likely to return to the Bulldogs side this weekend against Essendon after illness forced him to withdraw from last week’s game in Cairns, Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie says.

“Ryan just had a gut complaint prior to the game and he was monitored by the doctors over a period of time and just thought he wasn’t going to be right to be able to play the game,” McKenzie said.

“Since then he’s actually improved a lot, and he’s come back and he’s been training today so he will be back up and going this week.”

Adam Cooney is another experienced player who is in the mix to return against Essendon on Sunday, pending fitness tests at training this week.

“Adam has been tracking really well, he’s got through some really quick speed running on the weekend and he will be a test to train this week and test his availability,” he said.

After injuring his pectoral muscle in round eight against Melbourne, Tory Dickson has continued to increase his training load and could be in line to return to football as soon as this weekend.

“Tory has also been out for a little while, he’s been building his strength over the last month, that’s coming along well,” he said.

“He’s a test to play this week to so he needs to get through another training session and we’ll assess him then.”

Josh Prudden injured his knee against Box Hill Hawks in the VFL, and will be also closely monitored this week.

“He landed on his knee awkwardly during the game but he was able to play on for a little while,” McKenzie said.

“We’ve assessed him over the last couple of days, we are just letting things settle down and we will do some more tests over the week and see how it goes.”


http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2014-07-15/bulldogs-captain-likely-to-return

[always right]

Prudden concerns me. The new Tom Williams?

[LostDoggy]

Prudden concerns me. The new Tom Williams?

I can see him being offered a spot on the rookie list. His initial contract would be up this year and i don't think he's signed a new one?Correct me if i'm wrong but has he basically spent more than half his two years here injured?

[The Underdog]

I can see him being offered a spot on the rookie list. His initial contract would be up this year and i don't think he's signed a new one?Correct me if i'm wrong but has he basically spent more than half his two years here injured?

Signed until the end of 2015. He'll be senior listed next year.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-09/new-deal-for-young-dog

[LostDoggy]

Signed until the end of 2015. He'll be senior listed next year.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-09/new-deal-for-young-dog

Well there you go, cheers TU. Hopefully 2015 sees him injury free and pushing for selection.

[boydogs]

Correct me if i'm wrong but has he basically spent more than half his two years here injured?

Not saying he is injury prone but I think injuries in his draft year were how he slid under the radar and got to us via a tipoff from Scott Wynd

[LostDoggy]

Any details on Mitch or confirmation on Clay?

[EasternWest]

Forgive me if I've missed it but how far off is Grant?

[Greystache]

Forgive me if I've missed it but how far off is Grant?

He's played the last couple of weeks in the VFL. I wouldn't be expecting to see him the seniors too soon.

[BulldogBelle]

l am hearing 6 weeks for Mitch.

[Bulldog4life]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-22/smiths-acl-fears-realised

THE WESTERN BULLDOGS' worst fears have been realised with scans confirming midfielder Clay Smith has ruptured the ACL in his right knee for the second time in 12 months.

The promising 21-year-old sustained the injury in the VFL on Sunday during the third quarter of Footscray's 53-point win over Essendon at Whitten Oval.

The club has opted for a traditional reconstruction, instead of a LARS procedure, with surgery to take place over the next few days.

"It has been confirmed with MRI (scan) that (Clay) has injured his ACL – he has had a specialist review yesterday and it was confirmed that he will need that repaired again." said club medical services manager Andrew McKenzie.

It has been a frustrating 12 months for Smith, who first ruptured his ACL against the Bombers in round 16 of the 2013 AFL season.

In April, he and teammate Christian Howard contracted salmonella poisoning, and then in the only senior appearance since his reconstruction, Smith injured his AC joint in the round 10 clash with Gold Coast, sidelining him for several weeks.

Smith has played 31 senior games since being taken with pick 17 in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft.

The news comes just a day after a serious foot injury ended the season of fellow young gun Mitch Wallis.

Scans revealed that the 21-year-old had suffered a break in the fifth metatarsal bone in his foot against Essendon on the weekend, with the recuperation period expected to take at least six weeks.


Shocking news for Clay

[EasternWest]

Bugger.

[Templeton31]

Bugger bugger.

[chef]

Bugger bugger bugger.

[josie]

I was right in front of the incident and my heart sank......I know it's not much but I'm going to write a letter to Clay supporting him with his rehab. He is one of my favourite players and I just hope this is his run of bad luck will be over after this one. I think he will become a beloved club champion if he can only stay on the park.

[Dry Rot]

Real shame about both Wallis and Smith. Both first round draft picks, Smith's career probably over.

We can't take a trick.

[Bulldog4life]

Real shame about both Wallis and Smith. Both first round draft picks, Smith's career probably over.

We can't take a trick.

I wouldn't think so Dry Rot. What makes you say that?

[ledge]

Yeah a strange thing to say .. Royal did two knees before he came to us and played heaps if games and that was when knee ops weren't as good as now.. Redpath also has done a knee before he came to us, plenty if knees done and still have successful careers

[LostDoggy]

How many times has Malceski done his knee? Just about All Australian back flanker at the moment.

[KT31]

Looking pretty good

I wish you had 'touched wood' when you typed this.

[Murphy'sLore]

I was right in front of the incident and my heart sank......I know it's not much but I'm going to write a letter to Clay supporting him with his rehab. He is one of my favourite players and I just hope this is his run of bad luck will be over after this one. I think he will become a beloved club champion if he can only stay on the park.

That's a good idea Josie, I'm sure Clay will appreciate it.

[LostDoggy]

Anthony Morabito is a case in point. If we can keep Tom Williams on the list for 9+ years while injured for half of it, due to the potential upside, then we can afford the same support to Clay.

[ledge]

Clay Smith is one of the most exciting players I've seen in a few years at the dogs, just incredibly amazing in the VFL, wish he could get a good run at it because once he cements himself in the AFL there won't be another hard nut like him going around.

[ledge]

Wallis is a bigger loss than we think as well, his closing down of Heppell and capability to still get out a handball in the heat is a big plus. I think he is under rated.
If he didn't get injured we win that game.

[Bulldog4life]

Wallis is a bigger loss than we think as well, his closing down of Heppell and capability to still get out a handball in the heat is a big plus. I think he is under rated.
If he didn't get injured we win that game.

Showed a lot of guts to continue to play on that broken foot too.

[Bulldog4life]

Clay Smith will now go in for his second knee reco and will have a revision traditional procedure using hamstring graft tendons from his opposite leg.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-23/docs-diagnosis-round-18-part-two?camefrom=EMCL_346718_15912615

[bulldogtragic]

Flat week in news so far...

[ledge]

On a positive , Dickson came back last week and was very courageous

[BulldogBelle]

Heppell rang Wallis the next day to see how he was.
He told Wallis he was the hardest player he had played on all year.

[LostDoggy]

Heppell rang Wallis the next day to see how he was.
He told Wallis he was the hardest player he had played on all year.

Nice touch from Heppell.

Agree that Wallis's injury hurt us in the last quarter, after a slow start he did great job on Heppell.

[azabob]

Heppell rang Wallis the next day to see how he was.
He told Wallis he was the hardest player he had played on all year.


Nice touch from Heppell.

Agree that Wallis's injury hurt us in the last quarter, after a slow start he did great job on Heppell.

Agree - considering players like Harvey and Ablett do nothing but complain about close checking midfielders.

[Murphy'sLore]

Heppell rang Wallis the next day to see how he was.
He told Wallis he was the hardest player he had played on all year.

That's classy. Heppell has gone up in my estimation.

(did anyone else notice his little brother playing in the VFL last weekend? He has the same hair!) (sorry if I seem obsessed with hair, I'm not really)

[Greystache]

Heppell rang Wallis the next day to see how he was.
He told Wallis he was the hardest player he had played on all year.

Class act.

He sounds like a dumb bogan when he speaks, but it's misleading, he seems a high quality person every time I see him.

[Axe Man]

Heppell rang Wallis the next day to see how he was.
He told Wallis he was the hardest player he had played on all year.

Have heard from a Leongatha local that Heppell is a great bloke, comes back to his old club and gives up his time. Jarryd Roughhead on the other hand is apparently full of himself. Fortunately Jordan doesn't seem to be like his cousin.

[Maddog37]

Heppell just went up a notch or two in my estimation. Shame he is a Hird disciple.

[Remi Moses]

Crap news for Clay ( not career over for a 20 something kid)

[KT31]

Heppell rang Wallis the next day to see how he was.
He told Wallis he was the hardest player he had played on all year.

Certainly a cracker of a footballer but also sounds like a decent sort of bloke, heard him on the radio last week and he seemed quite grounded and quite modest.
I know we have bigger gaps to fill and would never happen but would love him at the Dogs.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Josh Prudden
Knee
TBC


Clay Smith
Knee
Season


Mitch Wallis
Foot
Season


Updated: Tuesday, July 29

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Josh Prudden
Knee
TBC


Clay Smith*
Knee
Season


Mitch Wallis
Foot
Season


Updated: Tuesday, August 5

[bornadog]

No real update on Prudden. Pretty poor communication

[Hotdog60]

No real update on Prudden. Pretty poor communication

there was a little bit on the video today.
They are going to moth ball Prudden to get him self right for the pre season.

[G-Mo77]

No real update on Prudden. Pretty poor communication

Yep as HotDog said, done for the year.

[GVGjr]

No real update on Prudden. Pretty poor communication

He confirmed a couple of weeks back he was done for the season and was going to see a specialist about why he keeps getting minor hamstring injuries.

[bornadog]

He confirmed a couple of weeks back he was done for the season and was going to see a specialist about why he keeps getting minor hamstring injuries.

WB website still hasn't updated the injury list from two weeks ago and the AFL injury list shows per post number 168. That is what I call poor.

Edit: Website now updated. Fuller out for the season as well.



Player
Injury
Duration


Daniel Pearce (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/daniel-pearce)
knee
available


Mitch Wallis (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/mitch-wallis)
foot
season


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/clay-smith)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
season


Matthew Fuller (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-fuller)
shoulder
season

[bornadog]

Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
calf
test


Easton Wood (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/easton-wood)
hand
tbc


Brett Goodes (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/brett-goodes)
back tightness
tbc


Mitch Wallis (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/mitch-wallis)
foot
season


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/clay-smith)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
season


Matthew Fuller (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-fuller)
shoulder
season




Wood to have scans on his hand, JJ may be available this week.

[divvydan]

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2014-08-12/season-over-for-wood


Easton Wood has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, after sustaining a broken hand against St Kilda on Sunday.

The 24-year-old injured his right hand in the final term in a marking contest, and scans last night revealed a fracture.

Club Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said Wood will have surgery later today to stabilise the area, and will now look towards returning fit for pre-season training.

[bornadog]

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2014-08-12/season-over-for-wood

Shame for him he has had one of his best seasons.

[Go_Dogs]

Disappointing for Wood, he's had a good year.

[Remi Moses]

That's disappointing, but it gives a shot for JJ

[boydogs]

Big loss but right call to get it right now, ready for next preseason. Time to give Young a run

[LostDoggy]

While it's a big shame for Easton I guess it's pleasing it's not another soft tissue injury. His body seems to be really holding up now which is great.

Hopefully Tommy Young can really show something these last 3 weeks.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Jack Macrae (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jack-macrae)
general soreness
available


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
calf
test


Shaun Higgins (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/shaun-higgins)
concussion
test


Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
concussion
test


Jack Redpath (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jack-rredpath)
ankle
test


Easton Wood (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/easton-wood)
hand
season


Brett Goodes (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/brett-goodes)
back tightness
tbc


Mitch Wallis (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/mitch-wallis)
foot
season


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/clay-smith)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
season


Matthew Fuller (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-fuller)
shoulder
season

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
concussion
test


Liam Jones (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/liam-jones)
soreness
test


Jack Redpath (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jack-rredpath)
soreness
test


Easton Wood (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/easton-wood)
hand
season


Brett Goodes (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/brett-goodes)
back tightness
tbc


Mitch Wallis (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/mitch-wallis)
foot
season


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/clay-smith)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/josh-prudden)
knee
season


Matthew Fuller (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-fuller)
shoulder
season





Tom Campbell was substituted in the second term against Sydney on Sunday with concussion but the 22-year-old is expected to be available this weekend
Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said the versatile tall was recovering well after receiving a knock to the head and having his sight momentarily impaired.
“Tom got a hit to the head during the game, there was a bit of concern due to some blurred vision and that being related to some concussion signs,” McKenzie said.
“The doctor did review and thought it was best that they sub him out of the game and take that cautious approach.
“Consequently he has pulled up quite well and he is improving and he will be monitored over the week and will be expected to play.”
Fellow talls Liam Jones and Jack Redpath were also late withdrawals to the Footscray Bulldogs side in the VFL, citing soreness.
“Both Liam and Jack had slight niggles from the previous game, we decided it was in their best interest to have the week off,” he said.
“They will be back into full training this week and again expected to line up.”
Defender Easton Wood has successfully undergone surgery to rehabilitate his fractured hand and is recovering as predicted.
“Easton has had a pin put into his hand and the surgery went really well,” he said.
“He’s feeling great now and getting along and into his rehab so he’s going fantastic.”

Link H (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2014-08-26/campbell-on-track-for-return)ere

[bornadog]

Fletcher Roberts has had shoulder surgery during the week.

[Webby]

Fletcher Roberts has had shoulder surgery during the week.

2014 VFL Premiers = Box Hill... (Sigh)

[Greystache]

Fletcher Roberts has had shoulder surgery during the week.

He'd been needing it for 8 weeks and was why he wasn't playing seniors. Outstanding effort to show the kind of form he did at VFL level considering.

[LostDoggy]

Roughy's arm in a sling at the Footscray game today.
None of the other AFL players we saw besides Fletch had any obvious injuries.

[ledge]

Yeah roughy had op as well