Injury List - 2016

[bornadog]

2016 Injury thread for the discussion on injuries only.

Current list March 11 2016:

Clay Smith - Expected back mid year.

Roarke Smith - TBC

Will Minson - Hamstring strain - Doubtful for round 1.

[ledge]

That's a very good injury list .. Just three players

[bornadog]

That's a very good injury list .. Just three players

Maybe we should add Dickson, but no confirmation.

[bornadog]

From Club website:


Western Bulldogs ruckman Tom Campbell remains in contention for round one selection despite rolling his ankle on the weekend against Collingwood.

Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au on Tuesday afternoon, General Manager of Football Graham Lowe said the Club are hopeful of the 25-year old’s prospects.


“Tom’s in an acute phase in the his recovery from an ankle injury so he’ll be in a moonboot this week and we’ll review and monitor him at the back end of this week with a view to him coming back into training next week,” Lowe said.


“Any further decisions we need to make, we’ll make following that.’


Lowe said fellow big man Will Minson was also progressing well from a hamstring injury suffered at training last Thursday.


“He’s resumed running, [and we’re going to add some speed to his program as we progress through this week.


“We’re going to look at bringing him back into the footy program next week.”


Tory Dickson is another player who could also be in line for selection against the Dockers on Easter weekend.


“Tory’s progressing really well from his groin tightness, he’s working through our rehab program this week and he’ll be fully training this week with the few to making himself available for selection in round one.”


Both Roarke and Clay Smith are on track in their recovery from ACL injuries, Lowe saying that both players have returned to low level football training.


“We’re playing the long game with them here, but they’re progressing really well.”

[merantau]

Of the potential outs Tory Dickson's absence would be missed the most. I really like what he brings to the team. An up and back runner with a big tank and very capable at applying forward pressure with his tackling. Throw in his elite goal kicking skills and you have a very, very good footballer.

[bornadog]

From Foxfooty web page

TOM Campbell and Will Minson are racing the clock to the fit, but the outlook is better for Jordan Roughead, who emerged unscathed from a VFL match last week. Tom Liberatore will make a welcome return after showing no effects stemming from a knee reconstruction that kept him out of football for all of 2015.


Tom Campbell (ankle) — test


Tory Dickson (adductor) — test


Clay Smith (knee) — TBC


Roarke Smith (knee) — TBC


Will Minson (hamstring) — test

[bornadog]

Easton Wood (shoulder) — TBC
Tom Campbell (ankle) — test
Tory Dickson (abductor) — test
Will Minson (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Clay Smith (knee) — TBC
Roarke Smith (knee) — TBC

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Easton Wood (shoulder) — TBC
Tom Campbell (ankle) — test
Tory Dickson (abductor) — test
Will Minson (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Clay Smith (knee) — TBC
Roarke Smith (knee) — TBC

This has me nervous, I hope it's not serious. His skill-set is unique amongst most players in the league, let alone our list.

[ledge]

Hamling will come in if Wood doesn't get up I imagine.
Not a bad replacement.

[F'scary]

My impression was that Wood played on unhampered (he took that incredible intercept mark after the Pav incident). Hope his shoulder hasn't become more painful or restricted in movement after the match.

[GVGjr]

Minson mentioned at the players sponsors on Sunday that its back full training for him this week.

[Templeton31]

Talia, foot, 8 weeks. Oh hang on.....;)

[F'scary]

Talia, foot, 8 weeks. Oh hang on.....;)

I would have thought it was our foot in his rectum that caused an injury.

[Remi Moses]

Wood looked like he got a stinger
Dickson's out until round 4 . Strained quad at training last week!
Bit unlucky Dickson at the moment

[Bulldog4life]

Dicko out till round 4

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/round-1-afl-injury-list-luke-hodge-set-to-miss-four-weeks-dane-swans-season-looks-finished--casualty-ward/news-story/da40f3dc960b28e3c4577e7c0154bf66

[bornadog]

Updated tonight.

WESTERN BULLDOGS INJURY LIST

Player
Injury
Duration


Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-campbell)
ankle
available


Will Minson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/will-minson)
hamstring
available


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


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


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite

[LostDoggy]

Updated tonight.

WESTERN BULLDOGS INJURY LIST

Player
Injury
Duration


Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-campbell)
ankle
available


Will Minson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/will-minson)
hamstring
available


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


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


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite



Maybe The Soup and Roughy can give each other a chop out while Boydasaur Jnr can stay at home this week thus still giving us the option of still having 2 talls in our foward line and stretching ShitKildas backline like a rubberband.

[ledge]

Campbell and Minson back

[ledge]

Easton Wood off the list, that was quick, he was on it for half a day.

[always right]

I see Adcock has been elevated from the rookie list, replacing Clay. Why would they do this unless they are considering playing him in the seniors this week?

[GVGjr]

I see Adcock has been elevated from the rookie list, replacing Clay. Why would they do this unless they are considering playing him in the seniors this week?

Normally a selection as an emergency wouldn't warrant the upgrade.

[divvydan]

Obviously he had to be upgraded in order for us to make him emergency. As to why he was made emergency?....My best guess is that since Roughead and Wood both had issues last week, Campbell and Hamling are direct emergencies for them and so the third emergency should be one with as much flexibility as possible, which is where Adcock excels as he can pretty much play in any non key position on the ground.

Of course, the elevation will be about more than this week but that could well be part of thinking as to why now.

[bornadog]

Hrovat with ankle surgery, set to miss 6 weeks.



Player
Injury
Duration


Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-campbell)
ankle
available


Will Minson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/will-minson)
hamstring
available


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


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


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite

[Hotdog60]

Western Bulldogs midfielder Nathan Hrovat has succumb to an ankle injury, set to be sidelined for at least the next six weeks.

[ledge]

Minson and Campbell played on the weekend so we are down to
Hrovat
Dickson
Clay and Rourke Smith.

[Remi Moses]

Disappointing for Nathan Hrovat .Needs a big second half of the season

[F'scary]

The worst timing for the Rat, get well soon and show us your class in the 2nd half of the season

[The Bulldogs Bite]

He seems to time his injuries to perfection (ie. worst) every year.

[Ozza]

Yeah, Hrovat and Campbell both seem to have the worst timing/luck with injuries.

Every time either get an opportunity, or some continuity in their footy - they've been struck down.
Unfortunately for them personally - others have taken the opportunities (ie. Daniel, Roughead) .

[Eastdog]

What's the latest on Bob?

[bulldogtragic]

Murphy (captain, gun), Smith (1st rounder, potential gun), Libba (out and out gun) & R. Smith all in the cycle of knee injuries, and coming back from them. Dear Footy Gods, that's enough.

[chef]

Gutted for Bob.

[Ozza]

Confirmed ACL.

[bornadog]

Bob’s blow confirmed, Dickson and Wood in the mix (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-04-11/bobs-blow-confirmed)


The Western Bulldogs’ early prognosis has been confirmed, with scans to skipper Bob Murphy’s left knee revealing a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.


Murphy went in for scans on Monday, with the results confirming what had been suspected on Sunday evening after the Dogs' three-point loss to Hawthorn.


“Bob’s scans have just come in and they do confirm that he has ruptured his ACL and he has some medial ligament damage as well," Football Manager Graham Lowe told westernbulldogs.com.au.


“We’re going to give Bob as much time as he needs to consider his position, and [his] plans for moving forward.

“The Club will support him in any way we can to make sure we support him in making the right decision for him and his family.”

In other injury news, forward Tory Dickson’s return to the top level is one step closer, with Lowe confirming that the 28 year-old should be available for selection for the upcoming weekend of football.

“Tory’s trained really well, he’s progressed into full training so we’re looking forward to him putting himself in a position to being available for selection this week, so that’s great news for Tory.”

Vice-Captain Easton Wood was a late withdrawal from Sunday’s game against Hawthorn with hamstring tightness, Lowe saying the All-Australian defender has not been ruled out of the clash with the Blues on Saturday night at Etihad Stadium.

“Easton had some hamstring tightness progressing into the game last week, he said.

“We didn’t’ want to take any risks so we withdrew him from playing.

“He’ll need to tick all of the boxes this week to make sure he’s fit and available to be selected.”



Player
Injury
Duration


Tory Dickson (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tory-dickson)
quad
available


Easton Wood (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/easton-wood)
hamstring tightness
test


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
ankle
5-7 weeks


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


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA

[1eyedog]

Ah bugger

[Eastdog]

So our worst fears pretty much. I wish Bob well and a big recovery.

[bornadog]

Bob Murphy's doctor to say no to LARS (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-11/lars-or-regular-reco-thats-the-question-facing-bob-murphy)

[LostDoggy]

JJ done for 4 months according to Jay Clark...

[chef]

*!*!*!*! sake.

[ledge]

That's a very long time for a hamstring

[chef]

That's a very long time for a hamstring


Apparently hes pulled the tendon off the bone, its not your typical hamstring tear.

[bornadog]

JJ done for 4 months according to Jay Clark...

Has he had scans? If not Jay Clark speculating?

[KT31]

jj done for 4 months according to jay clark...


#$@%, #$@%, #$@% !!!!!!

[bornadog]

#$@%, #$@%, #$@% !!!!!!

Scans have not been done yet. Doc Larkins says high grade hamstring is a given for Johannisen. Says anticipation is it will be an 8-10 week injury at best.

Let's hope for the best tomorrow.

[chef]

Has he had scans? If not Jay Clark speculating?

Stevo said he had scans this morning

[1eyedog]

MMM are reporting surgery for JJ 8-10?

[LostDoggy]

Any solid updates?

[bornadog]

Any solid updates?

from Twitter:

Hearing Bulldogs dasher Jason Johannisen's hamstring injury isn't as bad as first thought...should dodge surgery. Likely 6-8 weeks out.

Hopefully club report soon

[Greystache]

from Twitter:

Hearing Bulldogs dasher Jason Johannisen's hamstring injury isn't as bad as first thought...should dodge surgery. Likely 6-8 weeks out.

Hopefully club report soon

Please let this be true.

[always right]

Who tweeted this????

#prayforJJ

[Mantis]

Who tweeted this????

#prayforJJ

Paul Amy.

Reporter for Inside Football & Leader Newspapers.

[always right]

Paul Amy.

Reporter for Inside Football & Leader Newspapers.

Hope he's right....we're due for a change of fortune.

[1eyedog]

Well thank the Bulldog gods for that! Research on this suggests 6-8 as opposed to 14-16. We get our gun HBF back mid-year by the looks.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-04-18/jj-string-not-off-the-bone

[hujsh]

Thank *!*!*!*! for that

I was totally prepared for a return right at the end of the season so this is much better

[Ghost Dog]

Hope he's right....we're due for a change of fortune.

In 2014, Hawthorn lost Josh Gibson, Sam Mitchell and Brian Lake for 8, 9 and 14 games, and Clarke, and still won 17 games. JJ will come in at the pointy end of the season and smash his way back in. We have to learn to live without him.

[bornadog]

Other than the better news for JJ

* Wood will be available this week

* Suckling no issue with ankle

* Tom Boyd no further damage to shoulder, but seeking medical advice, so should know something in next few days. I suspect we won't take any chances.

Others:



Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
ankle
5-7 weeks


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


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA

[LostDoggy]

from Twitter:

Hearing Bulldogs dasher Jason Johannisen's hamstring injury isn't as bad as first thought...should dodge surgery. Likely 6-8 weeks out.

Hopefully club report soon

Thanks mate! Confirmed by the dogs this morning, 6-8, not the worst result.

The article seemed to suggest further consultation was required.

[LostDoggy]

Clay must be nearing 12 months since his recon?

[Murphy'sLore]

It's a measure of how flat we were that JJ out for up to 8 weeks seems like good news!

[Ozza]

It's a bit annoying that every journalist big head - who wants to be the 1st to report it/the most 'in the know' - jumps on twitter and suggests 12 weeks, or 4 months - or really whatever they want to speculate, before scans have even happened.

Even that media-wannabe doctor Rohan White, likes to jump to conclusions about how many weeks out and whether surgery is needed - without actually being close to the injured player.

[bornadog]

Thanks mate! Confirmed by the dogs this morning, 6-8, not the worst result.

The article seemed to suggest further consultation was required.

He does need to get further advice from a specialist on how to deal with the injury, but doesn't need surgery at this stage. Let's hope 8 weeks is worse case.

[craigsahibee]

Well thank the Bulldog gods for that! Research on this suggests 6-8 as opposed to 14-16. We get our gun HBF back mid-year by the looks.

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-04-18/jj-string-not-off-the-bone

Still in contention for the Brownlow.

[Throughandthrough]

It's a bit annoying that every journalist big head - who wants to be the 1st to report it/the most 'in the know' - jumps on twitter and suggests 12 weeks, or 4 months - or really whatever they want to speculate, before scans have even happened.

Even that media-wannabe doctor Rohan White, likes to jump to conclusions about how many weeks out and whether surgery is needed - without actually being close to the injured player.


Was going to post something similar. I was watching on TV when it happened, one of the 7 commentators commented that it looked like a high tear (from where he grabbed), then they built that up to being very bad, then they guessed it was off the bone, which somehow turned into factual info amongst all the sports journo's in Australia even before he had left the Oval.

[Ozza]

Was going to post something similar. I was watching on TV when it happened, one of the 7 commentators commented that it looked like a high tear (from where he grabbed), then they built that up to being very bad, then they guessed it was off the bone, which somehow turned into factual info amongst all the sports journo's in Australia even before he had left the Oval.

Yes, everyone is an expert on injuries.

[bornadog]

Still in contention for the Brownlow.

I have him at 500/1

[Greystache]

It's a bit annoying that every journalist big head - who wants to be the 1st to report it/the most 'in the know' - jumps on twitter and suggests 12 weeks, or 4 months - or really whatever they want to speculate, before scans have even happened.

Even that media-wannabe doctor Rohan White, likes to jump to conclusions about how many weeks out and whether surgery is needed - without actually being close to the injured player.

The Age was reporting on Sunday morning he was out for the season and would be going in for surgery on Monday. No scans done, no specific knowledge of what the injury actually was, and no confirmation he needed surgery, but still managed to draw the conclusion he was out for the season and would be going in for surgery.

They don't even report the news anymore, they just make it up. It's the outcome I guess of the media evolving from news sources to editorial and opinion piece providers.

[Ghost Dog]

The club is also in consultation with leading hair stylists for his comeback game.

[LostDoggy]

I think I read somewhere that Clay Smith had re-injured his knee, can anyone confirm or deny this please?

[BornInDroopSt'54]

He does need to get further advice from a specialist on how to deal with the injury, but doesn't need surgery at this stage. Let's hope 8 weeks is worse case.

I'm thinking 'leg of lamb on the bone, when you try and wrench the meat off the bone but the tendon hangs on'. So JJ didn't rip the tendon off the bone but there must be 'shredding' of the muscle close to the tendon. How much 'shredding' obviously the critical issue. I trust they'll get it right and err on the safe side because those hammies of JJ's are seriously valuable to the club.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Eeeuuuwww

[Bulldog4life]

I think I read somewhere that Clay Smith had re-injured his knee, can anyone confirm or deny this please?

Haven't seen that anywhere. Nothing in google either.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Just on Clay, where's he at?

[Ghost Dog]

Was going to post something similar. I was watching on TV when it happened, one of the 7 commentators commented that it looked like a high tear (from where he grabbed), then they built that up to being very bad, then they guessed it was off the bone, which somehow turned into factual info amongst all the sports journo's in Australia even before he had left the Oval.


Hun: "Making matters worse, Tom Boyd (shoulder), Matthew Suckling (ankle) and Jordan Roughead (ankle) are also sore from the win over Carlton and will race against time to be fit for the clash against the Lions. Expect Johannisen to be out for 3-4 months after surgery to fix a high hamstring problem. Another defender, Josh Prudden, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the VFL. It will test their depth."

Imagine a rather cluttered Herald Sun desk with a few dice in the drawer to decide these things.

Oh, in the last few games I've been watching live feed. Heart in my mouth " J. Roughead off injured" and he seems to have played out both games. Come on Roughy.....one....whole....season

[Doc26]

I think I read somewhere that Clay Smith had re-injured his knee, can anyone confirm or deny this please?

Unless he's done something since Saturday afternoon, he was walking about Punt Road Oval unimpeded.

[F'scary]

Club website is saying "approximately" 10 weeks for JJ, AFL website "at least" 10 weeks.

[Remi Moses]

I'd imagine looking at the draw and fixturing the bye, he'll be back then
Disappointing, but it's a better case scenario than first reported .
I'd imagine 10 weeks is also factoring in extreme conservatism

[Bulldog4life]

Club website is saying "approximately" 10 weeks for JJ, AFL website "at least" 10 weeks.

Also Gerard said minimum of 10 weeks on AFL360 tonight.

[1eyedog]

10-12 weeks is OK. 16 weeks is dicey whether he would return. I hope he's a good healer.

[bornadog]

Updated Tuesday 19th April



Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Tom Boyd
Shoulder
TBC


Nathan Hrovat
Ankle
4-6 weeks


Jason Johannisen
Hamstring
10 weeks


Robert Murphy
Knee
Season


Josh Prudden
Knee
Season


Roarke Smith
Knee
Indefinite


Matt Suckling
Ankle
Available





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

[hujsh]

Club website is saying "approximately" 10 weeks for JJ, AFL website "at least" 10 weeks.

Ha yeah I noticed that as well.

[Sedat]

10 weeks will only be 9 rounds because of the mid-season bye, which gets him back in R13. That is an awfully long time to find form and fitness well before a potential finals campaign.

[LostDoggy]

I'd imagine looking at the draw and fixturing the bye, he'll be back then
Disappointing, but it's a better case scenario than first reported .
I'd imagine 10 weeks is also factoring in extreme conservatism
I think it's more like an eight week injury, with a couple of weeks in the VFL and an AFL round return in ten weeks. I would expect him to be back in our lineup by round 15.

[josie]

Regarding Clay, big footy poster noted Bubba or one of coaches said Clay and Roarke Smith are looking like being ready by round 15. Good news and Roarke could play a bit of a JJ or fast winger type role. Hope they hold back Clay as long as possible so he really is as right as he will ever be. What an amazing array of talent we have both in injury room and fit to play.

[Eastdog]

Better news regarding JJ as all of us initially thought it would be longer. Are Dickson and Wood available or are they another week or two away. They are missed and would be strong inclusions.

Agree with a post by ML yes while I was happy with our win last Saturday night by 6 goals the injuries certainly knocked the wind out of the sails quite a bit thus a somewhat flat feeling after the game. Will be right and have plenty of quality personnel still available.

[bornadog]

Better news regarding JJ as all of us initially thought it would be longer. Are Dickson and Wood available or are they another week or two away. They are missed and would be strong inclusions.

Agree with a post by ML yes while I was happy with our win last Saturday night by 6 goals the injuries certainly knocked the wind out of the sails quite a bit thus a somewhat flat feeling after the game. Will be right and have plenty of quality personnel still available.

Dickson played VFL last week and Wood is ready to go.

[1eyedog]

Do you think Dicko will come in?

[GVGjr]

Do you think Dicko will come in?

It wouldn't surprise me to see him back but I think they should give him another week at Footscray,

[1eyedog]

It wouldn't surprise me to see him back but I think they should give him another week at Footscray,

Me too. As expected he looked quite underdone against the Tigers, although I only watched a half. Another week would do him good and prime him for the Kangaroos.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Bob is having his surgery today according to bookface

[always right]

I don't think any other club has had injuries with anywhere near as much impact on their gamestyle as us.

[ledge]

Dickson in and wood, out McClean and JJ.

[bornadog]

Some updates from Bevo

*Tom Boyd out for two weeks at least.

*Both Bob and Josh Prudden had their surgeries yesterday and everything went according to plan

[Axe Man]

Boyd sidelined by shoulder, but Dogs won't slow (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-04-22/-boyd-sidelined-by-shoulder)

An injured shoulder is set to keep Tom Boyd on the sidelines for at least two weeks, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge told media on Friday.

After losing playmakers Robert Murphy and Jason Johannisen to injuries in consecutive weeks, Beveridge said Boyd had been managing the shoulder since February.

The 20-year-old's shoulder flared up in a ruck contest during the last quarter of the win over Carlton last weekend.

"He had a similar episode on our community camp when we trained in Ballarat and he missed a few weeks and it's exactly the same thing," Beveridge said.

"But he came back from that and he was really strong, so we anticipate in a few weeks time he'll be ready to resurface at AFL level.

"He's had a strong few weeks but probably wasn't at the peak of his powers last week.

"We expect him to come back in to the team pretty quickly."

With Boyd on the sidelines, Tom Campbell gets his chance after an ankle injury in the final week of the NAB Challenge disrupted his round one preparations.

When talk turned injuries to Murphy and Johannisen, Beveridge insisted their absence wouldn't change his side's attacking style.

The rebounding defenders have generated plenty of drive off half-back under second-year coach's tenure.

"We're planning to play exactly the same way and the boys who will play in those roles have played them before," Beveridge said.

"We feel like we can cover it (and) we've had a good start to the year with our balance between offence and defence, and the plan will be to maintain that.

While an injured hamstring will keep Johannisen out for at least 10 weeks, Beveridge said Murphy's knee reconstruction procedure had been a success and the veteran was in good spirits.

Beveridge believed the inclusion of goalsneak Tory Dickson, who hasn't played since week one of the NAB Challenge due to adductor and quad injuries, would be a valuable one on Saturday night.

"Tory has been a multiple goal kicker at times and maybe (he) offsets any pressure there to kick goals (amongst the forward) group.

"We've always tried to spread our goal-kicking load through as many players as we can and I think we had another 10 last week."

[Eastdog]

Any news on Suckling? Will he miss Friday night.

[bornadog]

Any news on Suckling? Will he miss Friday night.

He tweeted this:

Thanks for all the positive vibes! Super happy to know I have a rock solid ACL graft !!

I think he is sore in the knee and ankle, so may need a rest. No major injury to his knee.

[Eastdog]

He tweeted this:

Thanks for all the positive vibes! Super happy to know I have a rock solid ACL graft !!

I think he is sore in the knee and ankle, so may need a rest. No major injury to his knee.

Great to hear

[bornadog]

Great to hear

According to this (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-24/bulldogs-defender-suckling-feared-he-had-reinjured-acl)article, he won't play Friday and maybe miss the following week as well.

[bornadog]

Suckling out for at least a month.

Caleb out for a week, but should be ok for week after.

[ledge]

Hamling comes in and Caleb didn't play anyway.
No huge changes , Hamling can play good footy.

[Remi Moses]

Not surprised Suckling's injury is a month, I think he's been carrying that ankle for a while .
Nice to catch a break for a change on the injuries . When are the two Smith's back ?

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Tom Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-boyd)
shoulder
2-3 weeks


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
ankle
3-5 weeks


Matt Suckling (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matt-suckling)
ankle
4 weeks


Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
9 weeks


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


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


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA


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

[LostDoggy]

Stevo tweeted JJ was running around at training today?

[1eyedog]

Stevo tweeted JJ was running around at training today?

JJ was @ three quarter pace which is remarkable. I couldn't believe it. He was on the bike as well. He looks 3-4 weeks away not nine!

[1eyedog]

Other observations;

Daniel was walking around unimpeded.
Suckling is walking around no problems but needs a minor clean up on the ankle as there are apparently bone frags.
Clay Smith is walking around unimpeded and did inside work. Every now and again he would run out onto the ground from inside and turn back inside again. He did this a few times. Looks bigger.
Koby Stevens spent time with Rohan Smith.
The boys were really revving TC up for the weekend, very vocal about Tom tearing Goldie a new one.
Libba did light duties if I can call them that.
Toby McLean looked sore and walked about 5 laps.

[bornadog]

Other observations;

Daniel was walking around unimpeded.
Suckling is walking around no problems but needs a minor clean up on the ankle as there are apparently bone frags.
Clay Smith is walking around unimpeded and did inside work. Every now and again he would run out onto the ground from inside and turn back inside again. He did this a few times. Looks bigger.
Koby Stevens spent time with Rohan Smith.
The boys were really revving TC up for the weekend, very vocal about Tom tearing Goldie a new one.
Libba did light duties if I can call them that.
Toby McLean looked sore and walked about 5 laps.

You need to post this in the training thread and give us some more.:)

[BulldogBelle]

Stevo tweeted JJ was running around at training today?

l have been told by someone l know at the club (Trainer) that JJ might be as little as 4 weeks.
Nowhere near as bad as first thought.

[bornadog]

Roarke at training today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChF2KZdU0AAGYfS.jpg

[Eastdog]

Great to see he is training.

[ledge]

Looks like he has put on some muscle

[1eyedog]

l have been told by someone l know at the club (Trainer) that JJ might be as little as 4 weeks.
Nowhere near as bad as first thought.

That was my understanding too (having spoken to a female trainer at the club). They think 4-5 weeks. He looked pretty good on Tuesday!

[bornadog]

* Caleb to return against Crows

* Boyd another week away

* Hunter to be monitored after showing signs of delayed concussion

* Libba Corked thigh and will be assessed during the week

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Caleb Daniel (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/caleb-daniel)
calf
available


Lachie Hunter (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/lachie-hunter)
concussion
test


Tom Liberatore (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-liberatore)
corked thigh
test


Tom Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-boyd)
shoulder
1-2 weeks


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
ankle
2-4 weeks


Matt Suckling (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matt-suckling)
ankle
3 weeks


Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
8 weeks


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


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


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA


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


* Injury list updated on Monday 2 May 2016

[bulldogsthru&thru]

What's going on with T Boyd? Thought he was meant to be ready this week

[Axe Man]

What's going on with T Boyd? Thought he was meant to be ready this week

I don't think there is anything unexpected going on, they have always said he would miss at least 2 weeks.


Tom Boyd’s return to football is one step closer after Lowe said the 20-year old was recovering well from his shoulder injury.

“We’re pleased to report that he’s made some really positive progress in terms of strengthening around his shoulder, he’s maintained his general fitness which is great.

“He’s probably about a week away but we’ll continue to monitor his progress.”

[Templeton31]

What's going on with T Boyd? Thought he was meant to be ready this week

Its our standard pattern with injury reporting. Bevo says she'll be right, initial reports say 1-2 weeks and it turns out to be 4-5 weeks...

[KT31]

What's going on with T Boyd? Thought he was meant to be ready this week

Happy not to rush him back and would love it if the didn't ruck him.

[bornadog]

Hrovat in Social club says will be back next week - 3 weeks earlier than anticipated

[GVGjr]

At the Players Sponsors Suckling wants to come back next week but the medical advice is that he 2 weeks away.
Tom Boyd thinks he will be back next week.

[bulldogtragic]

Hrovat, Suckling & Boyd within 2 weeks would be huge with Stevens & JJ on the comeback trail too.

[ledge]

Stevens only missing this week isn't he ?

[GVGjr]

Stevens only missing this week isn't he ?

I'm not so sure. It's not a great injury for a quick recovery

[bornadog]

I'm not so sure. It's not a great injury for a quick recovery

Didn't he have a similar injury last year?

[Bulldog4life]

Koby Stevens (abdominal strain) according to AFL website.

[Axe Man]

Apparently Graham Lowe is a time traveller and has sent us injury news from tomorrow?:)

Adams to miss Demons clash (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-05-09/adams-to-miss-demons-clash)

First-year defender Marcus Adams has had surgery today on a fractured finger and is expected to miss this Sunday’s match against Melbourne at the MGG.

Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au on Tuesday afternoon, Football Manager Graham Lowe said that the Club will provide an update on Adams’ return in due course, but he doesn’t expect that he’ll miss a lot of time.

“Marcus has sustained a minor fracture to one of his fingers which requires surgical intervention, so he’s having that today (Tuesday),” he said.

“Following that surgery we’ll provide an update in terms of time lines, but we certainly don’t see him having a significant amount of time out of the game.”

Koby Stevens is a chance to return to the field against Melbourne on the weekend as he continues to recover from and abdominal strain that caused him to miss the weekend’s match.

“He’s come in well this week and he’s got training he’ll have to get through before we can confirm his availability for this weekend,” Lowe said.

Tom Boyd’s return to football is one step closer as he recovers from a shoulder injury suffered against the Brisbane Lions in Round five.

“Tom Boyd is making further progress in terms of strengthening around the shoulder, so there’s still some landmarks that he needs to achieve from that perspective.

“But he’s making great progress and he’ll continue to train this week and we’ll make decisions over his timelines over the coming days.”

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/marcus-adams)
finger
TBC


Tom Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-boyd)
shoulder
test


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


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
ankle
1-3 weeks


Matt Suckling (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matt-suckling)
ankle
2 weeks


Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
7 weeks


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


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


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA


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


* Injury list updated on Monday 9 May 2016

[always right]

Good to see they haven't written off Bob for the season yet.:rolleyes:

[bornadog]

Good to see they haven't written off Bob for the season yet.:rolleyes:

One option of TBA could be - retired.:(

[bulldogtragic]

Clay did he's knee a little over 12 months ago now. Does anyone know if he is on the radar to return soon?

[1eyedog]

Clay did he's knee a little over 12 months ago now. Does anyone know if he is on the radar to return soon?

Surely they've got to pull the trigger soon. Is there a difference in strength between 12 months and 14-15 months?

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


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


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


Tom Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-boyd)
shoulder
test


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/marcus-adams)
finger
TBC


Matthew Suckling (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-suckling)
ankle
2 weeks


Zaine Cordy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/zaine-cordy)
ankle
3-4 weeks


Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
6 weeks


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


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


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA


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


* Injury list updated on Monday 16 May 2016

[BornInDroopSt'54]

The pressure is on to get as many as possible of the testees ready for GWS. Tom Boyd would be handy.

[Axe Man]

Clay did he's knee a little over 12 months ago now. Does anyone know if he is on the radar to return soon?

Clay Smith is another making good headway in the rehab group returning from an ACL injury.

“Clay is back into full training which is a key milestone from an ACL perspective so, really pleased with his progress.

“He’s still got a number of weeks left to finish his rehab but he’s making some great progress.”

[1eyedog]

Would we throw Boyd straight back in if he passes a fitness test?

[GVGjr]

Would we throw Boyd straight back in if he passes a fitness test?

I don't believe so

[Eastdog]

Clay Smith is another making good headway in the rehab group returning from an ACL injury.

“Clay is back into full training which is a key milestone from an ACL perspective so, really pleased with his progress.

“He’s still got a number of weeks left to finish his rehab but he’s making some great progress.”

Really good to hear.

[comrade]

On May 3rd, Boyd was 1-2 weeks away and Suckling was 3 weeks.

Now it seems both are still at least a few weeks away if you can piece together the slivers of info being provided by the Club.

What is going on?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

On May 3rd, Boyd was 1-2 weeks away and Suckling was 3 weeks.

Now it seems both are still at least a few weeks away if you can piece together the slivers of info being provided by the Club.

What is going on?

Agree it is quite frustrating at the lack of conviction in these timelines. It's already been mentioned on these forums (possibly by yourself comrade), but I'd start questioning the medical staff. A number of our players have had extended weeks on the sidelines beyond what was originally quoted.

[bulldogtragic]

Agree it is quite frustrating at the lack of conviction in these timelines. It's already been mentioned on these forums (possibly by yourself comrade), but I'd start questioning the medical staff. A number of our players have had extended weeks on the sidelines beyond what was originally quoted.

Or are the medicos being conservative? Hrovat is back a fair bit under schedule and JJ seems to be ahead of the initial weeks. I heard Morris say last year he felt the inferred pressure of playing when not 100% cherry ripe because of a talent shortfall tall defenders (sometimes should've had a rest). He also said getting in Collins & Adams was good for taking that infected pressure off. If the coaches & MC feel we have the talent to win on the weekend ahead, and the medical advice is an extra week off would cut the likely recurrence or aggravation to the player in question, then I have no issue. If our boys are even 10% more likely to be fit for finals with a conservative approach, with our depth we should win enough game and then assault the finals in the healthiest position possible.

[LostDoggy]

Agree it is quite frustrating at the lack of conviction in these timelines. It's already been mentioned on these forums (possibly by yourself comrade), but I'd start questioning the medical staff. A number of our players have had extended weeks on the sidelines beyond what was originally quoted.

I feel your frustration and I think we will struggle this week but.. maybe we are playing the long game, being conservative lessens the chance of re injury and gives someone else an pportunity. probably the right choice but we would like to keep winning in such a tight top 4 race. expectations are getting high.

[Remi Moses]

I think they're just being a little conservative .
It is frustrating though when players are out longer than first advised

[Bulldog4life]

Would we throw Boyd straight back in if he passes a fitness test?

Not according to Bevo, heard him more than once say Tommy will come back through the VFL.

[Eastdog]

Not according to Bevo, heard him more than once say Tommy will come back through the VFL.

When will Tom play back in the VFL and how many games would he play there before returning to our senior side.

[Bulldog4life]

When will Tom play back in the VFL and how many games would he play there before returning to our senior side.

A couple of weeks according to The Club.

[Bulldog4life]

When will Tom play back in the VFL and how many games would he play there before returning to our senior side.

How many games would depend on his and the team's form.

[Eastdog]

Will just see how he goes. Hopefully he'll be back soon. Would add another dimension to our forward line once again.

[KT31]

Not according to Bevo, heard him more than once say Tommy will come back through the VFL.

Was this was prior to Big Red getting a week though ?
If Boyd is fit and available this week we need to play him to allow Stringer a hall pass.

[bornadog]

Was this was prior to Big Red getting a week though ?
If Boyd is fit and available this week we need to play him to allow Stringer a hall pass.

Saw him in some vision at training last night on AFL360, and he looks pretty fit. Just need to be sure his shoulder is good to go. I agree I would play him.

[azabob]

Was this was prior to Big Red getting a week though ?
If Boyd is fit and available this week we need to play him to allow Stringer a hall pass.

It was yesterday. Regardless Boyd is still out for two more weeks at least.

[bornadog]

It was yesterday. Regardless Boyd is still out for two more weeks at least.

The injury table says TEST???

[Bulldog4life]

Was this was prior to Big Red getting a week though ?
If Boyd is fit and available this week we need to play him to allow Stringer a hall pass.

Prior to and after.

[GVGjr]

Was this was prior to Big Red getting a week though ?
If Boyd is fit and available this week we need to play him to allow Stringer a hall pass.

Yes it was. Said it yesterday

[azabob]

The injury table says TEST???

And you point is? The injury table is more likely incorrect than correct!

At Beverage's press conference yesterday he said Boyd is still a couple of weeks away.

[hujsh]

And you point is? The injury table is more likely incorrect than correct!

At Beverage's press conference yesterday he said Boyd is still a couple of weeks away.
From AFL or playing all together? Could mean two weeks at Footscray first

[azabob]

From AFL or playing all together? Could mean two weeks at Footscray first

I took it as all together and then will require time in the VFL.

[bornadog]

I took it as all together and then will require time in the VFL.

I took it as VFL then AFL.

[azabob]

I took it as VFL then AFL.

Hopefully you are right.

[bornadog]

Nothing out yet from medicos but Bevo said this on the couch:

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge expects Matt Suckling to play against Collingwood, Round 10 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/western-bulldogs-coach-luke-beveridge-expects-matt-suckling-to-play-against-collingwood-round-10/news-story/774fb426280cc91c0e78819803f70d27)


THE Western Bulldogs will be boosted by the return of three critical players this Sunday against Collingwood.

Half-back Matthew Boyd and forward Jack Redpath will return from suspension, while Dogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident prized recruit Matt Suckling will be fit after missing a month with a hamstring injury.

Suckling went down early in the club’s Round 5 win over Brisbane.
“We think that Matty Suckling will be right to go,” Beveridge told On the Couch.
“We’ll definitely get Matthew Boyd and Jack Redpath back this week from suspension.”

Forward Tom Boyd, who has not played since injuring his shoulder in Round 4 against Carlton, is still a fortnight or so away from playing.

“Tommy Boyd will probably be playing VFL footy in a couple of weeks,” he said.

“He’s in our best 22 … it’s just to get his fitness up.”

[The Bulldogs Bite]

If we can get Adams, Suckling, Redpath and Boyd back this week it'll make a big difference.

[1eyedog]

Hamstring injury?

Interesting Tom is definitely best 22. Wonder where that leaves Redpath if plays well over the next 2 weeks. Can we afford to play Boyd, Redpath, Roughie and TC as well as one key back? Bevo stated we'll go big at some stage but seems one to many to me.

[hujsh]

Maybe Tom's in a play called '2 weeks away'. Since he's been 2 weeks away for about 4 weeks that is probably how it makes sense

[Cyberdoggie]

Hamstring injury?

Interesting Tom is definitely best 22. Wonder where that leaves Redpath if plays well over the next 2 weeks. Can we afford to play Boyd, Redpath, Roughie and TC as well as one key back? Bevo stated we'll go big at some stage but seems one to many to me.

I think Roughead may need to come out as he offers nothing up forward and he's too slow for our grid defence to work.

[1eyedog]

I think Roughead may need to come out as he offers nothing up forward and he's too slow for our grid defence to work.

That's what I was thinking. All things being equal is Adams a better KP defender than Roughead?

[bulldogtragic]

That's what I was thinking. All things being equal is Adams a better KP defender than Roughead?

I think so now and even more into the future. I think as good as Roughie has been our team is moving to a better set up with two KPFs and our KPDs and maybe one very fit ruckman who can do the bulk of the work and Campbell looks like the man. Roughie to me is looking like the Jack of trades and master of none for our circumstances. I thought he'd be a lot better forward, but I was wrong on this. But I think he might be worth something on the trade table for a club in a different stage wanting a ready made, mature ruck and/or defender with great leadership. For instance the GCS if they lose Tom Lynch may want a strong leader, an immediate impact ruckman and coverage in defence.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/marcus-adams)
finger
test


Matthew Suckling (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/matthew-suckling)
ankle
test


Tom Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/tom-boyd)
shoulder
2 weeks


Zaine Cordy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/zaine-cordy)
ankle
2-3 weeks


Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
5 weeks


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


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


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/westernbulldogs/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA


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


* Injury list updated on Tuesday 24 May 2016

[ledge]

Clay and Rourke, they must have some idea when they are coming back now.

[Doggy]

Met up with Roarke's dad today at the local footy, he says Roarke will be ready to play with Footscray in 4 weeks.

[bulldogtragic]

Where is San Diego is Clay Smith at?

[azabob]

Where is San Diego is Clay Smith at?

There was scuttle butt of a poor attitude. Can anyone elaborate on this or how he is tracking.

[Cyberdoggie]

There was scuttle butt of a poor attitude. Can anyone elaborate on this or how he is tracking.

Really? That would surprise me very much. Sure I can understand him going off the rails a little with what he has had to go through but he really seems like such a focussed and determined individual.

[bornadog]

Power forward Tom Boyd on the verge of return (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-05-30/tom-boyd-on-verge-of-return)
The Western Bulldogs have emerged out of Sunday’s 21-point victory over Collingwood unscathed, and with no new injuries to report.


Of the players on the injury list currently, Tom Boyd looks closest to return to play after passing a series of tests in his shoulder strengthening program.


GM, Football Graham Lowe said the power forward was likely to play this coming weekend, either at VFL or AFL level.


“Tom’s got through all the strengthening work that we wanted him to get done and has done the extra training we needed him to do,” Lowe said.


“He’ll be involved in full training this week with a view to being available for selection, which is great news.”


Zaine Cordy has made some gains in his recovery from a high-ankle injury, but is at least another week away.


“Zaine is back into running and working through some speed, and football skills, Lowe said.


“He won’t be available this week but he is certainly progressing well and we look forward to seeing him very soon.”


Tough midfielder Koby Stevens is set to miss again with an abdominal muscle injury, with the Club medical staff opting for a cautious approach.


“Koby has re-aggravated his previous abdominal injury, so we’ll take a conservative approach around that to ensure that we don’t have issues moving forward.”

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Tom Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-boyd)
shoulder
test


Zaine Cordy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/zaine-cordy)
ankle
1-2 weeks


Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
4 weeks


Koby Stevens (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/koby-stevens)
abdominal
TBC


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


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


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA


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


* Injury list updated on Monday 30 May 2016

[ledge]

Clay smith back this week , wood out another week and mc clean at least 5 weeks , 4 weeks in a moon boot , Rourke smith probably come back in two weeks.
No word on Stevens , Hrovat to be assessed , specialist, so can't be good.

[AndrewP6]

Toby McLean will be in a moon boot for 3-4 weeks, and they are going to assess further after that.

[bulldogtragic]

Clay smith back this week , wood out another week and mc clean at least 5 weeks , 4 weeks in a moon boot , Rourke smith probably come back in two weeks.
No word on Stevens , Hrovat to be assessed , specialist, so can't be good.

Fingers crossed for Clay!

[bulldogtragic]

Toby McLean will be in a moon boot for 3-4 weeks, and they are going to assess further after that.

Only silver lining is at least one week is the bye, and maybe seeing Honeychurch in the same role maybe.

[comrade]

Man, everything is crossed for Clay.

[Remi Moses]

I thought Toby had broken his ankle when I saw it.
Clearly no risk policy with Easton

[ledge]

We can afford to be careful with our players and make sure they are in good nick at the end of the year.
Bevo is very careful it seems on that front.
Most players are having an extra week before they come back.
Only one rushed back would be Stevens where it failed it seems

[Remi Moses]

Good luck to Clay Smith this week . Fingers and toes crossed for Clay

[ratsmac]

Good luck to Clay Smith this week . Fingers and toes crossed for Clay

Yep, good luck Clay. I think everyone will be right behind him.

[Bulldog4life]

Good luck Clay. Looking forward to see how he goes without expecting a lot. I remember being there in his first game He kicked 4 goals and went off with a full body cramp. The guy is a fighter and a very good player to boot. Really hope this is the start of something special.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


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


Easton Wood (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/easton-wood)
hamstring
1 week


Zaine Cordy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/zaine-cordy)
ankle
1 week


Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
3 weeks


Koby Stevens (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/koby-stevens)
abdominal
TBC


Toby McLean (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/toby-mclean)
foot
TBC


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
shoulder
TBC


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA


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

[Mantis]

Lots of secrecy around our injuries this year, and I'm not liking it.

Since when does a sprain in the foot mean you are in a moon boot for 3-4 weeks?

[kruder]

Gee does Hrovat get any luck at all? As soon as Mclean went down I thought it was good timing for him for a change and then I hear he has done an AC joint. I cant see him playing this year now, it will be interesting if he will be in Bulldogs colours next year.

[LostDoggy]

Player
Injury
Duration


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


Easton Wood (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/easton-wood)
hamstring
1 week


Zaine Cordy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/zaine-cordy)
ankle
1 week


Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
3 weeks


Koby Stevens (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/koby-stevens)
abdominal
TBC


Toby McLean (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/toby-mclean)
foot
TBC


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
shoulder
TBC


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
indefinite


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
TBA


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



JJ straight back in after the bye maybe?

[GVGjr]

Lots of secrecy around our injuries this year, and I'm not liking it.

Since when does a sprain in the foot mean you are in a moon boot for 3-4 weeks?

I've never been keen of the way we report injuries etc, It's especially hard to believe this is a sprain.

[F'scary]

Good luck Clay. Looking forward to see how he goes without expecting a lot. I remember being there in his first game He kicked 4 goals and went off with a full body cramp. The guy is a fighter and a very good player to boot. Really hope this is the start of something special.

I have Clay down as a gun player with a real point of difference for what he brings that compliments the list. If he can make a full return, it could be similar to Libba's return.

[bornadog]

JJ straight back in after the bye maybe?

Through VFL?

[ledge]

Clay smith scares the opposition with how hard he is at the ball and whoever has it.
If he gets it going our players have a bloke who will make any opposing player hear foot steps.
He is a huge string to our bow if he is over the injury years.

[ledge]

Just been reported Wood won't be back until after the bye, hamstring worse than first thought.

[LostDoggy]

Through VFL?

1 VFL game probably and then straight in if all goes well and he pulls up fine.

[ratsmac]

I've never been keen of the way we report injuries etc, It's especially hard to believe this is a sprain.

When I saw it on the replay I thought straight away it was broken bones in the foot or maybe dislocated bones. Just a sprain is interesting isn't it?

[EasternWest]

When I saw it on the replay I thought straight away it was broken bones in the foot or maybe dislocated bones. Just a sprain is interesting isn't it?


Lots of secrecy around our injuries this year, and I'm not liking it.

Since when does a sprain in the foot mean you are in a moon boot for 3-4 weeks?

Me too. He went straight for his mid foot area. Hopefully not the N word.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Woods recurring hammys are worrying

[ledge]

Woods recurring hammys are worrying

That's been all his career , seems Kobys stomach problem is as well.
Clays knees, Roughy shoulders.

[Ozza]

Standard stuff on our injury front.

Bevo says they are fine and should be right next week.
Then the injury report comes out and players are out for a month.

Player is a late withdrawal - they end up missing 2 or 3.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Has JJ had hamstring issues in the past? Bevo also mentioned he will have to be monitored ongoing.

[bornadog]

Clay Smith re-instated to primary list (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-06-09/long-term-injury-list-shuffle)
Clay Smith has been reinstated onto the Western Bulldogs’ primary list, ahead of a return to play this Saturday.


Smith appears set to be named for the Footscray Bulldogs when they face Geelong at Victoria University Whitten Oval this weekend.


Saturday will be Smith’s first match in over 12 months, after injuring his knee in round six 2015 against St Kilda, and undergoing a third ACL repair on his right knee.


With Smith’s return, Jed Adcock has been returned to the Club’s rookie list.


Meanwhile, Josh Prudden has been added to the Club’s long-term injury list.


Prudden ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in a VFL match against Richmond in April.

[The Pie Man]

Patrick Keane (AFL spokesman) tweeted earlier that Jed is back on the primary list with Prudden on the LTIL.

Weird

[KT31]

If Adcock was replacing Clay on the Primary list, does that mean he had to be placed back on the Rookie list once Clay came off the LTI list or could Adcock stayed on the Primary list and replaced Prudden ?

[Eastdog]

Dahl the latest added to the injury list unfortunately.

[azabob]

Apparently Marcus Adams is in a moon boot. Hopefully we are just being extremely cautious.

[bornadog]

Bevo: Dahl has a medial ligament injury,he'll miss some games but we don't know how long.We don't think it will be an extended period of time.

[ledge]

Rolled ankle from Addams, moon boot doesn't mean it's serious.
Zaine Cordy and Clay Smith were back today,.
Dahls a worry but with Clay killing it and Webb around we can cover .
If we can pull through next week, the bye is perfect . A shame our VFL has a bye the same week.
After the bye hopefully wood , JJ, Stevens and Dahl are back. Addams not sure but we can afford to take our chances next week and rest a few with a two week break .
Rourke smith should be back by then as well.

[divvydan]

If Adcock was replacing Clay on the Primary list, does that mean he had to be placed back on the Rookie list once Clay came off the LTI list or could Adcock stayed on the Primary list and replaced Prudden ?

Yes, an elevation onto the main list is for a specific player, not just a long term injury. So Adcock was specifically in place of Clay Smith and therefore had to drop back to rookie list for Clay Smith to start playing again. Of course, if we wanted to, we could just then put in new paperwork saying that Adcock is being upgraded for Prudden but since we don't need to at the moment, we've held off doing so.

[Hotdog60]

By the sounds of it Brad Lynch maybe worth an upgrade for Prudden

[ledge]

Yes, an elevation onto the main list is for a specific player, not just a long term injury. So Adcock was specifically in place of Clay Smith and therefore had to drop back to rookie list for Clay Smith to start playing again. Of course, if we wanted to, we could just then put in new paperwork saying that Adcock is being upgraded for Prudden but since we don't need to at the moment, we've held off doing so.

Thought I read somewhere we did upgrade Adcock back in for Prudden

[Rocco Jones]

What's the story with Luke Goetz? He is not on the injury list but not playing VFL?

[bulldogtragic]

What's the story with Luke Goetz? He is not on the injury list but not playing VFL?

I don't know anything official, but several woofers who have seen him up close this year at VFL games have repeatedly questioned his attitude on and off the field. Maybe there's something to what woofers have seen?

[bornadog]

What's the story with Luke Goetz? He is not on the injury list but not playing VFL?

Pretty sure he has an injury, could be ankle.

[ledge]

He was at the game yesterday , didn't look injured , just not getting a game I would say..

[bornadog]

I was watching the first quarter again and I don't understand why Dahl played on after injuring his knee? He was running back and forth from the forward line to the backline, and a couple of times stopped and held his knee. Surely the medical staff could have worked out whether he should be on the ground.

[GVGjr]

I was watching the first quarter again and I don't understand why Dahl played on after injuring his knee? He was running back and forth from the forward line to the backline, and a couple of times stopped and held his knee. Surely the medical staff could have worked out whether he should be on the ground.

I can't be sure but maybe it was the only real way to test the severity of the injury. Perhaps Dahlhaus thought it was more of a bruise.

[ledge]

Tried to run it out probably.
Sounds like it's not to bad if that's the case.

[ledge]

Just reported ,Adams back this week, Clay having knee looked at to see how it stood up to VFL game,Dalhaus tweeked knee could be back after the bye along with Wood and JJ.
No word on Stevens.

[GVGjr]

Just reported ,Adams back this week, Clay having knee looked at to see how it stood up to VFL game,Dalhaus tweeked knee could be back after the bye along with Wood and JJ.
No word on Stevens.

Thanks Ledge, while many don't like football players being linked to the military this could easily be our version of the 'cavalry is coming'.

Tom Boyd will be better for a couple of games at Footscray as well.

[bornadog]

Just reported ,Adams back this week, Clay having knee looked at to see how it stood up to VFL game,Dalhaus tweeked knee could be back after the bye along with Wood and JJ.
No word on Stevens.

Great news Ledge, where did you hear all of that?

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Just reported ,Adams back this week, Clay having knee looked at to see how it stood up to VFL game,Dalhaus tweeked knee could be back after the bye along with Wood and JJ.
No word on Stevens.

Whew, now I don't need to keep clicking refresh on the woof page all day at work.... My productivity levels at work today just picked up by 100% today.

[Bulldog4life]

Great news Ledge, where did you hear all of that?

In the HUN

[ledge]

The Dahl one is optimistic, but gave the impression 4 weeks at most.

[1eyedog]

The Dahl one is optimistic, but gave the impression 4 weeks at most.

Thanks ledge, sounds like a grade 1 medial strain. Good result.

[ratsmac]

What's the story with Luke Goetz? He is not on the injury list but not playing VFL?

I saw him a couple weeks ago at the Footsrcay v Essendon game wearing a moonboot. Probably still not quite right.

[ledge]

He was at the VFL game on Saturday.. Walking Normal in shorts.

[Rocco Jones]

Thanks for the info guys.

[Remi Moses]

He was at the VFL game on Saturday.. Walking Normal in shorts.

He had thongs on as well . Doesn't feel the cold like us old bastards

[Templeton31]

Inside Football has had Goetz listed as ankle injury for about 4 weeks now. Before that it had him listed as not getting a touch in the VFL or even close to a touch but I guess thats another story.....:D

I also saw him at 3/4 time huddle on Saturday. T shirt shorts and thongs in the cold and rain. Ankle still looked swollen but I could've been overanalysing. Was a bit surprised he wasn't in club gear.

[Flamethrower]

Dahlhaus torn medial - minimum 8 weeks.

[GVGjr]

Dahlhaus torn medial - minimum 8 weeks.

Really bad news. We are going to miss him

[Remi Moses]

Afl 360 saying 4 weeks
Mark Stevens 2 to 3 games .

[comrade]

Where's the 8 weeks coming from?

[ratsmac]

Where's the 8 weeks coming from?

I heard 6-8 weeks on talking footy.

[Eastdog]

This is a big loss. Dahl has been so important for us this year. I'm guessing a return around round 19-20 but maybe earlier according to the previous posts on here.

[Rocco Jones]

What time was talking footy on? Didn't know it even existed. AFL360 had thing with Dahl from earlier in day saying 4 weeks.

[comrade]

Who knows with the ducks and drakes we've been playing in terms of the injury list, but I want to believe it'll only be 3 games missed, so I'm sticking with that.

[Eastdog]

Who knows with the ducks and drakes we've been playing in terms of the injury list, but I want to believe it'll only be 3 games missed, so I'm sticking with that.

Hopefully your right comrade.

[Rocco Jones]

Who knows with the ducks and drakes we've been playing in terms of the injury list, but I want to believe it'll only be 3 games missed, so I'm sticking with that.

Would be some kind of ducks and drapes to have Dahl say 3-4 weeks to media to over up extra 2-4 weeks. A fair bit of effort to foil St.Kilda's 6 week forward planning on one of our players!

[LostDoggy]

I was watching the first quarter again and I don't understand why Dahl played on after injuring his knee? He was running back and forth from the forward line to the backline, and a couple of times stopped and held his knee. Surely the medical staff could have worked out whether he should be on the ground.
Haha. If Stringer came off the ground every time he copped a knock and didn't return "just in case" it was possible of him actually having something more than "just a knock", he would never finish a match.

Are you suggesting every time a player thinks there is a chance they may have an injury, that they should pull up stumps and not play for the rest of the game? If that was the case, we'd be lucky to ever finish the match with fit players on the ground.

[LostDoggy]

It was Sam Landsberger on Talking Footy who reported the 6-8 week injury status for Dahl. Sam is the son of our club doctor, so he would be on the money, you'd think.

[comrade]

It was Sam Landsberger on Talking Footy who reported the 6-8 week injury status for Dahl. Sam is the son of our club doctor, so he would be on the money, you'd think.

It was Sam Mclure who has no connection with the club.

[azabob]

What time was talking footy on? Didn't know it even existed. AFL360 had thing with Dahl from earlier in day saying 4 weeks.

7.30 Monday night on channel 73 (7mate)

[bornadog]

Luke Dahlhaus relieved after knee injury less serious than first thought (http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/western-bulldogs-v-geelong-luke-dahlhaus-relieved-after-knee-injury-less-serious-than-first-thought-20160613-gpi7dr.html)

Luke Dahlhaus is upbeat despite the prospect of around a month on the sidelines with a medial ligament issue in his knee, having initially feared his injury was much worse.

The Western Bulldogs star was hurt during Saturday's win over Port Adelaide (http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-match-report/port-adelaide-v-western-bulldogs-dogs-pip-the-power-in-an-adelaide-oval-thriller-20160611-gph3cx.html), and thought he may require a knee reconstruction.
"I look at the positives. It could have been a lot worse. If it was the ACL I would have been a lot more upset. So I'll use this as a rest and come back bigger and stronger hopefully," Dahlhaus told Channel Nine on Monday.

"[I was] a little bit worried, but the physios gave me the all-clear so all good."
The Dogs will regain key defender Marcus Adams for Saturday night's clash against Geelong.

[Eastdog]

That is better news.

[hujsh]

It was Sam Landsberger on Talking Footy who reported the 6-8 week injury status for Dahl. Sam is the son of our club doctor, so he would be on the money, you'd think.


It was Sam Mclure who has no connection with the club.
There I was wondering how Gary Zimmerman had a son with the name Sam Landsberger

[azabob]

There I was wondering how Gary Zimmerman had a son with the name Sam Landsberger

We also have a doctor named Jake landsberger whose son is Sam.

[1eyedog]

So he'll miss three games. I can deal with that.

[bornadog]

So he'll miss three games. I can deal with that.

Should give him a nice rest and back into it. Does he come back for the Cairns game, or plays VFL that week?

I am surprised he hasn't had more injuries the way he throws himself at the ball.

[Twodogs]

We also have a doctor named Jake landsberger whose son is Sam.

Correct, Son of Sam! I wonder who gets the final call between the two doctors? There must be times when they disagree on a diagnosis so what is the process for deciding which opinion the club goes with?

[1eyedog]

Correct, Son of Sam! I wonder who gets the final call between the two doctors? There must be times when they disagree on a diagnosis so what is the process for deciding which opinion the club goes with?

A third opinion rule.

[Rocco Jones]

Should give him a nice rest and back into it. Does he come back for the Cairns game, or plays VFL that week?

I am surprised he hasn't had more injuries the way he throws himself at the ball.

I can't think of anyone more straight back into the seniors than Dahl.

[Templeton31]

Based on how we report injuries this season (Boyd reported 1-2 weeks, was actually 6, Wood reported a week twice and each time 3-4) I fear 8 weeks is more accurate.