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bulldogtragic
05-06-2017, 07:53 PM
Murphy hasn't changed status. I wonder if the hammy or knee is a little worse than first thought.
Eastdog
05-06-2017, 07:57 PM
Murphy hasn't changed status. I wonder if the hammy or knee is a little worse than first thought.
Yes good question. I haven't heard any recent updates about Bob.
boydogs
05-06-2017, 08:24 PM
Don't know why Crameri isn't listed
bulldogtragic
05-06-2017, 08:50 PM
Don't know why Crameri isn't listed
Maybe trying to create doubt around him and the injury, let him slip to our first rookie draft choice??
Or, I have no idea.
bornadog
05-06-2017, 10:30 PM
Don't know why Crameri isn't listed
They stuff up at least one player every week.
Eastdog
05-06-2017, 11:00 PM
Yeah Crameri would be season. Will be good to see Dunks back again but will probably be back right towards the end of the season leading into the final series.
Mantis
06-06-2017, 09:02 AM
Yeah Crameri would be season. Will be good to see Dunks back again but will probably be back right towards the end of the season leading into the final series.
Must have had a delay as he's gone from 7-8 weeks to 9-10 weeks, doubt he gets back in the seniors this year going by that.
GVGjr
10-06-2017, 04:26 PM
Confirmed on the clubs website that Adams will avoid surgery and will be assessed in 6 to 8 weeks time.
The Bulldogs Bite
10-06-2017, 10:12 PM
Confirmed on the clubs website that Adams will avoid surgery and will be assessed in 6 to 8 weeks time.
Doubt he gets back.
Massive blow and concerns that his body isn't up to it - that's two serious foot injuries in back-to-back years at roughly the exact same point of the year (and at the same ground!).
always right
10-06-2017, 11:43 PM
Confirmed on the clubs website that Adams will avoid surgery and will be assessed in 6 to 8 weeks time.
Massive loss.....has clearly been our best defender along with Wood.
G-Mo77
12-06-2017, 04:04 PM
Very thin down back. It was the Adams injury last year that put Hamling in by default. Hopefully someone can shoulder the load.
bornadog
12-06-2017, 04:15 PM
Very thin down back. It was the Adams injury last year that put Hamling in by default. Hopefully someone can shoulder the load.
We will be struggling to find some one as there is really only Cordy or Collins.
boydogs
12-06-2017, 09:03 PM
We will be struggling to find some one as there is really only Cordy or Collins.
Cordy can do the job. He was going OK and was only dropped for team balance IMO
Happy Days
12-06-2017, 10:45 PM
Cordy can do the job. He was going OK and was only dropped for team balance IMO
As opposed to last year, when he was only *playing* for team balance.
The ironing is delicious.
bornadog
13-06-2017, 09:57 AM
As opposed to last year, when he was only *playing* for team balance.
The ironing is delicious.
and he played forward not in the backline.
bornadog
13-06-2017, 05:22 PM
INJURY LIST
Player
Injury
Duration
Tom Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-boyd)
back
test
Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/dale-morris)
ankle
test
Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
hamstring
test
Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/clay-smith)
calf
test
Bob Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
hamstring
2 - 3 weeks
Fergus Greene (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/fergus-greene)
arm
6 - 8 weeks
Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
8 - 9 weeks
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Stewart Crameri..................................................... ...............Season
* Injury list updated on Tuesday 13 June 2017
bornadog
13-06-2017, 10:43 PM
Fergus Greene out again,
Axe Man
14-06-2017, 09:40 AM
Dogs trio a chance to return (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-06-13/dogs-trio-a-chance-to-return)
The Western Bulldogs could be bolstered by the return of Tom Boyd and Dale Morris if both are cleared fit to play against Melbourne this Sunday afternoon at Etihad Stadium.
Boyd missed last week’s game against the Swans with a back complaint but Bulldogs’ Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell said that 21-year-old is recovering well and could return to the side this weekend.
“Tom had a back spasm in the days leading up to the Sydney game. Since the weekend Tom has continued to make improvements with his back pain and we’ll monitor him over the next couple of days to make a decision on his availability.”
Veteran defender Dale Morris could also be in line for a recall if he too can get through training later this week without any issues.
Morris injured his ankle sindesmosis in the round ten clash with St.Kilda.
“These injuries can notoriously take a little bit longer to settle than a normal ankle injury, Bell said.
“We’re putting Dale through a process, he’s completed some modified training already and if he completes that training session on Thursday he’ll come back in line to availability this week.”
Clay Smith is another player who could return against the Demons after recovering from a calf injury. He too will need to prove his fitness later in the week, while Robert Murphy has recommenced running after his hamstring injury and arthroscope to his knee.
However, Bell said it’ll still be a little while before the skipper is back out on the park.
“At the moment he’s still on track to return to play in the next two to three weeks.”
In better news for the Club, Josh Prudden has recovered well from his hamstring injury and is a chance to return for Footscray this weekend against Casey on Saturday night.
“Josh has continued to progress really nicely in his rehab following his hamstring injury, Bell said.
“If he gets through a full training session this Thursday he’ll be in line to return to some controlled minutes this weekend.”
And in some unfortunate news, first year player Fergus Greene is set to spend time on the sidelines after falling awkwardly in the VFL on Friday night against Essendon.
“Fergus had a fall in the VFL on the weekend and hurt his wrist. That’s actually fractured a bone in his forearm and he’ll be in a cast for the next six to eight weeks so he’s going to miss a little bit of football for the next period of time.”
Dry Rot
15-06-2017, 12:26 AM
WESTERN Bulldogs key defender Marcus Adams' season could be over after he revealed his left foot injury could see him sidelined for 10-12 weeks.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-14/season-in-doubt-as-dog-adams-reveals-longer-layoff
bornadog
15-06-2017, 08:57 AM
WESTERN Bulldogs key defender Marcus Adams' season could be over after he revealed his left foot injury could see him sidelined for 10-12 weeks.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-14/season-in-doubt-as-dog-adams-reveals-longer-layoff
I can't see him coming back this season. Bit of a disaster for him missing half a season in both his two years.
BornInDroopSt'54
15-06-2017, 09:28 AM
I can't see him coming back this season. Bit of a disaster for him missing half a season in both his two years.
Oh this is shizenhausen coupled with Crameri's injury and Libba's situation. There is foreboding in my waters that may not be just anxiety. Collins is not ready. Cordy must step up and either Cloke or Redders too.
bornadog
15-06-2017, 10:51 AM
Oh this is shizenhausen coupled with Crameri's injury and Libba's situation. There is foreboding in my waters that may not be just anxiety. Collins is not ready. Cordy must step up and either Cloke or Redders too.
This is the trouble, Zaine has played 19 games and is 20 years old and Collins is 19 years old. We don't have any experienced tall down back.
Mantis
15-06-2017, 12:13 PM
This is the trouble, Zaine has played 19 games and is 20 years old and Collins is 19 years old. We don't have any experienced tall down back.
We won a flag with Roberts and Hamling as our key defenders last year so all is not lost.
bornadog
15-06-2017, 01:05 PM
We won a flag with Roberts and Hamling as our key defenders last year so all is not lost.
Would love to have kept Hamling.
Rocket Science
15-06-2017, 07:15 PM
Strewth.
And with that Roberts has arguably just become our most critical player.
Edit: Err, just not this week apparently.
1eyedog
16-06-2017, 12:16 PM
Swing Cloke to full back
bornadog
16-06-2017, 12:35 PM
Swing Cloke to full back
Has he ever played there?
Happy Days
16-06-2017, 12:45 PM
We won a flag with Roberts and Hamling as our key defenders last year so all is not lost.
Hamling has been awesome at Freo. It's a real shame we couldn't keep him.
macca
17-06-2017, 02:11 AM
Clokey mentioned during trade window he is prepared to play anywhere that is required.
always right
17-06-2017, 11:11 AM
Clokey mentioned during trade window he is prepared to play anywhere that is required.
That doesn't mean he should.
1eyedog
17-06-2017, 02:23 PM
Has he ever played there?
I wouldn't think so but Adams was playing forward in the WAFL when we got him. It could be a three week window to either assess whether he has something or it may help him come to the ball.
bulldogtragic
17-06-2017, 02:56 PM
That doesn't mean he should.
Before last week, would you have preferred us have Liam Jones at full back or Trav Cloke at full back? One decent game back there apparently changes everything. If he 'had' to play there, I reckon he'd be ok. But I'd prefer him forward or the roaming Nick Riewoldt role.
bornadog
19-06-2017, 02:06 PM
Jong will be out for the season
bulldogsthru&thru
19-06-2017, 02:08 PM
Jong will be out for the season
seriously.....what sort of luck do we have? 2 years in a row of this crap. Poor Jongy.
Axe Man
19-06-2017, 04:10 PM
Jong fears confirmed (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-06-19/jong-fears-confirmed)
Western Bulldogs midfielder Lin Jong will miss the remainder of the 2017 season after scans today confirmed a ruptured ACL.
Jong was injured early in the Dogs’ 57-point loss to Melbourne on Sunday afternoon and will undergo a traditional reconstruction in coming days.
“I’m afraid today that scans have confirmed our fear that Lin Jong has ruptured his ACL,” Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au on Tuesday.
“We’re all devastated for Jongy and we’ll put a really strong support network around him.
“He’ll undergo a conventional hamstring tendon reconstruction later this week but we look forward to seeing Jongy back into some football in the early parts of 2018.”
In better news, captain Robert Murphy has resumed training with the group and is a chance to return to action after missing the past fortnight with a hamstring injury.
“Bob Murphy has continued to progress really well through his rehab for his hamstring injury, Bell said.
“He has nearly ticked of his full speed and has resumed some modified training with the group.
“At the moment he’s on track to resume in the next one to two weeks and we’ll work with Bob this week to determine when that is.”
Finally, defender Fletcher Roberts may yet be available for selection after suffering a concussion in the VFL on Saturday night against Casey.
“We’ll put Fletcher through our normal concussion processes this week to determine his availability to play this weekend.”
Doc26
19-06-2017, 04:30 PM
“I’m afraid today that scans have confirmed our fear that [blank] has ruptured his ACL,” Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au.
“We’re all devastated for [blank] and we’ll put a really strong support network around him.
“He’ll undergo a conventional hamstring tendon reconstruction later this week but we look forward to seeing [blank] back into some football in the early parts of next season.”
How many times have we heard this now. It's become just fill in the blanks now.
Wretched blow and luck for Lin and all those around him.
Eastdog
19-06-2017, 07:16 PM
How many times have we heard this now. It's become just fill in the blanks now.
Wretched blow and luck for Lin and all those around him.
Too many times now. When we will luck change on the injury front?
I wish for a speedy recovery.
bornadog
19-06-2017, 10:10 PM
Player
Injury
Duration
Fletcher Roberts (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/fletcher-roberts)
concussion
test
Bob Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
hamstring
1 - 2 weeks
Fergus Greene (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/fergus-greene)
arm
5 - 7 weeks
Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
7 - 8 weeks
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Lin Jong (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lin-jong)
Stewart Crameri
knee
Hip
season
* Injury list updated on Monday 19 June 2017
westdog54
19-06-2017, 10:18 PM
Swing Cloke to full back
Has he ever played there?
Clokey mentioned during trade window he is prepared to play anywhere that is required.
That doesn't mean he should.
The way things are going, we could do a lot worse than play Cloke at Full Back this week.
bornadog
23-06-2017, 10:54 AM
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Marcus Adams
Foot
10-12 weeks
Tom Boyd
Calf
TBC
Travis Cloke
Mental health
Indefinite
Stewart Crameri
Hip
Season
Josh Dunkley
Shoulder
7-8 weeks
Fergus Greene
Wrist
5-7 weeks
Lin Jong
Knee
Season
Robert Murphy
Hamstring
Test
Fletcher Roberts
Concussion
Test
Roarke Smith
Knee
Season
Updated: Thursday, June 22
Track watch
Cloke is out indefinitely after it was revealed he is battling mental health issues. Tom Boyd will miss with a calf problem, while inspirational skipper Murphy is likely to return next week from a hamstring injury. Further heartbreak for Jong with the unlucky midfielder ruled out for the rest of the season after injuring his knee against the Demons. - Ryan Davidson
bornadog
26-06-2017, 05:15 PM
Murphy set to return, Picken in doubt (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-06-26/murphy-set-to-return-picken-in-doubt)
Western Bulldogs captain Robert Murphy looks set to return this weekend after recovering from a hamstring strain suffered during the side’s Round 10 win over St.Kilda, according to Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell.
Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au on Tuesday that Murphy had ticked all of the boxes so far and will likely lead the side out against the West Coast Eagles on Saturday afternoon at Etihad Stadium.
“On the weekend Bob Murphy completed the final stages of his rehab for his hamstring injury, Bell said.
“He’s due to return to full training this week with the squad and is line for selection this weekend.”
However, there is some doubt around Liam Picken’s availability after damaging his MCL in the second half of Saturday night’s game against North Melbourne, though Bell is optimistic.
“In the third quarter of the game on the weekend Liam Picken was involved in a tackle. During that incident he damaged the MCL, the medial ligament in his knee,” he said.
“This ligament has pulled up really well today but we’ll go through our processes with Liam this week to dictate his availability.”
In positive news for the club, big man Tom Boyd is in the mix to return after missing the last two weeks with a calf complaint, but will do so through the VFL.
“Tom Boyd had some persistent calf tightness in the days following the Melbourne game, Bell said.
“He completed a rehab football session on the weekend and at this stage we are aiming that he returns to some restrictive minutes in the VFL over the next one to two weeks.”
And finally, midfielder Lin Jong’s ACL reconstruction was a success and he will begin his rehab program this week in the next couple of days.
Player
Injury
Duration
Tom Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-boyd)
calf
test
Liam Picken (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/liam-picken)
knee
test
Bob Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
hamstring
test
Fergus Greene (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/fergus-greene)
arm
4 - 6 weeks
Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
6 - 7 weeks
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Lin Jong (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lin-jong)
knee
season
Stewart Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/stewart-crameri)
hip
season
* Injury list updated on Monday 26 June 2017
bornadog
30-06-2017, 02:15 PM
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Marcus Adams
Foot
10-11 weeks
Tom Boyd
Calf
Test
Travis Cloke
Mental health
Indefinite
Stewart Crameri
Hip
Season
Josh Dunkley
Shoulder
6-7 weeks
Fergus Greene
Wrist
5-6 weeks
Lin Jong
Knee
Season
Tom Liberatore
Cork
1 week
Robert Murphy
Hamstring
Test
Liam Picken
Knee
Test
Roarke Smith
Knee
Season
Updated: Thursday, June 29
Track watch
Murphy will return for Saturday's clash with West Coast and Picken has been passed fit despite a knee complaint. Liberatore pulled up sore from last week's win over North Melbourne and will miss this week. - Ryan Davidson
bornadog
03-07-2017, 05:15 PM
Liberatore to face test (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-07-03/liberatore-to-face-test)
Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore remains a chance to take on Adelaide this Friday night despite battling a corky according to Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell.
Liberatore will need to satisfy the club’s medical staff that he’s recovered from the injury suffered in the Round 14 clash with North Melbourne before he’ll be considered for selection against the Crows.
“During training last week [Tom] struggled to hit his top end speed so we pulled him out of contention for the weekend,” Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au on Monday.
“During this week we’ll work through a process with Tom and if he’s able to get back to top end speed we’ll put him back up for selection.”
Big man Tom Boyd is another battling injury and was withdrawn from Footscray’s side to face Collingwood in the VFL on the weekend. He will also be assessed during the week.
“Tom Boyd is continuing to reload his training volumes following his persistent calf tightness, Bell said.
“We’ll work through our processes this week with Tom to determine his availability.”
Finally, midfielder Lukas Webb is recovering from an ankle injury suffered during Footscray’s Round 10 win over Werribee.
Bell said that Webb will be tested this week before deciding if he’s available to for selection this weekend.
bornadog
03-07-2017, 08:03 PM
Player
Injury
Duration
Tom Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-boyd)
calf
test
Tom Liberatore (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-liberatore)
cork
test
Lukas Webb (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lukas-webb)
ankle
test
Fergus Greene (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/fergus-greene)
arm
3 - 5 weeks
Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
5 - 6 weeks
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Lin Jong (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lin-jong)
knee
season
Stewart Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/stewart-crameri)
hip
season
* Injury list updated on Monday 3 July 2017
bornadog
10-07-2017, 08:49 PM
Player
Injury
Duration
Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
hamstring
test
Shane Biggs (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/shane-biggs)
calf
test
Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
abdominal
2 - 3 weeks
Fergus Greene (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/fergus-greene)
arm
2 - 4 weeks
Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
4 - 5 weeks
Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
indefinite
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Lin Jong (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lin-jong)
knee
season
Stewart Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/stewart-crameri)
hip
season
* Injury list updated on Monday 10 July 2017
azabob
10-07-2017, 09:13 PM
Campbell really struggles with having his body hold up to the physical rigours of week in week out AFL footy.
azabob
10-07-2017, 09:15 PM
Adams listed as indefinite rather than season. It's only a word but surely that can't be good?
bornadog
10-07-2017, 09:17 PM
Adams listed as indefinite rather than season. It's only a word but surely that can't be good?
You would think TBC would be a better description, but TBC seems a shorter period than indefinite.
BornInDroopSt'54
11-07-2017, 11:17 AM
"Indefinite" suggests no end in sight. It takes the pressure off the player to get back, takes pressure off the staff to diagnose and set a date. "Indefinite" suggests there is no certainty of when Marcus returns at time of diagnosis.
always right
11-07-2017, 11:52 AM
It's better than season ending....marginally.
Axe Man
11-07-2017, 02:49 PM
Dogs to wait on Murphy, Biggs (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-07-10/dogs-to-wait-on-murphy-biggs)
The Western Bulldogs could welcome back Bob Murphy and Shane Biggs this week if they pass fitness tests, but will be without ruckman Tom Campbell for at least another week.
Murphy injured his hamstring at training last week and subsequently missed Friday night’s clash with Adelaide, but Head Physiotherpist Chris Bell said he’ll be assessed later in the week before being made available for selection.
‘’Bob Murphy suffered some minor hamstring tightness while reaching for a ball during the main training session last week. It’s the opposite side to what he injured a month ago,’’ Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au
“We’re going to take absolutely no risk with Bob and make sure he’s pristine before we put him back into full training.
“We’ll assess him this week to see if he’s in line with that and if he completes full training he’ll come back in line with availability.”
Similarly, Shane Biggs could return to full training this week, and potentially be in the frame for selection if he recovers from a calf complaint, according to Bell.
“Shane suffered some calf tightness during the main training session last week,” he said.
“He’s improved over the weekend and we’ll go through our process with Shane this week to determine if he returns to some full training this week. If he completes full training he’ll be back in line for availability.”
Unfortunately, the news isn’t as promising for Tom Campbell who’ll miss at least the next fortnight due to an abdominal strain suffered during the Club’s Round 15 game against West Coast.
Bell said he’ll be managed conservatively.
“He’s just resumed some running but will be expected to get back into some main training in the next one to two weeks.”
bornadog
17-07-2017, 05:22 PM
Player
Injury
Duration
Matthew Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/matthew-boyd)
Archilles
test
Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
abdominal
2 - 3 weeks
Fergus Greene (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/fergus-greene)
arm
2 - 3 weeks
Jake Stringer (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jake-stringer)
hamstring
2 - 3 weeks
Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
3 - 4 weeks
Brad Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/brad-lynch)
hamstring
6 - 7 weeks
Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
indefinite
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Lin Jong (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lin-jong)
knee
season
Stewart Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/stewart-crameri)
hip
season
ledge
17-07-2017, 05:29 PM
Looks like Stringer survived a major hammy.
Axe Man
17-07-2017, 05:44 PM
Bad news about Lynch
Stringer sidelined, Boyd a chance for Cairns return (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-07-17/stringer-sidelined)
Western Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer will miss at least a fortnight of football with a hamstring strain, the Club today confirmed.
Stringer could be seen reaching for his left hamstring during the second quarter in the Club’s 20-point win over the Blues.
The 23-year-old left the ground and didn’t return
“We’ve assessed Jake today and can confirm he does have a hamstring strain,” Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au.
“We’re going to put a structure around Jake but at this stage, we imagine he will miss the next two to three games of football.”
Veteran defender Matthew Boyd missed the weekend’s game with an achilles complaint but could still come into the selection frame for the Club’s trip to Cairns according to Bell.
“Matthew Boyd pulled up with some achilles soreness following the heavy, wet deck in Adelaide, he said.
“He’s continued to improve this week and we’ll wait to the back end of this week to make a decision on his availability.”
Both Tom Campbell and Josh Dunkley have returned to training following an abdominal strain and shoulder reconstruction respectively, with Campbell inching closer to a return.
“Tom has started to turn the corner following his abdominal tendon sprain which is really good to see, Bell said.
“We’ll look to progress Tom over the next two to three weeks to get him back into availability.”
However midfielder Brad Lynch looks set for an extended stint on the sidelines after injuring a hamstring in the VFL on the weekend.
“I’ve assessed Brad today and can confirm he does have a moderate grade hamstring injury, Bell said.
“Since he’s the type of athlete that involves a lot of high speed with his game, we’re going to have to be really careful with Brad’s reload and at this stage I’m anticipating that he’ll miss the next 6-7 weeks of footy.”
bornadog
24-07-2017, 05:05 PM
Morris in for surgery (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-07-24/morris-in-for-surgery)
Western Bulldogs defender Dale Morris has undergone surgery on a broken radius bone in his forearm the Club confirmed today.
Morris suffered the injury during the second quarter of Saturday’s clash with the Gold Coast in Cairns, with head physiotherapist Chris Bell telling westernbulldogs.com.au that the 34-year-old will could miss up to two months of football with the injury.
“In the second quarter of the game on the weekend Dale Morris fell really heavily on his right arm,” Bell said.
“X-rays confirmed post game that Dale fractured the radius bone in his forearm. Dale’s gone in for surgery this afternoon to have a plate and screws put into that fracture site to realign it and at this stage we’re guessing that Dale’s going to miss the next six to eight weeks of footy.”
Lin Jong and Roarke Smith, however, are making good progress as they both recover from ACL injuries according to Bell.
“Both of our ACL boys are making really good progress,” he said.
“Jongy’s back into some strengthening around his knee and has started some bike riding and Roarke has ticked off some early stages of his rehab and has progressed to outside running which is really exciting.”
bornadog
24-07-2017, 09:14 PM
Player
Injury
Duration
Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
abdominal
1 - 2 weeks
Fergus Greene (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/fergus-greene)
arm
1 - 2 weeks
Jake Stringer (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jake-stringer)
hamstring
1 - 2 weeks
Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
2 - 3 weeks
Brad Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/brad-lynch)
hamstring
5 - 6 weeks
Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/dale-morris)
arm
6 - 8 weeks
Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
indefinite
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Lin Jong (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lin-jong)
knee
season
Stewart Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/stewart-crameri)
hip
season
* Injury list updated on Monday 24 July 2017
bornadog
31-07-2017, 05:17 PM
English ok, trio to return (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-07-31/english-ok-trio-to-return)
http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/Samples/532389-tlsnewsportrait.jpg
Scans have confirmed that first year ruckman Tim English has avoided any serious damage to his face after a heavy collision in the VFL on the weekend, according to Western Bulldogs head physiotherapist Chris Bell.
English didn’t return after halftime following a heavy knock during Footscray’s loss to Williamstown on Saturday, but Bell said the news is good 19-year-old.
"Scans yesterday confirmed that Tim avoided any serious or structural damage to his face," Bell said.
"[He] will join back into full training this week and is expected to be available this weekend."
The news is also positive for forward Jake Stringer, who’s set to return to the training track as he recovers from a hamstring injury suffered against Carlton in Round 17.
"Jake is making some fantastic progress in the recovery following his hamstring injury, and is expected to resume full training next week," Bell said.
It’s also good news for Josh Dunkley, Fergus Greene and Patrick Lipinski, who are all likely to return to play this weekend.
First year players Greene and Lipinski have recovered from wrist and hamstring ailments respectively, while Dunkley will be available for selection for the first time since Round 7, Bell said.
"Josh has shown great progress following his should reconstruction," he said.
"He’s back into some full training this week, he’s ticked all of our strength and contact measures and we expect Josh to be available this weekend."
azabob
31-07-2017, 07:59 PM
Thanks for posting the update BAD.
Positive news all round.
bornadog
31-07-2017, 09:57 PM
Player
Injury
Duration
Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
abdominal
1 - 2 weeks
Fergus Greene (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/fergus-greene)
arm
1 - 2 weeks
Jake Stringer (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jake-stringer)
hamstring
1 - 2 weeks
Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
1 - 2 weeks
Brad Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/brad-lynch)
hamstring
4 - 5 weeks
Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/dale-morris)
arm
6 - 7 weeks
Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
indefinite
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Lin Jong (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lin-jong)
knee
season
Stewart Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/stewart-crameri)
hip
season
* Injury list updated on Monday 31 July 2017
ledge
01-08-2017, 04:50 AM
If no more get injured and we get these players back on the time mentioned we would have one of the smallest injury lists going into finals.
bornadog
01-08-2017, 05:40 PM
The more optimistic table from the AFL
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Marcus Adams
Foot
Indefinite
Tom Boyd
Mental health
Indefinite
Tom Campbell
Abdominal strain
1-2 weeks
Stewart Crameri
Hip
Season
Josh Dunkley
Shoulder
Test
Tim English
Face
Test
Fergus Greene
Arm
Test
Mitch Honeychurch
Illness
Test
Lin Jong
Knee
Season
Patrick Lipinski
Hamstring
Test
Brad Lynch
Hamstring
4-5 weeks
Dale Morris
Broken arm
6-7 weeks
Roarke Smith
Knee
Season
Jake Stringer
Hamstring
1 week
Updated: Tuesday, August 1
Early prognosis
First-year ruckman English is likely to be available for Saturday's clash with the Brisbane Lions after pulling up well from a heavy knock in the VFL. Forward Stringer is a week away with a hamstring concern. Premiership midfielder Dunkley could resume in the VFL after a serious shoulder injury. – Ryan Davidson
ledge
01-08-2017, 06:41 PM
I wonder how Tom is travelling , he is still training isn't he?
I guess the one good thing about his problem is his body is ready to go,once his mind is right he could be back any week.
boydogs
02-08-2017, 12:14 AM
I wonder how Tom is travelling , he is still training isn't he?
I guess the one good thing about his problem is his body is ready to go,once his mind is right he could be back any week.
Resumed training July 11, will play VFL in 2-3 weeks
The Bulldogs Bite
02-08-2017, 10:14 AM
Is Adams any chance at returning?
Gee I'd love to get him back in our side.
bulldogtragic
04-08-2017, 05:50 PM
Is Adams any chance at returning?
Gee I'd love to get him back in our side.
Ch10 tonight saying Adams joining the main group 'very soon' and Tom Boyd could be 2 weeks away.
bornadog
04-08-2017, 05:55 PM
Facial infection putting Dog 'in and out of hospital' (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-04/facial-infection-putting-dog-in-and-out-of-hospital)
WESTERN Bulldogs midfielder Mitch Honeychurch is battling a facial infection that has seen him hospitalised several times over the past week.
The 22-year-old was a late withdrawal the day before last week's win over Essendon, and isn't registered on the club's injury list.AFL.com.au understands the fourth-year Bulldog experienced symptoms of the infection following the round 18 trip to Cairns to play Gold Coast, and that saw him seek treatment at a hospital.
Coach Luke Beveridge said on Friday that Honeychurch may take some time to recover from the ailment."Mitch is still a bit crook, he hasn't returned (to the club) this week because he's really ill, so that's really unfortunate," Beveridge said."He's had an infection, been really crook and been in and out of hospital.
"His energy is down, he's virtually got none, and it might take him a little while to recover, unfortunately.
"He's not in at the club, (and) he hasn't been in all week.
"Out of contract at season's end, the setback comes at a frustrating time for the Eastern Ranges product, as he'd played six games straight from round 13 after largely being out of favour for the past two seasons.Recruited to Whitten Oval with pick 60 in the 2013 NAB AFL Draft, Honeyhurch has played only 22 games in that period.
bornadog
04-08-2017, 05:58 PM
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Marcus Adams
Foot
Indefinite
Tom Boyd
Mental health
Indefinite
Tom Campbell
Abdominal strain
1-2 weeks
Stewart Crameri
Hip
Season
Tory Dickson
Quad
TBC
Josh Dunkley
Shoulder
Test
Tim English
Face
Test
Fergus Greene
Arm
Test
Mitch Honeychurch
Illness
Test
Lin Jong
Knee
Season
Patrick Lipinski
Hamstring
Test
Brad Lynch
Hamstring
4-5 weeks
Dale Morris
Broken arm
6-7 weeks
Roarke Smith
Knee
Season
Jake Stringer
Hamstring
1 week
Updated: Thursday, August 3
GVGjr
04-08-2017, 07:30 PM
Is Adams any chance at returning?
Gee I'd love to get him back in our side.
I mentioned last weekend he was a slight chance to come back
bornadog
04-08-2017, 10:58 PM
I mentioned last weekend he was a slight chance to come back
Bevo also mentioned he was coming back to training
Eastdog
05-08-2017, 09:32 PM
Any word on Easton Wood's injury?
Guessing he will miss a few weeks.
Rocket Science
05-08-2017, 11:19 PM
In his presser Bevo said with the straightest of faces we'll hopefully have Morris back in "a couple of weeks".
Knowing Dale, you wouldn't bet against it.
bornadog
05-08-2017, 11:33 PM
Any word on Easton Wood's injury?
Guessing he will miss a few weeks.
Depending on scans, could be out for the rest of the year.
hujsh
06-08-2017, 01:05 AM
In his presser Bevo said with the straightest of faces we'll hopefully have Morris back in "a couple of weeks".
Knowing Dale, you wouldn't bet against it.
Step one of our bionic Morris plan begins
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/85/4d/8f/854d8f1c8102ccbd9833b72a602575af.jpg
jeemak
06-08-2017, 01:25 AM
Has anyone else noticed how horrendous our injury list is at the moment?
Eastdog
06-08-2017, 01:41 AM
In his presser Bevo said with the straightest of faces we'll hopefully have Morris back in "a couple of weeks".
Knowing Dale, you wouldn't bet against it.
Would be great to have back in the side right now along with Marcus Adams.
Eastdog
06-08-2017, 01:42 AM
Has anyone else noticed how horrendous our injury list is at the moment?
Both in 2016 our premiership year and 2017 so far we have been very unlucky with injuries. The luck hasn't changed this year.
Topdog
06-08-2017, 09:10 AM
Has anyone else noticed how horrendous our injury list is at the moment?
YES! Mentioned last night that we have 6 guaranteed starters out, 3 that push for selection and even Honeychurch who was filling in for those injuries.
Adams, TBoyd, Morris, JJ, Stringer, Dunkley, Dickson, Church, Jong & Crameri.
Now add Wood but get back hopefully JJ, Stringer, Dunkley and Dickson
ledge
06-08-2017, 11:05 AM
Channel 7 are a disgrace .. Long term injuries and name Dunkley , Stringer , Campbell. Seriously one player yesterday and the two others might play next week.
They do no research at all
Rocket Science
06-08-2017, 03:00 PM
Has anyone else noticed how horrendous our injury list is at the moment?
Our backline's copped the brunt of it too. And our forward line's been necessarily makeshift as well albeit to a slightly lesser extent.
Of course we've got mids up the wazoo so that area's been left largely intact by the injury gods.
bornadog
07-08-2017, 11:19 AM
Fingers Crossed today on scans:
Bulldogs defender hopeful his season isn't over
(http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-06/bulldogs-defender-hopeful-his-season-isnt-over)
http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/Samples/537886-tlsnewsportrait.jpg
WESTERN Bulldogs defender Easton Wood hasn't given up hope of playing again this season, with scans to reveal how bad his latest hamstring injury is.
The Bulldogs vice-captain has a history of hamstring problems, but hadn't been affected this season until the first quarter of Saturday's win over the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba.
The 27-year-old missed six weeks with the injury last season before returning to lead the club to the flag in the absence of captain Robert Murphy.
Speaking at Melbourne Airport on crutches upon returning from Brisbane, Wood conceded he was "a little bit sore", but hopeful his 2017 campaign wasn't over.
"I'm disappointed but we don't know what the extent of the injury is yet," Wood told Channel Seven.
"I've done a few (hamstrings), and it didn't feel great, so we'll wait and see how bad it is."
With the Dogs needing to win at least two of their remaining three matches to qualify for finals, that scenario would give Wood a month to recover for a possible elimination final in the second week of September.
Like in 2016, the bye round before the first week of finals could again aid Wood in a tilt at the flag.
The extra time off last year allowed him to recover from an ankle injury - and several other teammates from varying concerns - in time for the elimination final win over West Coast.
"(The week off before finals) does give you that extra little bit of a cushion," Wood said.
"Once we find out what the damage is, hopefully there will be enough time to get back."
While the loss of the 2015 All Australian is a massive blow to the Dogs' chances of going back-to-back, it's likely to be offset by the return of Jake Stringer.
Sidelined for the past three weeks, the dynamic forward was also struck down by a hamstring injury but is likely to be available for Friday night's huge encounter against fierce rival Greater Western Sydney.
Midfielder Josh Dunkley could also come into consideration to face the Giants, after collecting 26 disposals and a goal in his VFL return from a long-term shoulder injury.
Premiership defender Fletcher Roberts has been dropped twice already this season, but he may be given a reprieve after the injuries to Wood, Dale Morris (broken arm) and Marcus Adams (fractured foot).
Star playmaker Jason Johannisen should also be available after being a late withdrawal on the weekend due to a back complaint.
Happy Days
07-08-2017, 11:24 AM
Wood's hamstring looked like the worst one I've ever seen. I'd be surprised if it is any less than the amount Bob missed.
bornadog
07-08-2017, 11:28 AM
Wood's hamstring looked like the worst one I've ever seen. I'd be surprised if it is any less than the amount Bob missed.
JJs last year was a ripper (no pun intended)
Topdog
07-08-2017, 11:38 AM
Wood's hamstring looked like the worst one I've ever seen. I'd be surprised if it is any less than the amount Bob missed.
How do you see a hamstring strain?
bulldogtragic
07-08-2017, 11:48 AM
How do you see a hamstring strain?
I'm not a doctor, but I think it's where they reach for it. The higher up the leg the worse it is. Wood grabbed pretty high.
Happy Days
07-08-2017, 12:22 PM
How do you see a hamstring strain?
More that it was from such an atypical wrenching motion, as opposed to a guy running. Seemed very unusual for a hamstring to be ripped in such a way, and suggests it was under immense strain.
Also that he couldn't even move without significant assistance.
bornadog
07-08-2017, 04:52 PM
Link (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-08-07/no-surgery-for-wood)
No surgery for Wood
Western Bulldogs vice-captain Easton Wood has avoided surgery on his left hamstring, and is expected to be back running by the end of the week, according to head physiotherapist Chris Bell.
Wood left the ground in the first quarter of the weekend’s win over Brisbane after grabbing at his hamstring and did not return.
Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au on Tuesday, Bell said that scans have confirmed Wood suffered a ‘high-grade’ hamstring injury, but the Club was optimistic that the defender could return to play finals if the Dogs were to qualify.
“We’ve worked through a process which has included specialist opinion and we’ve decided that the best form of management will be conservative management, and that Easton does not require surgery,” Bell said.
“We have started our rebab programming already and hope to have Easton running at the back end of this week.”
Two other weekend casualties, Jason Johannisen and Tory Dickson have both reported to the Club on Monday in good shape, and Bell said both were a chance to play against the Giants on Friday night providing they get through the week.
Johannisen was a late withdrawal from Saturday’s clash with the Lions are suffering hamstring tightness in the warm-up, and it was decided it was not worth a risk, Bell said.
“Jason is a real high speed athlete so we weren’t prepared to take any risk with these symptoms so we withdrew him from the game.”
“JJ’s come in really well today and we’ll work through a process with him this week to determine if he’s available to play this weekend.”
It’s a similar story for Dickson, who suffered quad tightness in the final kick of the day during last Thursday’s training session at VU Whitten Oval.
“We were forced to withdraw Tory from availability on the weekend… [he’s] come in really well today though on our assessment and we’ll go through a process this week to determine if he’s back into full training and if he’s able to play.”
The news is better for livewire forward Jake Stringer, however, who looks set to make his return from a hamstring injury.
“Jake has continued to show great progress on his hamstring injury. He completed a game-like training session on the weekend and has pulled up really well,” Bell said.
“If Jake ticks out boxes this week with training he’ll be available to play.”
Veteran defender Dale Morris continues to battle back from a wrist fracture, with the Club optimistic of a return in ‘the next couple of weeks.’
“He’s completed some really good football sessions and we’ve continued to progress his contact.
“We’re working closely with the surgeon to progress him week by week but really optimistic that we’re going to see him back in the next couple of weeks.”
Mitch Honeychurch is also expected to be available after recovering from a facial infection.
Topdog
07-08-2017, 04:56 PM
Sounds like Wood might only miss 1?
Axe Man
07-08-2017, 04:59 PM
Sounds like Wood might only miss 1?
Don't think so:
Bell said that scans have confirmed Wood suffered a ‘high-grade’ hamstring injury, but the Club was optimistic that the defender could return to play finals if the Dogs were to qualify.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
07-08-2017, 04:59 PM
Sounds like Wood might only miss 1?
Really? The club still says its a high grade injury and should be back if we make finals. I'd say thats 4 weeks out minimum to me.
Mantis
07-08-2017, 05:00 PM
Sounds like Wood might only miss 1?
It reads that he will be back for finals, if we make it. Looked like it was a serious hammy when he did it so a 3-4 week lay-off is a good result.
Positive that all things being equal JJ, Stringer & Dickson will be back.
ledge
07-08-2017, 05:16 PM
Wow Morris !! God news on HC too.
Eastdog
07-08-2017, 06:52 PM
Positive report. Look forward to seeing Dunkley back. Jake as well and also JJ who will give us that spark.
Eastdog
07-08-2017, 06:53 PM
Wow Morris !! God news on HC too.
I'm not surprised that Morris wants to continue on next year. He is tough.
Honeychurch sounded a little worrying but good to hear his recovering.
bornadog
08-08-2017, 11:11 AM
Player
Injury
Estimated Return
Marcus Adams
Foot
Indefinite
Tom Boyd
Mental health
Indefinite
Tom Campbell
Abdominal strain
1 week
Stewart Crameri
Hip
Season
Tory Dickson
Quad
Test
Mitch Honeychurch
Illness
Test
Jason Johannisen
Hamstring
Test
Lin Jong
Knee
Season
Brad Lynch
Hamstring
3-4 weeks
Dale Morris
Broken arm
5-6 weeks
Roarke Smith
Knee
Season
Jake Stringer
Hamstring
Test
Easton Wood
Hamstring
5-6 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, August 8
Early prognosis
The loss of Wood is a massive blow to the premiers going back to back, but Johannisen, Honeychurch, Dickson and Stringer should be available for Friday night's huge clash with Greater Western Sydney. – Ryan Davidson
bornadog
14-08-2017, 07:21 PM
Defensive duo set to return (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-08-14/defensive-due-set-to-return)
The Western Bulldogs could welcome back defenders Jason Johannisen and Dale Morris this weekend if the pair pass fitness tests according to head physiotherapist Chris Bell.
Johannisen has missed the past two weeks with a hamstring complaint but looks set to return against Port Adelaide in Ballarat on Saturday.“Jason Johannisen didn’t quite pass our final fitness test going into the main training session last week,
" Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au“He completed a good footy session on the weekend and got through that really well so we’ll look at him this week. If he completes our main training session as we’ve got planned he’ll be available this weekend.
”Defender Dale Morris continues to mark rapid progress recovering from the broken arm he suffered against the Suns in Round 18, with Bell optimistic he’ll be available for selection this weekend.
“He’s back into full training this week which is fantastic,” he said.“We’ve just got to tick some final boxes with Dale but we’re all optimistic he’s going to be available to play this weekend.
"The Bulldogs defensive stocks could also be boosted by Marcus Adams in coming weeks as the West Australian recovers from a foot injury.“In some great news Marcus Adams is back into some football training,” Bell said.“We’re working through a process now to rebuild his match fitness.
At this stage we’re hoping he’s going to present to be available in the next two to three weeks.
”In further good news from the Club ruckman Tom Campbell is expected to return this weekend after recovering from an abdominal tear. “At this stage if he full trains this week as we planned and he pulls up really well he’ll be available this weekend.”
Bulldog4life
15-08-2017, 12:48 AM
Defensive duo set to return (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-08-14/defensive-due-set-to-return)
The Western Bulldogs could welcome back defenders Jason Johannisen and Dale Morris this weekend if the pair pass fitness tests according to head physiotherapist Chris Bell.
Johannisen has missed the past two weeks with a hamstring complaint but looks set to return against Port Adelaide in Ballarat on Saturday.“Jason Johannisen didn’t quite pass our final fitness test going into the main training session last week,
" Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au“He completed a good footy session on the weekend and got through that really well so we’ll look at him this week. If he completes our main training session as we’ve got planned he’ll be available this weekend.
”Defender Dale Morris continues to mark rapid progress recovering from the broken arm he suffered against the Suns in Round 18, with Bell optimistic he’ll be available for selection this weekend.
“He’s back into full training this week which is fantastic,” he said.“We’ve just got to tick some final boxes with Dale but we’re all optimistic he’s going to be available to play this weekend.
"The Bulldogs defensive stocks could also be boosted by Marcus Adams in coming weeks as the West Australian recovers from a foot injury.“In some great news Marcus Adams is back into some football training,” Bell said.“We’re working through a process now to rebuild his match fitness.
At this stage we’re hoping he’s going to present to be available in the next two to three weeks.
”In further good news from the Club ruckman Tom Campbell is expected to return this weekend after recovering from an abdominal tear. “At this stage if he full trains this week as we planned and he pulls up really well he’ll be available this weekend.”
Well we all knew Dale was superman this just confirms it 100%
bornadog
15-08-2017, 09:45 AM
Player
Injury
Duration
Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
test
Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/dale-morris)
arm
test
Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
abdominal
test
Brad Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/brad-lynch)
hamstring
1 - 2 weeks
Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
2 - 3 weeks
Easton Wood (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/easton-wood)
hamstring
TBC
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Lin Jong (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lin-jong)
knee
season
Stewart Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/stewart-crameri)
hip
season
* Injury list updated on Monday 14 August 2017
MrMahatma
15-08-2017, 10:43 AM
If Wood and Adams were ready to rock'n'roll I'd have much more hope for the rest of our season.
I know it's a must win but it concerns me a little playing JJ in the forecast conditions with a soft tissue injury.
Cyberdoggie
16-08-2017, 11:26 AM
Could this be another 2016 where we get key players back after the bye week before finals starting a dream run?
If we make it we will finish either 7 or 8, it's setting up very similarly, other than we are a game or two back.
boydogs
16-08-2017, 01:10 PM
Could this be another 2016 where we get key players back after the bye week before finals starting a dream run?
If we make it we will finish either 7 or 8, it's setting up very similarly, other than we are a game or two back.
I said that a couple of weeks ago. Stringer & Dunkley are back already but Tom Boyd, Adams, Wood & Morris are still to come. We've been far more inconsistent this year from quarter to quarter and game to game, but we're only 6 wins from Bark2Bark
bornadog
16-08-2017, 03:07 PM
I said that a couple of weeks ago. Stringer & Dunkley are back already but Tom Boyd, Adams, Wood & Morris are still to come. We've been far more inconsistent this year from quarter to quarter and game to game, but we're only 6 wins from Bark2Bark
Win the next two and we are only 2 games down on last year's H&A
BornInDroopSt'54
17-08-2017, 07:52 PM
I know it's a must win but it concerns me a little playing JJ in the forecast conditions with a soft tissue injury.
JJ has little to worry about a max of 9 deg and snow. Whereas the so called Power may need extra batteries. They will have a rude awakening about Ballarat's micro climate - basically like playing in a fridge.
bornadog
21-08-2017, 05:21 PM
Scans confirm Jake hamstrung (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-08-21/scans-confirm-jake-hamstrung)
Scans have confirmed that Western Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer suffered a low grade hamstring strain against Port Adelaide in Ballarat on the weekend.
Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au on Monday afternoon, head physiotherapist Chris Bell said he expects Stringer to spend some time on the sidelines.
“Unfortunately Jake suffered some hamstring tightness in the first quarter of the game on the weekend… scans today have confirmed that he does have a low grade hamstring injury and will require some time in rehab,” he said.
“At this stage I’m predicting that Jake’s going to be unavailable for the next couple of weeks.
First year ruckman Tim English was a casualty of Footscray’s loss to Essendon in the VFL on the weekend, with the 20-year-old suffering a low grade concussion.
Bell said it was too early to tell if English would be available to play this weekend but he remained optimistic.
“[He] was removed from the field of play but has come in really well today, so we will work through our process with Tim today to determine his availability.”
Footscray could also be bolstered by the return of Brad Lynch this weekend according to Bell, when they take on Williamstown this weekend at VU Whitten Oval.
‘’Brad has continued to progress really well following his hamstring injury,’’ he said.
‘’He still has some final boxes to tick for us this week but we’re all hoping he returns to availability this weekend.’’
Player
Injury
Duration
Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
1 - 2 weeks
Jake Stringer (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jake-stringer)
hamstring
2 - 3 weeks
Easton Wood (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/easton-wood)
hamstring
TBC
Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
season
Lin Jong (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/lin-jong)
knee
season
Stewart Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/stewart-crameri)
hip
season
* Injury list updated on Monday 21 August 2017
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