Injury List - 2017 Season [Archive] - Whitten Oval Online Forum

bornadog

08-03-2017, 12:55 PM

Premiership Bulldog in doubt for round one (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-08/premiership-bulldog-tory-dickson-in-danger-of-missing-round-one)

PREMIERSHIP Bulldog Tory Dickson could miss round one for a second successive year following off-season groin surgery.

The 29-year-old has just completed the final stages of rehabilitation for the injury that has seen him unavailable for all three of the reigning premier's JLT Community Series matches.

Dickson, who has returned to full training, will be considered for Footscray's VFL practice match against Richmond on Friday night.

The Whitten Oval hit-out is the only game Dickson will have to prove his fitness ahead of the Bulldogs' opening round blockbuster against Collingwood at the MCG on Friday March 24.

The sharpshooter's 2016 campaign didn’t begin until round five due to adductor and quad complaints.

Dickson has become an important cog in the Bulldog machine over the past two seasons, kicking 90 goals and providing intense forward pressure.

He could join ruckman Jordan Roughead as premiership players unavailable for the start of the club's flag defence.

Roughead is likely to be sidelined until round five with a hamstring injury sustained in the club's opening JLT hit-out with Melbourne.

With fellow ruckman Tom Campbell unlikely to be fit for the season opener after sustaining an ankle injury, it could see impressive draftee Tim English receive a baptism of fire against the Magpies.

The 19-year-old acquitted himself well in the loss to the Brisbane Lions last week, with coach Luke Beveridge admitting he may have no choice but to play the lightly built West Australian.

English will get another chance to impress in the Bulldogs' final JLT clash against Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium on Thursday night.

BornInDroopSt'54

08-03-2017, 02:39 PM

Go Tim English, a sensational opportunity for you so early in your career. Welcome to the big time, your time.

bornadog

09-03-2017, 02:28 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6Xsud6U4AAiAZh.jpg

bulldogtragic

09-03-2017, 02:44 PM

It was great to hear Clay yesterday saying he's been regularly checking up on Roarke, and the other players have been in contact too. It might be easy to get side tracked with your own game and making sure you're pushing hard for round 1. But the spirit in which Bevo has pushed about what 'we can do for each other' is simply great.

1eyedog

09-03-2017, 05:58 PM

Eastdog

09-03-2017, 10:40 PM

It's good not to add anymore to the list after the game tonight.

Axe Man

10-03-2017, 01:45 PM

Premiership Dog hospitalised following nasty injury (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-09/premiership-dog-matthew-boyd-hospitalised-following-nasty-injury)

VETERAN Bulldog Matthew Boyd was taken to hospital with a nasty ear injury following Thursday night's win over the Gold Coast.

Boyd collected an accidental elbow from giant Sun Peter Wright in the third quarter, splitting his ear.

He was carted off the field and did not return.

"He's got a lacerated ear," Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge said post-match.

"I haven't seen it, but it must be bad enough to need some stitches and some pretty handy needle work, I think he needs some plastic surgery on that ear.

"He's gone off to the hospital now."

Smads57

10-03-2017, 11:16 PM

Noticed Declan Hamilton in a moon boot at this evening's VFL game (left foot). Spoke to Toby McLean who had his calf bandaged at the same game, but he said he was right.

Redders, Wally, Tweedie and Prudden all at the VFL game and walking without any aides - hopefully all ready to resume some form of training with the main group soon (fingers crossed)

Eastdog

11-03-2017, 05:17 PM

boydogs

15-03-2017, 01:55 AM

I thought we were the kings of inventing ways to get injured, but this is a new one!

Essendon is awaiting specialist advice before determining the significance of an ankle injury sustained by Jayden Laverde.

The 20 year old injured his ankle during the second half of the match against Geelong on Sunday.

“Jayden got clipped over the head while marking the ball in the air and he landed so awkwardly that his boot snapped,” High Performance Manager Justin Crow said.

“He’s got an injury to the inside of his ankle and also an injury to the flexor retinaculum, which is a sheet that goes across the front of the ankle.

“The first part of that injury is only of moderate concern for us but the flexor retinaculum is something we rarely see so we’re getting an opinion from a specialist about the best way forward in managing that.”

1eyedog

15-03-2017, 10:38 AM

Will he be fine to play round 1?

Yep he'll play.

bornadog

15-03-2017, 11:59 PM

Yep he'll play.

Maybe not:

Matthew Boyd fighting to start Western Bulldogs’ flag defence after after suffering severe ear laceration

GLENN McFARLANE, Herald Sun

WESTERN Bulldogs defender Matthew Boyd is wearing a helmet in a bid to prove his fitness for Friday week’s Round 1 game against Collingwood because of an ear *!laceration a club doctor *!likened to a dog bite.

Boyd suffered the injury in last Thursday night’s JLT Community Series game against Gold Coast when the point of Peter Wright’s elbow accidentally connected with his right ear.

The impact caused a tear that required *!reconstructive surgery.

Speaking for the first time about the injury, the 34-year-old said the collision left him bloodied and dazed, and he is grateful for the care of medical staff and surgeons.

“I just went back with the flight of the ball,’’ Boyd told the Herald Sun.

“I knew there was a contest there, but I was committed to it. ‘Two-Metre Peter’ (Wright was about a metre higher than me and he came straight down on my ear (with his elbow). It just sort of burst open the ear.

“I was a bit dazed after that, but the doctor (Gary Zimmerman) and the trainer Frankie were out there pretty quickly.
“I had a towel over my head (in the rooms) and there was a lot of blood.

“I was lying (down) and ‘Zimmer’ was talking about it and saying it looked like a dog bite, and I was like, ‘I can hear you. I am not deaf’.’’

“It was throbbing. It felt like it was hanging (off), even though it probably wasn’t,” Boyd said.
Boyd was operated on that night and has seen a surgeon every second day as part of a rehabilitation geared to playing in Round 1.

He will have the stitches for the next few weeks, but when he asked the surgeon how many there were, he was told: “Don’t ask. There were too many of them to count.”

Boyd wore a rugby union helmet that *!covers the ears to training for the first time *!yesterday. He will probably wear it for at least a month.

“I’m fine to wear it ... if the difference of wearing it and not wearing it is potentially losing the top half of your ear,” he said.

“We’ve got CD (Caleb Daniel) who is a little jet in his helmet. The boys had a bit of a laugh about it, but I’ve tried it out now and feel fine.”

It’s the first time he has donned a helmet since he was a kid at Narre Warren and his mother made him wear one if he wanted to play.

Boyd missed the first two pre-season games *!because of knee soreness. He played three quarters against the Suns and hopes he will have enough condition to play next week.

“I am training like I will play (in Round 1),” Boyd said.
“I had a couple of days on light duties, but I’ve trained (Wednesday) and I will train again on Friday.

“Because (the injury) is all cartilage, it is going to be sensitive for a while. I can’t sleep on my side yet and can’t roll over on it. I have to wear a bit of a headband to go to bed. It’s nothing major, just a bit of a flesh wound.”

LostDoggy

16-03-2017, 12:06 AM

Boydy and CD,
Mini Me ;)

1eyedog

16-03-2017, 12:01 PM

Maybe not:

Matthew Boyd fighting to start Western Bulldogs’ flag defence after after suffering severe ear laceration

GLENN McFARLANE, Herald Sun

WESTERN Bulldogs defender Matthew Boyd is wearing a helmet in a bid to prove his fitness for Friday week’s Round 1 game against Collingwood because of an ear *!laceration a club doctor *!likened to a dog bite.

Boyd suffered the injury in last Thursday night’s JLT Community Series game against Gold Coast when the point of Peter Wright’s elbow accidentally connected with his right ear.

The impact caused a tear that required *!reconstructive surgery.

Speaking for the first time about the injury, the 34-year-old said the collision left him bloodied and dazed, and he is grateful for the care of medical staff and surgeons.

“I just went back with the flight of the ball,’’ Boyd told the Herald Sun.

“I knew there was a contest there, but I was committed to it. ‘Two-Metre Peter’ (Wright was about a metre higher than me and he came straight down on my ear (with his elbow). It just sort of burst open the ear.

“I was a bit dazed after that, but the doctor (Gary Zimmerman) and the trainer Frankie were out there pretty quickly.
“I had a towel over my head (in the rooms) and there was a lot of blood.

“I was lying (down) and ‘Zimmer’ was talking about it and saying it looked like a dog bite, and I was like, ‘I can hear you. I am not deaf’.’’

“It was throbbing. It felt like it was hanging (off), even though it probably wasn’t,” Boyd said.
Boyd was operated on that night and has seen a surgeon every second day as part of a rehabilitation geared to playing in Round 1.

He will have the stitches for the next few weeks, but when he asked the surgeon how many there were, he was told: “Don’t ask. There were too many of them to count.”

Boyd wore a rugby union helmet that *!covers the ears to training for the first time *!yesterday. He will probably wear it for at least a month.

“I’m fine to wear it ... if the difference of wearing it and not wearing it is potentially losing the top half of your ear,” he said.

“We’ve got CD (Caleb Daniel) who is a little jet in his helmet. The boys had a bit of a laugh about it, but I’ve tried it out now and feel fine.”

It’s the first time he has donned a helmet since he was a kid at Narre Warren and his mother made him wear one if he wanted to play.

Boyd missed the first two pre-season games *!because of knee soreness. He played three quarters against the Suns and hopes he will have enough condition to play next week.

“I am training like I will play (in Round 1),” Boyd said.
“I had a couple of days on light duties, but I’ve trained (Wednesday) and I will train again on Friday.

“Because (the injury) is all cartilage, it is going to be sensitive for a while. I can’t sleep on my side yet and can’t roll over on it. I have to wear a bit of a headband to go to bed. It’s nothing major, just a bit of a flesh wound.”

I'm not a gambling man but on this I'm happy to take bets ;)

Axe Man

16-03-2017, 12:04 PM

Let's put the whole team in helmets, the opposition won't be able to tell who's who!

1eyedog

16-03-2017, 03:56 PM

Let's put the whole team in helmets, the opposition won't be able to tell who's who!

They'll know that bloke who busts games open with his space and vision. You know, 'him'.

hujsh

17-03-2017, 06:41 PM

They'll know that bloke who busts games open with his space and vision. You know, 'him'.
We all know who you're talking about.

Caleb Daniel

1eyedog

18-03-2017, 02:06 PM

We all know who you're talking about.

Caleb Daniel

You mean JJ?

1eyedog

18-03-2017, 02:07 PM

We all know who you're talking about.

Caleb Daniel

Oh sorry yeah E.Wood...

Axe Man

20-03-2017, 07:08 PM

Boyd, Campbell cleared for selection (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-03-20/big-man-cleared-to-play)

Defender Matthew Boyd and ruckman Tom Campbell have been cleared for selection ahead of this week's season opening game against Collingwood at the MCG on Friday night.

Medical Services Manager Chris Bell said a severe laceration received by Boyd in the Bulldogs' JLT Community Series win over Gold Coast had healed well.

"Boyd sustained a severe laceration to his ear in the game. The stitches have since been removed and the ear's healed really well. He's back into full training mode and available to play this week."

Meanwhile, Tom Campbell, who rolled his ankle in an intra-club match several weeks ago, has also recovered well, said Bell.

"Tom's completed the final stages of his rehabilitation following his ankle injury. He's resumed full training and will be available this week."

Campbell's fellow ruckmen Jordan Roughead and first-year player Tim English are also in recovery mode.

Roughead sustained an unusual injury - an avulsion of three tendons to the inside part of his knee - in the Bulldogs opening JLT match against Melbourne, but his rehabilitation is progressing well.

"Jordan has progressed well from his injury. He started running today and he'll be systematically progressed over the next couple of weeks, so we can be more accurate with his return to play timeline in the next few weeks.

English pulled up sore after the Bulldogs' VFL recent hit-out against Richmond and will be given time to recover.

"Tim has sustained some minor bony soreness to the inside part of his shin following the last VFL game. He'll be managed conservatively, and that will involve a period of time off legs, and he'll be assessed in the coming days [with a view] to return to some training."

bornadog

21-03-2017, 10:03 AM

Player
Injury
Estimated Return

Tom Campbell
Ankle
Test

Josh Prudden
ACL
TBC

Jack Redpath
ACL
TBC

Jordan Roughead
Hamstring
3-4 weeks

Roarke Smith
ACL
Season

Mitch Wallis
Broken leg
TBC

Updated: Friday, March 17

LostDoggy

21-03-2017, 11:04 AM

Great news on TC and Moyd :)

Ozza

21-03-2017, 01:17 PM

Yeah, we don't want to be missing Matthew Boyd - every time he hasn't played in the last 2 years, we've lost!

1eyedog

21-03-2017, 03:30 PM

Does anyone know how Mitch is travelling?

LostDoggy

21-03-2017, 10:19 PM

Tim English unavailable for maybe 1 to 3 weeks with shin splints.

boydogs

22-03-2017, 02:46 AM

Tim English unavailable for maybe 1 to 3 weeks with shin splints.

Where'd you see shin splints? I thought it was a knock

1eyedog

22-03-2017, 10:19 AM

Where'd you see shin splints? I thought it was a knock

I read somewhere last week it was his shins but can't remember where.

always right

22-03-2017, 06:23 PM

Where'd you see shin splints? I thought it was a knock

Our physio reported shin soreness on our website.

Axe Man

22-03-2017, 06:32 PM

Where'd you see shin splints? I thought it was a knock

I read somewhere last week it was his shins but can't remember where.

Our physio reported shin soreness on our website.

Go back a page guys:

English pulled up sore after the Bulldogs' VFL recent hit-out against Richmond and will be given time to recover.

"Tim has sustained some minor bony soreness to the inside part of his shin following the last VFL game. He'll be managed conservatively, and that will involve a period of time off legs, and he'll be assessed in the coming days [with a view] to return to some training."

boydogs

23-03-2017, 03:24 AM

Go back a page guys:

Minor bony soreness is inconclusive. A knock on the leg in a ruck contest, no big deal. Shin splints on the other hand, mean he's struggling to cope with the workload

Axe Man

23-03-2017, 12:58 PM

https://s24.postimg.org/loxz24k9h/Mitch_Wallis_Tweet.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/woj6dqaoh/)

bornadog

23-03-2017, 02:09 PM

https://s24.postimg.org/loxz24k9h/Mitch_Wallis_Tweet.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/woj6dqaoh/)

Excellent news

From press conference:

LB: Mitch Wallis is tracking well and nearly back to full training, we're hoping to see him out there playing at some level in 5-6 weeks.

The Adelaide Connection

25-03-2017, 10:17 AM

Any word on Morris? It looked on the replay that he hyperextended his ankle, but he felt for the ankle and then leg. Hopefully just a rolled ankle and not another break.

bornadog

25-03-2017, 10:25 AM

Any word on Morris? It looked on the replay that he hyperextended his ankle, but he felt for the ankle and then leg. Hopefully just a rolled ankle and not another break.

I saw him hobbling around after the siren, without any assistance from trainers or doctors, so I suspect it wasn't serious. However, it could be a rolled ankle so would keep him out for a few weeks. Let's hope for the best as he was sensational last night.

G-Mo77

25-03-2017, 12:13 PM

I saw him hobbling around after the siren, without any assistance from trainers or doctors, so I suspect it wasn't serious. However, it could be a rolled ankle so would keep him out for a few weeks. Let's hope for the best as he was sensational last night.

Yeah kept an eye on that. Theyw ere going to take him to the rooms but he walked back to the other players unassisted. I feel it's not serious but in the presser Bevo didn't dismiss it so there could be something in it.

1eyedog

25-03-2017, 12:37 PM

Did anyone see Mitch Wallis on level 1 at the back of the cheer squad last night? He said he's aiming for round 5-6 VFL.

Dry Rot

25-03-2017, 04:42 PM

Any word on Morris? It looked on the replay that he hyperextended his ankle, but he felt for the ankle and then leg. Hopefully just a rolled ankle and not another break.

Doc Larkins reckons he's out for up to 6 weeks

http://www.3aw.com.au/news/dale-morris-could-miss-six-weeks-with-a-leg-injury-20170325-gv6dw8.html

ledge

25-03-2017, 05:16 PM

Doc Larkins reckons he's out for up to 6 weeks

http://www.3aw.com.au/news/dale-morris-could-miss-six-weeks-with-a-leg-injury-20170325-gv6dw8.html

So who tackles Buddy when the game is on the line this week ?

ledge

25-03-2017, 05:21 PM

Just read the article and he is going by what he saw not the medical . He said could based on someone else. A long shot because he has to make some sort of statement.
99% of the time most stories are negative to draw the reader in.
Could be right could be wrong .. Wait and see I guess.

comrade

25-03-2017, 05:28 PM

So Larkins says a footballer COULD miss up to 6 weeks. What about a mutant superhero like Morris?

Greystache

25-03-2017, 05:43 PM

Many of Larkins diagnoses are from nothing more than watching a replay and guessing what might have happened. I'll be waiting for an informed diagnosis before I write Morris off for an extended period.

Sedat

26-03-2017, 04:35 PM

Moz fractured leg and will miss 6-8 weeks. When I first heard broken leg and the same leg as previously broken I feared the worst. It's a big blow but thank goodness it is not season or even career ending.

He's clearly getting soft in his old age - played through the 2009 finals series with a fractured leg :D

Get well soon Moz.

GVGjr

26-03-2017, 04:51 PM

Bad news with Morris. Critical player for us.

G-Mo77

26-03-2017, 04:59 PM

Bad news with Morris. Critical player for us.

Yeah no cover for a guy like that. Our defence still struggles with him absent. Who's going to step up out of the shadows?

Sedat

26-03-2017, 05:07 PM

Bad news with Morris. Critical player for us.
Yep, he is the only player on our list who has no genuine replacements. As a negating tall defender Zaine comes closest - he goes to the Moz role and Adams to come in as 2nd tall defender. It's not great but it will have to do for the next couple of months.

bulldogtragic

26-03-2017, 05:12 PM

Yep, he is the only player on our list who has no genuine replacements. As a negating tall defender Zaine comes closest - he goes to the Moz role and Adams to come in as 2nd tall defender. It's not great but it will have to do for the next couple of months.

Even more need to whole 18 player team defence, not give up easy turnovers and deny opponents clean entries. Things we are capable of at close to our best.

Axe Man

27-03-2017, 06:55 PM

Unexpected bad news about Dickson.:(

No surgery required for Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-03-27/no-surgery-required-for-morris)

Veteran defender Dale Morris will not require surgery on a fractured fibula sustained in the final minutes of the Western Bulldogs' win over Collingwood on Friday night.

Head Physiotherapist/Medical Services Manager Chris Bell said although surgery was not needed, Morris's rehabilitation will not be rushed.

"He will be managed conservatively, and at the moment we are thinking he will miss about eight weeks of football,” Bell said.

Meanwhile, forward Tory Dickson pulled up sore after the Bulldogs' VFL practice match against Collingwood.

"Tory developed some abdominal pain after the game on the weekend. We will manage this over the next three or four weeks, and reassess his return to play after this date."

There was better news for Josh Prudden, who has made a full recovery from the knee injury he suffered last year, with Bell telling westernbulldogs.com.au that Prudden would be available for VFL selection this weekend.

"He's been really good in the final stages of his rehabilitation, and it's great to have Josh back available."

Midfielder Mitch Wallis continues to track well, with a resumption of full training not far away.

"Mitch Wallis has been in a modified training model for the last couple of weeks and he's going to be resuming full training with the squad in the next two to three weeks.

Bell said he expected Wallis to be available for selection in the next five to six weeks.

ledge

27-03-2017, 06:59 PM

Abdominal pains out for three to four weeks minimum ?
I wonder what that is ?
Who was the other player we had kept getting them and kept missing weeks ?

Mantis

27-03-2017, 07:57 PM

Abdominal pains out for three to four weeks minimum ?
I wonder what that is ?
Who was the other player we had kept getting them and kept missing weeks ?

Was it Koby Stevens?

BornInDroopSt'54

27-03-2017, 08:09 PM

Torn pecs have cost us weeks at times but I don't remember torn abs doing so.
Major bummer, major hero Morris another broken leg! Aaargh.
At least he'll be back to help us for most of the season. Gives Adams a chance to assume responsibility.
Bugger Hamling.

always right

27-03-2017, 09:20 PM

chef

27-03-2017, 09:23 PM

I know how bad this sounds but I'm kind of resentful that we seem to cop serious injuries, often uncommon types and often in the last moments of a game.......whilst Riewoldt goes down with a suspected ACL and then miraculously finds it to be bone bruising. I don't wish anything bad upon him but when are we going to enjoy the same sort of luck?

We spat in the injuries gods face last season. We'll adapt

comrade

27-03-2017, 09:37 PM

Dare say we might resort to a more grinding style while Dale is out to try and protect the back six.

While it sucks we lose such a champ for a few months, Cordy, Fletch & Adams have a great opportunity to step up. Let's hope they take it.

MrMahatma

27-03-2017, 10:41 PM

Abdominal pains out for three to four weeks minimum ?
I wonder what that is ?
Who was the other player we had kept getting them and kept missing weeks ?

I think I read somewhere that they went to extreme measures to get him on the park during the finals last year due to problems in his abdominal. Sounds like it's been a long recovery and they're being cautious.

Bulldog4life

28-03-2017, 09:32 AM

Abdominal pains out for three to four weeks minimum ?
I wonder what that is ?
Who was the other player we had kept getting them and kept missing weeks ?

Too much dancing at the nightclubs and not being careful as to what goes in his mouth?

bulldogsthru&thru

28-03-2017, 10:35 AM

I know how bad this sounds but I'm kind of resentful that we seem to cop serious injuries, often uncommon types and often in the last moments of a game.......whilst Riewoldt goes down with a suspected ACL and then miraculously finds it to be bone bruising. I don't wish anything bad upon him but when are we going to enjoy the same sort of luck?

Completely my thoughts. I don't want others to get injured and felt bad for Riewoldt when he went down. But far out when will it ever stop for us!?

Eastdog

28-03-2017, 12:12 PM

Completely my thoughts. I don't want others to get injured and felt bad for Riewoldt when he went down. But far out when will it ever stop for us!?

Yeah my thoughts as well.

Cyberdoggie

28-03-2017, 04:53 PM

Too much dancing at the nightclubs and not being careful as to what goes in his mouth?

This is rather vague indeed.

Although keep in mind last time he had adductor strain or whatever he ended up with abdominal muscle strains shortly after recovering from that I believe. Maybe he has done something similar.

Unless it is just a generalization for a further problem with his hip injury and they don't want the world to know about it in case he receives attention in games.

Bulldog4life

28-03-2017, 05:56 PM

This is rather vague indeed.

Although keep in mind last time he had adductor strain or whatever he ended up with abdominal muscle strains shortly after recovering from that I believe. Maybe he has done something similar.

Unless it is just a generalization for a further problem with his hip injury and they don't want the world to know about it in case he receives attention in games.

I was very vague on purpose. My wife is a good friend with one of Tory's close relatives. I won't repeat what she was told but if true, and I have no reason not to believe the relative, it was very disappointing to hear.

bornadog

30-03-2017, 12:43 AM

Rocco Jones

30-03-2017, 08:50 AM

Prudden should be listed as available

bulldogtragic

30-03-2017, 11:45 AM

Player
Injury
Estimated Return

Tim English
Shin soreness
Test

Tory Dickson
Abdominal
3-4 weeks

Dale Morris
Leg
6-8 weeks

Josh Prudden
Knee
TBC

Jack Redpath
Knee
TBC

Jordan Roughead
Hamstring
3-4 weeks

Roarke Smith
Knee
Season

Mitch Wallis
Broken leg
3-4 weeks

Updated: Wednesday, March 29

So in 4 weeks (plus a VFL or two) selection gets nearly impossible. Dickson, Roughy, Wallis & English back.

If Morris is 8 weeks, I'd then give him 9 weeks which gets him to the bye, and so he gets 10 weeks to get 100% and really fresh for the ride home.

bornadog

01-04-2017, 11:58 PM

Jordan Roughead about six weeks away from returning (http://www.theage.com.au/afl/injury-news/western-bulldogs-jordan-roughead-about-six-weeks-away-from-returning-20170401-gvbjic.html)

The Western Bulldogs are eyeing off a return to football for Jordan Roughead in about six weeks after the ruckman's rare injury, where he tore his hamstring off the bone during the pre-season.

Hobbled by the absence of some big men in the lead-up to the home-and-away season, the reigning premiers welcomed back Tom Campbell for Friday night's gripping win over Sydney at Etihad Stadium.

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge said the club would be ultra-cautious with Roughead, who has played 113 games for the club since 2010, and he would likely play again in round seven or eight.

"It's just an unusual injury, ripping those tendons off the bone in three places," Beveridge said. "We've got to tread a bit warily with him. But he's mobile, he's running. But we'll make sure he's right before we play him."

Roughead, who famously overcame bleeding in his right eye – a condition known as hyphema – in the lead-up to last year's premiership triumph, admitted he had pushed his body to the edge when he suffered the hamstring injury against Melbourne in February.

"As a footballer, as an athlete, you push yourself right to the edge with what your body is actually capable of," Roughead told 3AW.

"Unfortunately for me I stepped over the mark. I popped a couple of hamstring tendons. Five weeks into the recovery and I've started to do a bit of running. Hopefully back to training soon and I'll be back out here in the not too distant future."

ledge

02-04-2017, 01:25 AM

Wallis was at the reserves game , when asked how he was and when he would return his reply was he felt great and ASAP

1eyedog

02-04-2017, 01:27 PM

All this talk about hamstrings and tendons is making me hungry - must be lunch time.

bulldogtragic

02-04-2017, 01:43 PM

Re Roughy & Morris, they're talking about Round 9 or 10. Our bye as after round 10. Unless we are in dire need for them to get back, I'd favour conservatism and bring them back after the bye. Roughy is far too injury prone and Morris is getting on in age, so I wouldn't risk them either re-injuring themselves or getting a secondary injury to the original injury. With any luck the guys will be impressing and allow the medico's and coaches to give them that extra time to get cherry ripe.

boydogs

02-04-2017, 07:20 PM

bulldogtragic

02-04-2017, 07:48 PM

Round 9 is Geelong in Geelong, round 10 is St Kilda. No gimme's

Agreed. More so if the team is playing well then there's no need to rush them straight in with any doubt or some part of a VFL game etc.

LostDoggy

03-04-2017, 09:12 PM

Told from a very close sauce to Wallis that he will be back for our first V.F.L game of the season.:)

bulldogtragic

03-04-2017, 09:13 PM

Told from a very close sauce to Wallis that he will be back for our first V.F.L game of the season.:)

Wow! That's a long way ahead of schedule.

Smads57

04-04-2017, 04:58 PM

I note the injured list doesn't make reference to Collins who hasn't played in the last two reserves practice matches or Fergus Green who was a no show on the week-end. I am particularly interested in seeing Collins back out on the park.

bornadog

04-04-2017, 11:52 PM

Player
Injury
Estimated Return

Kieran Collins
Knee
1 week

Tim English
Shin soreness
1 week

Tory Dickson
Abdominal
2-3 weeks

Dale Morris
Leg
6-8 weeks

Josh Prudden
Knee
Available

Jack Redpath
Knee
TBC

Jordan Roughead
Hamstring
4-5 weeks

Roarke Smith
Knee
Season

Mitch Wallis
Broken leg
2-3 weeks

Updated: Tuesday, April 4

Axe Man

05-04-2017, 12:22 PM

Injured Bulldog won't be seen until mid-season, says coach (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-05/injured-bulldog-jordan-roughead-wont-be-seen-until-midseason-says-coach)

PREMIERSHIP ruckman Jordan Roughead might not be available until mid-season, with the Western Bulldogs taking a conservative approach with his rehabilitation in the wake of his "rare" hamstring injury.

The 26-year-old was originally expected to miss the first month of the season following the mishap in the JLT Community Series, but it appears now he'll miss at least another five weeks.

The tendon injury is so uncommon it was the first time leading orthopedic surgeon David Young had performed the procedure.

Coach Luke Beveridge said the Dogs wouldn't be taking any risks with the versatile big man.

"[He'll] probably [return] about round seven or eight, we're thinking," Beveridge said.

"It's a different injury with those tendons ripped off the bone.

"It's so rare that David Young, with all the operations and surgery that he's done over the years, I think this is the first one of this kind.

"We'll make sure that we dot our i's and cross our t's in preparing him to play again, so (his rehabilitation) might be a bit longer than it needs to be."

Roughead has progressed from strengthening exercises to running and cross training, but he is still part of a shrinking rehabilitation group at Whitten Oval.

Mitch Wallis has joined full training in his return from a badly broken leg, and could play in the Dogs' VFL season opener on April 14.

The Good Friday clash could also see draftee ruckman Tim English (shin soreness) and second-year key defender Kieran Collins (knee) return from stints on the sidelines.

Goal sneak Tory Dickson is still 2-3 weeks away with an abdominal complaint, while veteran defender Dale Morris is progressing well from a fractured leg that will see him miss at least the next six weeks.

A return date for key forward Jack Redpath is still unclear, but the 26-year-old has been training strongly in his return from an ACL tear.

ledge

05-04-2017, 12:25 PM

Wallis was at the last practice match of the VFL and said he felt great . So wouldn't surprise me if he played.

bulldogsthru&thru

05-04-2017, 01:05 PM

When Mitch is ready for AFL, who, if anyone, goes out for him? Already struggling to fit Smith and Dunkley. We have tremendous depth. A good problem to have.

Rocco Jones

05-04-2017, 01:43 PM

Mitch Wallis near his best makes the 22, simple.

bulldogtragic

05-04-2017, 01:57 PM

When Mitch is ready for AFL, who, if anyone, goes out for him? Already struggling to fit Smith and Dunkley. We have tremendous depth. A good problem to have.

I wonder if we need to make someone like Wally or Daniel flexible enough to play HBF and on ball. To get competition with someone like a Matty Boyd. Jong, Smith & Dunkley can play on ball and forward and are competing with each other. A group competing for the HBF and on ball should be the goal. Wally, Daniel, Webb would be great competition with Matty Boyd. I'm not sure Boyd can impact on ball potentially as much as the others, but competition for spots can do wonderful things.

bulldogsthru&thru

05-04-2017, 02:38 PM

Mitch Wallis near his best makes the 22, simple.

Who makes way?

bulldogsthru&thru

05-04-2017, 02:39 PM

I wonder if we need to make someone like Wally or Daniel flexible enough to play HBF and on ball. To get competition with someone like a Matty Boyd. Jong, Smith & Dunkley can play on ball and forward and are competing with each other. A group competing for the HBF and on ball should be the goal. Wally, Daniel, Webb would be great competition with Matty Boyd. I'm not sure Boyd can impact on ball potentially as much as the others, but competition for spots can do wonderful things.

Yeah I agree. It's one area we don't have clear replacements. Boyd and Murph play the role well. And if JJ leaves that leaves us shirt in this area. Does Mitch have the pace? Caleb the height? Webb is probably most ideal

1eyedog

09-04-2017, 02:04 PM

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Axe Man

10-04-2017, 06:27 PM

Dogs to wait on Picken, Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-04-10/dogs-to-wait-on-picken-crameri)

Liam Picken's availability for Friday's clash with North Melbourne won't be determined until later in the week but the signs are good according to Western Bulldogs Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell.

"Liam sustained a concussion in the second quarter of the game on the weekend, Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au

"I’m happy to say his symptoms were fast to resolve but we’ll have to continue to monitor Liam this week to determine his availability."

Forward Stewart Crameri, who missed the weekend's clash due to hip soreness, will continue to be monitored ahead of the historic Good Friday clash with the Kangaroos.

"Stewart developed some hip soreness in the days following our round two game," Bell said.

"We have managed him conservatively and we will continue to monitor to him over the coming days to dictate his availability."

bornadog

11-04-2017, 03:45 PM

Player
Injury
Estimated Return

Kieran Collins
Knee
Test

Stewart Crameri
Hip
Test

Tory Dickson
Abdominal
1-2 weeks

Tim English
Shin soreness
Test

Dale Morris
Leg
6-7 weeks

Liam Picken
Concussion
Test

Jack Redpath
Knee
TBC

Jordan Roughead
Hamstring
5-6 weeks

Roarke Smith
Knee
Season

Mitch Wallis
Broken leg
1-2 weeks

Updated: Tuesday, April 11

bulldogtragic

11-04-2017, 04:48 PM

I take it Prudden is back?

Ozza

11-04-2017, 05:16 PM

I take it Prudden is back?

I think Bevo mentioned the other day that Josh was ready to come back to play VFL.

bulldogtragic

11-04-2017, 05:28 PM

I think Bevo mentioned the other day that Josh was ready to come back to play VFL.

Here's hoping he stays fit, and we can see some more of why he was retained.

bornadog

11-04-2017, 05:46 PM

Here's hoping he stays fit, and we can see some more of why he was retained.

I know you are sceptical, (rightly so), but I think he is a very good footballer who has had alot of bad luck. Let's hope he can prove it.

comrade

11-04-2017, 06:03 PM

Prudden played in the last VFL practice match.

bulldogtragic

11-04-2017, 07:07 PM

I know you are sceptical, (rightly so), but I think he is a very good footballer who has had alot of bad luck. Let's hope he can prove it.

I just really question his body's ability to consistently go through the physical hell a footballer puts it through. His body to me seems a little Tom Williams-esq.

LostDoggy

11-04-2017, 10:05 PM

Prudden played in the last VFL practice match.

Do you know how he went Comrade?

Dry Rot

15-04-2017, 03:38 PM

Any news on Cloke?

Also Campbell had some ankle issue.

bornadog

15-04-2017, 03:52 PM

Any news on Cloke?

Also Campbell had some ankle issue.
Broken ribs - out 4 to 6

Dry Rot

15-04-2017, 03:57 PM

Broken ribs - out 4 to 6

Thanks. Poor bugger.

So Cloke, Morris & Roughead out until approx the bye.

bulldogtragic

15-04-2017, 04:01 PM

Broken ribs - out 4 to 6

Then Ziebell should get 4-6.

Player disposed of the ball, left himself open, unnecessary forceful contact, jumped off the ground, heavy impact, player didn't return to the field and has a serious injury.

And how the *!*!*!*! wasn't it paid as a free?

comrade

15-04-2017, 04:01 PM

Back to our 2016 set up then. Boyd to ruck 20-30% with Campbell to take the bulk.

I'd either include Williams or Daniel for running depth, or go the youth option and blood Lipinski.

bulldogtragic

15-04-2017, 04:05 PM

Back to our 2016 set up then. Boyd to ruck 20-30% with Campbell to take the bulk.

I'd either include Williams or Daniel for running depth, or go the youth option and blood Lipinski.

That's if Boyd plays.

GVGjr

15-04-2017, 04:10 PM

That's if Boyd plays.

I think he more likely to be available. I'd rate him as a very good chance.

The team might be better balanced with Boyd doing 30% of the ruck work and 65% of being the key forward.
It would have been great to have Crameri back but we can probably cover him.

Hotdog60

15-04-2017, 05:21 PM

The way things are doing Fletch will have to ruck and Collins goes back or vuce versa. :)

1eyedog

15-04-2017, 05:25 PM

I think he more likely to be available. I'd rate him as a very good chance.

The team might be better balanced with Boyd doing 30% of the ruck work and 65% of being the key forward.
It would have been great to have Crameri back but we can probably cover him.

Is Crameri a definite non-starter do you know?

G-Mo77

15-04-2017, 05:33 PM

Is Crameri a definite non-starter do you know?

Didn't play much or at all in the 2nd half. I think he got injured as well.

ledge

15-04-2017, 05:36 PM

Is Crameri a definite non-starter do you know?

Came off in the third I think , hip is giving him hassles , very sore. That's what he told a trainer when asked as he came off.

GVGjr

15-04-2017, 05:57 PM

Is Crameri a definite non-starter do you know?

I think he misses a month

comrade

15-04-2017, 06:12 PM

bornadog

15-04-2017, 07:40 PM

Boyd cleared of any damage. I guess he must be cleared of any concussion issues before he plays.

GVGjr

15-04-2017, 09:32 PM

Boyd cleared of any damage. I guess he must be cleared of any concussion issues before he plays.

He looked stunned in the replay even sitting on the bench. In the old days there might have been a temptation to push him back on.

Providing there is no lingering concussion issue it will be a huge relief knowing he's available. Campbell worked pretty hard on Friday and will need some support especially if he is carrying a suspect ankle injury into the game against the Lions.

bornadog

18-04-2017, 04:50 PM

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Tom Boyd
Concussion
Test

Travis Cloke
Broken ribs
4-6 weeks

Stewart Crameri
Hip
2 weeks

Tory Dickson
Abdominal
1 week

Dale Morris
Leg
4-5 weeks

Jack Redpath
Knee
TBC

Jordan Roughead
Hamstring
4-5 weeks

Roarke Smith
Knee
Season

Mitch Wallis
Broken leg
1 week

Updated: Tuesday, April 18

Axe Man

18-04-2017, 06:04 PM

Good news on Morris

Crameri, Cloke sidelined, Boyd in the mix (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-04-18/crameri-cloke-sidelined-boyd-in-the-mix)

The Western Bulldogs have confirmed forward Stewart Crameri will miss at least two weeks of football after sustaining a hip flexor injury during Friday’s VFL clash with Box Hill.

Speaking with westernbulldogs.com.au on Tuesday, Head Physiotherapist/Medical Services Manager Chris Bell said that Crameri will be reassessed in a weeks’ time.

“Stewart returned to play on the weekend following a hip joint complaint that he had the previous week, [but] unfortunately Stewart strained a hip flexor during the game,” Bell said.

“He won’t be available this week but will be assessed the following week to determine his availability.”

Ruckman Tom Boyd remains in the mix to face Brisbane on Saturday afternoon at Etihad Stadium, but will be assessed later in the week before a final call is made on his availability.

“Tom received a knock to his cheekbone in the first quarter on the weekend,’’ Bell said.

“He developed some concussive symptoms during the quarter time break and we were forced to remove Tom from the game, but he’s come in well this week and he’ll be assessed and monitored over the coming days to dictate his availability this week.”

One man who will be missing on the weekend is fellow big man Travis Cloke, with the Club confirming a rib fracture that will sideline him for an extended period.

“As confirmed on the weekend, Travis received an impact to his chest that has fractured two of his ribs.

“At this stage we anticipate him missing four to six weeks.”

In better news, Bell has confirmed that Dale Morris is making encouraging progress from a leg injury suffered in the Club’s round one win over Collingwood, with the veteran expected to return within a month.

“Dale is progressing really well from his fractured fibular that he sustained in round one.

“He is progressing to running on the Alt-G gravity machine this week and will be gradually progressed to running outside next week.

“He’s on track with our return-to-play timeline of three to four weeks.’’

bornadog

19-04-2017, 02:07 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C9vh1VEV0AAyuHC.jpg

SlimPickens

19-04-2017, 02:42 PM

Cannot wait to get a fit Wallis back

ledge

19-04-2017, 05:18 PM

He is apparently playing against Werribee Saturday night at whitten oval if people want to go watch after the AFL game .. I will be.

Ozza

19-04-2017, 05:46 PM

I'll be trying to get there also.

I like when the VFL game happens AFTER the AFL game. It means that nobody available misses out on playing that weekend.

LostDoggy

20-04-2017, 02:31 PM

Did anyone hear this morning about Crameri being out for the year?

bornadog

20-04-2017, 03:50 PM

Did anyone hear this morning about Crameri being out for the year?

Any source for that information?

Eastdog

20-04-2017, 06:24 PM

He is apparently playing against Werribee Saturday night at whitten oval if people want to go watch after the AFL game .. I will be.

Will be keen to hear how he goes. It was such a big blow at the time for us last year so seeing that photo BAD posted of him up and training is great.

How's Rorake's progress going? So unlucky to get a major injury again and in the pre season.

LostDoggy

20-04-2017, 07:20 PM

Any source for that information?

SEN apparently.

bornadog

21-04-2017, 12:14 AM

SEN apparently.

Well here is hoping it is not true.

I'm Not Bitter Anymore!

21-04-2017, 10:16 AM

SEN also started the Gary Ablett rumour

soupman

21-04-2017, 03:29 PM

Does anyone actually take anything said on SEN seriously? It is the BigFooty of the airwaves.

Eastdog

21-04-2017, 03:32 PM

Does anyone actually take anything said on SEN seriously? It is the BigFooty of the airwaves.

I used to listen to SEN a while a go but nowadays don't really listen to it anymore. Much prefer the discussions we have on WOOF then listening to Mark Fine on Sunday evenings.

ratsmac

21-04-2017, 04:50 PM

I used to listen to SEN a while a go but nowadays don't really listen to it anymore. Much prefer the discussions we have on WOOF then listening to Mark Fine on Sunday evenings.

Yeah same. Every time there is a change of host during the day they simply rehash the same shit all over again. And the ads drive me nuts.

Eastdog

21-04-2017, 05:00 PM

Yeah same. Every time there is a change of host during the day they simply rehash the same shit all over again. And the ads drive me nuts.

Agree. Way too many ads and the some ads playing over and over again.

bulldogtragic

23-04-2017, 12:17 AM

Did anyone hear this morning about Crameri being out for the year?

I did hear from Crameri today say he's just aggravated his hip and expects to be back shortly.

And Tweedie saying he's hoping to continue his rehab from his foot and get into the vfl soon.

ledge

23-04-2017, 01:39 AM

Dunkley ankle , lipinski collarbone and Greene hamstring today but I believe Dickson Crameri and Wallis could be back next week in VFL

bornadog

24-04-2017, 04:38 PM

Player
Injury
Estimated Return

Matthew Boyd
Cut head
Test

Travis Cloke
Broken ribs
4-5 weeks

Stewart Crameri
Hip
1-2 weeks

Tory Dickson
Abdominal
1-2 weeks

Josh Dunkley
Hip
Test

Dale Morris
Leg
4-5 weeks

Jack Redpath
Knee
4-5 weeks

Jordan Roughead
Hamstring
4-5 weeks

Roarke Smith
Knee
Season

Mitch Wallis
Broken leg
1-2 weeks

Updated: Monday, April 24

Nothing on Lippa or Greene

ledge

24-04-2017, 05:03 PM

That's confusing , is that before they play AFL or any football?
Wallis a supposed To play VFL this week and from what Crameri said sounded like he would play VFL as well . I also heard Dickson might play this week too .

bornadog

24-04-2017, 05:36 PM

Axe Man

24-04-2017, 06:12 PM

Lipinski to undergo surgery (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-04-24/lipinski-to-undergo-surgery)

The Western Bulldogs have confirmed first-year player Patrick Lipinski will require surgery after suffering a fractured collar bone in Footscray’s win over Werribee on Saturday.

Bulldogs Head Physiotherapist and Medical Services Manager Chris Bell said Lipinski would undergo surgery this week.

“After gaining a surgical opinion, we’ve confirmed the best management option for Pat is for surgery to realign and fixate the fracture.

“Pat will undergo surgery this week and we’ll have a time frame for his return in the coming days.”

In positive news, Mitch Wallis is likely to return through the VFL this week after recovering from a broken leg in round 18 last year.

“Mitch has progressed through a comprehensive rehabilitation program and is in line to be available for selection this week at VFL level,” Bell said.

“Mitch has excelled through his final stages of rehab and it’s testament to his hard work and dedication.”

In further positive news, Tory Dickson will return to full training this week after an abdominal injury.

“We’ve been cautious in Tory’s rehab to ensure he regains some continuity in his training.

“We’ll continue to monitor Tory throughout the week to dictate his availability through the VFL this week.”

ledge

24-04-2017, 06:33 PM

Looks like Greene wasn't so bad and it will only be Wallis back this week .

Hotdog60

24-04-2017, 06:39 PM

WESTERN Bulldogs midfielder Mitch Wallis is likely to make his return from a badly broken leg in the VFL on Friday night.
The 24-year-old sustained the sickening injury in round 18 last season, forcing him to miss the Bulldogs' premiership triumph.
Bulldogs medical services manager Chris Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au a decision on Wallis' availability would be made later in the week.
"Mitch has progressed through a comprehensive rehabilitation program and is in line to be available for selection this week at VFL level," Bell said.
"Mitch has excelled through his final stages of rehab and it’s testament to his hard work and dedication."
In further good news, premiership forward Tory Dickson could join Wallis in Footscray's side to play North Ballarat, after he resumed full training this week in his return from an abdominal strain.
The 29-year-old, who had a limited pre-season due to off-season groin surgery, has kicked 90 goals in the past two seasons.
"We’ve been cautious in Tory’s rehab to ensure he regains some continuity in his training," Bell said.
"We’ll continue to monitor Tory throughout the week to dictate his availability through the VFL this week."
But luck has deserted draftee Patrick Lipinski, with the clever forward needing surgery after fracturing his collarbone in the VFL on the weekend.
Taken at pick 28 in last year's NAB AFL Draft, the 19-year-old Northern Knights product kicked five goals in his state league debut last week.

LINK (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-04-24/wallis-finally-set-to-return-from-broken-leg)

bornadog

28-04-2017, 09:42 AM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C-Z8z3SVoAAKYm8.jpg

bulldogtragic

28-04-2017, 10:20 AM

Good to know Lippa's like the rest of us, having chocolates &/ lollies at the ready to make up for hospital food.

I'm Not Bitter Anymore!

28-04-2017, 02:21 PM

Poor kid

hujsh

28-04-2017, 06:49 PM

Good to know Lippa's like the rest of us, having chocolates &/ lollies at the ready to make up for hospital food.

More disciplined since the box isn't open and the lollies are just chewie.

bulldogtragic

29-04-2017, 02:13 AM

More disciplined since the box isn't open and the lollies are just chewie.

Nah, that's one of those flat boxes of Maltesers and they look open to me.

bornadog

30-04-2017, 11:59 PM

Don't be surprised if Redpath plays VFL next week. ;)

GVGjr

01-05-2017, 01:57 AM

Don't be surprised if Redpath plays VFL next week. ;)

Last week at the Lions game he talked to the Player Sponsors and indicated that he was 3 weeks away from playing.

Do you have some late breaking news?

bornadog

01-05-2017, 09:42 AM

Last week at the Lions game he talked to the Player Sponsors and indicated that he was 3 weeks away from playing.

Do you have some late breaking news?

He is a friend of a friend, and says he is ready to go

Hotdog60

01-05-2017, 09:44 AM

He is a friend of a friend, and says he is ready to go

Then one would have to assume it's our medical staff being cautious.

bornadog

01-05-2017, 09:46 AM

Then one would have to assume it's our medical staff being cautious.

I guess he will have to have the ok first.

comrade

01-05-2017, 09:50 AM

That's a super fast recovery for a big bloke. God speed Redders.

bulldogtragic

01-05-2017, 11:04 AM

That's his 3rd ACL right?

So the media cheer squad will be giving him the Menzel treatment I take it...

comrade

01-05-2017, 11:35 AM

That's his 3rd ACL right?

So the media cheer squad will be giving him the Menzel treatment I take it...

Will get a 5 second mention upon his comeback. It was a disgrace the way Fox Footy barely acknowledged Clay Smith's 50th game on the weekend.

bulldogtragic

01-05-2017, 11:40 AM

Will get a 5 second mention upon his comeback. It was a disgrace the way Fox Footy barely acknowledged Clay Smith's 50th game on the weekend.

If it's a Fox panel/commentary covered game he comes back for, I'd just be happy if they got his name right. But I'm not holding my breath on that.

comrade

01-05-2017, 02:41 PM

If it's a Fox panel/commentary covered game he comes back for, I'd just be happy if they got his name right. But I'm not holding my breath on that.

Inspirational come back by Ian Redpath.

Axe Man

01-05-2017, 06:26 PM

Dogs optimistic on Libba, Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-05-01/dogs-optimistic-on-libba-campbell-)

Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore remains a chance to face Richmond this weekend despite suffering a concussion against GWS on Friday night, according to Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell.

Liberatore left the game early after a tackle from Giants ruckman Shane Mumford and will undergo a concussion test ahead of Saturday night’s clash with the Tigers.

“Libba was involved in a tackle in the fourth quarter of the game on the weekend where he was concussed,” Bell said.

“He’s come in really well today and he will be assessed this week, as we usually do clinically, and we’ll make a decision on his availability later in the week.”

The Bulldogs will also make a decision on big man Tom Campbell this week after he was a late withdrawal on Friday night.

“Tom developed some ankle soreness during the last training session leading into the GWS game.

“He was a late withdrawal, but will be assessed and monitored this week and we’ll make a decision on his availability as the week goes on.”

Veteran Matthew Boyd is another who’ll be assessed this week after missing last week’s game, but Bell is optimistic he’ll be available for selection.

“Boydy developed some general soreness following the Brisbane game and we decided to manage his load over the weekend.

“He has come in well today and will be monitored during training this week with the expectation that he will return to availability.”

And there was mix of news to come out of the VFL on Friday night, with Mitch Wallis and Tory Dickson pulling up well from successful returns, however the news isn’t as positive for rookie Brad Lynch who strained a hamstring during his side’s 124-point win.

"He’s expected to miss three to four weeks," Bell said.

1eyedog

01-05-2017, 07:09 PM

Read Campbell and Boyd to come in.

Is Dicko good enough to come in after one VFL match? I think he'll be close.

Does anyone have anything on Crameri?

bulldogtragic

01-05-2017, 08:26 PM

Read Campbell and Boyd to come in.

Is Dicko good enough to come in after one VFL match? I think he'll be close.

Does anyone have anything on Crameri?
He said at the social club last week, it's an aggravation and was hoping to be back playing this week or next, presumably in the VFL.

I'm Not Bitter Anymore!

01-05-2017, 09:08 PM

I think Dickson needs at least another game in the VFL he was pretty slow

bornadog

01-05-2017, 09:19 PM

Player
Injury
Duration

Patrick Lipinski (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/patrick-lipinski)
collarbone
TBC

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

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

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

Stewart Crameri (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/stewart-crameri)
hip
1 - 2 weeks

Jordan Roughead (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jordan-roughead)
hamstring
2 - 3 weeks

Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/dale-morris)
leg
2 - 3 weeks

Jack Redpath (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jack-redpath)
knee
2 - 3 weeks

Travis Cloke (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/travis-cloke)
ribs
2 - 4 weeks

Brad Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/brad-lynch)
hamstring
3 - 4 weeks

* Injury list updated on Monday 1 May 2017

1eyedog

01-05-2017, 11:13 PM

GVGjr

01-05-2017, 11:15 PM

He is a friend of a friend, and says he is ready to go

He said the same in the room but then mentioned that you can't go against the advice.
Perhaps he has been given the green light

always right

03-05-2017, 12:05 PM

Fair bit of our old victim mentality on here. I thought that would have disappeared after our second premiership.

Reckon media coverage of our club has changed massively for the better.

comrade

03-05-2017, 12:11 PM

Reckon media coverage of our club has changed massively for the better.

We're the reigning premiers. So it should.

Axe Man

03-05-2017, 01:00 PM

Don't be surprised if Redpath plays VFL next week. ;)

Mark Stevens has also tweeted that big Jack is ready to return. Hopefully we will get a chance to see him in the curtain raiser on Saturday.

bornadog

03-05-2017, 01:13 PM

Mark Stevens has also tweeted that big Jack is ready to return. Hopefully we will get a chance to see him in the curtain raiser on Saturday.

Yes mate said he will play, but that was coming from Big Red and not fitness/medicos.

It will be great to have him back.

Axe Man

03-05-2017, 04:56 PM

Bulldog Jack Redpath to return from third knee reco (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-03/bulldog-jack-redpath-to-return-from-third-knee-reco)

THE EXTENSIVE injury list at the Western Bulldogs has shrunk by one with key forward Jack Redpath to make his return from a knee reconstruction in the VFL this weekend.

Redpath succumbed to his third ACL tear in last year's round 17 clash against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium, and the 26-year-old will play his first game in nine months at the same venue on Saturday afternoon when Footscray hosts Richmond in a curtain raiser to the clubs' AFL clash.

The Kyneton product's return to the game is just one week after midfielder Mitch Wallis resumed in the VFL from a badly broken leg sustained in same match the hulking goalkicker wrecked his knee.

Redpath ruptured his first two ACLs playing country football before being recruited to Whitten Oval with pick 62 in the 2012 NAB AFL Rookie Draft.

The out-of-contract forward has been training strongly in recent weeks and is likely to be given several games at state league level to prepare him for a return to the senior side.

With Redpath back in action, and fellow key forward Travis Cloke as little as two weeks away from returning from broken ribs, it will leave coach Luke Beveridge with plenty of tall attacking options, but also a selection headache.

Throw the underperforming Tom Boyd into that mix and the premiership coach will have strong competition for spots for the forward-ruck role.

The Dogs' big man stocks will be bolstered further when No.1 ruckman Jordan Roughead returns from a serious hamstring injury after the club's mid-season bye in round 11.

In further good news, veteran defender Dale Morris (leg) and hard running forward Stewart Crameri (hip) should overcome their injuries in the next fortnight.

bornadog

03-05-2017, 04:58 PM

Poor Roughie has lost half the season.

boydogs

04-05-2017, 12:49 AM

Bulldog Jack Redpath to return from third knee reco (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-03/bulldog-jack-redpath-to-return-from-third-knee-reco)

Yesterday's news ;)

Nice scoop BAD

always right

04-05-2017, 02:54 PM

Any word on whether Dahlhaus is clear to play?

divvydan

06-05-2017, 11:41 PM

From the press conference:

Dunkley - dislocated shoulder, will be out for quite some time.

Stringer - tweaked his knee, will be assessed early in the week.

Eastdog

07-05-2017, 02:21 AM

Not more injuries :(

bornadog

07-05-2017, 12:34 PM

Dunkley looking at surgery.

Stringer possible medial ligament - 4 weeks out if it is.

ratsmac

07-05-2017, 01:07 PM

Dunkley looking at surgery.

Stringer possible medial ligament - 4 weeks out if it is.

I saw Stringer on channel 7 walking in for scans and he looked very very sore. Fingers crossed its not too bad.

1eyedog

07-05-2017, 09:05 PM

I saw Stringer on channel 7 walking in for scans and he looked very very sore. Fingers crossed its not too bad.

Ice him till after the bye

strebla

08-05-2017, 12:48 AM

Fair bit of our old victim mentality on here. I thought that would have disappeared after our second premiership.

Reckon media coverage of our club has changed massively for the better.

Not only on here I was forced to leave my seat at half time as the two behind me did nothing but bag us. Really really upsets me I refuse to bag our players constructive critisism aside there is no place for it at our club.

bornadog

08-05-2017, 09:48 AM

According to Stevo, Roughie will be playing this weekend against Port Melbourne in the VFL.

That would be amazing news.

always right

08-05-2017, 03:51 PM

Sounds like we may have dodged a bullet with Stringer. We're due for a change in luck.

Axe Man

08-05-2017, 06:11 PM

Stringer grounded by knee injury (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-05-08/stringer-grounded-by-knee-injury-)

Western Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer has avoided a lengthy stint on the sidelines, with the Club expecting him to miss the next 2-3 matches with a knee injury.

Stringer was injured during the third quarter of last Saturday night’s win over Richmond at Etihad Stadium, with scans later revealing a medial ligament strain.

“Jake was involved in a tackle where his knee got twisted and caught under himself,” said Bulldogs’ Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell.

“The mechanism of that tackle has caused Jake to damage the medial ligament in his knee. We’ll put a framework around Jake from a rehab sense.”

The news isn’t as good for young forward Josh Dunkley, who will need surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder.

“In the final stages of the game on the weekend Josh sustained a full shoulder dislocation,” Bell said.

“We were able to relocate the shoulder in the rooms immediately after the dislocation.

“We found Josh has extensive damage to the shoulder joint. Without surgical reconstruction of the shoulder joint he would have recurrent dislocations.

“We’ve decided to operate on Josh’s shoulder, and we’re optimistic he’s going to return to playing before the end of the home and away season.”

In positive news on the injury front, Jordan Roughead is on the verge of a return from a hamstring injury, with the ruckman on track to play this weekend if he can complete training during the week.

And veterans Travis Cloke and Dale Morris are progressing well with their rehab programs, with the pair set to join in modified training this week, before a return to full training from next week.

bornadog

08-05-2017, 06:30 PM

I thought Cloke may return this week.

Doc26

08-05-2017, 06:43 PM

The outcome with Jake is so much better than what it looked like when it happened. To grab a win and to now hear that he's only likely to miss 2 to 3 weeks is a great outcome - at the time, was resolving myself to yet another long term knee reco..

Josh's outcome is a bad one. With the brutality of the game shoulder reco's are bad at any stage but particularly disappointing when they occur in a players development years like what happened with Toby after that little Carlton twerp, Buckley, smashed him in the final seconds of a game a couple of years back..

always right

08-05-2017, 09:31 PM

boydogs

08-05-2017, 11:39 PM

Feel sorry for Dunkley however he should be comforted by the fact he played in a premiership in his first year. From a team perspective he is relatively easy to replace at this early stage of his career.

He's not in the first 10 picked by any means but we have trouble hitting the scoreboard as it is without losing a goalkicking mid

josie

08-05-2017, 11:41 PM

Enter Wallis, stage left.....

always right

09-05-2017, 11:29 AM

Enter Wallis, stage left.....

Exactly......Wallis is a more than capable replacement for Dunkley and I would suggest Bailey Dale is not far off either.

LostDoggy

09-05-2017, 12:29 PM

Exactly......Wallis is a more than capable replacement for Dunkley and I would suggest Bailey Dale is not far off either.

Very keen to see Wallis as an in as soon as the medical staff deem its safe. Hoping its this weekend.

bornadog

09-05-2017, 01:23 PM

Very keen to see Wallis as an in as soon as the medical staff deem its safe. Hoping its this weekend.

He wouldn't be playing in the VFL the last two weeks if it is a medical issue. The issue is whether he is match readay for senior footy.

bornadog

09-05-2017, 02:49 PM

Player
Injury
Estimated Return

Travis Cloke
Broken ribs
1-2 weeks

Josh Dunkley
Shoulder
12-14 weeks

Patrick Lipinski
Collarbone
3-4 weeks

Brad Lynch
Hamstring
2-3 weeks

Dale Morris
Leg
1-2 weeks

Jordan Roughead
Hamstring
Test

Roarke Smith
Knee
Season

Jake Stringer
Knee
2-3 weeks

Updated: Tuesday, May 10

Remi Moses

09-05-2017, 03:07 PM

Dale might be back before the bye . Enough of the friggin injuries FFS !

G-Mo77

09-05-2017, 05:12 PM

Ugh that Dunkley injury. Bummer, he's been playing a pretty important role this season.

ledge

09-05-2017, 05:20 PM

Liking the injury list now . Seems to be shrinking and most players will come back after the bye.
Bit of luck and will only be two players missing.

bornadog

09-05-2017, 05:29 PM

No Honeychurch listed - wonder what is happening there

I'm Not Bitter Anymore!

10-05-2017, 04:09 PM

No Honeychurch listed - wonder what is happening there

Mysteriously there is no mention of him anywhere. Alien Abduction?

ledge

10-05-2017, 04:22 PM

He is ill apparently.

BornInDroopSt'54

10-05-2017, 08:59 PM

Enter Wallis, stage left.....

I suspect that Charlie Sutton's spirit disappeared up Wallis' nose and that Wallis will impose his will on the competition starting this weekend.

Mantis

11-05-2017, 09:41 AM

No Honeychurch listed - wonder what is happening there

Saw a bit of vision of yesterday's training and HC was participating.

bornadog

11-05-2017, 10:14 AM

Saw a bit of vision of yesterday's training and HC was participating.

Thanks for that, at least we know he is back.

bornadog

11-05-2017, 10:20 AM

Injury ladder: Prelim final trio hardest hit

The reigning premier Bulldogs have suffered the most games lost through injury – 52 matches – with the Giants (47) and Sydney (46) rounding out the top three.

full story here (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-11/prelim-final-trio-feeling-the-most-injury-pain)

Interesting the graph shows we have the most injuries not only through loss of games but by numbers

bornadog

12-05-2017, 05:45 PM

Player

Injury

Estimated Return

Travis Cloke
Broken ribs
1-2 weeks

Josh Dunkley
Shoulder
12-14 weeks

Patrick Lipinski
Collarbone
3-4 weeks

Brad Lynch
Hamstring
2-3 weeks

Dale Morris
Leg
1-2 weeks

Robert Murphy
General soreness
1 week

Jordan Roughead
Hamstring
Test

Roarke Smith
Knee
Season

Jake Stringer
Knee
2-3 weeks

Updated: Thursday, May 11

Bulldog4life

12-05-2017, 07:43 PM

Thanks for that, at least we know he is back.

He is an emergency for the firsts too

bornadog

15-05-2017, 06:12 PM

* Prudden out for 3 to 4 weeks with Hamstring.

* Cloke and Morris face a test, but are right to go either this week or next

bornadog

15-05-2017, 06:21 PM

Experienced Dogs set to return (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-05-15/experienced-dogs-set-to-return)

The Western Bulldogs look set to receive an injection of experience this Friday night with Bob Murphy, Dale Morris and ruckman Jordan Roughead all in line to return to face the Cats.

Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au, Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell said Murphy is likely to be available for selection after missing the Club’s recent trip to Perth, while defender Dale Morris looks set to play his first game since injuring his leg in Round One against Collingwood.

“Dale’s return from his fractured fibula has gone really smoothly,” Bell said.
“He’s completed full football sessions and if he returns to full training this week without any issues he’ll be in line to return to play.”

Ruckman Jordan Roughead had a successful return from a hamstring injury in the VFL on the weekend and is also expected to push for senior selection, while fellow big man Travis Cloke will be available if he gets through the week’s training according to Bell.

“Travis has continued to progress really well form his rib injury,” he said.

“He’s returned to full contact training and hasn’t got any issues. We’ll continue to put him under a barrage of tests this week but if he proves his 100 per cent, he’ll return to availability.”

However Josh Prudden is expected to miss at least a month’s football after suffering a hamstring injury on the while playing for Footscray on Saturday.

“Josh Prudden unfortunately suffered a hamstring injury in the final quarter of the VFL game on the weekend.
“It’s really disappointing for Josh and the Club because he’s got some good continuity in his football in the last five weeks.”

And in long term injury news, Josh Dunkley has undergone successful shoulder surgery.
“All went really well and according to plan and he’s making some good progress after the operation.

“He’s started the early phases of his rehab and we’ll continue to work with Josh and support him to return to football in the next three to four months.”

ratsmac

15-05-2017, 06:46 PM

Murphy, Roughy, Dickson and Moz. Geelong are f#$@ed!

Great news but I'd be surprised to see that many changes at once.

ledge

15-05-2017, 06:54 PM

Murphy, Roughy, Dickson and Moz. Geelong are f#$@ed!

Great news but I'd be surprised to see that many changes at once.

You forgot Wallis who would be the closest of them all except Murph who wasn't injured just rested.

always right

15-05-2017, 07:19 PM

Morris a straight in?

ratsmac

15-05-2017, 07:26 PM

You forgot Wallis who would be the closest of them all except Murph who wasn't injured just rested.

Yep Wallis too. Wow we are like a kid in a lollie shop with all these options.

ratsmac

15-05-2017, 07:31 PM

Morris a straight in?

I'd say yes so long as he's ticked all the boxes fitness wise. He normally plays 100% of game time so if they just include him in some rotations he should be fine. He's experienced enough to not have to have a run in the two's to find touch after a just a couple months out you'd like to think.

Rocco Jones

15-05-2017, 07:35 PM

All about the track for Moz. If he can prove he is up to the yards for 80%ish TOG, he is straight in.

This week reminds me of the lead in to the Swans game at SCG last year.

josie

15-05-2017, 09:13 PM

All about the track for Moz. If he can prove he is up to the yards for 80%ish TOG, he is straight in.

This week reminds me of the lead in to the Swans game at SCG last year.

Yeah baby!! And JJ kicks the sealer with only a few secs to go. Geez I really want the boys to win this one. I reckon Bevo might play Dicko, Wally, Murphy & Morris and give Roughy one more week in VFL.

bornadog

15-05-2017, 11:29 PM

The conservative view:

Player
Injury
Duration

Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/dale-morris)
leg
1 - 2 weeks

Travis Cloke (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/travis-cloke)
ribs
1 - 3 weeks

Brad Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/brad-lynch)
hamstring
1 - 2 weeks

Jake Stringer (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jake-stringer)
knee
1 - 2 weeks

Patrick Lipinski (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/patrick-lipinski)
collarbone
2 - 3 weeks

Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
hamstring
3 - 4 weeks

Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
TBC

* Injury list updated on Monday 15 May 2017

GVGjr

15-05-2017, 11:32 PM

Just to add to BAD's list Fergus Greene is apparently still 2 weeks away

bornadog

15-05-2017, 11:34 PM

Just to add to BAD's list Fergus Greene is apparently still 2 weeks away

Looks like the club missed putting him on the list.

GVGjr

15-05-2017, 11:35 PM

Looks like the club missed putting him on the list.

For a few weeks now. It's a real shame he is injured as he was super impressive before his injury

Eastdog

15-05-2017, 11:40 PM

Yeah baby!! And JJ kicks the sealer with only a few secs to go. Geez I really want the boys to win this one. I reckon Bevo might play Dicko, Wally, Murphy & Morris and give Roughy one more week in VFL.

They may not all come in but it is great to be getting some of our personnel back. We have been so unlucky in this area. I agree josie this would be a great scalp and if we can beat the Saints then we go into the bye in a good position and then ready to attack the 2nd half of the season.

1eyedog

16-05-2017, 11:46 AM

Wrong thread

Ozza

16-05-2017, 12:06 PM

So after last year where we would say players will miss 1-2 and they end up missing 6-8. This year we are the opposite, everyone coming back earlier than we've been told.

bornadog

16-05-2017, 12:15 PM

So after last year where we would say players will miss 1-2 and they end up missing 6-8. This year we are the opposite, everyone coming back earlier than we've been told.

Maybe this year they decided to give us the worse case scenario first.

Ozza

16-05-2017, 12:19 PM

Maybe this year they decided to give us the worse case scenario first.

Certainly better for the supporters.

bornadog

16-05-2017, 04:12 PM

Stewart Crameri will go in for surgery on hip Monday, could miss a month

bulldogtragic

16-05-2017, 04:14 PM

Stewart Crameri will go in for surgery on hip Monday, could miss a month

And impact his conditioning. Not great news for him and our hope of a multi pronged threatening forward line.

Happy Days

16-05-2017, 04:19 PM

Stewart Crameri will go in for surgery on hip Monday, could miss a month

Are you sure its not some double super secret tin foil hat gambling/drug probation surgery?

bulldogtragic

16-05-2017, 04:23 PM

Are you sure its not some double super secret tin foil hat gambling/drug probation surgery?

Who said anything about a surgeon. I heard the guy doing the 'surgery' will be a heavy set bloke in a trench coat and will be using a baseball bat, and in a Anerican-Italian accent will finish by saying 'you better pay up on time from now on, or next time it's your knees I'm coming for'.

My source is very reliable.

bornadog

17-05-2017, 10:43 AM

Player
Injury
Estimated Return

Travis Cloke
Broken ribs
Test

Josh Dunkley
Shoulder
10-12 weeks

Patrick Lipinski
Collarbone
1-2 weeks

Brad Lynch
Hamstring
1-2 weeks

Dale Morris
Leg
Test

Josh Prudden
Hamstring
3-4 weeks

Roarke Smith
Knee
Season

Jake Stringer
Knee
1-2 weeks

Fergus Greene...................................................... ... 2 Weeks
Stewart Crameri........................................ Hip......... 4 weeks

Updated: Tuesday, May 16

ratsmac

17-05-2017, 11:08 AM

That injury list is the best its looked for some time. Once Stringer comes back we only really have Dunks a out from our regular 22. I love it.

comrade

17-05-2017, 11:59 AM

Lipinski and Greene aren't far off either which is great. Both started the year on fire.

KT31

18-05-2017, 03:41 AM

Hopefully with the list improving it will give us some traction and help us get a top four spot coming into finals.
Fingers crossed.

Axe Man

22-05-2017, 06:34 PM

I hope they don't play Stringer unless he is 100%.

Stringer a chance for Saints clash (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-05-22/stringer-a-chance-to-face-saints)

Dynamic Western Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer is a possible inclusion for this weekend’s clash with St.Kilda at Etihad Stadium, according to the Club’s Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell.

The 23-year-old injured the medial ligament in his knee during the round seven clash with Richmond, but will resume training this week and could yet face the Saints on Saturday afternoon.

“Jake is progressing really well,” Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au

“He’s in line to resume training with the group this week and we’ll go through our normal processes to determine if he’s available to play.”

However, the Club is yet to determine how long Stewart Crameri will be missing from action with the powerful forward schedule to go under the knife on Monday.

“Over the last four to five weeks, Stewart has suffered symptoms associated with some wear and tear in his hip joint,” Bell said.

“I’m afraid to say conservative management has been limited and he’s continued to suffer symptoms that restrict his function.

“We’ll have a better idea of his return-to-play plan following [surgery].”

Matthew Boyd (shoulder) and Brad Lynch (hamstring) are both likely to return after the bye, while first year forward Patrick Lipinski will be out on the track this week.

“Patty is due to return to some full training this week following the surgery that repaired his fractured collarbone.

“We’ll go through our full process and decide whether he returns to play this week or the week following the bye.”

And in good news for the Club, Category B Rookie Tristan Tweedie played his first game for the Club on the weekend, lining up for Footscray in their narrow loss to Geelong.

“Tristan came to us with a really long history of injury at an under-18 level. It’s a massive credit to our staff and Tristan that we’ve been able to rebuild his body to the level that it is.

“We’re all really looking forward to Tristan building from his game on the weekend.”

Remi Moses

22-05-2017, 09:02 PM

Selection conundrum if Jake is fit for Saturday .
One of Cloke or Redpath would have to go

ratsmac

22-05-2017, 09:53 PM

Stringer Stringer Stringer Stringer Stringer!!

I hope he pulls up well. To say we need him is an understatement.

bornadog

23-05-2017, 12:01 AM

Player
Injury
Duration

Jake Stringer (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jake-stringer)
knee
test

Matthew Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/matthew-boyd)
shoulder
1 - 2 weeks

Brad Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/brad-lynch)
hamstring
1 - 2 weeks

Patrick Lipinski (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/patrick-lipinski)
collarbone
1 - 2 weeks

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

Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
9 - 11 weeks

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

Still no mention of Greene. Plus Crameri TBD

1eyedog

23-05-2017, 10:38 AM

When Stringer comes off that it will look pretty healthy.

BornInDroopSt'54

23-05-2017, 02:26 PM

I hope Crameri and Stringer get a chance to play together as lynch pins of the forward line this season. We won't know how powerful we can be until that happens.

Eastdog

23-05-2017, 11:35 PM

Stringer Stringer Stringer Stringer Stringer!!

I hope he pulls up well. To say we need him is an understatement.

Yes we miss him in the team. Would have kicked some handy goals I reckon on Friday night.

Eastdog

23-05-2017, 11:38 PM

Eastdog

23-05-2017, 11:42 PM

Selection conundrum if Jake is fit for Saturday .
One of Cloke or Redpath would have to go

Who do you reckon might get dropped? Maybe Cloke. Might want to persist with Jack a bit more.

MrMahatma

24-05-2017, 12:43 AM

Best it's looked in years. No excuse not to start winning more consistently then.

Dry Rot

24-05-2017, 08:43 PM

Have read elsewhere that Crameri is out for the season, according to Channel 7.

bornadog

25-05-2017, 05:10 PM

Stewart Crameri to miss rest of 2017 season
Western Bulldogs forward Stewart Crameri will miss the remainder of the 2017 season with a hip injury.

Crameri had surgery earlier this week, which was considered successful, and the 28-year-old is expected to be available for the start of the 2018 pre-season.

“While the surgery to improve Stewart’s hip was quite extensive, we are confident that it will dramatically improve Stewart’s function and performance,” said Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Chris Bell.

“It’s disappointing for both the club and Stewart, but we will support Stewart and put a comprehensive rehabilitation program around him to give him every opportunity to have a full pre-season campaign heading into 2018.”

Crameri played the opening two games of the 2017 season before experiencing hip soreness.

link (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-05-25/stewart-crameri-to-miss-rest-of-2017-season)

The Bulldogs Bite

25-05-2017, 06:47 PM

Big blow for Crameri, by the time 2018 rolls around he's basically not played footy for 2 years.

Hotdog60

25-05-2017, 06:57 PM

I wonder if the hip was something that could have been looked at while he was suspended. But decided that not playing footy it would get better.

bornadog

29-05-2017, 06:00 PM

Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy to have knee surgery (http://www.theage.com.au/afl/western-bulldogs-captain-bob-murphy-to-have-knee-surgery-20170529-gwfc9t.html)

Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy will undergo more knee surgery while he also recovers from a hamstring strain that will sideline him for a month.

The veteran Bulldogs defender, who missed the Dogs' drought-breaking flag after having a knee reconstruction last year, will have further minor knee surgery while he recovers from a hamstring injury which scans on Monday confirmed as a "moderate stain".

It is understood the club will take the opportunity of Murphy being out with the hamstring injury to undergo minor clean-up surgery on the knee.

The knee complaint was not severe and the surgery could have otherwise waited until later in the year or post-season, were it not for the hamstring injury putting him on the sidelines for a month anyway.

The recovery from the knee surgery is not expected to keep him out for longer than the three to four weeks he will need to overcome the hamstring strain.

The timing of the injury is also slightly convenient in that the Bulldogs have their bye this week.

Murphy injured his hamstring in Saturday's win over the Saints at Etihad Stadium, finishing the game with ice on his knee and hamstring.

After tearing his anterior cruciate ligament early in the 2016 season, Murphy was forced to witness the Bulldogs' premiership triumph from the sidelines as he recovered from another knee reconstruction.

The popular running defender had seamlessly returned to the team this year proving he had not lost pace, agility or touch in his time out.

He played his 300th game in round four in the win over North Melbourne. Murphy and the club are yet to decide if he will play on next year. He turns 35 next week.

"To think that you claw your way back as a 34-year-old from an ACL injury and play at the top level. To play at this level again and then to be playing his 300th is a monumental effort," coach Luke Beveridge said in round three ahead of Murphy's 300th game.

1eyedog

29-05-2017, 06:06 PM

The bye, Sydney, Melbourne and North. If there is ever a good time it was at the end of the match against the Saints.

bornadog

29-05-2017, 06:10 PM

Murphy set for sideline stint (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-05-29/murphy-set-for-sideline-stint)

http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/Samples/514903-tlsnewslandscape.jpg

Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy is expected to miss the next three or four weeks of football with a hamstring injury.
Murphy suffered a hamstring strain during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Round 10 win over St Kilda.
“Our assessment over the last 24 hours has confirmed that Bob has a moderate grade hamstring injury,” said Bulldogs’ Medical Services Manager Chris Bell.

“We’re also going to use this time while he’s in rehab to perform a quick arthroscopic cleanout on his knee, to address some of the minor signs of wear and tear he’s had.”

Bulldogs’ forward Clay Smith is expected to miss at least a fortnight with a minor calf strain, after he was a late withdrawal from the match against the Saints.

The Club is hopeful Matthew Boyd, Brad Lynch and Patrick Lipinski will be available following this weekend’s bye.

Axe Man

29-05-2017, 06:23 PM

Might be a blessing in disguise for Bob. Clean up the knee which may have been giving him some grief and freshen him up for the second half of the year.

ratsmac

29-05-2017, 07:51 PM

3-4 weeks ain't as bad as I was expecting. I thought it could've been a tendon which is much much worse. I have learned to expect the worst these days.

josie

29-05-2017, 08:11 PM

Will give Bob time to recharge the batteries before we head into business part of season. And provide more opportunity for Maclean/Webb/Honey to be called up.

bornadog

30-05-2017, 02:51 PM

Player
Injury
Duration

Matthew Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/matthew-boyd)
shoulder
1 week

Brad Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/brad-lynch)
hamstring
1 week

Patrick Lipinski (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/patrick-lipinski)
collarbone
1 week

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

Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/clay-smith)
calf
2 - 3 weeks

Bob Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
hamstring
3 - 4 weeks

Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
8 - 10 weeks

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

Stewart Crameri Season

* Injury list updated on Monday 29 May 2017

bulldogtragic

30-05-2017, 02:54 PM

I'm hoping Lynch gets back real soon, rips it up and gets elevated into Crameri's spot (LTI).

comrade

30-05-2017, 02:58 PM

Best it's looked in 2 years (as I write this I'm knocking on a giant oak tree).

Axe Man

30-05-2017, 03:55 PM

I'm hoping Lynch gets back real soon, rips it up and gets elevated into Crameri's spot (LTI).

He was in the Social Club on Saturday - said he felt ready to go on the weekend but the medicos were conservative and held him back until after the bye.

bornadog

31-05-2017, 03:51 PM

Player
Injury
Estimated Return

Matthew Boyd
Shoulder
Test

Stewart Crameri
Hip
Season

Josh Dunkley
Shoulder
7-8 weeks

Patrick Lipinski
Collarbone
Test

Brad Lynch
Hamstring
Test

Robert Murphy
Knee
3-4 weeks

Josh Prudden
Hamstring
1-2 weeks

Clay Smith
Calf
2-3 weeks

Roarke Smith
Knee
Season

Updated: Tuesday, May 30

Early prognosis

The Dogs will have to do without skipper Murphy and forward Smith for the next few weeks, but should regain defender Boyd for the round 12 clash with Sydney. Youngsters Lynch and Lipinski should resume through the VFL after Footscray's bye this weekend. - Ryan Davidson

bornadog

05-06-2017, 08:49 PM

Player
Injury
Duration

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

Brad Lynch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/brad-lynch)
hamstring
test

Patrick Lipinski (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/patrick-lipinski)
collarbone
test

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

Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/clay-smith)
calf
2 - 3 weeks

Bob Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
hamstring
3 - 4 weeks

Josh Dunkley (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/josh-dunkley)
shoulder
9 - 10 weeks

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

* Injury list updated on Monday 5 June 2017