Injury List 2024

[bornadog]

Thread to post all injury news

First post is a bad one:

The Western Bulldogs can confirm that midfielder Bailey Smith has suffered an ACL injury during today?s training session.


The 23-year-old left the track midway through the session, with scans confirming the extent of the injury to his knee.


?We?re all extremely disappointed for Bailey, and empathise with him greatly,? Bulldogs? Executive Director of Football, Chris Grant said.


?The entire Club will rally around him during this difficult time, as he begins his rehab journey.?


The Club will provide a further update in due course.

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[Olddog]

Disaster really for both Bailey and the club who have worked really hard over the off season to add much needed pace across all areas of the ground - Bailey’s loss will be felt in that area

[Axe Man]

Of course we already knew thanks to our track watchers, now the media has caught on:

AFL 2024: Western Bulldogs star Tim English held back from contact drills for at least a further two weeks (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2024-western-bulldogs-star-tim-english-held-back-from-contact-drills-for-at-least-a-further-two-weeks/news-story/e5dcdec7fc213ed07994fca3c038ee79)

All-Australian ruck Tim English is expected to remain out of contact drills for another fortnight but the Western Bulldogs are confident he will be fine to play in round 1 as he deals with a medical issue.

The star big man has not taken part in contact drills since two weeks before Christmas and wasn?t part of match simulation on Monday.

He has now been out of contract training for five weeks, with much of that including the club?s Christmas break.

English has been taking part in fitness aspects of training and was running on Monday.

The Dogs labelled the problem as a ?medical issue? and didn?t provide further detail when asked by this masthead.

English is expected back into full training by the end of the month and is not in doubt to play in round 1 against Melbourne on March 17.

The generally durable ruck has played an average of 19.8 matches over the last five seasons as he grew into one of the game?s best talls.

Named as starting ruck in the 2023 All-Australian side, English faces a big season ahead as he comes to the end of a two-year contract.

The West Australian is expected to land a lucrative new deal, which at age 26, could stretch beyond five seasons.

He is one of a number of Dogs that will be keenly watched this season, including Bailey Smith, who comes out of contract at the end of the year but will not play in 2024 due to a knee injury.

Forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is another Dog due a new contract.

Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton signed a monster eight-year extension in October.

The Dogs battled through a physical match simulation on Monday as Luke Beveridge?s side gets stuck into 2024.

Former Magpie Trent Bianco and Essendon-listed player Rhett Montgomery played in the match-sim, with both players signed to the Footscray VFL side for 2024.

The Bulldogs do not have a list spot open to use during the supplemental selection period (SSP) but could create one by placing Smith on the long-term injury list.

[ledge]

Out of contract training ?

[bornadog]

Out of contract training ?

Not out of contract till end of the year

[ledge]

Not out of contract till end of the year

I know but it’s what the article says “out of contract training”

[Jasper]

I know but it’s what the article says “out of contract training”

Loving this Ledge, getting all persnickety over a typo.

[azabob]

I know but it’s what the article says “out of contract training”

It relates to a clause in his contract. He doesn't need to train with the playing group.

[ledge]

Loving this Ledge, getting all persnickety over a typo.

I love a typo that actually insinuates something confusing.

[ledge]

It relates to a clause in his contract. He doesn't need to train with the playing group.

It’s like transition into retirement ., preparing for when he is out of contract and how he should train. :-)

[Countrydog5]

The Western Bulldogs confirm that Tim English suffered some migraine-related symptoms in the weeks prior to the Christmas break.
As he has suffered concussion in the past, the Club wanted to be thorough and diligent in Tim?s management and engaged medical specialists.
As these comprehensive assessments were being completed in late December and early January, Tim was placed in a non-contact training model.
Specialists confirmed that Tim?s symptoms were not related to concussion and more consistent with a migraine.
Tim?s migraine symptoms have now fully resolved and he will progress back into full training over the next week.

[josie]

The Western Bulldogs confirm that Tim English suffered some migraine-related symptoms in the weeks prior to the Christmas break.
As he has suffered concussion in the past, the Club wanted to be thorough and diligent in Tim?s management and engaged medical specialists.
As these comprehensive assessments were being completed in late December and early January, Tim was placed in a non-contact training model.
Specialists confirmed that Tim?s symptoms were not related to concussion and more consistent with a migraine.
Tim?s migraine symptoms have now fully resolved and he will progress back into full training over the next week.

Thanks Countrydog. That?s good news. Go Timmy!

[Axe Man]

Some injury news in the middle of an article about Tim English's contract:

English returned to contact training this week after a two-month absence as the club probed migraine issues across December and January.

It is understood English had suffered a training track collision that created those migraines, but it was to the body rather than head.

The Dogs medicos were ultimately able to rule out a repeat of his 2022 concussion issues.

English?s return is a huge positive in an off-season where young teammate Aiden O?Driscoll is the latest AFL player to suffer concussion.

He was taken from an intraclub game in an ambulance last week after a sickening head knock with teammate Bailey Williams which teammates said was the loudest collision they had ever heard.

Williams is also in the concussion protocols from that head clash, with star midfielder Jack Macrae also battling with a low level hamstring issue.

He did the warmup at training on Thursday so could miss two weeks of training as a precaution rather than a full month.

Draftee Jordan Croft missed the Dogs? intraclub contest with a shin issue last week.

O?Driscoll was cleared of a fractured skull but the game was called off given the disturbing scenes.

While Shane Tuck?s coroner recommended less full contact sessions for players across summer, clubs are cramming match simulation sessions into a truncated pre-season.

Many senior players are not in full training until December and then have a three-week Christmas break, community camps and mandated four-day breaks in February.

So ahead of Zero Round in the first week of March many training sessions have a portion of match simulation involving regular or full contact.

Link (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2024-tim-english-set-to-push-contract-talks-into-2024-season/news-story/00f3a0f7975bc63faf3e8a3f557082b9)

[Jasper]

That's a shame for Jack Mac but it doesn't sound like it will slow him down too much.

[josie]

Thanks Axe.

We tend to take it for granted that it?s a contact sport, but incidents like O?Driscoll?s really bring it home. I wonder if in 10 to 20 years time our beloved game will be almost unrecognisable due to the need to protect players from severe impact injuries.

[ledge]

So actually we have only one player who will miss the first game ATM ?

[doggiesin08]

So actually we have only one player who will miss the first game ATM ?
Would be nice to have an early season game with an absolutely stacked Footscray team. VFL football is so much better when getting to watch young kids stepping up and blokes on the fringe of selection rather than a bunch of VFL listed plodders (some are ok).

[bornadog]

From Lade

“JOD (James O’Donnell) will go for a scan, but we’re optimistic that he will be fine. It’s just a rolled ankle that went outwards.


“Jack Macrae did match training today so he’s not far off returning to full training. He’ll have to do a full week of training before he gets considered but hopefully that is next week.”

[josie]

From Lade

“JOD (James O’Donnell) will go for a scan, but we’re optimistic that he will be fine. It’s just a rolled ankle that went outwards.


“Jack Macrae did match training today so he’s not far off returning to full training. He’ll have to do a full week of training before he gets considered but hopefully that is next week.”

Thx Bad. Phew wrt O?Donnell.

[azabob]

Thx Bad. Phew wrt O?Donnell.

I’m not so sure. Hopefully hujsh can give some insight.

[hujsh]

I’m not so sure. Hopefully hujsh can give some insight.

I beleive Jeemak is our head of medical. I'm in charge of posting draft and trade stuff stolen from BF during the trade period and making the case that Churchill is a baddie

[Grantysghost]

I beleive Jeemak is our head of medical. I'm in charge of posting draft and trade stuff stolen from BF during the trade period and making the case that Churchill is a baddie

Haha. Gold!

There's some very funny posters on here. Always good for a distraction and a chuckle.

And it's Sir Winston of the 4th Queen's Own Hussars!

[meenies]

Was on fence when they examined JOD. Thought he stepped on someone, rolled ankle. Pain just under ankle bone but seemed isolated in small spot. Medicos said to him if keep playing he would damage it more so straight on ice. See how treatment goes during the week. Maybe it’s their professional approach but no one seemed too concerned.

[ledge]

Was on fence when they examined JOD. Thought he stepped on someone, rolled ankle. Pain just under ankle bone but seemed isolated in small spot. Medicos said to him if keep playing he would damage it more so straight on ice. See how treatment goes during the week. Maybe it’s their professional approach but no one seemed too concerned.

It’s not even a real practice match , get him off . To be honest I have no idea why the hawks bought Chol back on, what does it achieve ?
You need to learn to play without players as well.

[Bulldog Joe]

It’s not even a real practice match , get him off . To be honest I have no idea why the hawks bought Chol back on, what does it achieve ?
You need to learn to play without players as well.

Players also need to learn to play through injury.

How many players are injury free late in the season.

[ledge]

Players also need to learn to play through injury.

How many players are injury free late in the season.

He played a half and it’s not late in the season either, so you rather they play from the start with maybe a niggling injury all year or they miss a week or two before the season starts. Going by that McRae should have played yesterday it was only a slight hamstring he can learn to play with it.
So risk it and they are out before the season even starts ?
In a game like yesterday which means zero . Get them off. And give a player who is on the peripheral some time or more time on the ground so you get more a look at them . Those players also have to learn to be ready to come on at the drop of a hat, it also gives you more of a chance to see how a player does replacing that player in that position if he gets injured during a real game.

[GVGjr]

Players also need to learn to play through injury.

How many players are injury free late in the season.

During the season is the only time to test that though. From what I've seen at training and even now that we are closing in on the season starting that the medicos won't take even moderate risks with players.

[ledge]

During the season is the only time to test that though. From what I've seen at training and even now that we are closing in on the season starting that the medicos won't take even moderate risks with players.

To be honest I’m scared when I see blokes like Bont play in practice matches, we have all seen top players over the years do an injury in a game that’s irelevant and miss a season.
Watching him yesterday he was in first gear and just did what he wanted , he doesn’t need match practice.
I don’t think he got much past a jog.
At times he looks lazy but he is far from it he just reads the play a minute before anyone else and floats to where he needs to be at the right time.

[Bulldog Joe]

He played a half and it’s not late in the season either, so you rather they play from the start with maybe a niggling injury all year or they miss a week or two before the season starts. Going by that McRae should have played yesterday it was only a slight hamstring he can learn to play with it.
So risk it and they are out before the season even starts ?
In a game like yesterday which means zero . Get them off. And give a player who is on the peripheral some time or more time on the ground so you get more a look at them . Those players also have to learn to be ready to come on at the drop of a hat, it also gives you more of a chance to see how a player does replacing that player in that position if he gets injured during a real game.

My comment was related to Chol.

If the injury is not likely to be made worse playing through some soreness is something every player needs to be able to do. Sometimes continuing on actually eases the soreness.

[Palace03]

My comment was related to Chol.

If the injury is not likely to be made worse playing through some soreness is something every player needs to be able to do. Sometimes continuing on actually eases the soreness.

It is as simple as that. If the injury is not going to be made worse by continuing and its not overly restricting, continue. If in JOD's case the ankle gets worse, put them on ice. There are alot of guys on restricted minutes in these games. The more players you pull out of the game makes it harder to manage minutes for the other guys.

[ledge]

It is as simple as that. If the injury is not going to be made worse by continuing and its not overly restricting, continue. If in JOD's case the ankle gets worse, put them on ice. There are alot of guys on restricted minutes in these games. The more players you pull out of the game makes it harder to manage minutes for the other guys.

Bevo was sick last week didn’t coach at all, do we ease him back in with just coaching the reserves next week then comes in for the first game depending on his form ? ;-)

[Glove38]

Fingers crossed re:JOD. I can't believe how important he has become to our structure given his time in the game

[ledge]

Fingers crossed re:JOD. I can't believe how important he has become to our structure given his time in the game

Strange we haven’t heard anything yet , hopefully it’s a good sign.

[ledge]

Macrae and JOD cleared looking to play first game.

[Axe Man]

Boost for Dogs as gun mid returns to full training (https://www.afl.com.au/news/1080213/boost-for-western-bulldogs-as-gun-midfielder-jack-macrae-returns-to-full-training)

WESTERN Bulldogs midfielder Jack Macrae has returned to full training, just in time to push his case for a spot against Melbourne in round one after injuring his hamstring during the club's pre-season camp on the Sunshine Coast.

The three-time All-Australian sustained a low-grade hamstring injury at the start of the month and missed last Friday's match simulation against Hawthorn.

But after completing match simulation at the Whitten Oval on Wednesday, Macrae is on track to bank some minutes this weekend.

Luke Beveridge's side travels to Launceston to face Hawthorn at the University of Tasmania Stadium on Saturday in the final tune-up ahead of the Bulldogs' season-opener on March 17.

Footscray hosts Box Hill at the Whitten Oval on Saturday, although the Bulldogs' VFL side won't be stacked with Marcus Bontempelli, Tim English, Adam Treloar, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Bailey Dale, Ed Richards and Cody Weightman, like they were last Friday afternoon.

The club will make a decision later in the week on whether to play Macrae in the AFL or VFL side after missing most of the February block of pre-season.

The 29-year-old played 119 games in succession until that streak ended when he entered the AFL's concussion protocols late last August, missing the final game of the 2023 home and away season.

Scans have cleared Category B rookie James O'Donnell of structural damage after he injured his ankle at the start of last week's scratch match.

The 21-year-old has trained as a key defender all summer and has looked set for a spot in the Dogs' backline across the summer.

After training with the main group on Wednesday, the cricket convert is expected to play some minutes this weekend.

All-Australian ruckman English was assessed for a shoulder issue during last Friday's VFL game but played on after having his shoulder strapped and hasn't reported any issues since.

[ledge]

So we have only two in the injury box now ?
Smith and O Driscoll ?

[Smads57]

So we have only two in the injury box now ?
Smith and O Driscoll ?
And Croft

[GVGjr]

And Croft

Baz, Gardner, Dale, Garcia, Croft and O'Driscoll plus I think JOD is just about right

[Bigdog]

Shin splints is a prick of an injury for a player like Croft.

He really needs to build his body in the gym and he can?t really put on weight while battling shin splints.

Has Croft trained at all over pre season?

[GVGjr]

Shin splints is a prick of an injury for a player like Croft.

He really needs to build his body in the gym and he can?t really put on weight while battling shin splints.

Has Croft trained at all over pre season?

The shin splints happened around late Jan so he participated in a lot of training before that.

[bornadog]

James O'Donnell
Ankle
Test


Bailey Dale
Hamstring
Test


Laitham Vandermeer
Concussion
Test


Jordan Croft
Shins
3-6 weeks


Ryan Gardner
Foot
4-6 weeks


Aiden O'Driscoll
Concussion
Indefinite


Bailey Smith
ACL
Indefinite




*Updated: March 5, 2024

[FrediKanoute]

Fittest most ready group of players.....is Bailey Dale a doubt for round 1?

[Axe Man]

Medical Room | Round 1 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1504296/medical-room-round-1?fbclid=IwAR3OI5oGKKYTo1ypHnjcQKB9J_rHj6HKVnlnYv3UhJhN6es7z lXSO-cnhvQ)

Bulldogs' defender Bailey Dale will be a test ahead of the Club's round one clash with Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday.

Dale suffered hamstring tightness during a pre-season fixture and will train this week before a decision is made on his availability.

Forward Laith Vandermeer remains in concussion protocols but is expected to be available for selection after Thursday's main session.

James O'Donnell (ankle) played managed minutes in the VFL and will be tested ahead of the MCG fixture.

Jordan Croft, Ryan Gardner, Aiden O'Driscoll and Bailey Smith all remain in the rehab group.

James O'Donnell Ankle Test
Bailey Dale Hamstring Test
Laitham Vandermeer Concussion Test
Jordan Croft Shins 3-5 weeks
Ryan Gardner Foot 4-5 weeks
Aiden O'Driscoll Concussion Indefinite
Bailey Smith ACL Season

[bornadog]

JOD with his second concussion, so we won't see him for a few weeks.

[Grantysghost]

JOD with his second concussion, so we won't see him for a few weeks.
Crap, should have been in the ones

[jeemak]

Time for Keath to step up.

[bornadog]

Medical Room | Round 2 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1510065/medical-room-round-2)

Western Bulldogs key defender James O?Donnell is unavailable for this weekend?s AFL clash with Gold Coast after suffering concussion during a VFL practice match on Saturday.

The youngster shook off an ankle injury to return to the field over the weekend.

?In the early part of the first quarter in a contest, James O?Donnell suffered a head knock that lead to some concussion related symptoms,? Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell said.

?Since the game, James has recovered well, and his management will now be in line with our concussion protocol.

?He won?t be available for AFL selection this week, but we hope to see his name on the whiteboard soon after.?

Jordan Croft has remained in the rehab group over the summer with shin soreness but is moving towards a full recovery.

?Not unusual for a first year developing player, but Jordan Croft had some overload to the bone on the inside of his shin during our pre-season,? Bell said.

?He required a few weeks off his legs but has made a good recovery and has built some continuity in his running and training loads over the last month.

?At this stage he will integrate back into a training model and we?re optimistic to see Jordan pull on the Footscray jumper in the next couple of weeks.?

Defender Ryan Gardner remains a fortnight away as he battles foot soreness.

?Ryan had some foot soreness develop right at the back end of our pre-season training block,? he said.

?Wanting to avoid any more serious injury, we have been conservative in Ryan?s management to make sure we set him up to be durable for the season ahead.

?He has been back running outside, and we are expecting him to return to availability across the next 2-3 weeks.

Aiden O?Driscoll continues to make strides in his recovery from a head knock during a pre-season session.

?Unfortunately, Aiden O?Driscoll had quite a significant head injury after a clash of heads during one of our match simulation training sessions in pre-season,? Bell said.

?We want to make sure that we are thorough and comprehensive around the decision making related to his return to play.

?We are currently working through a process that involves external experts to help guide his management plan.

?We will update again when we have more clarity and confirmed timelines.?



Player
Injury
Estimated return


James O'Donnell
Concussion
1 week


Jordan Croft
Shins
1-2 weeks


Ryan Gardner
Foot
3-4 weeks


Aiden O'Driscoll
Concussion
Indefinite


Bailey Smith
ACL
Season

[angelopetraglia]

"Devastated to announce that Coff will undergo shoulder reconstruction surgery tomorrow, leaving him sidelined for 12-14 weeks. We are all behind him as he begins his road to recovery."

Such bad luck for Coff. That is bascially the season.

[Grantysghost]

"Devastated to announce that Coff will undergo shoulder reconstruction surgery tomorrow, leaving him sidelined for 12-14 weeks. We are all behind him as he begins his road to recovery."

Such bad luck for Coff. That is bascially the season.
His body just cant handle the rigours of AFL. Sad for him, not sure if he has a future in the game.

[angelopetraglia]

Medical Room l Round 3

Bulldogs defender Nick Coffield is set to spend an extended stint on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury over the weekend.

The 24-year-old will have a shoulder reconstruction surgery tomorrow, before beginning his road to recovery in the coming weeks.

"Unfortunately, Nick suffered a shoulder dislocation early in the game against the Suns during an aerial contest,” Bell said.

“This is the same shoulder Nick injured five years ago while he was at the Saints.

“This is devastating for Coff, who has been incredibly diligent and professional in working hard to build some continuity in his training after having an injury interrupted couple of years before arriving at the Dogs.

“Nick will require a shoulder reconstruction surgery to repair the damage to his shoulder. This reconstruction will be completed tomorrow, and we will update his return to play plan in the coming months.”

Ed Richards will miss the upcoming fixture against the Eagles due to concussion and is currently inside the 12-day protocols.

James O’Donnell has recovered from his concussion during a VFL practice match and should be available this weekend providing he completes main training.

Player Injury Estimated return

James O'Donnell Concussion Test
Jordan Croft Shins Test
Ed Richards Concussion TBC
Ryan Gardner Foot 3-4 weeks
Nick Coffield Shoulder 12-14 weeks
Aiden O'Driscoll Concussion Indefinite
Bailey Smith ACL Season

Link https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1515645/medical-room-round-3

[Happy Days]

12 to 14 is actually better than I was expecting. Assuming all goes well he’ll have a good look at more senior footy this year.

[MrMahatma]

Was a nothing incident to result in a shoulder reco. Just a spoil action. Crazy!

[azabob]

Injury list number wise is ok with seven players but four of those players are best 25.

Our depth in our back half in particular is being tested… and of course as luck would have it our weakest line.

[bulldogtragic]

If I read that right, Smith out for the ‘season’ means a MSD Pick if we want it. As opposed to him being TBC, or 20 weeks etc.

[azabob]

If I read that right, Smith out for the ‘season’ means a MSD Pick if we want it. As opposed to him being TBC, or 20 weeks etc.

Look, we all know we can’t really put any faith in what is listed in the injury list!

[Hotdog60]

We should look at a defender in the MSD draft. Jones is old, Keith is old and Gardner can't get a run at it we need some tall insurance.

[Grantysghost]

We should look at a defender in the MSD draft. Jones is old, Keith is old and Gardner can't get a run at it we need some tall insurance.
Marty Hore might have been a good option.

[Axe Man]

We should look at a defender in the MSD draft. Jones is old, Keith is old and Gardner can't get a run at it we need some tall insurance.

Gardner should be right in a few weeks. Keith should still be a solid option if needed. Buss hopefully could play if required. Unless we have any injury crisis anyone we bring in is going to behind all these guys and very little chance of playing. I would only do it if we were going early on someone likely to be drafted at year end.


Marty Hore might have been a good option.

With Buku and Coffield I'm not sure we were in the market for another 191cm defender.

[Hotdog60]

Gardner should be right in a few weeks. Keith should still be a solid option if needed. Buss hopefully could play if required. Unless we have any injury crisis anyone we bring in is going to behind all these guys and very little chance of playing. I would only do it if we were going early on someone likely to be drafted at year end.

Its more that as you get older the risk of soft tissue stuff increases and although it may not be long term it would be handy to have a tall defender to plug some gaps if required. More break glass option.

[ledge]

Can we get Brian Lake back just to cover this year ?

[angelopetraglia]

Drew Jones

Dogs saying Marcus Bontempelli’s ankle is fine after tweaking it in Ballarat last weekend. Will train tomorrow ahead of the clash with the Eagles on Sunday

[macca]

Is Libba ok ?

[bornadog]

Is Libba ok ?

He is not listed as injured - Ralphy says managed

[hujsh]

He is not listed as injured - Ralphy says managed

He said after the game he'll play next week for sure too

[Axe Man]

On the news last night:

- Cody dislocated his elbow again, he was hopeful it was better than last time he did it and he played the next week (but probably shouldn't have).
- Libba had a scan and had a compression bandage on his knee.
- Treloar had a scan but said it was just precautionary and he was fine.

[bornadog]

Medical Room | Round 4

Bulldogs? duo Cody Weightman and Ed Richards will be tested ahead of this weekend?s Gather Round clash against Geelong.

Weightman was cleared of serious damage following an elbow injury against West Coast but will still be monitored throughout the week.

?In the second quarter of the AFL game, Cody was involved in a tackle that caused an elbow injury,? Bulldogs? Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell, said.

?He was able to play out the game unrestricted.

?Scans have cleared Cody of any serious damage to the bones around his elbow joint, so we will work through a process across the week to determine his availability.?

Richards is a chance to return to the line-up after being sidelined with concussion.

?In some good news, Ed has continued to progress well through our concussion protocol,? Bell said.

?He still has some boxes to tick this week before we can confirm if he is available for selection.

?We will be in a position to make this call following our main training session on Thursday.?

James O?Donnell (concussion) and Jordan Croft (shins) successfully returned to playing via the VFL over the weekend, while Ryan Gardner (foot) remains 2-3 weeks away.




Player

Injury

Estimated return



Ed Richards
Concussion
Test


Cody Weightman
Elbow
Test


Ryan Gardner
Foot
2-3 weeks


Nick Coffield
Shoulder
12-14 weeks


Aiden O'Driscoll
Concussion
Indefinite


Bailey Smith
ACL
Season

[ledge]

We are in a great position injury wise.

[ratsmac]

Its sad to see O’Driscoll is still suffering from concussion symptoms without even playing a vfl game. I wish him well.

[azabob]

We are in a great position injury wise.

Seriously, why would you say this?

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Seriously, why would you say this?

Every damn season!

We play 3 games with minimal injuries yet by Rd 15 half the teams out cos of comments like these!

[ledge]

Every damn season!

We play 3 games with minimal injuries yet by Rd 15 half the teams out cos of comments like these!

Haha it’s my fault.

[macca]

yeah, only 2 players out with long term. Its going to be incredible challenge for team spots . Good problem to have.

[bornadog]

Medical Room | Round 5 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1525974/medical-room-round-5)

Key defender Ryan Gardner is nearing a return to availability following a foot injury which has prevented him from playing the season so far.

?Ryan has been in our rehab group across the last few weeks after suffering some foot soreness related to bone stress,? Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell, said.

?After having some time off his legs, and then gradually building his running back up, Ryan has now developed some continuity in his football training.

?If Ryan gets through main training like I expect, he will return to availability this weekend."

Bailey Smith will tick off a significant milestone in his ACL rehab when he runs on the AlterG Anti-Gravity treadmill this week.

Smith underwent ACL reconstruction surgery late last year after an incident at training.

The treadmill, designed with unweighting technology, reduces the impact of running or walking, allowing those recovering from surgery to exercise without pain.

?Bailey has continued to be incredibly dedicated to his rehabilitation and has continued to progress as well as we could have hoped,? Bell said.

?When you?re in long term rehab ? it?s important that you celebrate the small milestones.

?Bailey will hit one of these small milestones by doing his first running session on our Alter-Gravity treadmill on Wednesday.?

In other news, first-year Bulldog Lachie Smith has suffered a minor setback.

?With the VFL bye on the weekend, our non-selected players completed a game-like training session ? during this, Lachie slipped during a rapid change of direction and over-stretched the back of his right knee," Bell said.

?Although he is sore and swollen, scans have cleared him of serious structural damage.

?We will confirm his return to play timeline across this week as his acute symptoms improve.?

Injury List

Ryan Gardner (foot) ? test
Lachie Smith (knee) ? 2-3 weeks
Nick Coffield (shoulder) ? 10-12 weeks
Aiden O?Driscoll (concussion) ? indefinite
Bailey Smith (ACL) ? season

[angelopetraglia]

Good news on the inury front. No new injuries. Good to see Gards not far away, albeit he is just back up at this stage.

[hujsh]

Good news on the inury front. No new injuries. Good to see Gards not far away, albeit he is just back up at this stage.

Isn't L.Smith new? Not near senior selection so it doesn't matter much to the AFL team but still

[angelopetraglia]

Isn't L.Smith new? Not near senior selection so it doesn't matter much to the AFL team but still

I was referring to the AFL team.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Medical Room l Round 3

Bulldogs defender Nick Coffield is set to spend an extended stint on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury over the weekend.

The 24-year-old will have a shoulder reconstruction surgery tomorrow, before beginning his road to recovery in the coming weeks.

"Unfortunately, Nick suffered a shoulder dislocation early in the game against the Suns during an aerial contest,? Bell said.

?This is the same shoulder Nick injured five years ago while he was at the Saints.

?This is devastating for Coff, who has been incredibly diligent and professional in working hard to build some continuity in his training after having an injury interrupted couple of years before arriving at the Dogs.

?Nick will require a shoulder reconstruction surgery to repair the damage to his shoulder. This reconstruction will be completed tomorrow, and we will update his return to play plan in the coming months.?

Ed Richards will miss the upcoming fixture against the Eagles due to concussion and is currently inside the 12-day protocols.

James O?Donnell has recovered from his concussion during a VFL practice match and should be available this weekend providing he completes main training.

Player Injury Estimated return

James O'Donnell Concussion Test
Jordan Croft Shins Test
Ed Richards Concussion TBC
Ryan Gardner Foot 3-4 weeks
Nick Coffield Shoulder 12-14 weeks
Aiden O'Driscoll Concussion Indefinite
Bailey Smith ACL Season

Link https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1515645/medical-room-round-3

I woder what "damage" there was.
Stretched ligaments?
Was the surgery to shorten the tendons?
Did the shoulder ball pop out of socket?
Is it liable to be chronic?

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Medical Room l Round 3
Woder=wonder.
Bulldogs defender Nick Coffield is set to spend an extended stint on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury over the weekend.

The 24-year-old will have a shoulder reconstruction surgery tomorrow, before beginning his road to recovery in the coming weeks.

"Unfortunately, Nick suffered a shoulder dislocation early in the game against the Suns during an aerial contest,? Bell said.

?This is the same shoulder Nick injured five years ago while he was at the Saints.

?This is devastating for Coff, who has been incredibly diligent and professional in working hard to build some continuity in his training after having an injury interrupted couple of years before arriving at the Dogs.

?Nick will require a shoulder reconstruction surgery to repair the damage to his shoulder. This reconstruction will be completed tomorrow, and we will update his return to play plan in the coming months.?

Ed Richards will miss the upcoming fixture against the Eagles due to concussion and is currently inside the 12-day protocols.

James O?Donnell has recovered from his concussion during a VFL practice match and should be available this weekend providing he completes main training.

Player Injury Estimated return

James O'Donnell Concussion Test
Jordan Croft Shins Test
Ed Richards Concussion TBC
Ryan Gardner Foot 3-4 weeks
Nick Coffield Shoulder 12-14 weeks
Aiden O'Driscoll Concussion Indefinite
Bailey Smith ACL Season

Link https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1515645/medical-room-round-3
Woder = wonder.

[GVGjr]

Despite displaying no concussion symptoms the club has made the sensible decision to place Tom Liberatore in the concussion protocols.

[angelopetraglia]

Despite displaying no concussion symptoms the club has made the sensible decision to place Tom Liberatore in the concussion protocols.

100% the right decision, but we have not covered the abscence of Libba well over the last few years.

[ledge]

100% the right decision, but we have not covered the abscence of Libba well over the last few years.

Garcia in for sure now and maybe Mc Neill for Sanders.

[Axe Man]

Tom Liberatore to have tests on heart and lungs after scary Friday night collapse (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/tom-liberatore-to-have-tests-on-heart-and-lungs-after-scary-friday-night-collapse/news-story/ad4db0cf67df55b7cdfbf3ed533480eb)

Western Bulldogs draftee Aiden O?Driscoll?s return to football from concussion will be guided by upcoming meetings with medical experts and a concussion panel as the Dogs show extreme caution over head knocks this season.

Star Tom Liberatore has been put into the concussion protocol by the Dogs after consultation with the AFL?s medical boss Michael Makdissi despite clearing a SCAT 6 concussion test on Friday night.

His dramatic collapse on Friday night in the loss to Essendon came after a crunching tackle from former teammate Jake Stringer, with the Dogs aware of the optics if he had played this week against St Kilda.

The Dogs will conduct a battery of tests on Liberatore ? including on his heart and lungs ? in coming days to ensure he has no further medical complications.

The decision to put Liberatore into the concussion protocol was made by the Dogs alone but they had consulted with the league.

All clubs are increasingly aware of the legal ramifications of concussion but the Dogs are also being sued by former player Liam Picken.

In his statement of claim Picken says he suffered multiple concussions across his career and believes the club breached its duty of care to him.

A Dogs outfit that kept free agent Tim English out of contact drills for a month over summer after he suffered ?migraine-related symptoms? has shown similar caution with O?Driscoll.

He was knocked out in a collision with teammate Aaron Naughton that was so sickening the intraclub session was cancelled.

His concussion symptoms are gone and he has been cranking out 10km training sessions as the club?s best runner after being taken at pick 55 in last year?s draft.

But he is yet to be given permission to resume playing since that late January incident.

His brother Nathan O?Driscoll said last week he was set to meet with an AFL concussion panel to be given full clearance to resume his AFL career.

The club is hopeful he will be able to make his debut in the VFL in coming weeks but will be guided by the medical experts.

Back-up ruckman Rory Lobb only lasted a half in the VFL on Friday night after injuring his ankle and could miss next week.

Liberatore?s absence came as coach Luke Beveridge admitted the club was in transition in a season where All Australians Caleb Daniel, Jackson Macrae and Bailey Dale have all been the starting sub at times.

Top 10 draft pick Ryley Sanders threw a water bottle in frustration after he was subbed off again, and it drew a withering reaction from AFL coaching record holder Mick Malthouse on ABC Radio.

?You have got to be part of the team and cop what you cop from the coach and it doesn?t matter how disappointed you are, walk off and go to your teammates and pat them on the back and help your teammates, not be part of the problem on the bench,? he said.

?Fair dinkum, I?d kick his backside so hard his toenails would curl up and he wouldn?t play next week.?

Beveridge said post-match the club would work through Sanders? frustrations as a young first-year player upset to be taken out of the game.

[Axe Man]

Medical Room | Round 7 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1536486/medical-room-round-7)

Tom Liberatore will be a test heading into Saturday night's clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

Post the Essendon defeat, Liberatore was moved into concussion protocols and according to Head of Sports Medicine Chris Bell, he is tracking well.

"Tom Liberatore continues to eye a return this week after missing the game on the weekend," Bell said.

We still have some boxes to tick within our concussion protocol."

"We will look to work through this over the next 48-72 hours before we can determine Tom's availability."

Young ruckman Lachlan Smith remains a chance to return to the VFL after recovering from a knee injury.

Injury List

Tom Liberatore - Concussion - TEST

Lachlan Smith - Knee - Test

Nick Coffield - Shoulder - 8-10 weeks

Aiden O'Driscoll - Concussion - Indefinite

Bailey Smith - ACL - Season

[angelopetraglia]

Good news on the injury list .... touch wood.

[bulldogtragic]

Good news on the injury list .... touch wood.

Eastern West tried that, now he can’t go within 500m of Easton.

[angelopetraglia]

Eastern West tried that, now he can’t go within 500m of Easton.

Ha .....

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Medical Room | Round 7 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1536486/medical-room-round-7)

Tom Liberatore will be a test heading into Saturday night's clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

Post the Essendon defeat, Liberatore was moved into concussion protocols and according to Head of Sports Medicine Chris Bell, he is tracking well.

"Tom Liberatore continues to eye a return this week after missing the game on the weekend," Bell said.

We still have some boxes to tick within our concussion protocol."

"We will look to work through this over the next 48-72 hours before we can determine Tom's availability."

Young ruckman Lachlan Smith remains a chance to return to the VFL after recovering from a knee injury.

Injury List

Tom Liberatore - Concussion - TEST

Lachlan Smith - Knee - Test

Nick Coffield - Shoulder - 8-10 weeks

Aiden O'Driscoll - Concussion - Indefinite

Bailey Smith - ACL - Season

An injury free weekend for both teams. Having a very good run injury wise.

[EasternWest]

Eastern West tried that, now he can’t go within 500m of Easton.


Ha .....

That's what Easton and I want you to think.

[bornadog]

Looks like VDM is ok to play. He won't be dropped now

[The Adelaide Connection]

O'Driscoll is a bit of a worry. I hope it is just a case of being massively overcautious, but his head knock was a month or so ago wasn't it (or did he have another)?

[MrMahatma]

O'Driscoll is a bit of a worry. I hope it is just a case of being massively overcautious, but his head knock was a month or so ago wasn't it (or did he have another)?

Over 2 months I think.

[GVGjr]

O'Driscoll is a bit of a worry. I hope it is just a case of being massively overcautious, but his head knock was a month or so ago wasn't it (or did he have another)?

It was around Australia day so about 11 or 12 weeks ago. It was a serious knock and the club is rightfully being thorough.
With no VFL this week I think he might have returned to WA for a bit of a break. It must be very frustrating for O'Driscoll who had been on a no contact modified program for an extended period.

[Axe Man]

O'Driscoll is a bit of a worry. I hope it is just a case of being massively overcautious, but his head knock was a month or so ago wasn't it (or did he have another)?

In the article I posted above it says the club are hopefully he will play VFL in the coming weeks but will be guided by medical experts.

[angelopetraglia]

Cody Weightman talking about his injury https://x.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1784506995766419890

[Grantysghost]

Cody Weightman talking about his injury https://x.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1784506995766419890
AP thats a strike for you.

No warning of a Paddy Dangerfield beach session talking to himself half naked. We dont need to coastal lifestyle rubbed in our faces :cool:

[azabob]

Cody Weightman talking about his injury https://x.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1784506995766419890

Does anyone know if Weightman gets surgery the elbow will be stronger? If it does surely, we put him in for surgery?

[angelopetraglia]

AP thats a strike for you.

No warning of a Paddy Dangerfield beach session talking to himself half naked. We dont need to coastal lifestyle rubbed in our faces :cool:

Ha. He is at Moggs Creek, which is still a 50 minute drive to Kardina Park. Probably further in traffic.

[angelopetraglia]

Cody Weightman will require surgery. Out for a minimum of six weeks.

[angelopetraglia]

John Ralph

Western Bulldogs star Cody Weightman will need surgery on his dislocated elbow and miss at least six weeks as Tom Liberatore and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan prepare to return against Hawthorn on Sunday.

The Dogs fell short against Fremantle on Saturday night as coach Luke Beveride bemoaned “another one that got away for us as far as the close ones go”.

The Dockers ended up winning by four goals but the game was up for grabs late until the Dogs’ midfield belting at the hands of Fremantle finally caught up with them.

Liberatore was a late withdrawal through illness, while Ugle-Hagan missed a second game through family issues but will be ready against the Hawks.

The Dogs on Sunday accepted small forward Rhylee West’s one-week ban for a high shepherd on Fremantle’s Brandon Walker which sidelined the Docker with a SCAT 6 test before he returned.

He will miss the Hawks game after the MRO decided it was a rough conduct charge worthy of medium-impact.

Weightman has played on this season despite dislocating an elbow he initially injured for the first time in 2022.

But after he was subbed off when he jarred it falling in a marking contest, Beveridge admitted he might need surgery.

North Melbourne’s Brayden George had off-season surgery for that issue and it cost him 12 weeks, the same time frame as Lachie Plowman was sidelined for with his elbow dislocation surgery in 2015.

The Dogs said on Monday he would miss at least six weeks but he could be sidelined for longer.

“I don’t know whether he will need to have something done with that,” Beveridge said.

“As good a player as Cody is, things happen. Ultimately we hope he’s OK but he will need to have it looked at again and we will need to take a longer term approach with him.

“Not that our staff haven’t but he’s such a tough bugger he stays on the ground. In the past he somehow has found a way but we will work through it with our medical crew.”

Ugle-Hagan missed Monday’s training session so did not fly with the team to Perth but should replace Rory Lobb, who was quiet against his old side.

“He trained this morning and trained strongly so we are hoping that he will be available for selection and if he is good to go then he’s likely to come into the team,” Beveridge said.

While the margin eventually blew out Beveridge said his side had not seized the day in close games, having lost all five games decided by 12 or less points since round 18 last year.

“Contest is the key. We lost that and it’s not an ideal starting point. We were in an arm wrestle and we have to measure ourselves on how we come through in these tight games against an opponent who has been stung the week before and up until the last quarter we were coming and giving ourselves a chance. They worked hard and responded to a difficult week and it’s another one that got away for us as far as the close ones go.”

[hujsh]

That really sucks.

I suppose potential bright side is maybe we try Clarke and find we have another gem waiting in the wings? If he comes good and we have Naughton, Marra, Darcy, Weightman, West and Clarke as our starting 6 forwards that's 'on-paper' a dangerous mix with potentially quite good pressure.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

I don't see it as a bad thing. We aren't contending.

Needs to get his elbow fixed and it forces us to find some other options (Clarke).

[Hotdog60]

If Clarke gets a go at least you know he'll be at the feet of the talls and not trying to go over the top of them. :)

[bornadog]

"Cody Weightman will undergo surgery on his elbow, putting him on the sidelines for 8 weeks ��


We will support him through the whole journey! "

bugger

[bornadog]

Medical Room | Round 8 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1542475/medical-room-round-8)

Cody Weightman will spend an extended period on the sidelines after injuring his elbow in the narrow loss to Fremantle last weekend in Perth.

After suffering a reoccurrence of the injury over the past fortnight, the Club has made the decision to send the small forward into surgery.

“At the end of the first quarter, Cody flew into a marking contest and landed heavily on his left arm from a height that caused his elbow to dislocate,” Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell said.


“Cody has had some instability issues with the elbow in the past that we have been able to manage.


“Scans yesterday have confirmed some structural ligament damage to the elbow that we need surgically repaired to make sure that Cody isn’t compromised by ongoing issues.

“We will confirm Cody’s rehab timeline following the surgery but expect him to miss the next 8-10 weeks.”

Vice-captain Tom Liberatore is expected to return to the line-up for the Hawthorn clash after recovering from a bout of gastro in Perth.

Injury List

Tom Liberatore (illness) - Test

Nick Coffield (shoulder) - 6-8 weeks

Cody Weightman (elbow) - 8-10 weeks

Aiden O'Driscoll (concussion) - Indefinite

Bailey Smith (ACL) - Season

[bornadog]

Injury Update | Tom Liberatore

Tom Liberatore will miss this week?s clash against Richmond due to concussion.

The midfielder suffered a knock to the head late in Sunday?s loss to Hawthorn, with the Club?s medical team confirming that a concussive episode had occurred.

Having suffered two concussions within a short space of time, Tom will be unavailable for an indefinite period as the Club works through a thorough process before a return-to-play plan is determined.

Tom?s health and wellbeing always remains the absolute priority during this period.

[mighty_west]

Injury Update | Tom Liberatore

Tom Liberatore will miss this week?s clash against Richmond due to concussion.

The midfielder suffered a knock to the head late in Sunday?s loss to Hawthorn, with the Club?s medical team confirming that a concussive episode had occurred.

Having suffered two concussions within a short space of time, Tom will be unavailable for an indefinite period as the Club works through a thorough process before a return-to-play plan is determined.

Tom?s health and wellbeing always remains the absolute priority during this period.

Yeah there was no way Tom was playing this week, could even miss a few given the way he tried to get up then stumble back down again especially after his concussion v Essendon, he needs a good spell because his life after footy is way more important than the next week or so.

[soupman]

We sure that he wasn't affected by the knock at the start of the game?

Definitely seemed off in the minutes afterwards and I cannot believe we didn't do a concussion test. I mean we literally just got him back from a concussion incident that we didn't really handle properly.

It would've been good to do just for th optics and to show we have learnt our lesson and aren't Port.

[mighty_west]

We sure that he wasn't affected by the knock at the start of the game?

Definitely seemed off in the minutes afterwards and I cannot believe we didn't do a concussion test. I mean we literally just got him back from a concussion incident that we didn't really handle properly.

It would've been good to do just for th optics and to show we have learnt our lesson and aren't Port.

I mentioned to a mate that he looked in trouble with that first hit, absolutely looked a bit dazed and in hindsight probably should have come off at the very least for a test, off course he's going to tell the docs on the bench that he's fine.

The second one looked more like a graze with the stops to his forehead rather than a full blow to his head yet fell back over and looked in all sorts.

[angelopetraglia]

Three concussions for Libba in his last 10 games. I'm bloody devastated. That is not good. We may never see him again.

[angelopetraglia]

He also had this concussion earlier on in the season in 2023 against Freo. https://x.com/9NewsMelb/status/1649697887096561664

So that is four concussions for Libba in the last 12 months or so?

Fremantle @ Perth
Hawthorn @ Tasmania
Essendon @ Marvel
Hawthorn @ Marvel

[angelopetraglia]

This looked reasonably innocuous to me too against Hawthorn last year and he showed similar signs that he was dazed https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/4973#match-report

I'm getting emotional going through this. But I think we have seen the last of Libba. End of an era.

[Grantysghost]

If i was Libba I'd pull up stumps.

[Sedat]

Riley Garcia, come on down

[josie]

Agree GG. We all love Libba and want what?s best for him. He has a young family too.

If he does retire I wonder if club and he would explore part time mid coach. He has so much knowledge and I think would continue to be a great me or to Garcia & our young mids.

[Grantysghost]

Agree GG. We all love Libba and want what?s best for him. He has a young family too.

If he does retire I wonder if club and he would explore part time mid coach. He has so much knowledge and I think would continue to be a great me or to Garcia & our young mids.
Thats not a bad idea Josie! He'd be perfect to pass on knowledge.

[bornadog]

Medical Room | Round 9 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1548554/medical-room-round-9)

Vice-captain Tom Liberatore will be unavailable for selection indefinitely while the club works through a thorough process following his latest concussive episode.

As announced on Monday, the midfielder suffered a knock to the head late in Sunday?s loss to Hawthorn, which was confirmed to be concussion post-game.

With his health and wellbeing the absolute priority, the club will take the utmost caution before a return-to-play timeline is confirmed.

In other injury news, Cody Weightman has successfully undergone surgery on his injured elbow.

He will remain sidelined for at least the next 6-8 weeks.

Nick Coffield also continues to progress well in his recovery following a shoulder reconstruction in March.


Injury List


Nick Coffield (shoulder) ? 5-7 weeks
Cody Weightman (elbow) ? 6-8 weeks
Tom Liberatore (concussion) ? Indefinite
Aiden O?Driscoll (concussion) ? Indefinite
Bailey Smith (ACL) ? Season

[angelopetraglia]

Deep Heat Medical Room | Round 10

Laith Vandermeer will be tested this week ahead of the Western Bulldogs’ clash with GWS on Saturday afternoon.

Laith Vandermeer will be tested this week ahead of the Western Bulldogs’ clash with GWS on Saturday afternoon.

Vandermeer was substituted out of the Round 9 win over Richmond with a shin complaint.

“In the AFL game on Saturday night in the second quarter, Laith received some direct, heavy contact to his lower shinbone area,” Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell, said.

“On our functional assessment, he wasn’t able to drive through that shin due to pain, so was removed from the game.

“Scans have cleared him of any serious structural pathology, but we are cautious because he is expectedly sore.

“We will work through a process with Laith this week to determine his availability.”

Pleasingly, no other injuries were sustained in the VFL clash on Sunday.

Injury List

Laith Vandermeer (shin) – Test
Nick Coffield (shoulder) – 4-6 weeks
Cody Weightman (elbow) – 5-7 weeks
Tom Liberatore (concussion) – Indefinite
Aiden O’Driscoll (concussion) – Indefinite
Bailey Smith (ACL) – Season

[angelopetraglia]

VDM has escaped any structural damage which is great news.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Hopefully Coffield can play most of the second half of the year.

[GVGjr]

Hopefully Coffield can play most of the second half of the year.

Along with he running in the rehab area he's also been participating in all the non contact footy drills for about 3 weeks now.
I'd guess that he is slightly ahead of the original estimate on his availability. We will know more when he starts playing for Footscray.

[azabob]

I hope VDM gets up. Pace and pressure will be needed in spades against the giants.

[angelopetraglia]

Josh Gabelich

Jason Johannisen will be sidelined until after the Western Bulldogs' mid-season bye in round 15. Ryan Gardner ruled out for three months after wrist surgery.

[angelopetraglia]

Dashing Dog out for weeks, defender to miss months

The Dogs will be without Jason Johannisen for several weeks

WESTERN Bulldogs defender Jason Johannisen will be sidelined until after the club's mid-season bye in round 15 after straining his hamstring at training last week.

The 31-year-old was set to play against Greater Western Sydney on Saturday before suffering the injury last Thursday.

Scans have confirmed a moderate-grade hamstring strain that will rule Johannisen out for at least four games.

The Norm Smith medallist isn't expected to be available until the round 16 fixture against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

Johannisen missed nine weeks in the middle of last season with hamstring tendon damage, returning for two games before a calf injury ruled him out of the final fortnight of the home and away season.

Key defender Ryan Gardner is set for a long stint on the sidelines after injuring his wrist during training last week at the Whitten Oval.

The 26-year-old has undergone surgery and is facing a recovery time of three months.

After playing 22 games in 2022 to finish seventh in the Sutton Medal, Gardner has endured a frustrating injury run since and lost his spot in the Bulldogs' defence, managing only 10 senior games last year and none in 2024.

Luke Beveridge's side is 5-5 and sits one game outside the eight, after upsetting the Giants at Engie Stadium on Saturday, a week after thumping Richmond.

[angelopetraglia]

JJ is a blow. We just look better when he is up and running with his ability to break lines with his speed.

What is it with those fast twitch athletes and hamstrings!!!!!

[bornadog]

Injury List

Tom Liberatore (concussion) – 2-3 weeks
Nick Coffield (shoulder) – 3-5 weeks
Jason Johannisen (hamstring) – 4-5 weeks
Cody Weightman (elbow) – 5-6 weeks
Ryan Gardner (wrist) – TBC
Bailey Smith (ACL) – Season

[angelopetraglia]

Defender Jason Johannisen will spend an extended stint on the sidelines after injuring his hamstring at training last week.

“Jason was running at speed and went to change direction and slipped on the wet ground at training last week,” Bell said.

“This has caused him to overstretch his hamstring and suffer a moderate grade hamstring strain.

(Damn you wet ground!!!!!!!!!!!!)

[azabob]

Bloody hell Gardner has had a wretched run this year. Has not been able to get a clear run at all.

2024 is basically over for Gardy.

[Axe Man]

Between Smith, O'Driscoll, JJ and Gardner it seems training is more hazardous than playing this season.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Bloody hell Gardner has had a wretched run this year. Has not been able to get a clear run at all.

2024 is basically over for Gardy.

Too right. If all had been going well i feel he would have been in front of Chief and competing with JOD.
Fingers crossed he's back for end of season.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

With Gardy out, i'm guessing Buku will be kept in the backline. Pity as i feel he offers more up forward and if we were to cop an injury to a tall, he could be an x factor.

[ledge]

With Gardy out, i'm guessing Buku will be kept in the backline. Pity as i feel he offers more up forward and if we were to cop an injury to a tall, he could be an x factor.

Busslinger will come in before khamis now I would think.

[bornadog]

Between Smith, O'Driscoll, JJ and Gardner it seems training is more hazardous than playing this season.

Must be the pressure from GVGjr from the sidelines :D

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

We need to get back to Skinner Reserve

[GVGjr]

We need to get back to Skinner Reserve

It's a great spot to watch training from.

[angelopetraglia]

My work productivity has plummeted today due to constant checks to see if there is any Naughton news. Please be good news.

[Bullies]

My work productivity has plummeted today due to constant checks to see if there is any Naughton news. Please be good news. I'm leaning to ACL due to the agony he was in. Fingers crossed i am wrong but just the look on his face is usually a give away with an ACL.

[Axe Man]

I'm leaning to ACL due to the agony he was in. Fingers crossed i am wrong but just the look on his face is usually a give away with an ACL.

Unless a player has previously done an ACL they wouldn't know what it feels like.

[MrMahatma]

Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has sustained a moderate grade medial ligament injury to his right knee, scans have confirmed.

There has been no damage to his ACL.

Naughton was removed from the game during the second quarter after his knee was caught in a tackle.

T he Club will work through a return to play plan in coming days but expects to be without the 24-year-old for at least the next four to six weeks.

From the App.

Amazing news!

[whythelongface]

That is great news all things considered. Thanks for the update

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Thank god!

[azabob]

Thank f**k

[kickit2Koly]

As good an outcome as we could expect i think.

I think the AFL need to look at getting rid of that tackle action. It was very similar to the hip drop tackle that is outlawed in the NRL.

[hujsh]

As good an outcome as we could expect i think.

I think the AFL need to look at getting rid of that tackle action. It was very similar to the hip drop tackle that is outlawed in the NRL.

It reminded me of that ****ing stupid tackle that took out Murphy's skinny legs between the meat hunks of Rocca.

You can't put someone's leg between your legs and twist them around breaking bones or ligaments. Time to make it official

[Axe Man]

As good an outcome as we could expect i think.

I think the AFL need to look at getting rid of that tackle action. It was very similar to the hip drop tackle that is outlawed in the NRL.

David King said something along those lines last night.

It's a tough one, you already can't sling them to the ground, if you can't drop your weight either it's really tough for the tackler to bring them legally to ground in situations like that. On the other hand it's a really dangerous way to tackle that has a high likelihood of causing lower leg injuries (much more likely than going to ground to win a ball which has the over the top sliding rule).

[Sedat]

Never been so delighted with a 4-6 week injury. With the bye it takes him conservatively to the Carlton game (possibly the week before against Port).

As good a result as could possibly have been expected.

[Eastdog]

Good news. I was fearing the worst that it was an ACL.

[angelopetraglia]

Just came out of my self imposed bunker (in an attempt to be productive) to hear this news.

Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.

Such good news.

[angelopetraglia]

"There has been no damage to his ACL." - what a beautiful sentence.

[chef]

Hallelujah

[josie]

Hallelujah!! Blessed be the footy gods.

[bornadog]

Never been so delighted with a 4-6 week injury. With the bye it takes him conservatively to the Carlton game (possibly the week before against Port).

As good a result as could possibly have been expected.

Thank god it is not an ACL, but 4 to 6 weeks is still a bummer

[BornInDroopSt'54]

In Naughton's absence Lobb must activate his best.

[angelopetraglia]

First 23 players who are injured for next week.

Richards
Naughton
Libba
JJ
Weightman
Baz
Coffield

[bornadog]

Medical Room | Round 12 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1565659/deep-heat-medical-room-round-12)

Bulldogs? forward Aaron Naughton will spend an extended period on the sidelines after scans revealed a moderate grade medial ligament injury.

The 24-year-old had his knee caught in a tackle and while avoiding ACL damage, will miss the next 4-6 weeks.

Ed Richards and Anthony Scott will both sit within the concussion protocols, with the pair to be monitored before a return to play guidelines is assessed.

James O?Donnell has turned a corner from his illness and returned to training today.

It is expected the young defender will be available for the Collingwood clash.

Injury List - Round 12


James O?Donnell (illness) - Test
Ed Richards (concussion) ? TBC
Anthony Scott (concussion) ? TBC
Tom Liberatore (concussion) ? 1-2 weeks
Jason Johannisen (hamstring) ? 4-5 weeks
Cody Weightman (elbow) ? 4-5 weeks
Aaron Naughton (knee) ? 4-6 weeks
Nick Coffield (shoulder) ? 4-6 weeks
Ryan Gardner (wrist) ? 12-14 weeks
Bailey Smith (ACL) ? Season

[EasternWest]

Medical Room | Round 12 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1565659/deep-heat-medical-room-round-12)

Bulldogs? forward Aaron Naughton will spend an extended period on the sidelines after scans revealed a moderate grade medial ligament injury.

The 24-year-old had his knee caught in a tackle and while avoiding ACL damage, will miss the next 4-6 weeks.

Ed Richards and Anthony Scott will both sit within the concussion protocols, with the pair to be monitored before a return to play guidelines is assessed.

James O?Donnell has turned a corner from his illness and returned to training today.

It is expected the young defender will be available for the Collingwood clash.

Injury List - Round 12


James O?Donnell (illness) - Test
Ed Richards (concussion) ? TBC
Anthony Scott (concussion) ? TBC
Tom Liberatore (concussion) ? 1-2 weeks
Jason Johannisen (hamstring) ? 4-5 weeks
Cody Weightman (elbow) ? 4-5 weeks
Aaron Naughton (knee) ? 4-6 weeks
Nick Coffield (shoulder) ? 4-6 weeks
Ryan Gardner (wrist) ? 12-14 weeks
Bailey Smith (ACL) ? Season

Geez there's some rolled gold in that list.

[GVGjr]

Coffield did a minor calf injury the other week.
Minor set back in the scheme of things.

[Bigdog]

What was wrong with Charlie Clarke?

Really hope Ed?s knock was minor and he is right.

[bornadog]

What was wrong with Charlie Clarke?

Really hope Ed?s knock was minor and he is right.

Illness for Charlie

[bornadog]

Medical Room | Round 13 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1570673/deep-heat-medical-room-round-13)

The Western Bulldogs could welcome back two midfield stars ahead of a Friday night clash against the Lions at Marvel Stadium.

Tom Liberatore and Ed Richards need to get through main training to be deemed available for the fixture, with the pair missing due to concussion.

?Tom has built some great continuity in his training in the last few weeks,? Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell said.

?He has progressed as well as we could have hoped and ticked every possible box to declare his availability.?

?If he gets through main training Wednesday like I expect, he will return to availability.?

Richards has progressed well through the post-concussion framework and will be assessed over the next 48-72 hours.

James Harmes is set for a stint on the sidelines after damaging his hamstring in the win over Collingwood.

?Scans have confirmed that James has suffered a low-grade hamstring injury,? Bell said.

?I expect him to miss the next 3-4 weeks of footy.?

While Laith Vandermeer exited the game in the second quarter, the small forward is a chance to face last year?s grand finalists.

?Scans have confirmed a pocket of fluid surrounding his hamstring muscle that is related to a corky that has bled,? Bell said.

This explains his hamstring muscle not working properly.?

?We will work through a process with Laitham this week to restore his hamstring function which will determine his availability.?

Jason Johannisen has suffered a further setback, injuring his calf over the weekend, with his return date set for a fortnight after the bye.

Injury list


Ed Richards (concussion) ? test
Anthony Scott (concussion) ? test
Tom Liberatore (concussion) ? test
Laith Vandermeer (hamstring ) - test
Cody Weightman (elbow) ? 2-4 weeks
James Harmes (hamstring) ? 3-4 weeks
Nick Coffield (shoulder) ? 3-5 weeks
Aaron Naughton (knee) ? 3-5 weeks
Jason Johannisen (hamstring) ? 5-6 weeks
Ryan Gardner (wrist) ? 10-12 weeks
Bailey Smith (ACL) ? Season


NOTE GVGJr - when can we get rid of these question marks that pop up

[angelopetraglia]

JJ. Doh!!!!

[angelopetraglia]

So with Libba, Ed and VDM a possibility this week.

We have the following automatic selections missing for selection against Lions.

Cody
Naughton
Baz
JJ
Darcy (suspended)
West (suspended)


Possible best 23.

Coffield
Harmes

[azabob]

Medical Room | Round 13 (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1570673/deep-heat-medical-room-round-13)


NOTE GVGJr - when can we get rid of these question marks that pop up

Not sure your message is coming across in the way you intended.

We all know GVGjr is trying to work with the developer on this.

It is a free service we get which comes at a financial cost and personal time cost to GVGjr.

Maybe next time take it offline with GVGjr.

[Sedat]

Possible best 23.

Coffield
Harmes
Starting 18

[bornadog]

Not sure your message is coming across in the way you intended.

We all know GVGjr is trying to work with the developer on this.

It is a free service we get which comes at a financial cost and personal time cost to GVGjr.

Maybe next time take it offline with GVGjr.

I asked a question, can't see why you have an issue with it

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I asked a question, can't see why you have an issue with it
I'd say from respect for Gvgr's essential part of the great WOOF site and FFC members.
We are forever grateful to Gvgr and you, Top Dog, Smads, you know.
Really we are don't worry, very respectful.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I asked a question, can't see why you have an issue with it
GVGjr I.e.

[bornadog]

Interesting graphic

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GPL8BtNa0AA7fqn?format=jpg&name=large

[Axe Man]

Interesting graphic

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GPL8BtNa0AA7fqn?format=jpg&name=large

It would be more interesting if it had any context!

[BornInDroopSt'54]

It would be more interesting if it had any context!
Absolutely!
However clearly saying we're most affected by injury.

[bornadog]

Injury list


Ed Richards (concussion) ? test
Laith Vandermeer (hamstring ) - test
Cody Weightman (elbow) ? 2-4 weeks
James Harmes (hamstring) ? 3-4 weeks
Nick Coffield (shoulder) ? 3-5 weeks
Aaron Naughton (knee) ? 3-5 weeks
Jason Johannisen (hamstring) ? 5-6 weeks
Ryan Gardner (wrist) ? 10-12 weeks
Bailey Smith (ACL) ? Season

Add Keath, Croft and Cleary to the long list, and possibly Lobb with his ankle. Bedendo is also injured.

[Hotdog60]

If we can hang in there and keep in touch 3 to 4 weeks and we'll be in a lot better shape.

[ledge]

Injury list


Ed Richards (concussion) ? test
Laith Vandermeer (hamstring ) - test
Cody Weightman (elbow) ? 2-4 weeks
James Harmes (hamstring) ? 3-4 weeks
Nick Coffield (shoulder) ? 3-5 weeks
Aaron Naughton (knee) ? 3-5 weeks
Jason Johannisen (hamstring) ? 5-6 weeks
Ryan Gardner (wrist) ? 10-12 weeks
Bailey Smith (ACL) ? Season

Add Keath, Croft and Cleary to the long list, and possibly Lobb with his ankle. Bedendo is also injured.

Apparently Lobb is ok and I thought I read Bedendo was sick .
Ed Richards will play and VDM is ok
Cleary and Croft will only miss next week and what i am hearing about Weightman he will be back after the bye.