Injury List - 2021

[bulldogsthru&thru]

We are.being conservative with injuries giving plenty of recovery time. So more players on list used. It seems all players know the mantra.

Especially with concussions. Marra isn't playing at all this week.

[bornadog]

Especially with concussions.

I don't mind that

[FrediKanoute]

You look at that injury list and there are 7 or 8 guys who would be starting 22. It's a credit to the list that we are covering as well as we are.

[Axe Man]

'Emotional lift': Premiership Bulldog ready to return

THE WESTERN Bulldogs' depth is set to be boosted again, with premiership player Toby McLean expected to return from his knee reconstruction to play in the VFL this week.

The 2016 flag winner went down with his season-ending knee injury in September last year, with the midfielder undergoing surgery after the round 17 incident.

But he has made strong progress throughout his rehabilitation and coach Luke Beveridge said McLean is likely to resume this week for the Footscray VFL line-up on Sunday against Casey Demons.

"Toby McLean we believe will play this week off his ACL. He obviously won't come back into the AFL side, but that will be an emotional lift for everyone again," Beveridge said on the weekend.

"He's been on that tumultuous journey of recovery, so that's going to be important for us."

The 25-year-old McLean had spent time out of the Dogs' senior side last year but shapes as an exciting addition to the midfield/forward line in the second half of the season.

The Dogs expect to get ruckman Tim English back from concussion for Friday night's huge clash with Melbourne after the big man turned the corner in his recovery late last week and stepped up his training.

Midfielder Patrick Lipinski will also be in line to return after missing Saturday night's thumping of St Kilda with a thigh injury, with Adam Treloar to miss with a suspected syndesmosis injury.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

'Emotional lift': Premiership Bulldog ready to return

THE WESTERN Bulldogs' depth is set to be boosted again, with premiership player Toby McLean expected to return from his knee reconstruction to play in the VFL this week.

The 2016 flag winner went down with his season-ending knee injury in September last year, with the midfielder undergoing surgery after the round 17 incident.

But he has made strong progress throughout his rehabilitation and coach Luke Beveridge said McLean is likely to resume this week for the Footscray VFL line-up on Sunday against Casey Demons.

"Toby McLean we believe will play this week off his ACL. He obviously won't come back into the AFL side, but that will be an emotional lift for everyone again," Beveridge said on the weekend.

"He's been on that tumultuous journey of recovery, so that's going to be important for us."

The 25-year-old McLean had spent time out of the Dogs' senior side last year but shapes as an exciting addition to the midfield/forward line in the second half of the season.

The Dogs expect to get ruckman Tim English back from concussion for Friday night's huge clash with Melbourne after the big man turned the corner in his recovery late last week and stepped up his training.

Midfielder Patrick Lipinski will also be in line to return after missing Saturday night's thumping of St Kilda with a thigh injury, with Adam Treloar to miss with a suspected syndesmosis injury.

That's excellent news for Toby. Good luck to him on the weekend.

Once he gets back to his best, is there room for him in the AFL team? Is he one who can take McNeil's or Scott's spot?

[bornadog]

Treloar out for 6 to 8 weeks

Vandermeer to have surgery so will be out for awhile

[bornadog]

Treloar to have surgery

Star midfielder Adam Treloar will have surgery to repair an ankle syndesmosis ligament injury.

The 28-year-old sustained the injury in the second quarter of Saturday night’s big win against St Kilda, after having his leg caught in a tackle.

He was subbed out of the game at half time.
It is expected Treloar will be sidelined for the next 6-8 weeks.

“We’ve decided the best way to manage this injury is to operate to stabilise the ligament,” head of sports medicine, Chris Bell, said.

“This will get him back playing sooner and avoid ongoing complications.

“We will confirm his timeframe to return to play following the surgery but expect him to miss the 6-8 weeks of footy.”

However, the Bulldogs could have a couple of important players available to return against Melbourne.

Ruck-forward Tim English (concussion) and midfielder Pat Lipinski (quad) are both in the frame to return.

First-year utility Anthony Scott (head knock) will also be a test later in the week, after being taken out of Saturday night’s win at three quarter time.

The news isn’t as positive for young gun Laitham Vandermeer, who is now set for surgery on a knee injury.

“Unfortunately we have tried a period of conservative management and Laitham has continued to suffer some catching in his knee from the cartilage damage,” Bell said.

“We have been required to resort to surgery to assist in his management. We’ll confirm his return to play plan following the surgery, in the next couple of days.”

Injury list


McLean (knee) – available
English (concussion) – test
Lipinski (quad) – test
Scott (head knock) – test
Ugle-Hagan (concussion) – test
Vandermeer (knee) – TBC
Martin (Achilles) – 1-2 weeks
Richards (ankle) – 2-3 weeks
Wood (hamstring) – 3-5 weeks
Treloar (ankle) – 6-8 weeks
Dunkley (shoulder) – 7-9 weeks
Jong (hamstring) – 7-9 weeks

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Thought it was going to be 1-2 months with Treloar. It's a real shame but will give someone else like West or Garcia an opportunity to show their worth.

Good thing is Treloar and Dunkley will return around the same time in the lead up to finals.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

This is really going to test us. Our midfield dominating is a big factor in us not exposing our defense to too many one on one's. Someone is going to have to really step up big time in the middle.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

This is really going to test us. Our midfield dominating is a big factor in us not exposing our defense to too many one on one's. Someone is going to have to really step up big time in the middle.

Yeah losing 1 in there is somewhat replaceable given we had too many to go through there to begin with. But losing 2 will be a monstrous test. You'd expect it'll be between Garcia and West to come in and play in the midfield. It might also open the door for Mclean to come in a bit later if he finds some quick form.

The next 4 weeks are probably the toughest of our season. It'll be a real litmus test for the group especially considering our outs.

[comrade]

The next 4 weeks are probably the toughest of our season. It'll be a real litmus test for the group especially considering our outs.

If we can somehow get through with 2-2, would be a great result. 11-3 with the schedule opening up and reinforcements on the way, would set us up nicely for the pointy end.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

If we can somehow get through with 2-2, would be a great result. 11-3 with the schedule opening up and reinforcements on the way, would set us up nicely for the pointy end.

I'd be over the moon to go 2-2. Even more so if we can stop this whole losing 1 player a week thing that we seem to cop most years.

[bulldogtragic]

If we can somehow get through with 2-2, would be a great result. 11-3 with the schedule opening up and reinforcements on the way, would set us up nicely for the pointy end.

I'd be over the moon to go 2-2. Even more so if we can stop this whole losing 1 player a week thing that we seem to cop most years.

I want 4-0

But the most important two are Dees & Cats. If we can keep them down while moving ahead, that’s huge for the top 1-2-3.

[Grantysghost]

If we can somehow get through with 2-2, would be a great result. 11-3 with the schedule opening up and reinforcements on the way, would set us up nicely for the pointy end.

I reckon that's bang on.

I think we will beat Melbourne and Freo and lose to the Cats and Eagles.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I want 4-0

But the most important two are Dees & Cats. If we can keep them down while moving ahead, that’s huge for the top 1-2-3.

We almost need a rooting thread for the top 4. Every loss for the cats, dees and lions helps our top 4 hopes. Even more so if like you said it's from us.