Injury List - 2021

[GVGjr]

Poor Toby, devastating news for him.

[josie]

Horrible, horrible, horrible news. Hope he can overcome this. Still remember so clearly that crucial goal he kicked just before half time in the GF. Was looking forward to his pressure and goal sneak abilities in the finals. No doubt our club will support him and he will give his 100% professionalism.

Anyone got stats on successful recovery from ACL when same knee goes twice? Darcy, Clay Smith, Roarke Smith, Jack Redpath…..we’ve got a bit of unwanted history. Probably most clubs do.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Next year Toby

[angelopetraglia]

In terms of him getting the absolute best out of his talent, two ACLs in quick succession is a massive roadblock and difficult to overcome. Docherty is one that comes to mind who missed two entire seasons with consecutive ACLs. He came back after two years and didn't miss a game in 2020 after missing all of 2018 and 2019.

[Go_Dogs]

Terrible outcome for Toby. The game can be cruel …

[bornadog]

I feel sorry for Toby, poor bloke this is just crap.

[chef]

Shattering.

[DOG GOD]

One of my fave bulldogs players…feel sick for him.

[1eyedog]

Devastating for everyone involved with the Bulldogs. I can't believe it.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Bugger

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Bloody hell. Toby is the new Clay Smith.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Coming back from a weekend of camping with my mates on Sunday, switched on my phone once we got back in mobile phone range, and Toby's injury came up on my phone before I could even check the match result. Terrible news.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Wretched news for a player and teammate who is highly valued

Seems a terrific person - and we can only hope for better luck and a better run ahead for him

[Axe Man]

Bulldog trio nearing return

Important trio Tom Liberatore, Easton Wood and Laitham Vandermeer could be in the picture to return to football this week.

Liberatore was managed for Saturday’s win again the Gold Coast Suns and would be a welcome addition, particularly with fellow midfield star Josh Dunkley ruled out due to mandatory quarantine.

“Tom had some persisting general soreness. Being a long year, we want to make decisions to make sure that Tom plays at his best,” head of medical services, Chris Bell, said.

“We’ll work through a process with Tom this week to determine his availability.”

Wood (ankle) and Vandermeer (knee) are both closing in on comebacks from injury.

“(Easton’s) come back into full training this week and if he gets through like I expect, will be putting his hand up for selection,” Bell said.

“Laitham’s had a great block of training since a cartilage injury in his knee. He’s back into full training this week and we’ll determine when he returns to play at the back end of the week.”

Toby McLean is set for surgery later this week after sustaining an ACL injury on the weekend, while Stefan Martin’s return has hit a setback.

“Unfortunately at training on Saturday, Toby went to change direction and damaged his ACL,” Bell said.

“This is the same ACL that he had reconstructed last year.

“Stef has had some persistent soreness related to his groin injury.

“He’s missed a lot of footy this year and we want to make sure we’re slow in building him back up to full fitness for the pointy end of the season.

“We’ll confirm his return to play plan in the next few weeks.”

Injury list

Tom Liberatore (managed) – test
Easton Wood (ankle) – test
Laitham Vandermeer (knee) – test
Adam Treloar (ankle) – 2-4 weeks
Lin Jong (hamstring) – 2-4 weeks
Ryan Gardner (shoulder) – 3-5 weeks
Stefan Martin (groin/hip) – TBC
Toby McLean (knee) – season

[bornadog]

Libba managed but on injury list.

Stef not looking good.