Injury List - 2021

[Testekill]

Suspected ACL for Bruce

[bornadog]

Dogs suspect worst for Bruce


Western Bulldogs key forward Josh Bruce has suffered a suspected ACL injury in the dying seconds of Sunday’s loss to Essendon at Marvel Stadium.

The 29-year-old was playing his 150th AFL game and had kicked three goals, before injuring his knee laying a tackle in the forward pocket.

“That seems to be the fear (an ACL injury),” Beveridge said post-game.

“It’s not looking good, but our guys will confirm what the outcome is after a scan tomorrow.

“When the medicos infer that something as drastic as that has happened, they always want confirmation.”

Bruce has been a key contributor for the Bulldogs in 2021 and sits equal-second in the Coleman Medal race, with 48 majors.

[1eyedog]

Bruce ACL confirmed.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/n...vix1zPQqHRhKXs

[Mantis]

Bugger!

[Grantysghost]

Bruce ACL confirmed.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/n...vix1zPQqHRhKXs

Second in the Coleman, on the eve of finals in the last few seconds of the game. That's as cruel as it gets.

All the best Josh, hopefully can come back late next year as a 30 yr old and help us with a flag tilt.

[merantau]

Well this is just another challenge to overcome. It has to be dealt with. It won't go away. Heartbreaking for Josh but he would expect all staff and supporters to get behind the Club, work hard, support one another and keep winning!!

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Very very cruel. With only a few seconds left. My heart goes out to Josh. Lockdown is gonna make things harder on him. Hope he makes a speedy recovery.

[Hotdog60]

That really sucks I kinda think he would have done well in finals especially if we get to the big dance as his days are in football are starting to get on the wrong side of the scales.

[The bulldog tragician]

It really is devastating news. I’ve enjoyed what he’s brought to the table this year. Not just the vastly improved on field efforts but his enjoyment of his teammates success is really infectious. Such a cruel cruel game this is - we haven’t had a good run this year, and the timing couldn’t be worse.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

He probably won’t be back next season either so late in the season to do an acl

[FrediKanoute]

270 days, so back by round 12 I reckon.

[bornadog]

Reinforcements on the way

The Western Bulldogs could have four important players back at their disposal for this weekend’s clash against Hawthorn.

Key defenders Alex Keath (hamstring) and Ryan Gardner (shoulder) could both be in the mix after injury layoffs.

“Alex has made fantastic progress following his minor hamstring injury. He’ll come back into full training this week and if he ticks our final boxes, he’ll return to availability,” head of sports medicine, Chris Bell, said.


“(Ryan) has been incredibly diligent following his surgery and if he gets through training this week, I expect him to return to playing.”

The Bulldogs could also regain forwards Mitch Hannan (shoulder) and Cody Weightman (managed).

The pair would be welcome additions to help offset the loss of Josh Bruce, with the star goal-kicker set for surgery later this week following a season-ending ACL injury.

“Cody had some persisting general soreness last week… he has improved and again, if he gets through training this week, I expect him to return to playing,” Bell said.

“Mitch had a contact shoulder injury in the dying seconds of the Adelaide game. We’ll put him through his paces this week before we determine his availability.”

Forward-turned-defender Josh Schache will also be a test this week after hyper-extending his knee in Sunday’s loss to Essendon.

“He did complete the game and scans have cleared him of any serious structural damage,” Bell said.

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

Injury list

Ryan Gardner (shoulder) – test
Mitch Hannan (shoulder) – test
Alex Keath (hamstring) – test
Josh Schache (knee) – test
Cody Weightman (shoulder) – test
Louis Butler (calf) – 1-2 weeks
Stefan Martin (groin/hip) – 1-2 weeks
Josh Bruce (knee) – season
Toby McLean (knee) – season

[hujsh]

Ryan Gardner (shoulder) – test
Mitch Hannan (shoulder) – test
Alex Keath (hamstring) – test
Josh Schache (knee) – test
Cody Weightman (shoulder) – test
Louis Butler (calf) – 1-2 weeks
Stefan Martin (groin/hip) – 1-2 weeks
Josh Bruce (knee) – season
Toby McLean (knee) – season

We're really super serious this time guys. FOR SURE 1-2 weeks. No doubt about it

[Axe Man]

We're really super serious this time guys. FOR SURE 1-2 weeks. No doubt about it

At least he's moving in the right direction now.

[Grantysghost]

We're really super serious this time guys. FOR SURE 1-2 weeks. No doubt about it

What's a groin / hip btw? Make up your mind!