Injury List 2024

[angelopetraglia]

Sounds like we will get back both Richards and Weightman back this week.

[angelopetraglia]

Deep Heat Medical Room | Round 14

Western Bulldogs defender Alex Keath will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a hamstring injury in the AFL match against Brisbane.

The incident occurred in the final moments of the clash at Marvel Stadium.

“Late in the fourth quarter, Alex sprinted into a contest and over-stretched trying to execute a spoil,” Chris Bell, Head of Sports Medicine at the Bulldogs, said.

“This mechanism has caused a moderate grade hamstring injury. We expect Alex to miss the next 5-7 weeks.”

Duo Luke Cleary and Jordan Croft have entered concussion protocols after separate incidents in the VFL.

“From our VFL game on the weekend, unfortunately we had two players who suffered concussions – both Luke and Jordan have entered our concussion management framework,” Bell said.

“Both will miss the game this week which leads us into the bye round.

“We will work with both players across the next two weeks to determine their availability coming into the Round 16 AFL match.”

In more positive news, Ed Richards and Cody Weightman will both be tested at training this week.

“Ed didn’t quite tick every box that we needed him to within our return to play protocol following his concussion,” Bell said.

“Ed will look to fully train tomorrow, with us optimistic that he will be in line to return to availability this week.

“Cody has been the ultimate professional in his rehabilitation following his elbow reconstruction. He has been dedicated and left no stone unturned to accelerate his recovery following his elbow surgery.

“His surgeon couldn’t be happier with his progress and last week has cleared him to return to full contact.

“We will work through a process with Cody across this week to confirm his availability.”

Player
Injury
Estimated return
Ed Richards Concussion Test
Cody Weightman Elbow Test
Luke Cleary Concussion TBC
Jordan Croft Concussion TBC
James Harmes Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Nick Coffield Shoulder 2-3 weeks
Aaron Naughton Knee 2-4 weeks
Jason Johannisen Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Alex Keath Hamstring 5-7 weeks
Ryan Gardner Wrist 10-12 weeks
Bailey Smith ACL Season

[azabob]

Sounds like we will get back both Richards and Weightman back this week.

Part of me thinks Weightman should come back via the vfl but then I look at our decimated forward line.

[Hotdog60]

Managed minutes in the VFL wouldn't be a bad idea but I think we need him in if he's right to go.

[bornadog]

Naughton says he will be back after the bye

[ledge]

Naughton says he will be back after the bye

If we can get Naughton back which also includes Darcy with Richards and Weightman we could seriously run home strong.
I think beating Freo would put us in the box seat, if not we are chasing our tales like last year.

[Eastdog]

If we can get Naughton back which also includes Darcy with Richards and Weightman we could seriously run home strong.
I think beating Freo would put us in the box seat, if not we are chasing our tales like last year.

We need some luck on the injury front which we haven't got. Makes a huge difference not having your best players out there and really tests our depth.

Huge game now this Saturday. We need to just get a win before going into the bye which would get us back to 7-7.

Some challenging games to coming up for us.

[azabob]

Naughton says he will be back after the bye

I listened to the interview; I didn't get the impression he is a certainty to come back straight after the bye.

[mjp]

Part of me thinks Weightman should come back via the vfl but then I look at our decimated forward line.

I wouldn't be against this...like you though, we just look so 'limp' ahead of the footy. Weightman at least needs to be accounted for.

[Sedat]

I wouldn't be against this...like you though, we just look so 'limp' ahead of the footy. Weightman at least needs to be accounted for.

He's a fast starter - mark him down for 3 goals and 6 possessions in the first qtr and then 5 possessions for the rest of the game. Having said that, those 3 goals could be the difference between a W or an L.

[EasternWest]

He's a fast starter - mark him down for 3 goals and 6 possessions in the first qtr and then 5 possessions for the rest of the game. Having said that, those 3 goals could be the difference between a W or an L.

I'll take it.

[Bigdog]

Do we know what?s up with Bendendo?

[Testekill]

So Darcy back from suspension in two weeks is huge and then Coffield, Harmes and Naughton back post bye is big as well even if one or two of them aren't immediately back in.

[GVGjr]

Do we know what?s up with Bendendo?

I think it was hamstring tightness.

[ledge]

Cleary and Croft back after the bye as well so we are getting strength back in the VFL also.