Injury List 2024

[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

[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.