Injury List - 2021

[Happy Days]

Seems strange we're looking to leak this publicly. Why not just keep rehabbing and see how it progresses? Perhaps more surgery is planned, which will probably sink his season.

Why not mention it? Trying to conceal it and seeing him listed as 3-5 weeks for the rest of the year would just be condescending to people who incessantly check this stuff (i.e: us).

[bulldogtragic]

I'm finding it a little hard to understand myself BT. Soreness wouldn't be unusual surely? Maybe it's worse than we realise.

I think Comrade is onto something.

[1eyedog]

FWIW Bevo still hopeful Treloar will make it back this season.

[Rocco Jones]

Maybe it's about reducing pressure on Treloar. He has had his challenges mentally. Spoke of his disappointment earlier this week and the pressure he has put on himself in the past. Perhaps a more understanding approach to what he has had in the past. Adz had an ankle issue in pre-season right? Whatever it was, he was slow to rehab from that.

Easier for Treloar if finals seen as a bonus rather than expectation.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Sounds like it's just 50/50 and we just have to wait and see how it heals over time. Was mentioned Dunkley is still 4 weeks away. Seems like he's hit the classic bulldogs injury list pause.

[Axe Man]

'It's taking a little bit more time': Treloar might not return this year

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge concedes Adam Treloar might not return from his ankle syndesmosis injury in time to play a role in the club's premiership push this season.

Treloar's rehabilitation is progressing slower than hoped and the Bulldogs have not bet able to set a timeline on his return.

Speaking on Thursday, Beveridge said the star midfielder has "run into some complications" after undergoing surgery in May.

"It's taking a little bit more time and the important thing with Adam is he's going to be with us for a long time, so we just keep an open mind," Beveridge said.

"We hope to get him back towards the end of the year and if for some reason that doesn't happen and it's going to take a little bit more time, it's not going to be a major issue."

Treloar joined the Bulldogs on a five-year deal after being squeezed out of Collingwood during last year's trade period.

The 28-year-old added further depth to a strong midfield group and starred over the first 10 weeks of the season, averaging 25 disposals and four clearances.

Beveridge said the Bulldogs will take a "glass half-full" approach with an eye towards the 2022 season if Treloar can't return to action this year.

"It's a possibility (that he doesn't return this season)," Beveridge said.

"These syndesmosis injuries are obviously significant and some (players) come back really quickly.

"Libba (Tom Liberatore) came back after about five weeks, which was probably a bit too early, in '16, but hasn't had any ill-effects, whereas sometimes your body reacts to surgery in different ways.

"Sometimes you have a bit more swelling or inflammation and it can take a little bit more time to get back on your feet.

"Adam's experiencing some of that and, as much as he'll be frustrated with it, we've just got to reassure him that we're not going to rush him and he's got to be 100 per cent."

Treloar's troubles come at a time when the second-placed Bulldogs are flying high despite concerns over Stefan Martin (groin), Easton Wood (ankle) and Ryan Gardner (shoulder) cropping up in recent weeks.

Tough midfielder Josh Dunkley is still listed as four weeks away from returning from shoulder surgery.

The Bulldogs will start hot favourites against last-placed North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

[Axe Man]

Adz had an ankle issue in pre-season right?

I believe it was a calf strain/tightness. He has a well known history of soft tissue injuries, I'm not aware past ankle issues.

[bulldogtragic]

What i find interesting, is last week on 360 AT said it was going on in leaps and bounds and hoping to run by the end of last week.

We put out he would start running on the special treadmill thing.

Now he’s possibly out for the season.

It stands to reason the scans and surgical review would’ve ticked the boxes to progress to running on the specialised treadmill. So based on my experience with various surgeries and rehab, some serious pain must have arisen in the running or after the running that’s not commensurate to the reasonable expectation. If that’s roughly it, it’d be interesting to know if the plan is rest and work on upper body stuff, or surgery if the scans show why there’s the pain. Surgery would probably rule him out. Rest is indefinite until it gets better. Or try rest to get him back and if it’s clear surgery is required, then it’s over. And his preseason is micro managed.

The flip side is, if Treloar is out of our best 22 for finals, there’s a great opportunity for someone to step up and fill it.

[comrade]

Latest injury list update:

Injury list

Butler – available
Martin – 2-3 weeks
Dunkley – 2-3 weeks
Vandermeer – 3-4 weeks
Wood – 3-4 weeks
Jong – 4-5 weeks
Gardner – 6-8 weeks
Treloar – indefinite

Obviously the Stevo leak was to prepare for the announcement that Treloar's return is now considered 'indefinite'. Good to see Dunks is right on schedule.

Also, it's unlikely but we may not have seen the last of Gardy this year.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Vandermeer is an interesting one too.

Looked in good form early then trailed off / got injured. Since then, we've had the likes of McLean, Hannan, Weightman and Garcia come into the side. I wonder if the MC still consider Vandermeer ahead of Hannan/Garcia? McLean/Weightman look cemented, ditto Scott.

[comrade]

Vandermeer is an interesting one too.

Looked in good form early then trailed off / got injured. Since then, we've had the likes of McLean, Hannan, Weightman and Garcia come into the side. I wonder if the MC still consider Vandermeer ahead of Hannan/Garcia? McLean/Weightman look cemented, ditto Scott.

VDM is a long shot to get back in this year, imo. Will need a block of games at VFL level and will then need to perform well enough to jump ahead of Hannan, Garcia, Scott, McNeil etc

I love his pace and hard edge though. Him and Weightman zipping around the forward half would trouble most sides.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Update on Dunkley is good news.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

VDM is a long shot to get back in this year, imo. Will need a block of games at VFL level and will then need to perform well enough to jump ahead of Hannan, Garcia, Scott, McNeil etc

I love his pace and hard edge though. Him and Weightman zipping around the forward half would trouble most sides.

We seem to rate training track form though so while he still might not play for 4 weeks, he would be doing a fair bit of training. If he played 2 solid VFL games I think the MC would be tempted because they seem to love what he brings. Agree him and Weightman would be good to see, but VDM is a risk with his injury history.

[Happy Days]

RVDM was well on the way to getting dropped before his injury. I really like him but wouldn’t have thought he walks back into the side.

[boydogs]

Vandermeer for Hannan would make us better, it's important he gets back especially if Treloar doesn't, need that speed around half forward