Injury List - 2021

[bornadog]

injury report from AFL site not worth the paper it is written on

[bulldogtragic]

Geez it’d be nice not to have any serious injuries for the rest of the season and head into the finals at full strength.

[Mantis]

injury report from AFL site not worth the paper it is written on

The one on our website which I believe we would control has him listed as indefinite as it would mean a return date is unknown... might be 3 weeks, might be 6.

Great signs that he's back on his feet... hopefully he pulls up well and can ramp up his training over the next 2-3 weeks with a return date soon after.

[Axe Man]

Naughton ruled out, Richards in frame

The Western Bulldogs will be without key forward Aaron Naughton but could regain dashing defender Ed Richards for this week’s match against the Sydney Swans.

Naughton was substituted out of Sunday’s win against North Melbourne at half time.

“In the second quarter, Aaron went up for an aerial contest and on coming down bumped his head,” head of sports medicine, Chris Bell, said.

“This did give him some concussion symptoms.

“Aaron has come in well today and we’ll work through our concussion process over the next 12 days to determine his availability to play.”

Richards was a late withdrawal against North due to illness.

“Unfortunately he became unwell on Saturday night and was withdrawn,” Bell said.

“Ed’s improving this week and we expect him to fully train and return to availability.”

The Bulldogs have several senior players closing in on returns from injury.

Star midfielder Josh Dunkley is now only a week or two away from being available, after having a shoulder reconstruction following the Bulldogs’ round six win against the GWS Giants

Ruckman Stefan Martin (groin) and defender Easton Wood (ankle) are both two-to-three weeks away.

Injury list

Richards (illness) – test
Naughton (concussion) – TBC
Dunkley (shoulder) – 1-2 weeks
Martin (groin) – 2-3 weeks
Wood (ankle) – 2-3 weeks
Vandermeer (knee) – 3-4 weeks
Jong (hamstring) – 4-5 weeks
Gardner (shoulder) – 5-7 weeks
Treloar (ankle) - indefinite

[comrade]

Martin's timeframe hasn't improved from last week.

[bulldogtragic]

Martin's timeframe hasn't improved from last week.

Remember when he was right to go against Geelong though?

[bornadog]

Remember when he was right to go against Geelong though?

he was but did the groin at training.

I would argue he is our most important out at the moment

[bulldogtragic]

he was but did the groin at training.

I would argue he is out most important out at the moment

I wouldn’t go quite that far. If he’s fit he plays. But his third different injury screams to me his body hasn’t got much in it. Hopefully it’s just enough this year.

[azabob]

We really have copped our fair share of injuries.

Melbourne not so much

From SirSwampThing

Medical subs used in 2021
11 - FREM PORT
10 - WBD
9 - CARL
8 - COLL GCS GEEL RICH STK
7 - ESS NTH WCE
6 - GWS SYD
5 - ADEL BRIS
4 - HAW
3 - MELB

[comrade]

We really have copped our fair share of injuries.

Melbourne not so much

From SirSwampThing

Medical subs used in 2021
11 - FREM PORT
10 - WBD
9 - CARL
8 - COLL GCS GEEL RICH STK
7 - ESS NTH WCE
6 - GWS SYD
5 - ADEL BRIS
4 - HAW
3 - MELB

And the one Melbourne copped against us happened in like the last minute.

[Mitcha]

Naughts has almost been subbed off more than total Melbourne combined. Would love to know how many of ours were off early (before 1/4 or 1/2 time. Gardners first was in the first minute of that game and the other I think was second quarter. Most of ours from memory have been key position types which aren’t often like for like with the replacement player. Melbourne have been kissed on the d$&k. Good side but let’s see how they go if they happen to lose some key mids or defenders.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Melbourne have absolutely had a dream run with injuries. Incredible really.

I feel like 10 is low for us. I can only think of maybe 3 games where we didn’t have to use the sub and they were all near the start of the season. Feels like we have to every week.

[Grantysghost]

Melbourne have absolutely had a dream run with injuries. Incredible really.

I feel like 10 is low for us. I can only think of maybe 3 games where we didn’t have to use the sub and they were all near the start of the season. Feels like we have to every week.

The Tigers were similar last few years. Good luck for sure, you can't help things like shoulders and ankles.

[bornadog]

Dunkley set to return

Star midfielder Josh Dunkley will be available for selection for Saturday’s clash with the Gold Coast Suns.

The 24-year-old was one of the Western Bulldogs’ most influential players in the early stages of the season, before injuring his shoulder in round six.

Dunkley has completed his rehabilitation fro
“He has been back into full training for the last couple of weeks and hasn’t missed a beat.

“He will be looking to put his hand up for selection this weekend.”

Key forward Aaron Naughton will be a test to face the Suns, as he works back into training after a concussion injury.

“Aaron missed the weekend’s game due to a concussion that he suffered in round 16,” Bell said.

“He’s progressing well, but still has to work with our doctor to tick some boxes before we declare him available.”

Defender Easton Wood is on target to return over the next fortnight from an ankle injury, while Lin Jong is integrating back into high-speed running and football drills, with an eye to returning to play within the month.


Injury list


Josh Dunkley (shoulder) available
Aaron Naughton (concussion) test
Easton Wood (ankle) 1-2 weeks
Stefan Martin (groin) 1-2 weeks
Adam Treloar (ankle) 2-4 weeks
Laitham Vandermeer (knee) 2-4 weeks
Lin Jong (hamstring) 3-4 weeks
Ryan Gardner (shoulder) 4-6 weeks

[comrade]

Hallelujah, the reinforcements are on their way.