Injury List - 2016

[ratsmac]

Re: Injury List - 2016

How could we be so unlucky with injuries in one season? I can't remember a season like it. It's really taken the edge off the rest of the season for me.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Injury List - 2016

How could we be so unlucky with injuries in one season? I can't remember a season like it. It's really taken the edge off the rest of the season for me.

Smaller bodies getting crushed under bigger bodies? Hardness of Etihad?

[Axe Man]

Re: Injury List - 2016

Smaller bodies getting crushed under bigger bodies? Hardness of Etihad?

For what it's worth I saw Nick Riewoldt asked on Sunday about the possibility of the Etihad surface impacting on our injury toll. He dismissed it, said that many years ago that it might have been true but now days the surface is excellent.

We've been playing on Etihad for years and haven't had too many seasons like this. I think it's just bad luck, extra bad luck that it had to happen in a year where we were a chance to finish at the pointy end of the ladder.

[always right]

Re: Injury List - 2016

For what it's worth I saw Nick Riewoldt asked on Sunday about the possibility of the Etihad surface impacting on our injury toll. He dismissed it, said that many years ago that it might have been true but now days the surface is excellent.

We've been playing on Etihad for years and haven't had too many seasons like this. I think it's just bad luck, extra bad luck that it had to happen in a year where we were a chance to finish at the pointy end of the ladder.

And the saints have had a dream run with injuries despite being a co-tenant.

[Bornadog]

Re: Injury List - 2016

Player	Injury	Duration
Matthew Boyd	Achilles	test
Matthew Suckling	Achilles	test
Dale Morris	hamstring tightness	test
Marcus Adams	foot	1-2 weeks
Bailey Williams	knee	TBC
Kieran Collins	shoulder	TBC
Tom Liberatore	ankle	TBC
Jack Macrae	hamstring	TBC
Tom Campbell	foot	TBC
Jack Redpath	knee	season
Mitch Wallis	broken leg	season
Robert Murphy	knee	season
Josh Prudden	knee	season

* Injury list updated on Monday 1 August 2016

[Eastdog]

Re: Injury List - 2016

Thanks BAD. Gee that is an extensive injury list. Please no more.

[MrMahatma]

Re: Injury List - 2016

On an optimistic view, if we go the next month without any more injuries we might get 6 or 7 back. Would be a nice way to finish the year.

With the week off pre-finals, Libba and Jack have 5 weeks before finals.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Injury List - 2016

14 players who would ordinarily be available for senior selection. Unbelievable.

[KT31]

Re: Injury List - 2016

I would love to win a final, but is it wrong of me just to think if we get through the rest of the season without another major injury it will be a win ?

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Injury List - 2016

I would love to win a final, but is it wrong of me just to think if we get through the rest of the season without another major injury it will be a win ?

My thoughts too. No more injuries.....please.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Injury List - 2016

Ive been away for a few weeks so forgive me if this has been discussed but what's happened to Honeychurch? Not named this week and can't find him in the last few weeks either.... Of course he's not on our injury list but that doesn't mean anything!

Hurt his calf at training a couple of weeks ago, I believe.

[ledge]

Re: Injury List - 2016

Has a tear in calf

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Injury List - 2016

Has a tear in calf

Has been stiff. Looks dangerous each time we play him.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Injury List - 2016

Looks dangerous , but butchers the ball to much .

[Bornadog]

Re: Injury List - 2016

Smith, Suckling to face test


Western Bulldogs midfielder Clay Smith has not been ruled out of Friday night’s clash with Collingwood after he suffered a heavy knock against North Melbourne on the weekend.

Smith left the field midway through the first quarter on Saturday night following a tackle from North Melbourne’s Aaron Mullet and did not return.

Speaking with westernbulldogs.com.au on Monday, Western Bulldogs GM Football Graham Lowe said a decision on Smith’s availability will be made later in the week.

“Clay suffered a concussion during the match, but he’s come in well today which is great news, but he’ll have to get through concussion protocols this week before we determine if he’s available for selection this weekend.”

It’s good news for Matthew Suckling who looks set to return on Friday night after recovering from an Achilles complaint.
“Matt Suckling’s been training well and his Achilles has settled down significantly," Lowe said.

“Subject to training and meeting those expectations this week he’ll be available for selection this weekend.”

Lowe also said that Mitch Honeychurch has progressed well through his rehab from a hamstring injury and will be available for selection this weekend.

Also in positive news from the medical room, both Bob Murphy and Josh Prudden will commence outdoor running this week.

“It’s really pleasing for Murph and Josh Prudden, they’ve both been progressing really well through their rehab from their ACL injuries and they’ve both running outside this week which is really good progress.”

Meanwhile first year player Bailey Williams looks set to return after the VFL bye after successfully undergoing a minor knee procedure.

“Bailey Williams has had a successful scope on his knee,” Lowe said.

“He’s presented really well this week and he’s back into full training so we look forward to welcoming him back in the coming weeks.”

Defender Kieran Collins though has played his last game for the season, with a decision made for him to undergo season ending surgery following a shoulder injury in last week’s VFL match.