Glenelg forward Josh Scott cleared of injury problems after being crunched in preliminary final
Glenelg forward Josh Scott has had his injury concerns this season and a heavy knock in the preliminary final — and a striking charge — gave the Tigers a few concerns.
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Strong-marking Glenelg forward Josh Scott has no lingering injury concerns after taking a heavy knock in the preliminary final win over Adelaide on Sunday.
Scott gave the Tigers’ management a scare late in the third quarter when he collapsed to the ground after attempting a pack mark and had to be helped to the Adelaide Oval bench.
He gave them further cause for concern when the SANFL Match Review Panel cited him for striking Adelaide captain Matt Wright.
The experienced attacking weapon has been sidelined for much of the season after twice breaking his arm.
However, he returned to the action for the final term and moved without discomfort to ensure there is no issue preparing for the grand final battle against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
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“He got a knock in the chest and was sore for about five to 10 minutes,” Glenelg football manager Paul Sandercock said.
“He went back out and kicked a goal and laid some crunching tackles, so he is fine.
“Josh was pleased he had started to take some marks and was reading the play better. He felt he contributed more this week.
“He always contributes with his aggression and attack on the footy but to hit the scoreboard a few times and take some marks gave him a lot of confidence.”
Scott on Tuesday morning accepted a $200 fine and reprimand from the SANFL with an early guilty plea for striking the Adelaide captain.
Liam McBean also pulled up extremely well after being in doubt to face the Crows because of a hamstring problem. The Ken Farmer Medallist trained fully on Friday night to give the Tigers confidence there was no risk in him playing.
Matthew Uebergang will be considered for selection for the premiership decider after Glenelg coach Mark Stone opted to “go a little bit smaller” for the Crows’ clash.
The Tigers will focus on recovery before having a workout at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.
They will train again at the Bay on Friday.