Western Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli undergoes emergency surgery on his appendix

WESTERN Bulldogs vice-captain Marcus Bontempelli has been ruled out of this weekend’s match against Melbourne after having his appendix removed.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs marks the ball during a Western Bulldogs AFL media opportunity at Whitten Oval on July 10, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

WESTERN Bulldogs vice-captain Marcus Bontempelli has been ruled out of this Saturday’s match against Melbourne after having his appendix removed.

A statement released by the club said: “Bontempelli completed training on Tuesday without issue, but later suffered the onset of severe abdominal pain.

“He was immediately referred to hospital with acute appendicitis and had surgery overnight.

“Bontempelli is expected to miss the next 2-3 weeks of football as he recovers from the operation.”

More to follow.

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