AFL injury list: Who’s hot and who’s hurt after Round 9
Carlton can’t catch a break, with Liam Jones still several weeks away from returning to the field after suffering a head injury in Round 7. The blow comes as the club considers an AFL call-up for forgotten midfielder Matthew Kennedy. INJURY NEWS
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Liam Jones will miss several weeks with lingering concussion symptoms, as Carlton finally considers an AFL call-up for forgotten midfielder Matthew Kennedy.
The Blues are waiting for Jones to be symptom-free but with the full back still feeling the effects of a bone-jarring collision in Round 7 he will not be considered against St Kilda on Sunday.
Jones was in brilliant form as he hoped to win another contract but was knocked out in a collision with North Melbourne’s Cam Zurhaar.
The Blues believe their lack of experience in defence was one of many issues in the smashing against GWS. Sam Docherty, Jones, Tom Williamson, Lachie Plowman and Kade Simpson all missed the match through injury.
In their place, young defenders Harrison Macreadie, Liam Stocker and regular forward Levi Casboult battled against an avalanche.
Simpson is a good chance of returning from a hamstring strain suffered in Round 6, while David Cuningham (quad) should play after being a late out against the Giants.
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But with Patrick Cripps well tagged and Marc Murphy out for 2-3 weeks with rib damage, Kennedy will hope to get his first game of 2019.
The former GWS midfielder was hailed as a flint-hard onballer with a powerful physique, but after an injury-interrupted pre-season has played only three VFL games.
His form has been strong in those contests, but the club has felt his style of play is too similar to captain Cripps to play him in the same midfield.
Now with Jack Steele a chance to tag Cripps and the club admitting it was out-grunted by the Giants, Kennedy could play after being the travelling emergency last weekend.
The Blues used pick 28 in the 2017 national draft to secure Kennedy, who battled through all of his first year with a bad ankle.
They would have hoped he was a key weapon in their emerging midfield by now, helping Cripps move forward.
But he has played only 12 games for Carlton, joining Darcy Lang as a VFL regular.
SUNS CAUSE SUPERCOACH PAIN
More than 30,000 SuperCoaches will feel the pain of Gold Coast young gun Sam Collins hip injury, which the club reports could put him out of the game for a long period of time.
Club physiotherapist Lindsay Bull said on the Suns’ website the mature-age recruit would need to rehabilitate the injury.
“Sam’s undergone an MRI yesterday after experiencing a little bit of low-grade hip pain,” Bull said.
“We’ve found that there’s a stress reaction in Sam’s femur so unfortunately that means we’re going to need to offload him for a little period of time before we can then reload him and get him back into training.
“Hopefully with Sam we expect to see him back soon after the bye.”
Touk Miller missed the clash with Port Adelaide with a heel injury and, while he has improved, Bull said he is still a week-to-week proposition.
Callum Ah Chee will return from a quad strain, while Brayden Crossley (hamstring) and Sam Fletcher (quad) will be available.
Pearce Hanley has improved since having surgery on his corked quad last week but is unlikely to play this round.
“Each day he’s able to do a little bit more than what he’s been able to do the previous days,” Bull said.
“But we’ll continue to work with Pearce over the coming weeks to get him back doing everything and get him back into training.
MCEVOY SET TO MISS A MONTH
Hawthorn will be without ruckman Ben McEvoy for up to six weeks after he suffered an ankle injury in the club’s loss to Richmond.
Hawks general manager of football Graham Wright said the club expected in-form big man McEvoy to be out for 4-6 weeks with ‘a mild syndesmosis sprain’.
“He’s had the high ankle sprain out of the game on the weekend, a sort of mild syndesmosis,” Wright told the club website.
“At this stage we think four to six weeks, they’re a little bit tricky obviously and do take some time.
“We’ll give him plenty of time and hope that he’s back not too far after the bye.”
Hawthorn hopes to regain James Frawley, Chad Wingard and Isaac Smith for its clash with Port Adelaide, while key forward Mitch Lewis (concussion) will face a test later this week.
Meanwhile, Essendon has been dealt a cruel blow with star forward Devon Smith set to miss the remainder of the season.
The gun former Giant, who crossed to the Bombers at the end of 2017, has carried a posterior cruciate ligament injury since his days at GWS.
But a new knee injury, suffered against the Swans in Round 8, will require surgery and coach John Worsfold said the club was now weighing up whether to have the PCL operated on at the same time.
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“The understanding we have is that he saw his surgeon last night and he will require surgery to fix his knee,” Worsfold said today.
“He’s got an acute injury, which has just happened, and he’s also got his longstanding PCL injury that he’s had for a couple of years.
“We’re just waiting on clarity around if they’re going to fix both at the same time.
“That sounds like it’s the way it’s going to go, but we’ll release something that’s more clear this afternoon.
“If he has the PCL fixed as well, the old injury corrected, then that’s a six-month downtime.
“It’s disappointing for him. He’s very disappointed he’s not going to be playing footy for the remainder of this year, we’re really disappointed for him, but we’re really keen to get his knee fixed so he can play footy for a lot longer.
“We were aware he had a PCL injury. A lot of players have played out careers with PCL injuries in the past so you never know what comes.”
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ADELAIDE
Josh Jenkins has been out of the side for weeks but look certain to return after he slotted six in the reserves and Elliott Himmelberg had a quiet game against the Lions. Paul Seedsman and Richard Douglas also played in the SANFL and will push strongly for selection with some of the fringe midfielder looking over their shoulders.
Elliott Himmelberg had a game to forget and was exposed both in the forward line and in a couple of brief stints in the ruck and could do with a spell from top level football to regain some confidence. Cam Ellis-Yolmen struggled against Lachie Neale, who was best on ground, and could be squeezed out by s returning senior player.
The Crows need to improve their stoppage work against one of the best midfields in the business in the Eagles this week. Adelaide has been in good form, wasn’t too far off against the Lions and will enjoy being back at home.
—Jesper Fjeldstad
INJURY LIST
Kyle Hartigan (concussion) TBC
Matt Crouch (hip) Test
Tom Doedee (knee) Season
Sam Jacobs (knee) 1 week
Wayne Milera (AC joint) 1 week
BRISBANE LIONS
It came down to the wire, but the young Lion cubs managed to hold on and cement a spot in the top four.
Brisbane also have a clean bill of health to go with their close win, with late out Luke Hodge (calf tightness) the only concern to come of the win. He is expected to be available next week, with the veteran’s omission merely precautionary.
Coach Chris Fagan may look to keep the same side for their trip to Perth, but Cam Rayner (3 touches) was very quiet and may need a run in the NEAFL to regain some confidence.
Debutant Mitchell Hinge (14 touches) earned himself a prolonged stint in the side, but rookie Noah Answerth (nine touches) could be squeezed out for Hodge.
The Lions NEAFL side had a bye this weekend, but a number of names have been performing strongly in recent weeks, including youngster Connor Ballenden.
—Dan Batten
INJURY LIST
Luke Hodge (calf) Test
Brandon Starcevich (knee) Test
Zac Bailey (hamstring) 5 weeks
CARLTON
The Sunday night horror show was compounded by former captain Marc Murphy being taken to hospital after a heavy hit from Giants ruckman Shane Mumford.
Mumford clattered into Murphy late in the first quarter and the Blues midfielder had to be helped from the field by trainers.
“This is extremely aggressive contact from big Mummy and the fact that Marc Murphy has limped from the ground and been taken to hospital, I think the Giants will be very nervous with what the medical report is going to say,” Fox Footy commentator Alastair Lynch said.
The Blues can’t afford to lose Murphy, with this week’s clash against St Kilda a genuinely winnable game.
But how many changes can they afford to make?
Levi Casboult, Michael Gibbons, Harrison Macreadie, Lochie O’Brien and Will Setterfield should all be nervous.
The Northern Blues had the bye in the VFL this week.
INJURY LIST
Marc Murphy (ribs) TBC
Liam Jones (concussion) TBC
Tom De Koning (knee) 3 weeks
Sam Docherty (knee) indefinite
Jarrod Pickett (knee) indefinite
Kade Simpson (hamstring) Test
COLLINGWOOD
Nathan Buckley has welcomed a potential log-jam for forward slots, with Ben Reid’s form adding a new dimension to Collingwood’s attack in Mason Cox’s absence.
Reid kicked three goals in a positive display against the Saints, with the Magpies’ coach excited by the options ahead for the club.
It was his third AFL game this season, after replacing Cox, who has been sidelined with ankle injury and remains in serious doubt for Friday night’s clash with Sydney.
Buckley said the option of having a pool of forwards competing for spots in the second half of the year would assist the club in the run to the finals.
“When we look at the opposition we face and what their strengths are and what we need to buffer (that will help us make the decision),” Buckley said.
“We also need to understand and monitor the wellbeing of our players physically more than anything, but where they’re at in terms of preparedness and readiness to play. You’ve also got fresher players when you get there (in that scenario), so it’s a good problem to have if we have that capacity.”
Darcy Moore and Jordan De Goey look set to return to take on the Swans, but the Magpies look likely to lose Tom Langdon (knee bruising).
Travis Varcoe also could miss that Swans game after being reported for a bump on Ed Phillips.
—G lenn McFarlane
INJURY LIST
Taylor Adams (groin) 1-2 weeks
Flynn Appleby (ankle) test
Tyler Brown (shoulder) 1 week
Mason Cox (ankle) test
Lynden Dunn (knee) season
Jamie Elliott (hamstring) 1 week
Max Lynch (concussion) test
Nathan Murphy (ankle) 1 week
Sam Murray (suspension) TBC
Matt Scharenberg (knee) 4 weeks
ESSENDON
Essendon coach John Worsfold says he will continue to reward VFL form as he seeks to find the Bombers’ best 22, and it’s seeming more likely that includes David Myers.
The left-footed midfielder has been in and out this season and found himself playing against Sandringham on Sunday and not in Essendon’s Saturday night win over Fremantle, despite having the last shot at goal in the Bomber’s loss to Sydney the week before.
Myers was easily Essendon’s best in the VFL win, kicking four goals, and while the Bombers got through the game over the Dockers unscathed, Myers looms as selection quandary before the Dreamtime match against Richmond on Saturday.
The question marks over Devon Smith’s knee remain and the Bombers have no one else on the verge of injury returns. Jayden Laverde continues to build a case for a senior berth but the prospects of draftee Irving Mosquito getting a Dreamtime debut seem remote.
—Russell Gould
INJURY LIST
Martin Gleeson (cheekbone) 1 week
Mitch Brown (wrist) test
Sam Draper (knee) season
Orazio Fantasia (quad) 2-3 weeks
Tom Jok (knee) test
Shaun McKernan (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Kobe Mutch (hamstring) 5-7 weeks
Trent Mynott (calf) 1 week
Devon Smith (knee) TBC
James Stewart (groin) test
FREMANTLE
The Dockers still have some key players on the sidelines, with small forward Hayden Ballantyne, Stephen Hill and Aaron Sandilands out, while forgotten midfielder Harley Bennell has been moving closer to a return to football after a series a calf setbacks. Fremantle managed to escape Melbourne without any injury concerns despite a seven-point loss to the Bombers. Connor Blakely made a successful return to AFL action with 20 disposals and six marks, while Tom North (22 disposals), Stefan Giro (22) and Brett Bewley (21) were the leading possession winners in Peel Thunder’s WAFL loss to Claremont on Saturday.
—Tim Michell
INJURY LIST
Srephen Hill (quad) 3 weeks
Harley Bennell (calf) 1-2 weeks
Hayden Ballantyne (hamstring) 2 weeks
Shane Kersten (foot) TBC
Aaron Sandilands (calf) TBC
Sam Sturt (concussion) 3-4 weeks
GEELONG
Patrick Dangerfield’s ankle injury isn’t as bad as first thought but it’s unlikely the Cats would risk putting him on the plane for the Gold Coast next week.
The Brownlow Medallist was on crutches post-game after suffering the injury midway through the final quarter against the Western Bulldogs.
Dangerfield hurt his right ankle two weeks ago against Essendon when he also suffered knee damage but still managed to play the next week.
Cats coach Chris Scott says this time the sprain is worse with one match on the sidelines the likely scenario.
“He has rolled the same ankle previously a couple of weeks ago so the feedback we’ve got is it is a slightly more severe sprain of that ankle but nothing dire,” Scott said.
The Cats will get some players back for the trip to the Gold Coast with ruckman Rhys Stanley, a late withdrawal against the Dogs with an abductor strain, expected to be available.
Tom Atkins missed against the Dogs because of a sore hip and is also likely to return while Esava Ratugolea was managed on Saturday night with Scott declaring he would definitely return even though his replacement Darcy Fort kicked three goals on debut.
—Scott Gullan
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— AFL (@AFL) May 18, 2019
INJURY LIST
Patrick Dangerfield (ankle) test
Rhys Stanley (adductor) test
Tom Atkins (hip) available
Wylie Buzza (concussion) test
Nakia Cockatoo (knee) indefinite
Jordan Cunico (ankle) 7-9 weeks
Lachie Henderson (planta fascia) 1-2 weeks
Nathan Kreuger (concussion) test
Sam Menegola (knee) 3-4 weeks
Quinton Narkle (hamstring) 2 weeks
GOLD COAST
Gold Coast got through the gritty contest against Port Adelaide unscathed and now it’s up to Stuart Dew and the rest of the match committee to determine if changes need to be made. Running halfback Pearce Hanley is expected to remain unavailable for this week’s clash with Geelong with a quad injury but on-baller Touk Miller is a likely inclusion. Dew told media post-game he will likely persist with debutant Ben King and with Brayden Fiorini among Gold Coast’s best, it is hard to see who will make room for Miller.
—Thomas Boswell
INJURY LIST
Callum Ah Chee (quad) test
Brayden Crossley (hamstring) test
Sam Fletcher (quad) test
Pearce Hanley (quad) available
Sean Lemmens (ankle) 6-8 weeks
Izak Rankine (hamstring) 3-4 weeks
Brad Scheer (hand) 3-5 weeks
Rory Thompson (knee) season
Harrison Wigg (knee) season
Aaron Young (knee) 3 weeks
GWS
All eyes were on the returning Lachie Whitfield and he showed no signs of the corked hip that plagued him over the past fortnight. The elite runner spent 84 per cent of the match on ground, amassing 40 touches, 18, marks and booting three goals.
Injury riddled forward Brett Deledio also made a flawless return in his first game since Round 2 following persistent calf injuries, along with Shane Mumford (knee).
The only concern from the match was the hamstring injury to defender Zac Williams, who spent the entire second half on the bench.
Coach Leon Cameron stressed it was just tightness and said putting him on ice was precautionary.
“We were really cautious with him but we’ll probably have to wait and see how he pulls up,” Cameron said post-game.
Cameron also said they will assess injured trio Stephen Coniglio, Zac Langdon and Aidan Corr during the week, with all a chance to return for their clash with the Dees.
However, it will be difficult to fit them all in with no Giant playing a poor game. Daniel Lloyd (14 touches) and Sam Taylor (11 touches, 5 marks) could be the unlucky ones squeezed out, while fringe small forward Brent Daniels booted two goals.
There were plenty of performers in the twos as well, with Zach Sproule (5 goals) kicking another bag in their 48-point win. Nick Shipley (40 disposals) led the way in the middle while draftee livewire Ian Hill booted two majors.
—Ben Horne
INJURY LIST
Zac Williams (hamstring) Test
Stephen Coniglio (finger) Test
Zac Langdon (foot) Test
Aidan Corr (ankle) Test
Jonathon Patton (knee) TBC
Tommy Sheridan (calf) 2 weeks
Callan Ward (knee) Season
HAWTHORN
How many hits can the Hawks take? Hawthorn was already missing Isaac Smith against Richmond when James Frawley (hamstring) was a late withdrawal and then Mitch Lewis (concussion), Ben McEvoy (ankle) and Luke Breust (corked leg) all went down during the game. Oh boy. Chad Wingard (hamstring) is a chance to return but Al Clarkson said the availability of his injured players won’t be known until midweek. If Lewis fails to recover from the head knock, veteran Jarryd Roughead will be in the mix to return against Port Adelaide in Launceston on Saturday. Daniel Howe and David Mirra were among Box Hill’s best.
—Jay Clark
INJURY LIST
James Frawley (hamstring) TBC
Luke Breust (corked leg) TBC
Isaac Smith (concussion) TBC
Grant Birchall (Calf/knee) Indefinite
Tom Mitchell (broken leg) Indefinite
Tim Mohr (dislocated knee/ACL Season
Isaac Smith (foot) Test
Chad Wingard (hamstring) Test
MELBOURNE
A gallant Demons were one quarter away from keeping their 2019 campaign alive.
They can be proud of their superb contested effort against the Eagles at Perth Stadium, but where has that been this season?
And what will hurt more is that their next three games, albeit tricky, are winnable — GWS at the MCG (where the Giants have a horrible record), Adelaide in Darwin and Collingwood, which has been shaky against Carlton and St Kilda.
Adding to their heartbreaking night, Tim Smith, Christian Salem, and Alex Neal-Bullen were all forced off the ground with concussion and are in doubt to play the Giants.
The Demons did get some positive news with Jake Lever getting through a VFL game with Casey in his first competitive hitout since rupturing his ACL in Round 11 last year.
—Chris Vernuccio
INJURY LIST
Mitch Hannan (knee) test
Michael Hibberd (collarbone) 1-2 weeks
Neville Jetta (knee) 7-9 weeks
Jay Kennedy-Harris (leg) test
Kade Kolodjashnij (concussion) TBC
Jake Lever (knee) test
Jordan Lewis (ankle) test
Steven May (groin) 2 weeks
Jake Melksham (foot) 4 weeks
Alex Neal-Bullen (concussion) TBC
Aaron Nietschke (knee) season
Christian Salem (concussion) TBC
Tim Smith (concussion) TBC
Joel Smith (groin) 4-5 weeks
Aaron vandenBerg (ankle) TBC
Guy Walker (shoulder) indefinite
NORTH MELBOURNE
North Melbourne appeared to escape unscathed from its loss to Sydney in Tasmania, despite the disappointment of its faint finals hopes effectively ending. Todd Goldstein was hurt when he copped a knock to the throat during the third quarter but the ruckman returned and played a role in the Roos’ late surge. North Melbourne doesn’t have many prime movers out to call on and its VFL team had a bye at the weekend. Skipper Jack Ziebell’s return to the midfield has been a masterstroke but he needs more from his support cast if the Kangaroos are going to gain anything from the second half of the campaign.
—Tim Michell
INJURY LIST
Majak Daw (pelvis/hips) indefinite
Ben Jacobs (head/neck) indefinite
Ben McKay (quad) test
Tom McKenzie (back) TBC
Tom Murphy (ankle) test
Bailey Scott (concussion) test
Dom Tyson (calf) 3-4 weeks
Ed Vickers-Willis (knee) season
Will Walker (PCL) indefinite
Tom Wilkinson (ankle) 6-8 weeks
PORT ADELAIDE
The Power — with eight first-choice players on its injury list — reported no new concerns from its 38-point win against Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
The only issue was a tripping report against midfield ball magnet Tom Rockliff, which could result in a fine.
Coach Ken Hinkley said co-captain Tom Jonas (calf) and star forward/midfielder Robbie Gray (broken hand) could return for Saturday’s clash against Hawthorn in Tasmania.
Jonas has missed four games and Gray three.
“I can’t promise you but I think he’s a good chance,’’ Hinkley said of Jonas.
“He’s run twice this week, which would make him a significant chance to play, and Robbie Gray would be the same,’’ Hinkley said.
Veteran midfielder/forward Brad Ebert will miss another two matches following a series of head knocks that saw him fly to Melbourne to consult a neurologist.
“Brad won’t play until after the bye, we’ll be very cautious with Brad to make sure he’s okay because his health is first and foremost and his future is really important,’’ Hinkley said.
“The great, reassuring message for Brad is that it’s an okay situation. It’s just give you some rest now and you’ll be fine, your recovery will be 100 per cent, not 98 per cent, which is critically important.”
—Andrew Capel
INJURY LIST
Robbie Gray (hand) assess
Tom Jonas (calf) assess
Hamish Hartlett (hamstring) 1 week
Ryan Burton (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Charlie Dixon (leg) 2-3 weeks
Ollie Wines (ankle) 4-5 weeks
Brad Ebert (concussion) 2 weeks
Jack Watts (broken leg) TBC
Jaske Patmore (knee) season
RICHMOND
Richmond coach Damian Hardwick believes the continued development of Nick Vlastuin in an increased midfield role, and the growth of some of the club’s lesser lights, will be a great sign for when the Tigers regain stars such as Trent Cotchin in a fortnight and spearhead Jack Riewoldt later in the season.
In the short term, Danel Rioli will be in the mix for this week’s Dreamtime at the ‘G clash after playing VFL on Sunday.
That puts Liam Baker under pressure to hold his spot after 13 possessions and a goal. Connor Menadue didn’t have a huge impact against the Hawks and could also be looking at a stint in the VFL.
Father-son gun Patrick Naish has to be getting close to a debut. Naish booted four goals and was best on ground in the VFL.
—Jay Clark
INJURY LIST
Toby Nankervis (groin) 6 weeks
Jack Ross (foot) 6-8 weeks
Jayden Short (elbow) indefinite
Trent Cotchin (hamstring) 3-4 weeks
Jack Graham (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Callum Moore (ankle) indefinite
Alex Rance (knee) season
Jack Riewoldt (PCL) 5-7 weeks
ST KILDA
St Kilda might have found an exciting forward pressure player amid the disappointment of a fourth successive loss on Saturday.
Robbie Young became the fourth mature-aged Saint to debut this season — against Collingwood — and he showed some really positive signs.
While the 24-year-old only had eight disposals for the day, he provided some spark in attack, kicking two goals and laying four tackles.
His second goal was a beauty, as he banged it long from 50m, after receiving a perfect handball from teammate Jade Gresham.
“He gave us some life, Rob,” Saints coach Alan Richardson said.
The frustration for the Saints lies with their inability to get the most out of their forward 50m entries, which has been a consistent theme over the past month.
The Saints have had 22 more entries than their opposition across the last three weeks but have been outscored by 113 points.
They have kicked just 30 goals from 161 entries across that stretch.
As Richardson detailed on Saturday night, unless they can make a dent in that area, the frustration will continue.
—Glenn McFarlane
INJURY LIST
Logan Austin (shoulder) indefinite
Jack Bytel (back) season
Jack Carlisle (back) 4-5 weeks
Jarryn Geary (quad) 2-3 weeks
Dan Hannebery (hamstring/calves) 2-3 weeks
Doulton Langlands (concussion) test
Jack Lonie (knee) 5-7 weeks
Paddy McCartin (concussion) indefinite
Lewis Pierce (concussion) test
Dylan Roberton (heart) season
Jack Steven (mental health) indefinite
SYDNEY SWANS
The Swans will have to cope without on-baller Zak Jones for at least a few weeks unless his hamstring injury is better than first thought. Jones immediately had ice placed on his left hamstring after hobbling to the bench in the second quarter of Sydney’s victory on Saturday. There was some concern for Isaac Heeney, who had a concussion test during the second half, but he passed and was able to help Sydney hold on in a frantic finish. Lance Franklin (hamstring) continues to be listed as a test and the superstar forward’s return would be a timely boost as Sydney prepares to host Collingwood. Sydney had a NEAFL bye at the weekend, although young gun James Rowbottom (four disposals, two marks) is the player most likely to make way if Franklin returns.
—Tim Michell
INJURY LIST
Harry Cunningham (adductor) 5-7 weeks
Lance Franklin (hamstring) test
Heath Grundy (back) 2-3 weeks
Jack Maibum (knee) season
Jarrad McVeigh (quad) 2-3 weeks
Sam Naismith (knee) TBC
Nick Smith (hamstring) TBC
Durak Tucker (knee) indefinite
WEST COAST EAGLES
Tom Hickey was a late inclusion with defender Will Schofield out due to soreness and the big man managed to play on after suffering an ankle concern in the Eagles’ victory over Melbourne.
Daniel Venables will be unlikely to feature in Round 10 against Adelaide after copping a heavy concussion when he collided with teammate Nathan Vardy after backing into a marking contest.
Max Gawn monstered the dual ruck combination of Hickey and Vardy and the reigning premier can’t get star Nic Naitanui back quick enough.
While Naitanui is still listed as an indefinite return from a knee injury, he has been targeting the byes for a possible AFL comeback.
The Eagles will be hesitant to rush their star big man back but they desperately need his X-factor in the middle of the ground.
—Tim Michell
INJURY LIST
Daniel Venables (concussion)
Tom Hickey (ankle) available
Tom Barrass (foot) 6-8 weeks
Patrick Bines (hernia) TBC
Hamish Brayshaw (toe) 2 weeks
Nic Naitanui (knee) indefinite
Francis Watson (shoulder) 1 week
Jarrod Cameron (wrist) test
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Ruckman Tim English is likely to be available for the Dogs Marvel Stadium clash with North Melbourne after missing two weeks because of soreness.
English has been battling leg issues but the Dogs are confident he should be ready to go again next week.
The only injury concern to come out of the loss to Geelong was Matthew Suckling who spent extended time on the bench in the last quarter because of a calf problem.
—Scott Gullan
INJURY LIST
Ben Cavarra (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Taylor Duryea (hip) 4-5 weeks
Tim English (soreness) test
Fergus Greene (ankle) 2-3 weeks
Lin Jong (appendix) test
Dale Morris (knee) 4-5 weeks
Matthew Suckling (right calf/achilles) TBC
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