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Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli.

Bontempelli out at least six weeks; Blues demolish the Giants; Gulden suffers nasty injury

Scans have revealed the full extent of Marcus Bontempelli’s injury. Meanwhile, Carlton had a convincing win over GWS and the Swans were victorious over the Suns, but another star player suffered a nasty injury.

  • Scott Spits

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Marcus Bontempelli left the field early in the Dogs’ pre-season clash with Hawthorn.

No Bont, no worries as Dogs beat Hawks with skipper on ice; Lions defender dealt concussion blow

Marcus Bontempelli headed to the rooms with a calf complaint midway through the first quarter on Thursday before his club put him on ice, while reigning premiers Brisbane suffered a narrow loss to Adelaide.

  • Scott Spits and Marc McGowan
Jagga Smith walked from the ground after the knock that ruptured his ACL

Blues’ top draft pick suffers ACL tear as Dees confirm worst for defender

Carlton are reeling after scans confirmed the No.3 pick from the national draft tore his ACL in Saturday’s match simulation against St Kilda while Melbourne defender Andy Moniz-Wakefield’s season is also over.

  • Peter Ryan
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Oliver’s bold first step in year of redemption; Carlton young gun limps off after knee scare

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression – and Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver did not waste his on Saturday. Meanwhile, Carlton hope a boom recruit has escaped unscathed after he copped a knock to the knee.

  • Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
Charlie Curnow.

Curnow surgery blow; top Tiger Lalor suffers cracked jaw; veteran Cat under knife

Charlie Curnow has been forced to have knee surgery on the eve of the AFL season as Sam Lalor suffered a fractured jaw.

  • Michael Gleeson, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
Tom Edwards (left) kicked four goals against the Bulldogs.

The player who may just have booted his way onto Essendon’s list

Essendon have one spot left on their list, and may have found the forward to fill it, after their clash with the Bulldogs on Saturday.

  • Roy Ward and Jon Pierik
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Carlton star Charlie Curnow (right), with Lewis Young.

The moment Carlton heaved a sigh of relief; verdict on injured Saints

Carlton superstar Charlie Curnow was sent for scans after leaving training early on Saturday, while St Kilda have assessed a trio of injured stars.

  • Andrew Wu and Roy Ward
Injured AFL players George Wardlaw (North Melbourne), Adam Treloar (Western Bulldogs) and Charlie Curnow (Carlton).

Who’s in the emergency room and who has a clean bill of health? A physio’s guide to AFL pre-season

A month out from the first bounce, some injuries could have a big impact on the season proper. Which clubs are in the most trouble, and which are full steam ahead?

  • Libby Birch
Josh Gibcus has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, in a devastating blow to the young Tiger.

Tigers young gun to miss start of season: Your club-by-club injury guide

Luckless Richmond defender Josh Gibcus will miss the first six to eight weeks of the season as he recovers slower than expected from his long-term knee injury.

  • Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan
Aaron Naughton and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

Fresh injury concerns for Dogs as Ugle-Hagan unsighted again

A vital pair sat out of match simulation at the Whitten Oval on Friday, adding to the injury concerns for the Western Bulldogs.

  • Sam McClure

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