Injury Injuries 2024

[Mojorisin]

O'driscoll and Williams both in concussion protocols
Croft Missed the most recent Intraclub with a shin complaint
Macrea with a low-grade hamstring injury the latest additions to a growing Injury list.
In better news English has started easing back into full contact.

 

[Merlins Revenge]

It begins..

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

No long term injuries, that’s the main thing.

 

[dergert]

Not good that we've had a few concussions

 

[Dogs 13]

No long term injuries, that’s the main thing.

Baz would disagree with this.

 

[Oliver G]

Macrae is just a strain, not a tear so should be right for the pre-season match in early March and possibly some limited minutes in the match simulation against Hawthorn on Feb 22.

 

[Libba39]

Also heard on the news tonight Vandermeer has a hammy

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[3rdgenbulldog]

Also heard on the news tonight Vandermeer has a hammy

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Isn’t best 22 you can’t change my mind

 

[grassman75]

Also heard on the news tonight Vandermeer has a hammy

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Has two actually and they are made of pasta

 

[DogDays]

Macrae is just a strain, not a tear so should be right for the pre-season match in early March and possibly some limited minutes in the match simulation against Hawthorn on Feb 22.

Yeah it didn’t seem significant at the time. He was in discomfort but not majorly.


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[DogDays]

Also heard on the news tonight Vandermeer has a hammy

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He was running fine Tuesday.


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[Libba39]

Just saying what I heard

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[Dogs_r_barking]

Baz would disagree with this.

Apart from Baz

 

[DognBones]

I see on our website that O'Driscoll is listed as 'Indefinite' for his return to full training after his recent concussion. Probably, the club is being very cautious due to some lasting symptoms. Not a great start to his career. Hopefully, he is good to go soon.

 

[dergert]

How annoying for Jordan Croft

 

[Northernsoul74]

How annoying for Jordan Croft

?

 

[Golden_6]

Medical Report – Round 1

The latest on Bailey Dale, James O’Donnell and more in the lead up to round 1 of the 2024 Toyota AFL Season.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

Still tracking to have the best possible 23 available for round 1 outside Smith.

 

[Dog 36]

Medical Report – Round 1

The latest on Bailey Dale, James O’Donnell and more in the lead up to round 1 of the 2024 Toyota AFL Season.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

Still tracking to have the best possible 23 available for round 1 outside Smith.

Over to you MC

 

[Charlie Bucket]

O’Driscoll noted as Indefinite. Has anyone seen/heard a return date?

Keen to see what he can do. I reckon he could impact this year up forward.

 

[Mojorisin]

O’Driscoll noted as Indefinite. Has anyone seen/heard a return date?

Keen to see what he can do. I reckon he could impact this year up forward.

He has been slowly easing back into training but won't be rushed back and unfortunately hard to put a time frame on concussions, the symptoms can vary so greatly.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

He has been slowly easing back into training but won't be rushed back and unfortunately hard to put a time frame on concussions, the symptoms can vary so greatly.

Thought that was the case. Hoping it wasn’t that bad though.

 

[dergert]

?

3-6 weeks out due to shin splints.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Western Bulldogs key defender James O’Donnell is unavailable for this weekend’s AFL clash with Gold Coast after suffering concussion during a VFL practice match on Saturday.

The youngster shook off an ankle injury to return to the field over the weekend.

“In the early part of the first quarter in a contest, James O’Donnell suffered a head knock that lead to some concussion related symptoms,” Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell said.
“Since the game, James has recovered well, and his management will now be in line with our concussion protocol.

“He won’t be available for AFL selection this week, but we hope to see his name on the whiteboard soon after.”

Jordan Croft has remained in the rehab group over the summer with shin soreness but is moving towards a full recovery.

“Not unusual for a first year developing player, but Jordan Croft had some overload to the bone on the inside of his shin during our pre-season,” Bell said.

“He required a few weeks off his legs but has made a good recovery and has built some continuity in his running and training loads over the last month.

“At this stage he will integrate back into a training model and we’re optimistic to see Jordan pull on the Footscray jumper in the next couple of weeks.”

Defender Ryan Gardner remains a fortnight away as he battles foot soreness.

“Ryan had some foot soreness develop right at the back end of our pre-season training block,” he said.

“Wanting to avoid any more serious injury, we have been conservative in Ryan’s management to make sure we set him up to be durable for the season ahead.

“He has been back running outside, and we are expecting him to return to availability across the next 2-3 weeks.

Aiden O’Driscoll continues to make strides in his recovery from a head knock during a pre-season session.

“Unfortunately, Aiden O’Driscoll had quite a significant head injury after a clash of heads during one of our match simulation training sessions in pre-season,” Bell said.

“We want to make sure that we are thorough and comprehensive around the decision making related to his return to play.

“We are currently working through a process that involves external experts to help guide his management plan.

“We will update again when we have more clarity and confirmed timelines.”

Player​	Injury​	Estimated return​
James O'Donnell	Concussion	1 week
Jordan Croft	Shins	1-2 weeks
Ryan Gardner	Foot	3-4 weeks
Aiden O'Driscoll	Concussion	Indefinite
Bailey Smith	ACL	Season

 

[dogwatch]

As good as we could hope for at this stage of the season. Only two genuine seniors on that list, one for the entire season and one for probably a week.

Plus Gardner who would be handy depth, probably a month away from being match ready.

Oh and James Harmes

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James Harmes

Age

28

Ht

186cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

10.0

5star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

2.4

4star

D

16.3

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

8.9

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.6

3star

CL

1.9

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

CL

0.2

2star

is suspended for a week as well.

 

[dergert]

Coffield likely needing a shoulder reconstruction- same shoulder he had one on in 2019.

That's a big blow