Injury Injuries 2026

[Sentinel]

Deep Heat Medical Room | Opening Round

Sam Darcy and Bailey Dale will be tested ahead Saturday's clash with Brisbane.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

 

[dogwatch]

Holy shit that’s a bad way to start the season … again. Even if some of the “test” category get cleared to play. I mean Ryley Sanders was a revelation and an unexpected cause for hope until he copped a footy in the head. Now he’s “1-2 weeks “ FFS.
Not ideal when the opening game is against the reigning premier.

 

[Libbaaaa]

Holy shit that’s a bad way to start the season … again. Even if some of the “test” category get cleared to play. I mean Ryley Sanders was a revelation and an unexpected cause for hope until he copped a footy in the head. Now he’s “1-2 weeks “ FFS.
Not ideal when the opening game is against the reigning premier.

1-2 in the default for a concussion as it covers the 12 day protocol, he is fine.

 

[ossie_21]

Holy shit that’s a bad way to start the season … again. Even if some of the “test” category get cleared to play. I mean Ryley Sanders was a revelation and an unexpected cause for hope until he copped a footy in the head. Now he’s “1-2 weeks “ FFS.
Not ideal when the opening game is against the reigning premier.

Concussions should never be listed as 1 week; they are always listed as 1-2 in case some players take a little longer to recover.

 

[Sentinel]

Holy shit that’s a bad way to start the season … again. Even if some of the “test” category get cleared to play. I mean Ryley Sanders was a revelation and an unexpected cause for hope until he copped a footy in the head. Now he’s “1-2 weeks “ FFS.
Not ideal when the opening game is against the reigning premier.

It's not fantastic but far from the worst, particularly depending on where those 'tests' land - need I remind you of the same time last year?

 

[dogwatch]

1-2 in the default for a concussion as it covers the 12 day protocol, he is fine.

Concussions should never be listed as 1 week; they are always listed as 1-2 in case some players take a little longer to recover.

Yes I get that and I respect the concussion protocols .. But Samders is just a part of it and only one example.

Normally I’d expect us to start the season with close to a clean sheet. Not with a good handful of our best 23 in doubt.

 

[lachy]

Yes I get that and I respect the concussion protocols .. But Samders is just a part of it and only one example.

Normally I’d expect us to start the season with close to a clean sheet. Not with a good handful of our best 23 in doubt.

The changes in pre seasons over the last 15 years makes it highly unlikely any team would be coming in to the start of the season with close to a clean sheet

 

[Brass Dog]

Concussions should never be listed as 1 week; they are always listed as 1-2 in case some players take a little longer to recover.

The AFL are actually bringing back players too soon. They should be out for minimum 14 days for the neurometabolic crisis that occurs in the brain to resolve. A subsequent concussion in the timeframe greatly prolongs recovery.