The Western Bulldogs have avoided a major injury scare after key forward Aaron Naughton was hurt during their AFL loss to Sydney. Naughton is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a moderate medial ligament injury in his right knee, but fortunately, there is no damage to his anterior cruciate ligament….
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is working closely with Tom Liberatore as the midfielder approaches his AFL return. Liberatore had been sidelined indefinitely after suffering a concussion in April during the Bulldogs’ unexpected loss to Hawthorn. Liberatore was accidentally kicked in the head by Conor Nash, raising concerns about his future. This injury occurred during…
Harrison Jones will miss Essendon’s Dreamtime at the ‘G clash this Saturday night against Richmond, as the key forward has been given a one-match suspension for a dangerous tackle on North Melbourne’s Zac Fisher. The incident occurred in the second quarter of Essendon’s 40-point victory, when Jones tackled Fisher with a swinging dump, causing Fisher’s…
Essendon has made a last-minute adjustment to their squad for Sunday’s game against North Melbourne. Senior midfielder Dylan Shiel will make his first appearance of 2024, stepping in for utility player Nik Cox, who is sidelined due to illness. Shiel’s inclusion sees him named in the 23-man squad, while young midfielder Elijah Tsatas joins Nate…
Essendon might see the return of Jordan Ridley for their upcoming clash with North Melbourne in round 10. Ridley, who has been sidelined since sustaining a quad injury during the pre-season and aggravating it in April, has undergone a cautious rehabilitation process. If he completes training without any setbacks, he stands a chance of playing…
Essendon’s Xavier Duursma, who joined the club from Port Adelaide, suffered a quad tear during Thursday’s training session, adding him to the club’s injury list. This setback is expected to keep him off the field for at least four weeks, as confirmed by coach Brad Scott. The 23-year-old has been a valuable asset to the…
Sam Draper has acknowledged experiencing ‘post-podcast anxiety’ following his controversial statements on the 200 Plus Podcast. The Essendon ruckman, who co-hosts the podcast with North Melbourne’s Charlie Comben and journalist Nick Butler, recently shared his views on the Western Bulldogs, suggesting that if Luke Beveridge remains their coach, some players may request trades. While he…
Ross Lyon acknowledges that key forward Max King is unlikely to play in Thursday’s match against the Western Bulldogs due to a knee issue sustained over the weekend. King injured his knee during a marking contest at the three-quarter time siren in Saturday’s game against GWS. Despite the Saints’ last-ditch effort to almost secure a…
Gold Coast SUNS small forward Malcolm Rosas is facing an extended period on the sidelines following a hamstring injury sustained during the Round 5 match against Hawthorn. Rosas is anticipated to be absent for approximately eight weeks due to significant damage detected in his hamstring after undergoing scans. GC SUNS Head Physiotherapist Lindsay Bull…
Star Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron is set to appear before the AFL Tribunal in a bid to overturn his one-game suspension and make himself available for Saturday’s highly anticipated match against Geelong. The suspension was handed down by the Match Review Officer following Cameron’s dangerous tackle on former teammate Jake Lever during the Lions’ victory…