Western Bulldogs mid-season recruit Caleb Poulter is within the combine to make his membership debut after teammate Ed Richards was dominated out for as much as six weeks with a hamstring harm.
Richards sustained the harm in the course of the Bulldogs’ 22-point defeat to Geelong final Saturday night time.
“Scans have confirmed that this is a moderate grade injury,” Bulldogs head of sports activities drugs Chris Bell stated.
“Ed has already started attacking his rehab, with us hoping to get him back in the next four to six weeks.”
Richards has starred throughout half-back this season and joins fellow dashing defender Jason Johannisen on the sidelines.
Johannisen is within the early levels of his restoration from a high-grade hamstring pressure that might hold him out of motion for as much as 10 weeks.
The accidents have opened the door for former Collingwood participant Poulter, who joined the Bulldogs’ VFL aspect this 12 months and was given an AFL profession lifeline on the mid-season draft.
Laitham Vandermeer and Hayden Crozier are additionally within the combine to interchange Richards.
Bulldogs premiership hero Toby McLean is ready for a stint on the sidelines after struggling some acute decrease again ache after he was tackled within the VFL over the weekend.
“He has an area of bone overload in his back that will need some time to settle,” Bell stated.
“Once his acute pain improves, we will confirm his return-to-play plan, but expect him to miss some footy over the next month.”
Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli (knee) and fellow midfielder Adam Treloar (calf) have been given the all-clear to play in opposition to Port Adelaide on Friday night time regardless of harm considerations within the Geelong conflict.
The Power count on to regain skilled pair Travis Boak (ribs) and Charlie Dixon (quadriceps) from accidents, whereas captain Tom Jonas may return after every week within the reserves.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
