Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield might be sidelined till after the membership’s mid-season AFL bye due to his hamstring harm.
Dangerfield was substituted out of the Cats’ win over his former membership Adelaide on Saturday, having sustained the harm early within the third quarter.
The 33-year-old premiership star was initially hopeful the harm can be only a minor setback.
But Geelong soccer boss Simon Lloyd on Monday confirmed Dangerfield will likely be out of motion for “a few weeks”.
The Cats tackle Richmond on Friday night time and have matches towards Fremantle, GWS and the Western Bulldogs earlier than a bye in spherical 13.
“Pat has been in fantastic form, so we are disappointed to lose him for the next few weeks,” Lloyd mentioned in a membership assertion.
“It’s positive news that it’s on the lower end of a hamstring injury.
“Pat has already commenced his rehabilitation program and can proceed his sturdy management throughout our soccer program.”
The 2016 Brownlow Medal winner, Dangerfield told Fox Footy after Saturday’s win that his age dictated the Cats would take a conservative approach with his recovery.
Dangerfield had found form after a slow start to the season, averaging 27 disposals and 14 contested possessions in the four rounds before the Adelaide clash.
His injury could re-open the door for out-of-favour midfielder Brandan Parfitt, who impressed in the Cats’ VFL defeat to Southport last week.
The outlook is slightly better for Western Bulldogs speedster Adam Treloar, who is expected to miss at least two matches because of a hamstring strain sustained during the win over GWS.
“Scans have revealed a pressure to the hamstring, with the membership to evaluate Treloar this week earlier than figuring out a particular return to play plan,” the Bulldogs said in a statement.
Dogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan faces a fitness test later this week, with an adductor issue putting him in doubt for the clash with Carlton on Saturday night.
Essendon’s defensive stocks have taken another hit after promising youngster Zach Reid sustained a hamstring injury in the VFL.
Reid was on the verge of a senior recall and could have replaced Jordan Ridley, who is expected to miss multiple matches because of concussion following an off-the-ball incident with Port Adelaide’s Junior Rioli.
Jayden Laverde (shoulder) and James Stewart (foot) remain sidelined.
Power captain Tom Jonas is anticipated to play towards North Melbourne this week regardless of being substituted out of final spherical’s win over Essendon following a knock to his chest.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
