Bailey Smith is predicted to return for the Western Bulldogs on Friday night time however younger ahead Sam Darcy will miss weeks after a “nasty” bleed in his thigh.
Smith missed the unsuccessful journey to Sydney after fighting the flu within the earlier sport towards the Magpies and the following days, however the Bulldogs mentioned he was “re-energised” and would show his health at coaching forward of a must-win conflict towards the Bombers.
It comes as hypothesis swirls over the 22-year-old’s future, with coach Luke Beveridge adamant final week he didn’t need Smith to depart the membership regardless of points along with his type and taking part in out of place this season.
Darcy may miss as much as 5 weeks because of the corky he suffered within the first quarter towards the Swans, and can be a part of concussed teammates James O’Donnell and Lachlan McNeil on the sidelines.
Western Bulldogs head physio Chris Bell mentioned there was “extensive bleeding and swelling” in Darcy’s thigh which might require conservative administration.
It comes after the 208cm father-son prospect missed weeks earlier within the 12 months with a damaged jaw, earlier than he encountered respiratory difficulties upon his return attributable to a small gap in his lung, which he needed to wait to heal.
“Sam Darcy has unfortunately continued to suffer some bad luck – in a marking contest at the end of the first quarter, he suffered a big blow to the outside part of his quad thigh muscle,” Bell mentioned.
“As part of this injury you not only damage the muscle tissue but also break the blood vessels that carry blood around your thigh.
“From this significant corky, Sam has suffered extensive bleeding and swelling into his thigh and lower leg.
“We will manage Sam conservatively but do expect him to miss the next few games of footy.”
Bell mentioned Smith can be monitored at coaching, however the Bulldogs anticipated him to be match for the Essendon conflict.
“He had a really quiet week last week while he recovered, but in some good news he has improved and is re-energised,” Bell mentioned.
“He will be monitored through main training this week, but I am expecting him to return to availability.”
While O’Donnell was subbed out after struggling a concussion towards the Swans, McNeil performed out the sport after a heavy first quarter collision however confirmed some “subtle” delayed signs, Bell mentioned.
Forward Mitch Hannan shall be accessible for choice if he completes the Bulldogs’ principal coaching session on Wednesday, after a calf problem disrupted his season.
Jason Johannisen is closing in on a return from a extreme hamstring harm after his brilliant begin to 2023, with the dashing defender listed as one to 2 weeks away.
Originally printed as Smith companies to face Bombers, Darcy to overlook weeks
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
