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July 6th 2017
Tom Liberatore in action against Sydney. Picture: Michael Klein
THE Western Bulldogs are set to make several changes ahead of Friday night’s blockbuster against Adelaide.
The reigning premiers have now lost three of four games since their bye and sit 10th, a game and percentage behind St Kilda in eighth.
Combative midfielder Tom Liberatore looks a likely inclusion after missing last week’s loss to West Coast with a cork while veteran defender Matthew Boyd is also in line after two strong weeks for Footscray in the VFL.
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Boyd needs one game to break Dean Cox’s record for most career games off the rookie list and 10 for 300.
Coach Luke Beveridge isn’t shy when it comes to dropping star players and under-performing forwards Tory Dickson and Jake Stringer are both in the gun this week.
Travis Cloke has returned to training after a leave of absence to treat mental health issues but is expected to resume in the VFL.
Joel Selwood trains with Geelong on the Gold Coast. Picture: Steve Holland
Meanwhile, Geelong is expected to regain captain Joel Selwood from concussion for its clash against Brisbane at the Gabba.
Cats coach Chris Scott is hopeful the inspirational midfielder will be available but knows the medical staff will have the final say.
“It’s completely a medical call, I could get more involved in it if I chose to but I just don’t see the point,” Scott said.
“That’s the part I can speak to; the fact he trained last week and he trained this week and to my eye, he looks really good, but that’s an untrained medical eye when it comes to concussion.”
Melbourne will be forced to make at least two changes for its clash against Carlton.
Co-captain Jack Viney will miss the next month with a foot injury while Tomas Bugg has been suspended.
However, there is some good news with Jack Watts and Jeff Garlett expected to return while Simon Goodwin has hinted that Jesse Hogan is a chance to play.
Meanwhile, Greater Western Sydney’s injury crisis worsens with Steve Johnson and Toby Greene expected to miss the clash against Hawthorn in Launceston while Zac Williams faces a fitness test.
July 6th 2017
Tom Liberatore in action against Sydney. Picture: Michael Klein
THE Western Bulldogs are set to make several changes ahead of Friday night’s blockbuster against Adelaide.
The reigning premiers have now lost three of four games since their bye and sit 10th, a game and percentage behind St Kilda in eighth.
Combative midfielder Tom Liberatore looks a likely inclusion after missing last week’s loss to West Coast with a cork while veteran defender Matthew Boyd is also in line after two strong weeks for Footscray in the VFL.
SEE THE TEAMS AS THEY DROP AND JOIN OUR LIVE SUPERCOACH CHAT FROM 5.30PM (EST) FOR ALL THE BEST TRADE AND CAPTAINCY ADVICE
Boyd needs one game to break Dean Cox’s record for most career games off the rookie list and 10 for 300.
Coach Luke Beveridge isn’t shy when it comes to dropping star players and under-performing forwards Tory Dickson and Jake Stringer are both in the gun this week.
Travis Cloke has returned to training after a leave of absence to treat mental health issues but is expected to resume in the VFL.
Joel Selwood trains with Geelong on the Gold Coast. Picture: Steve Holland
Meanwhile, Geelong is expected to regain captain Joel Selwood from concussion for its clash against Brisbane at the Gabba.
Cats coach Chris Scott is hopeful the inspirational midfielder will be available but knows the medical staff will have the final say.
“It’s completely a medical call, I could get more involved in it if I chose to but I just don’t see the point,” Scott said.
“That’s the part I can speak to; the fact he trained last week and he trained this week and to my eye, he looks really good, but that’s an untrained medical eye when it comes to concussion.”
Melbourne will be forced to make at least two changes for its clash against Carlton.
Co-captain Jack Viney will miss the next month with a foot injury while Tomas Bugg has been suspended.
However, there is some good news with Jack Watts and Jeff Garlett expected to return while Simon Goodwin has hinted that Jesse Hogan is a chance to play.
Meanwhile, Greater Western Sydney’s injury crisis worsens with Steve Johnson and Toby Greene expected to miss the clash against Hawthorn in Launceston while Zac Williams faces a fitness test.
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