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The Western Bulldogs have suffered a massive blow on the eve of the season, losing captain and star player Marcus Bontempelli for six weeks with a calf injury.
Scans have revealed that Bontempelli has sustained a complex calf injury in Thursday’s practice match against Hawthorn, the club said.
Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli.Credit: Getty Images
The 29-year-old came off the field during the first quarter against the Hawks due to tightness in the muscle, with scans on Friday revealing the extent of the damage.
“While the club was optimistic of a positive result overnight, scans have revealed a complex injury with tendon involvement,” said Chris Bell, the Bulldogs’ head of sports medicine.
“Unfortunately, the structures involved with this particular injury are prone to having recurrent issues, so we will need to follow a conservative management timeline to give Marcus the best chance of a successful season.”
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The Western Bulldogs have suffered a massive blow on the eve of the season, losing captain and star player Marcus Bontempelli for six weeks with a calf injury.
Scans have revealed that Bontempelli has sustained a complex calf injury in Thursday’s practice match against Hawthorn, the club said.
Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli.Credit: Getty Images
The 29-year-old came off the field during the first quarter against the Hawks due to tightness in the muscle, with scans on Friday revealing the extent of the damage.
“While the club was optimistic of a positive result overnight, scans have revealed a complex injury with tendon involvement,” said Chris Bell, the Bulldogs’ head of sports medicine.
“Unfortunately, the structures involved with this particular injury are prone to having recurrent issues, so we will need to follow a conservative management timeline to give Marcus the best chance of a successful season.”
More to come
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