Footscray defender James O’Donnell will be tested this week to determine his availability ahead of Friday night’s Retro Round match against Melbourne.
“From our rehab group, James is eyeing a return this week – he has missed the last few weeks following a concussion he suffered in the Round 17 game, which was then followed by some hamstring tightness,” Head of Sports Medicine, Chris Bell, said.
“James completed a game-like training session on Saturday, so if he gets through full training like I expect, he will return to availability.”
Deep Heat Medical Room | Round 21
Thanks to Deep Heat, Chris Bell gives an injury update on James O'Donnell.
The Dogs emerged from the win over Sydney without any major injury concerns, while Footscray VFL had a bye.
James Harmes and Kelsey Rypstra are at least another week away from their respective hamstring injuries, while Ryan Gardner is also closing in on his return from a wrist injury.
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| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
18. James O'Donnell |
Hamstring |
Test
O'Donnell is a test to return following his recovery from a hamstring injury. |
|
43. Ryan Gardner |
Wrist |
Test
Gardner is a test to return following his long-term recovery from a wrist injury. |
|
22. James Harmes |
Hamstring |
Test
Harmes is a test to return from a hamstring injury he suffered in Round 15 of the VFL. |
|
41. Kelsey Rypstra |
Hamstring |
Season
Rypstra suffered a high-grade hamstring injury during Round 21 of the VFL. |
|
28. Anthony Scott |
Concussion |
Test
Scott is a chance to return after exiting concussion protocols. |
|
39. Jason Johannisen |
Calf |
Test
Johannisen is nearing a return after a long stint on the sidelines. |
|
16. Jordan Croft |
Thigh |
2-3 weeks
Croft will miss an extended period with a bone overload to his thigh. |
|
6. Bailey Smith |
ACL |
Season
Smith continues to rehabilitate his ACL injury that he suffered during pre-season training. Read Article |
18. James O'Donnell
O'Donnell is a test to return following his recovery from a hamstring injury.
43. Ryan Gardner
Gardner is a test to return following his long-term recovery from a wrist injury.
22. James Harmes
Harmes is a test to return from a hamstring injury he suffered in Round 15 of the VFL.
41. Kelsey Rypstra
Rypstra suffered a high-grade hamstring injury during Round 21 of the VFL.
28. Anthony Scott
Scott is a chance to return after exiting concussion protocols.
39. Jason Johannisen
Johannisen is nearing a return after a long stint on the sidelines.
16. Jordan Croft
Croft will miss an extended period with a bone overload to his thigh.
6. Bailey Smith
Smith continues to rehabilitate his ACL injury that he suffered during pre-season training.
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