Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore remains a chance to face Richmond this weekend despite suffering a concussion against GWS on Friday night, according to Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell.
Liberatore left the game early after a tackle from Giants ruckman Shane Mumford and will undergo a concussion test ahead of Saturday night’s clash with the Tigers.
“Libba was involved in a tackle in the fourth quarter of the game on the weekend where he was concussed,” Bell said.
“He’s come in really well today and he will be assessed this week, as we usually do clinically, and we’ll make a decision on his availability later in the week.”
The Bulldogs will also make a decision on big man Tom Campbell this week after he was a late withdrawal on Friday night.
“Tom developed some ankle soreness during the last training session leading into the GWS game.
“He was a late withdrawal, but will be assessed and monitored this week and we’ll make a decision on his availability as the week goes on.”
Veteran Matthew Boyd is another who’ll be assessed this week after missing last week’s game, but Bell is optimistic he’ll be available for selection.
“Boydy developed some general soreness following the Brisbane game and we decided to manage his load over the weekend.
“He has come in well today and will be monitored during training this week with the expectation that he will return to availability.”
And there was mix of news to come out of the VFL on Friday night, with Mitch Wallis and Tory Dickson pulling up well from successful returns, however the news isn’t as positive for rookie Brad Lynch who strained a hamstring during his side’s 124-point win.
"He’s expected to miss three to four weeks," Bell said.