Star midfielder Josh Dunkley is targeting a return to football inside a month.
The 24-year-old is on the way back from a shoulder reconstruction after being injured in the Bulldogs’ round six win against the GWS Giants.
Dunkley is already back running and completing some non-contact skills sessions.
He’s hopeful he could have as many as six weeks of football under his belt ahead of a potential finals campaign.
“It’s coming along slowly,” Dunkley told ABC Grandstand ahead of Friday night’s clash against Geelong.
“I’m (eight) weeks into the rehab process and seeing some light at the end of the tunnel which is good.
“My goal is to get back around round 18, that’s what I’ve been told by the medicos.
“I’ve been able to join in some light skills sessions in Footscray at the moment, so it’s been good to be back out there with the boys.
“The contact stuff will come in the next few weeks. I’m looking forward to getting back out there soon.”
