The West Coast Eagles have received mixed injury news ahead of Saturday’s clash with an in-form Carlton outfit at Marvel Stadium.
In good news, speedster Jack Petruccelle (corked calf) and defender Josh Rotham (thumb) are hoping to be available, while star forward Oscar Allen (shoulder) is aiming to continue his streak of playing every match this season.
“Oscar landed heavily in a marking contest and jarred his shoulder (against Richmond). He was assessed in the rooms and was able to come back out and finish the game,” Head of Health Mark Finucane told westcoasteagles.com.au.
“He’s a little bit sore after that impact but with a quiet week we are hoping that he’ll be able to function and play this week, so he’ll be a test during training.
“Jack just didn’t quite get up for the weekend’s game after a heavy calf cork in the game against Brisbane.
“He has turned the corner and is comfortable running now, he just needs to get through training to be available for this weekend’s game.
“Josh has his surgery, the removal of his fixation in his thumb this week, and he’ll be a functional test later in the week with ball-handling as to his availability for the weekend.”
Unfortunately, champion defender Jeremy McGovern presented with delayed onset concussion symptoms after the Richmond game and will miss the Blues clash, alongside young gun Reuben Ginbey (hamstring).
McGovern underwent a head injury assessment and concussion test during the Tigers clash, which he passed, and was also evaluated post-game and showed no symptoms.
“Jeremy had a head injury assessment as per the AFL protocols during the game, which he passed, and played out the rest of the game,” Finucane said.
“He came in for injury clinic the day after, which is following the protocols, and did have some symptoms and as per the AFL protocols he has subsequently been ruled out for this week’s game and it’s 12 days from when he can play next from that incident.
“Reuben, we’re just putting together his MRI results and interpretation of that with his hamstring injury, and what that means for his prognosis going forward and the appropriate rehabilitation program.”
Meanwhile, midfield bull Elliot Yeo (hip), damaging half-back Jamaine Jones (ankle) and onballer Connor West (knee) are working through their rehabilitation phases.
“Elliot continues to build through the late stages of his hip injury and just needs to get another week of training under his belt and hopefully pulls up well from that and possibly we’ll see him out there next week,” Finucane said.
“Jamaine has his final check with the surgeon this week and with a good block of running now will move into more footy-specific training and higher intensities and building to a return to play in a few weeks.
“Connor has his final surgeon’s review later this week and we’re hopeful they give him the all clear to commence running soon. He’s done everything right and he’s really pushing hard to get one or two games before the end of the season.”
Meanwhile, Harry Edwards is undergoing further investigations of his niggling groin injury to provide guidance of his future treatment, with a timeline to play to be determined.
Injury list:
Oscar Allen Shoulder Test
Coby Burgiel Hamstring 4 weeks
Jai Culley Knee Season
Harry Edwards Groin TBC
Reuben Ginbey Hamstring TBC
Jamaine Jones Ankle 2-3 weeks
Jeremy McGovern Concussion 1-2 weeks
Nic Naitanui Achilles Season
Jack Petruccelle Calf Test
Josh Rotham Thumb Test
Liam Ryan Hamstring Season
Jake Waterman Illness Indefinite
Connor West Knee 4-5 weeks
Elliot Yeo Hip 1-2 weeks
