Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is doubtful for the AFL conflict with North Melbourne after hurting his again in an incident at coaching.
Bontempelli fell awkwardly beneath the burden of a deal with from a teammate on Wednesday and left the sector early, reportedly with a again spasm.
The 28-year-old will endure additional evaluation within the coming days and isn’t any certainty to line up in opposition to the Kangaroos at Docklands on Saturday.
Bontempelli has been in scintillating kind this season, sitting among the many main Brownlow Medal contenders after ending runner-up for the second time final yr.
He has performed each sport this season and starred in wins over Fremantle and Collingwood earlier than the Canine’ mid-season bye, regardless of battling sickness within the lead-up to each fixtures.
The Bulldogs have gained 4 of their previous six matches to stability their season file at 7-7 in pursuit of a finals berth.
They sit eleventh on the ladder, simply 4 premiership factors exterior the highest eight with a wholesome share (119.7).
Whereas dropping Bontempelli could be a blow to the Canine’ midfield, Sam Darcy is again from suspension, and fellow key ahead Aaron Naughton is an opportunity to return from a knee harm.
James Harmes (hamstring) and Nick Coffield (shoulder) each face health assessments within the coming days.
AAP
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