OPPOSITION WATCH: Rd 3 vs Fremantle

[Demonland 71,639]

Never to early to cast our eyes ahead.

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Blake Acres	Hamstring	6-8 weeks
Joel Hamling	Ankle	9-11 weeks
Stephen Hill	Quad	TBC
Jesse Hogan	Mental health	Indefinite
David Mundy	Leg	TBC
Alex Pearce	Ankle	3-4 weeks
Nathan Wilson	Toe	3-4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

Early prognosis

Andrew Brayshaw had his foot stomped on during the win against West Coast and he underwent scans that cleared him of any break. The Dockers have not put a timeframe on Stephen Hill's return after he sustained another quad injury. Blake Acres' hamstring tendon injury is serious and he could miss up to eight weeks. Joel Hamling's ankle injury remains the long-term concern for the club, while David Mundy, Alex Pearce and Nathan Wilson lifted the intensity of their running and are pushing for early-season returns, potentially in the first month. Hayden Young is having his training loads managed and was left out of the team that played West Coast. - Nathan Schmook 

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,785]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

Never to early to cast our eyes ahead.

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Blake Acres	Hamstring	6-8 weeks
Joel Hamling	Ankle	9-11 weeks
Stephen Hill	Quad	TBC
Jesse Hogan	Mental health	Indefinite
David Mundy	Leg	TBC
Alex Pearce	Ankle	3-4 weeks
Nathan Wilson	Toe	3-4 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 10

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Freo certainly have one of the worst injury lists at the moment.

This is an absolute critical must win game, if the first two tough games don't go our way.

[JakovichScissorKick 771]

Freo will be good this year.

We could be 0-3 after this game which would likely be season over.

#positivity

[Mel Bourne 4,515]

3 minutes ago, JakovichScissorKick said:

Freo will be good this year.

We could be 0-3 after this game which would likely be season over.

#positivity

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz. 

[Demonland 71,639]

PLAYER	INJURY	ESTIMATED RETURN
Blake Acres	Hamstring	5-7 weeks
James Aish	Calf	Test
Michael Frederick	Hamstring	Test
Stefan Giro	Knee	12 weeks
Joel Hamling	Ankle	8-10 weeks
Liam Henry	Knee	Test
Stephen Hill	Quad	TBC
Jesse Hogan	Mental health	Indefinite
David Mundy	Leg	1 week
Alex Pearce	Ankle	2 weeks
Luke Ryan	Back	Test
Sam Switkowski	Back	TBC
Nathan Wilson	Toe	2 weeks
Hayden Young	Quad	Test
Updated: Tuesday, March 17

Early prognosis

The Dockers have fast-tracked their expected returns for David Mundy, Alex Pearce and Nathan Wilson just a week after estimating they won't be available until round four or five. They are being conservative with Stefan Giro, however, after the midfielder spent time with the main training group. The Dockers confirmed on Tuesday Hayden Young had experienced quad tightness, resulting in his training load being managed. James Aish and Luke Ryan need to pass fitness tests after being withdrawn from the second Marsh Community Series match. - Nathan Schmook