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OPPOSITION WATCH: Rd 3 vs Fremantle

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Never to early to cast our eyes ahead.

Fremantle

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 

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      On 11/03/2020 at 01:42, Demonland said:

    Never to early to cast our eyes ahead.

    Fremantle

    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.

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      On 11/03/2020 at 08:10, JakovichScissorKick said:

    Freo will be good this year.

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

    #positivity

    Zzzzzzzzzzzzz. 

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    Fremantle

    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

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