Minor Calf Strain For Pavlich

Freo coach Mark Harvey has allayed fears of a long stint on the sidelines for Matt Pavlich but did reveal the $387k forward has a minor calf strain and could miss 3 weeks.

Pavlich's calf injury, which he suffered early in Saturday's match against Collingwood, would've worried the 73-odd-thousand DT coaches who own the Dockers skipper.

And Harvey commented after the game, "He's got a minor calf strain and that's all I know at the moment.

"It's what they call a grade one so at this stage … how long [he's out] I don't know."

Typically, a doctor would prescribe three weeks rest for a grade one strain, otherwise risking further damage.

A three week absence for Pavlich, would create a difficult dilemma for many DT coaches with finals around the corner.

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Watson To Miss 2 Weeks

Scans on Essendon's $379k midfielder Jobe Watson's injured ankle have revealed damage which will see him out for two weeks of action.

The Bombers star midfielder, owned by over 8,500 DT coaches, suffered the ankle injury late in the first-half meaning he only scored 53 on Friday.

But after having scans done on Watson's ankle on Saturday morning, it was revealed he had sustained strained ligaments and muscle damage.

Essendon footy operations manager Paul Hamilton said, "The scans have provided some good news in that Jobe hasn't suffered a major injury.

"Jobe was feeling pretty sore after the game but our medical staff have all the advice they need and are confident he will not miss too much footy. He will rest his ankle this week and we will see how quickly he recovers and confirm a more definite return date for him then.

"Jobe is an extremely important part of our young side so it is disappointing to lose him for important clashes with Collingwood and Sydney but we will give him the time he needs to fully recover."

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