Lloyd Gone Next Week, At Least

Essendon's $285k forward Matty Lloyd will miss next week and perhaps a few more games after sustained a heel injury in today's loss to Richmond.Speaking after the game, Essendon coach Matty Knights said, "It's hard to know with those heels. I'm not that experienced myself with those injuries."Bruce Reid [club doctor] said it will be definitely next week, and couldn't guarantee the week after."It could be a little bit of time so we'll just wait and see."Essendon travel across the Nullarbor next week to face the Eagles at Subi in Round 18.Knights added Alwyn Davey was fine despite copping a heavy knock, while Jobe Watson and Mark McVeigh were 'a...

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DT Round 17 Injury & Suspension News

Okay, you know the deal now, this section is our weekend rolling maul (to use a term from another sport). Basically, we'll keep you updated with all the injury and suspension news as they come, game by game, day by day, kick by kick, inch by inch. Anyway more importantly, enjoy your weekend and enjoy your DreamTeam!Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Port's Dean Brogan was a late change with the flu and rib soreness. Adelaide's Andy Otten iced up with a thigh injury in Q3, Brodie Martin on and off the field with a knee worry. In Q4, Port's Troy Chaplin limped off with a nasty ankle problem and Chad Cornes shut down early with a knee worry.Essendon v Richmond:...

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Injury Update: Immediate Reaction

Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade admitted Shaun Higgins hamstring injury today meant he'll probably miss two weeks. Eade also spoke about Rob Murphy saying, "It was sort of like a cramp and they were confident he would be able to get back on, but every time he started to run it started to cramp. He'll certainly miss next week, so we're hopeful there's no damage there and it will only be the one."Carlton coach Brett Ratten claims gun $386k midfielder Chris Judd will be fine to play next week despite finishing Friday's game on the pine and seen limping after the final siren. Ratten claims he rested Judd and he'll be okay to take on North next Friday.Fremantle coach Mark Harvey conceded the early signs were not encouraging for young $86k forward Tim Ruffles, after he had to be stretchered off in the...

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