Overview
- The Western Bulldogs beat St Kilda 12.11 (83) to 8.13 (61) on Sunday, and the loss was compounded by multiple injuries to Saints players.
- Scans on Monday confirmed Tom De Koning has a punctured lung and two cracked ribs and he remained in hospital, meaning he will miss several weeks of football.
- Jack Sinclair was cleared of an Achilles rupture after scans but has a serious calf injury that could sideline him for the rest of the season.
- Rowan Marshall’s shoulder scans showed no major damage, but St Kilda also face tribunal and conduct issues after Alix Tauru was referred to the VFL tribunal and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is likely to accept a fine for a gesture to the crowd.
- The Saints sit 6-9 and head into a mid-season bye short on ruck and defensive experience, forcing the club to reshuffle roles and test depth ahead of their round 17 meeting with Essendon.