Matthew Suckling is in line to return this Friday night against Geelong, as he continues to recover from an achilles injury that has kept him sidelined for the past two weeks.

Suckling hasn’t played since the Club’s round 11 clash with Melbourne, and will face a test this week to be ready for the Cats.

“We have continued to reload Matty Suckling after his achilles tendon complaint,” Medical Services Manager Chris Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au

“At the moment he’s gone really well with a lot of our training progressions.

“He’s in line to return to full training this week and if ticks those boxes he’ll be considered available this weekend.”

Tim English and Bailey Dale have both resumed running after suffering similar bone stress injuries in their feet.  The pair are expected to resume full training next week, according to Bell.   

“Both Tim and Bailey are progressing (and) are on track to resume full training next week.

“We’ll confirm their return to play time line in the next seven to ten days.”

PlayerInjury Duration 
Matthew Sucklingachillestest
Tim Englishfoot2-3 weeks
Clay Smithknee2-3 weeks
Bailey Dalefoot2-3 weeks
Jack Macraehamstring2-3 weeks
Lukas Webbhand2-3 weeks
Tory Dicksonhamstring3 weeks
Jack Redpathknee4-5 weeks
Easton Woodhamstring9-10 weeks
Liam Pickenconcussionindefinite
Tom Liberatorekneeseason