Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has been ruled out of tonight’s Marsh Community Series match against North Melbourne. 

The 20-year-old reported soreness in his right knee – the opposite knee to his 2019 injury – on Thursday afternoon.

Scans have shown the need for arthroscopic surgery to assess a cartilage concern. 

Details around Naughton’s return to play timeframe will be determined following this procedure.