Scans have cleared Jake Stringer of any bone damage in his right foot after Bulldogs' top draft pick came from the field playing for VFL-affiliate Williamstown on Sunday.
Medical Services Manager Andrew McKenzie said the young Western Bulldogs forward will be monitored this week to determine his availability for this weekend.
View the full Western Bulldogs injury list ahead of round 20.
“Jake hurt his foot early in the game, he was in quite a bit of pain but he had x-rays and a CT [scan] yesterday which cleared him of any bone damage – so there is no fracture there,” McKenzie said.
“He’s walking around much better today so we will monitor him throughout the week.”
In the AFL, Luke Dahlhaus sustained a broken nose in the Bulldogs' clash against Sydney but was able to return to the field to complete the match.
The injury will not stop the 20-year-old from taking to the field against Carlton on Saturday.
“Dahlhaus had a broken nose that was relocated by the doctor and once the blood was stopped he was able to return to the field, he’s got no issues now,” he said.
Easton Wood suffered an identical injury, also breaking his nose in Williamstown’s win against Collingwood.
Like Dahlhaus, Wood's broken nose won't impact his to return to the field this weekend says McKenzie, also adding the utility continues to make steps forward in his rehabilitation of a long-term hamstring injury.
“The good news is his hamstring and the rest of his body has pulled up really well, so we are really happy with his progress.”
Wood continues to increase his match workload at VFL level, Sunday marking his third consecutive appearance for Williamstown's seniors.
Meanwhile, the calf injury that ruled Dogs captain Matthew Boyd out of the round 19 clash against Sydney will continue to be monitored through training this week to determine his availability for the Saturday twilight clash against the Blues.
“Boydy had some soreness throughout the week, he had a scan which revealed no tear in the calf,” he said.
“We will monitor his soreness over the week and will see how he goes.”
Jack Redpath (knee) and Nick Lower (concussion) are also expected to be available for selection this weekend.
View the full Western Bulldogs injury list ahead of round 20.
