Patrick Dangerfield has actually suffered a fresh hamstring problem in simply his 2nd AFL video game back from a previous issue that kept him out for a month.
The skipper was prominent throughout Geelong‘s clash with Carlton at the MCG on Saturday, tape-recording 16 disposals, one objective and 2 objective helps, however a harmless event brought an early end to Dangerfield’s day in the 3rd quarter.
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The 34-year-old chased after a loose ball out of a centre bounce with hallmark power however was up to the grass simply when he ‘d handled to get his hands on it.
Dangerfield did not appear to grab any specific body part however plainly understood he was hurt, hopping off the field instantly– indicators of another soft-tissue stress.
“It’s been the slowest jog you’ll ever see,” Cam Mooney stated on Fox Sports.
“He’s in some major discomfort at the minute and I ‘d state he’ll be going directly down to the spaces.”
Dangerfield was undoubtedly replaced out simply minutes later on, changed by Tom Atkins.
“I feel in one’s bones it’s a hamstring,” Cats coach Chris Scott stated when quizzed on Dangerfield’s most current obstacle.
“I might hypothesize however I do not believe that assists.
“He was subbed off with a hamstring and the club will provide a bit more information as the week goes on, however I’m not exactly sure at the minute.”
The Cats skipper’s newest blow threatens to turn another distressed season into a problem.
Dangerfield has actually not handled more than 18 video games in a season given that 2020– when he played every among Geelong’s 21 video games.
He played simply 16 the list below year and 18 in each of the previous 2, while he has actually currently missed out on 3 this season and is now bound for the sidelines once again.
The Cats discovered themselves in a fight after he left the field on Saturday before steadying into the last break.
Leading by 13 points when Dangerfield was hurt, Carlton kicked 3 of the next 4 objectives to cut the margin to simply 4 points.
Ollie Henry kicked his second of the match to assist press Geelong’s lead back out to 11 points at three-quarter time.
The Blues returned once again in the last term with 4 straight objectives reigniting a contest that looked dead and buried, just for Jeremy Cameron to conclude an ultimate 18.10 (118) to 15.15 (105) triumph with his 5th objective of the day.
Cameron reached the 600-goal turning point for his profession throughout the match.
“I do not truly like to reflect on that however it’s great, it’s good,” he stated after the video game.
Geelong are the last staying unbeaten group however will deal with another test versus Melbourne at the MCG next Saturday night.