Western Bulldogs star Tom Liberatore will be sidelined indefinitely after the club confirmed he suffered another concussion in Sunday’s loss to Hawthorn.
Coach Luke Beveridge said the Bulldogs were concerned for Liberatore after he again “stumbled” on the field following a head knock during the final quarter of the game which also left him with a gash.
“Having suffered two concussions within a short space of time, Tom will be unavailable for an indefinite period as the club works through a thorough process before a return-to-play is determined,” a Bulldogs statement released on Monday night read. “It’s something I can’t really comment on because I saw stumble in the middle of the ground and that’s concerning,” Beveridge said.
Watson-Wheeler said Beveridge, who has made bold selection calls this season, including to leave premiership and All-Australian defender Caleb Daniel out against the Hawks, continued to have her support. “We are focused on supporting the group we have and really ensuring we are giving them everything they need to bring that positive result on the field.
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