The injury situation at Richmond has gone from bad to worse over the weekend, Trent Cotchin has been sidelined for 2-3 weeks with a Hamstring injury while Jayden Short will miss an extended period with an Elbow injury.
To make matters even worse for the Tigers, Dustin Martin has been suspended for 2 weeks by the MRO.
Jack Ross could be in the frame for his debut after recording 21 Disposals & 8 Tackles in a midfield role for Richmond VFL, Josh Caddy & Dylan Grimes are likely also available for selection in Round 4.
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Sydney also have injury concerns which will provide additional opportunities, Will Hayward (Broken Jaw) will miss 4 weeks while Jarrad McVeigh (Quad) will be out for 6-8 weeks.
James Rowbottom, James Rose & Kieren Jack were sounded out as possible inclusions for Round 4 by Sydney coach John Longmire today, Heath Grundy will be sidelined for an additional 2 weeks with a back injury.
Adelaide Ruck Sam Jacobs appears set to miss yet another week, he sustained a knee injury in Round 2 against Sydney and did not play in Round 3.
Back up Adelaide Ruck Reilly O’Brien recorded 11 Disposals, 3 Marks, 3 Tackles & 28 Hit Outs against Geelong in Round 3.
Injury concerns at Melbourne after Tom McDonald sustained an ankle injury in Round 3, he is Questionable for Round 4.
“He’s probably going to be touch & go but each day we’re more & more hopeful that he’ll get up.” Elite Performance Manager, David Misson on Tom McDonald.
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Carlton Forward Mitch McGovern (Hip) will be a test for Round 4, Charlie Curnow (Knee) is closing in on a return while Andrew Phillips (Late Out – Corked Thigh) should be good to go this week.
Geelong Midfielder Tim Kelly has escaped any structural damage to his Ankle (via @cleary_mitch), he will still be a test for Round 4.
Western Bulldogs Midfielder Marcus Bontempelli was assessed with a knee concern in Round 3, he is Probable for Round 4.
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