Injury Update: Bailey Dale

AFLRATINGS NEWS: Western Bulldogs defender Bailey Dale is in doubt to play in Opening Round.

He came from the ground in last Thursday’s practice match against Sydney with a knee concern and did not return.

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Dale underwent further assessment to determine the severity of the injury, he has a low-grade MCL strain (via Josh Gabelich).

He won’t play against Hawthorn this week at Mission Whitten Oval on Friday night.

There is no current specific timeline for a return for Dale.

The Bulldogs play Brisbane in their season opener on Saturday March 7 at the Gabba.

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Western Bulldogs will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period.

Dale averaged 27.0 disposals, 4.7 marks and 1.1 tackles from 23 games in 2025.

AFL Fantasy: 92.0

Game Time %: 82.8

PPM: 1.11

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