US EditionFour Fit Players Not in This Week’s Side: Essendon’s Injury Crisis Worsens yet Again
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 15 – Essendon faces a record 16 players unavailable this weekend due to soft-tissue injuries and ACL tears, prompting a review of their medical and conditioning programs.
- At Marvel Stadium on Thursday night, Essendon will be down 16 players, facing GWS without key players due to an injury crisis.
- Nine players ruled out for the season with three more timelines yet to be set, as Essendon faces an unprecedented injury crisis with multiple repeat soft-tissue injuries, including Zach Reid, Kyle Langford, and Darcy Parish.
- Season-Ending injuries in the squad include ACL tears and an Achilles rupture, with Nic Martin becoming the fourth Bomber to injure their ACL and Sam Draper sidelined for up to 12 months.
- Facing an arduous campaign, the club confirmed plans to enhance its medical space, Essendon coach Brad Scott said on Wednesday.
- Currently, five players won’t return until mid-next year, while Essendon plans to reallocate resources to player health next season, according to Lewis from Newswire.
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