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CibbuanoGilbee, Higgins in doubt
May 27th 2009 04:53
WESTERN BULLDOGS playmaker Lindsay Gilbee and classy youngster Shaun Higgins are in doubt for Saturday's clash against Sydney at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Gilbee suffered bone bruising and ligament damage to a foot when he was stood on by James Bartel in last Friday night's heartbreaking three-point loss to Geelong at Etihad Stadium.
The 27-year-old, who was a notable absentee from training on Wednesday, said he expects to be named for what will be his 150th game but he will need to pass a fitness test on Friday morning.
"It's a bit sore, but I'm pretty confident I'll get over the line - I'm maybe 60-40 at this stage to play," Gilbee said.
Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade said Higgins, who has been battling with a groin strain, was a 50-50 chance to play against the Swans.
Eade confirmed that Ryan Hargrave (thigh) would miss again but would be right to return along with forward Robert Murphy (hamstring) for the round 11 clash against Richmond.
Gilbee suffered bone bruising and ligament damage to a foot when he was stood on by James Bartel in last Friday night's heartbreaking three-point loss to Geelong at Etihad Stadium.
The 27-year-old, who was a notable absentee from training on Wednesday, said he expects to be named for what will be his 150th game but he will need to pass a fitness test on Friday morning.
"It's a bit sore, but I'm pretty confident I'll get over the line - I'm maybe 60-40 at this stage to play," Gilbee said.
Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade said Higgins, who has been battling with a groin strain, was a 50-50 chance to play against the Swans.
Eade confirmed that Ryan Hargrave (thigh) would miss again but would be right to return along with forward Robert Murphy (hamstring) for the round 11 clash against Richmond.
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