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CibbuanoMalceski a doubtful starter, says Eagles
June 6th 2008 04:34
WEST COAST's coaching staff believe Nick Malceski is in doubt for Saturday night's clash at Subiaco Oval on Saturday night, according to assistant coach Peter Sumich.
Malceski underwent innovative surgery on his knee using a synthetic fibre after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in a pre-season match against Hawthorn on February 17.
Had Malceski undergone conventional surgery he would have been sidelined for 12 months, but the hard-running defender made a remarkable return to senior football just three months later.
The 23-year-old has played in Sydney's last three games, which included a 16-possession, one-goal performance against Richmond at the SCG last weekend.
But Sumich said he was unsure whether Malceski would would play on Saturday night after struggling at training on Thursday.
"We watched training yesterday and I think Malceski didn't complete training and seemed to hobble a little bit with his knee, so it will be interesting selection tomorrow night whether he's playing or not," he said.
"You might find (Craig) Bird in, or Bird might still come in for one of the talls, even (Henry) Playfair or (Lewis)Roberts-Thomson."
A Sydney spokesman said Malceski had not re-injured his knee and was a certain starter.
Malceski underwent innovative surgery on his knee using a synthetic fibre after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in a pre-season match against Hawthorn on February 17.
Had Malceski undergone conventional surgery he would have been sidelined for 12 months, but the hard-running defender made a remarkable return to senior football just three months later.
The 23-year-old has played in Sydney's last three games, which included a 16-possession, one-goal performance against Richmond at the SCG last weekend.
But Sumich said he was unsure whether Malceski would would play on Saturday night after struggling at training on Thursday.
"We watched training yesterday and I think Malceski didn't complete training and seemed to hobble a little bit with his knee, so it will be interesting selection tomorrow night whether he's playing or not," he said.
"You might find (Craig) Bird in, or Bird might still come in for one of the talls, even (Henry) Playfair or (Lewis)Roberts-Thomson."
A Sydney spokesman said Malceski had not re-injured his knee and was a certain starter.
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