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CibbuanoSlattery cleared of serious damage
June 23rd 2008 04:31
ESSENDON has received some good news with midfielder Henry Slattery's cheekbone injury not as bad as first thought.
Slattery was injured in a sickening collision with Carlton forward Brendan Fevola during the first quarter of the the Bombers' 35-point win at the MCG yesterday, bravely backing into the flight of the ball and wearing Fevola's accidental knee to his head as a result.
It is believed Slattery has a minor crack to his cheekbone rather than the severe fracture that had been initially feared, although he does have concussion.
Essendon midfielder Andrew Welsh said Slattery's courageous act inspired the Bombers.
"It was a super courageous effort, and it really set us up for the day," Welsh said.
"He was at the club last night and he's in good spirits."
Slattery was injured in a sickening collision with Carlton forward Brendan Fevola during the first quarter of the the Bombers' 35-point win at the MCG yesterday, bravely backing into the flight of the ball and wearing Fevola's accidental knee to his head as a result.
It is believed Slattery has a minor crack to his cheekbone rather than the severe fracture that had been initially feared, although he does have concussion.
Essendon midfielder Andrew Welsh said Slattery's courageous act inspired the Bombers.
"It was a super courageous effort, and it really set us up for the day," Welsh said.
"He was at the club last night and he's in good spirits."
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