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Cibbuano'Time and form' test for West: Eade
June 4th 2008 02:38
WESTERN BULLDOGS midfielder Scott West may be forced to return from injury through the VFL if his knee complaints keep him on the sidelines for much longer, according to coach Rodney Eade.
The seven-time best-and-fairest winner has been sidelined since round four with knee bone stress, which Eade said is an injury that must be healed by "time and mother nature".
West remains hopeful of returning before the mid-season break, but Eade said the veteran midfielder may struggle to be back playing that soon.
"We think he's two or three weeks away. We know that, we've said it publicly," Eade said.
"With his stature and class you would think he'd come straight back in, but it depends on time and form.
"If anyone is going to break back in, it will be him."
Eade said West still had a lot to offer and was confident the Bulldogs veteran would play on for a 17th season.
"With ... what he's done, and his form over the season, I would have thought he'd be here next year," Eade said.
"That's still a way away and a lot can happen at 32 years of age, but I still think Scott has a lot to offer and as we head towards the finals I've got no doubt he'll add something to us."
The seven-time best-and-fairest winner has been sidelined since round four with knee bone stress, which Eade said is an injury that must be healed by "time and mother nature".
West remains hopeful of returning before the mid-season break, but Eade said the veteran midfielder may struggle to be back playing that soon.
"We think he's two or three weeks away. We know that, we've said it publicly," Eade said.
"With his stature and class you would think he'd come straight back in, but it depends on time and form.
"If anyone is going to break back in, it will be him."
Eade said West still had a lot to offer and was confident the Bulldogs veteran would play on for a 17th season.
"With ... what he's done, and his form over the season, I would have thought he'd be here next year," Eade said.
"That's still a way away and a lot can happen at 32 years of age, but I still think Scott has a lot to offer and as we head towards the finals I've got no doubt he'll add something to us."
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