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News.com.au
4 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL 2025: Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge discusses future of luckless midfielder Adam Treloar
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is optimistic Adam Treloar has football beyond 2025 despite the out-of-contract midfielder suffering yet another cruel injury setback. Treloar's luckless season took another hit on Sunday when the experienced ball winner damaged his calf in the Bulldogs' powerful win over Richmond. The 32-year-old has now suffered three soft-tissue injuries this season and could be sidelined for as long as two months. Beveridge is yet to discuss the future with Treloar but hopes there's footy left on the midfielder's career clock. 'We'll worry about that later on, his future beyond this year is something that'll take care of itself in deliberations as we get towards the end of the year,' Beveridge said. 'I always hope so with a player as influential as Adam, but I haven't actually sat down and spoken to him about the emotional toll his injuries have had on him this year. 'The last one when he came out after his first game surprised him a bit, we'll support him and keep him in it.' Beveridge denied the possibility of Treloar seeking treatment overseas but said the Bulldogs would grant him time to process the emotional toll of another injury. 'Because he is going to be out for such a period of time, we've just given him a couple of days to just chill and we'll see him in circulation more from next week,' he said. 'He's always been such a resilient player; resilient you always associate with the head and heart – durability aspect is the physical makeup and how the game can bring you undone at times. 'But up here (head) and in here (heart), he's always been able to process it and drive towards his next game – that will be our intent to help him with that.' Treloar is poised to break an unwanted record: his lowest tally of games in a single season. Beveridge said there was 'no black and white answer' to why Treloar was struggling to stay fit and hoped his latest calf issue was the last. 'He's always been a complex consideration, Adam, over his whole journey; he's an absolute pro but his body has always been a bit temperamental,' Beveridge said. 'This time around the calf side of things, you wouldn't say it has just bobbed up, maybe a player who is experienced and mature is in a phase of his AFL life where he is a bit more predisposed to injury. 'Maybe that's the case, he's processing that; there's no black and white answer to it because beyond recovering from this one he might be OK. 'Hopefully, he continues to go to the line and rehabs this injury like he has every other one … it remains to be seen how long our season goes for.' The Western Bulldogs travel for the penultimate time this home-and-away season when they tackle the in-form Sydney at the SCG.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bad news for Saints, All-Australian Dog sidelined
St Kilda's Max King has needed more knee surgery, confirming he won't play any AFL this season. The key forward's inability to recover from his pre-season injury has been a disaster for the Saints, who are in the bottom four after Saturday night's fighting loss to Collingwood. Also on Monday, Saints young gun Mattaes Phillipou reportedly is out for several weeks. He was distraught after aggravating a lower-leg injury only minutes before of the start of the Collingwood game and was a late withdrawal. And the Western Bulldogs have lost All-Australian Adam Treloar for six weeks with another calf muscle injury. Treloar was hurt in the first half of Sunday's win over Richmond and coach Luke Beveridge said there was "significant concern" about the midfielder's latest setback. King has not played since round 17 last year, but the Saints had been hopeful he would return before the end of this season. He has already needed two operations on his right knee because of the initial injury during a February practice match. The Saints re-signed King to a six-year deal last season, taking him to 2032. In a statement, the club said Monday's surgery was on damage to the medial aspect of the knee, which had caused "occasional but persistent" pain. The Saints are also adamant they have been baffled by King's ongoing problems. "Max's case has not been simple nor linear, and we've attempted to adequately keep our members and fans up to date while maintaining Max's privacy," said Saints football boss Dave Misson. "We have also been dealing with a medical situation that has often confounded the many medical experts we have consulted. "About 10 days ago, as Max was closing in on a return to football, he felt a clunking in his knee - the same knee that has been causing him trouble throughout this season. "This was as surprising as it was frustrating, as all indications were that Max's most recent arthroscope had addressed this issue." That meant more consultations and scans, leading to Monday's surgery. "We feel the cause of Max's issue has been pinpointed and that damage to the medial aspect of his knee, in certain situations, was impeding his movement and causing pain," Misson said. "The operation aimed to address and repair this issue. It will see Max off-legs for several months, however, will allow him to be ready for the commencement of pre-season." Meanwhile, the AFL website reported Phillipou would be out for several weeks after his plantaris tendon injury flared again before Saturday night's match. Phillipou was a late scratching when he felt sharp pain in his calf while warming up. Injuries have restricted him to only four games this season. Treloar has only played four games in 2025 after last year's All-Australian honours. The Bulldogs confirmed he has a moderate-grade calf strain and ruled him out for six weeks.
West Australian
6 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Adam Treloar sidelined for at least six weeks as scans reveal another serious calf injury
Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar faces an uphill battle to play much more footy this year after scans revealed another serious calf injury. Treloar was substituted out of Sunday's big win over Richmond after suffering yet another calf issue. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary said he will be sidelined for at least six weeks. 'Adam Treloar's scans have revealed a calf strain,' Cleary said on Monday. 'Set to be sidelined for at least the next six weeks. 'Going to be touch-and-go for a H&A return… finals another conversation (if Dogs make it). 'The All-Australian also out of contract for 2026.' The 32-year-old, who became an All-Australian for the first time last year, was playing just his fourth senior match of the season. He missed the first seven games of the year after a pre-season injury, but managed just one match (against Port Adelaide in Round 8) before he was sidelined again. Treloar returned to face the Hawks in Round 13, and played against the Saints the following week before going down once more on Sunday. With nine rounds left in the season, it leaves Treloar's season hanging by a thread. The Bulldogs look likely to make the finals, which will give the veteran more chance to recover but also will leave coach Luke Beveridge with a massive decision on whether to select the injury-prone midfielder. Earlier this month, Beveridge maintained they would continue to pick him when he's fit. 'We're hoping he's got a future beyond this year and that will take care of itself. We'll work through that,' he said. 'He's just such an influential player and an esteemed player over a long period of time, that by and large, week to week, he's probably going to be in our best 22 or 23 so we'll pick him when he's when he's feeling fit and healthy and strong.' The Western Bulldogs currently sit in eighth position on the ladder ahead of Friday night's huge clash against Sydney.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Adam Treloar hanging by a thread as scans reveal crushing blow
Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar faces an uphill battle to play much more footy this year after scans revealed another serious calf injury. Treloar was substituted out of Sunday's big win over Richmond after suffering yet another calf issue. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary said he will be sidelined for at least six weeks. 'Adam Treloar's scans have revealed a calf strain,' Cleary said on Monday. 'Set to be sidelined for at least the next six weeks. 'Going to be touch-and-go for a H&A return… finals another conversation (if Dogs make it). 'The All-Australian also out of contract for 2026.' The 32-year-old, who became an All-Australian for the first time last year, was playing just his fourth senior match of the season. He missed the first seven games of the year after a pre-season injury, but managed just one match (against Port Adelaide in Round 8) before he was sidelined again. Treloar returned to face the Hawks in Round 13, and played against the Saints the following week before going down once more on Sunday. With nine rounds left in the season, it leaves Treloar's season hanging by a thread. The Bulldogs look likely to make the finals, which will give the veteran more chance to recover but also will leave coach Luke Beveridge with a massive decision on whether to select the injury-prone midfielder. Earlier this month, Beveridge maintained they would continue to pick him when he's fit. 'We're hoping he's got a future beyond this year and that will take care of itself. We'll work through that,' he said. 'He's just such an influential player and an esteemed player over a long period of time, that by and large, week to week, he's probably going to be in our best 22 or 23 so we'll pick him when he's when he's feeling fit and healthy and strong.' The Western Bulldogs currently sit in eighth position on the ladder ahead of Friday night's huge clash against Sydney.
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Adam Treloar sidelined for at least six weeks as scans reveal another serious calf injury
Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar faces an uphill battle to play much more footy this year after scans revealed another serious calf injury. Treloar was substituted out of Sunday's big win over Richmond after suffering yet another calf issue. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary said he will be sidelined for at least six weeks. 'Adam Treloar's scans have revealed a calf strain,' Cleary said on Monday. 'Set to be sidelined for at least the next six weeks. 'Going to be touch-and-go for a H&A return… finals another conversation (if Dogs make it). 'The All-Australian also out of contract for 2026.' The 32-year-old, who became an All-Australian for the first time last year, was playing just his fourth senior match of the season. He missed the first seven games of the year after a pre-season injury, but managed just one match (against Port Adelaide in Round 8) before he was sidelined again. Treloar returned to face the Hawks in Round 13, and played against the Saints the following week before going down once more on Sunday. With nine rounds left in the season, it leaves Treloar's season hanging by a thread. The Bulldogs look likely to make the finals, which will give the veteran more chance to recover but also will leave coach Luke Beveridge with a massive decision on whether to select the injury-prone midfielder. Earlier this month, Beveridge maintained they would continue to pick him when he's fit. 'We're hoping he's got a future beyond this year and that will take care of itself. We'll work through that,' he said. 'He's just such an influential player and an esteemed player over a long period of time, that by and large, week to week, he's probably going to be in our best 22 or 23 so we'll pick him when he's when he's feeling fit and healthy and strong.' The Western Bulldogs currently sit in eighth position on the ladder ahead of Friday night's huge clash against Sydney.
