West Coast Eagles: Reuben Ginbey injured in opening minutes of clash with Richmond
West Coast Eagles: Reuben Ginbey injured in opening minutes of clash with Richmond
Top draftee Reuben Ginbey’s debut season may be over, with the West Coast youngster suffering what appeared to be a hamstring injury in the opening minutes of Sunday’s clash against Richmond.
And star forward Oscar Allen added to a treacherous first half for the Eagles after landing awkwardly and hurting his shoulder before returning.
Ginbey’s injury gave out-of-form wingman Andrew Gaff a reprieve after being dropped to the substitute’s role, with the veteran inserted midway through the opening term at Optus Stadium.
And star forward Oscar Allen added to a treacherous first half for the Eagles after landing awkwardly and hurting his shoulder before returning.
Ginbey’s injury gave out-of-form wingman Andrew Gaff a reprieve after being dropped to the substitute’s role, with the veteran inserted midway through the opening term at Optus Stadium.
Ginbey had a bright start against the Tigers, but injured his left hamstring midway through the term while getting a rushed kick away in defence and was put on ice after failing to recover on the sidelines.
It could spell the end of what has been an impressive rookie campaign for the teenager. Ginbey earned an early Rising Star nomination after being taken with the ninth pick in last year’s draft and is one of just five players - alongside Allen - to turn out for West Coast in every game this season.
Allen went straight to the rooms in the opening minute of the second quarter after hitting the deck hard on his left side and clutching his shoulder.
It could spell the end of what has been an impressive rookie campaign for the teenager. Ginbey earned an early Rising Star nomination after being taken with the ninth pick in last year’s draft and is one of just five players - alongside Allen - to turn out for West Coast in every game this season.
Allen went straight to the rooms in the opening minute of the second quarter after hitting the deck hard on his left side and clutching his shoulder.
But the man who has kicked a goal in every match this year returned to the action about 10 minutes later.
In a brutal opening that echoed the round three western derby for early injury mayhem, key defender Jeremy McGovern was sidelined for 20 minutes of the clash after his head collided with the boot of teammate Liam Duggan in the opening stages.
In a brutal opening that echoed the round three western derby for early injury mayhem, key defender Jeremy McGovern was sidelined for 20 minutes of the clash after his head collided with the boot of teammate Liam Duggan in the opening stages.
McGovern left the field in the hands of trainers with a bloody mouth and was taken into the changerooms to have a concussion test, which he passed.
Fellow key defender Tom Barrass also had a spell on the bench after landing heavily trying to spoil the ball over Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt.
The Eagles held their own despite the carnage, heading to quarter time down 2.6 (18) to 1.1 (7).
Fellow key defender Tom Barrass also had a spell on the bench after landing heavily trying to spoil the ball over Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt.
The Eagles held their own despite the carnage, heading to quarter time down 2.6 (18) to 1.1 (7).
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