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Bulldogs Captain Bontempelli In Doubt For Swans Clash
22 Apr
Summary
- Captain Marcus Bontempelli's knee response is crucial for Thursday's game.
- Star forward Sam Darcy's season ended after an ACL rupture.
- Key players Liberatore, Lobb, and O'Donnell are out with injuries.

The Western Bulldogs face potential further setbacks with captain Marcus Bontempelli's availability for Thursday night's game against Sydney in question. Bontempelli's knee response during a pre-game warm-up will determine his participation, with concerns stemming from bruising and a short turnaround from their previous match. The club has already confirmed significant personnel changes.
Compounding the Bulldogs' injury woes, star forward Sam Darcy suffered a season-ending ACL rupture last Friday. Midfielder Tom Liberatore and defenders Rory Lobb and James O'Donnell are also ruled out due to concussion and hamstring issues respectively. Despite these challenges, Adam Treloar is set to make his season debut after an impressive VFL performance. Meanwhile, Sydney will be without Isaac Heeney due to a calf injury.