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Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is managing a troublesome adductor injury that may require him to take a break in the coming weeks. The injury worsened during the Cats' victory over Melbourne on Friday night, and Dangerfield will undergo further medical assessment on Monday. The decision to rest the injury is complicated by Geelong's precarious ladder position and existing injury list.
- ▪Patrick Dangerfield is dealing with a troublesome adductor injury that may need time to rest.
- ▪The injury worsened during Geelong's victory over Melbourne on Friday night.
- ▪Dangerfield will undergo further medical assessment on Monday to determine the best course of action.
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12.40pmDangerfield backs the Cats to contend again, despite his injuryBy Patrick Dangerfield has revealed he will likely need to take a break in the coming weeks to manage a troublesome adductor injury, as Geelong face a delicate balancing act between preserving their captain and maintaining their finals push.The Cats skipper, who battled through obvious discomfort in Friday night’s statement victory over Melbourne after an incident just before half-time, said he would undergo further medical assessment after feeling the problem worsen during the match.Patrick Dangerfield addresses his teammates at the MCG.AFL Photos“I’ll see the doctor Monday and see where it’s at,” Dangerfield told The Age after the Cats’ 18.9 (117) to 14.13 (97) win.The veteran admitted that, ideally, he would be…
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