Injury concerns for WA
Posted Jun 4, 2008 - 18:02 PM
The Western Australian squad to take on Queenland in Townsville on Saturday has been trimmed to 27 with doubts remaining over ruckman Luke Newick who suffered a corked thigh in Subiaco’s victory over Claremont on Monday.
Peel big man Zac Beeck has been added to the squad as cover with Newick facing a race against time to prove his fitness.
Perth utility Ash Thornton is also an unlikely starter after leaving the ground with a hamstring strain on Saturday against Peel Thunder.
The weekend’s bye came at the perfect time for tough Swan Districts midfielder Brett Robinson who injured a shoulder the previous week but now should be available for the Sandgropers.
After being added to the squad just a week ago Daniel Chick has been forced out with an ankle problem which surfaced on Monday.
In good news for WA, a striking charge against Troy Cook was dismissed at the tribunal and he will be a key member of the midfield on Saturday.
