Western Bulldogs key defender Ryan Gardner is reportedly slated to return from injury in time for his side's Thursday night clash with the Brisbane Lions, while Adam Treloar and Rory Lobb will undergo fitness tests to determine their statuses.
Gardner has been recovering from elbow surgery and missed the Dogs' opening pair of matches against the Demons and Saints, respectively.
According to AFL.com.au's Josh Gabelich, the important defender has recovered in time to make a Thursday night return.
Ryan Gardner is set to return for Thursday night’s game against Brisbane after recovering from elbow surgery. Rory Lobb and Adam Treloar both racing the clock to be fit. Fitness tests tomorrow. Arthur Jones is available for selection. More on @AFLcomau
— Josh Gabelich (@JoshGabelich) March 27, 2023
Pertaining to midfielder Treloar (hamstring) and key forward Lobb (ankle), the pair are racing the clock to be fit in time to play in the crunch clash at Marvel Stadium and will undergo fitness tests on Tuesday to determine their availability.
The Western Bulldogs are 0-2 this season after losses to Melbourne and St Kilda, while the Lions are even at 1-1 after their first win of the season last week against the Demons.
Thursday night's clash is set to kick off at 7:20 PM AEDT.
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