The Bombers have been dealt a cruel injury blow in the fallout from Sunday's win over Adelaide.
Speedster Orazio Fantasia suffered a calf injury and is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks, according to 7News' Tom Browne.
Forward Jayden Laverde is reportedly on crutches with a syndesmosis injury after having scans today and could miss significant time.
The bombers face a double injury blow unfortunately. Fantasia is potentially looking at 3-4 weeks. Laverde has had scans this morning. And is on crutches and a moonboot. He’s been hitting the scoreboard, bad luck / timing. More @7NewsMelbourne
— Tom Browne (@TomBrowne7) July 27, 2020
Fantasia is struggling with his calf, and thinks the different training ovals / surfaces may be playing some part. Just had a scan after latest setback. More @7NewsMelbourne
— Tom Browne (@TomBrowne7) July 27, 2020
The sixth-placed Bombers will be looking for their sixth win of the season when they come up against Brisbane this Friday at Metricon Stadium at 8.10pm AEST.
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