Western Bulldogs forward Stewart Crameri will miss the remainder of the 2017 season with a hip injury.
Crameri went under the knife earlier in the week and will be sidelined for the rest of the year, but should be available in time for the 2018 pre-season.
The former Bomber played the opening two games of the season before succumbing to the injury, and had a run in the reserves a couple of weeks ago before the injury flaring up again.
โWhile the surgery to improve Stewartโs hip was quite extensive, we are confident that it will dramatically improve Stewartโs functionย andย performance,โ Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Chris Bell told the club's website.
โItโs disappointing for both the club and Stewart, but we will supportย Stewartย andย put aย comprehensiveย rehabilitation program around him to give him every opportunity to have a full pre-season campaign heading into 2018.โ
