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.
“While the surgery to improve Stewart’s hip was quite extensive, we are confident that it will dramatically improve Stewart’s function and performance,” Bulldogs Medical Services Manager Chris Bell told the club's website.
“It’s disappointing for both the club and Stewart, but we will support Stewart and put a comprehensive rehabilitation program around him to give him every opportunity to have a full pre-season campaign heading into 2018.”
