Forward Tory Dickson will be sidelined until round four, after suffering a minor quad injury at training late last week

Dickson, who had recovered from an adductor strain, was set to return for the season opening clash against Fremantle, however experienced quad soreness following the team’s main training session.

Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au, GM of Football Graham Lowe said he expected Dickson to miss upcoming matches against St Kilda and Hawthorn.



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“Tory was on track to play against Fremantle, after recovering from an adductor strain from NAB 1, but he suffered a minor quad strain in the last training of the week.”

“He’s a two to three week recovery time, so we’re expecting him to be available round four.”

Meanwhile, Senior Coach Luke Beveridge will have a full compliment of big men at his disposal for Saturday night’s clash with St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.

After missing Sunday’s 65-point win against Fremantle through injury, ruckmen Will Minson and Tom Campbell will both be available for selection for the round two match.

Minson missed Sunday’s season opener and the final NAB Challenge match with a hamstring strain, while Tom Campbell was kept out of the Easter Sunday match with a rolled ankle that he incurred in the final preseason match against Collingwood.

“Both Tom and Will have progressed really well back into full training, and they’ll both be available for selection this week which is great news.”