Western Bulldogs ruckman Jordan Roughead has undergone successful surgery last night to a hamstring injury sustained during the opening term of Saturday’s JLT Community Series clash Melbourne.

The 26-year-old is expected to resume training in approximately eight weeks according to Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell.

“Jordan sustained a hamstring tendon injury to the area the tendon inserts on the back of his knee, during a ruck contest on the weekend and has subsequently undergone surgery,” Bell told westernbulldogs.com.au.

“We expect he’ll resume full training in approximately eight weeks.”

Roughead played 25 games in 2016, his highest total in a season, and recorded career highs in disposals, contested possessions, contested marks, goals, goal assists, inside 50s and tackles.