Fremantle Dockers defender Brennan Cox closing in on football return after encouraging injjury update

The West Australian Perth Now Click to open navigation ‌‌ News Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Sport Chevron Down Icon AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Entertainment Chevron Down Icon Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Business Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Economy Markets Property Commercial Property Workplace Matters Lifestyle Chevron Down Icon Food Personal Finance Health Parenting Fashion Travel Home & Garden Relationships Stars Real Estate HUH? Local News Chevron Down Icon North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Shop Now Read your local paperNews to your inbox AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Camera IconBrennan Cox ie eyeing an AFL return.Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian Fremantle Dockers defender Brennan Cox closing in on football return after encouraging injjury update Jake Santa MariaThe West Australian June 11, 2024 3:29PM Email Jake Santa Maria Comments TopicsFremantle DockersAFL Brennan Cox could be just a week away from a return to football with Fremantle Dockers encouraged by his recovery from a serious hamstring tear. Cox was one of three major casualties in Fremantle’s round one victory over Brisbane after tearing his hamstring with scans confirming surgery was requiredruling him out for the first half of the season. However the 25-year-old could be back at Optus Stadium to face Gold Coast on June 23 with the club firming on his return to football. “Coxy (Cox) has had a pretty significant hamstring tendon injury that we saw in round one,” Fremantle reconditioning coordinator James Grierson said. TheNightly Get in front of tomorrow’s news for FREE Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.READ NOW “He’s tracking along really, really well for the size of that injury. “He’s probably another week away (from a return to football) just to get through a little bit more football and strength training to make sure he is ready for the backend of the year.” In his place, Josh Draper has held up admirably playing every game since his debut in round two but would likely be the first man out should Cox be fit unless they look at using him up forward.Camera IconAlex Pearce and Nathan O’Driscoll. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian However, with Luke Jackson playing as a third tall with Sean Darcy fit such a move would seem unlikely. The Dockers have also confirmed a timeline for Nathan O’Driscoll who has endured a frustrating injury run since developing a blood clot in his knee in Freo’s pre-season clash with West Coast. “Drissy (O’Driscoll) has just begun his on legs program after about four to five weeks off legs,” Grierson said. “He will be another five to six weeks away while we build him up through footy.” Matt Tabener could return to WAFL action after serving concussion protocols with Ethan Stanley and Ollie Murphy both tests heading into the weekend. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email Us Copy the Link Register and have your say. Register to comment Already have an account? Log in Register Now!The Chevron City to Surf for Activ is celebrating 50 years! Keep the tradition or start a new one. From around the site Photography contest AQWEST photography competition now open Comments Celebrity GossipBennifer divorce talk in overdrive as LA pad listed for $65m Comments Guilt & worry Two of my three kids are overweight. Have I failed as a mum? SUNRISETheory emerges as to how Dr Michael Mosley died on Greek island Your Local News Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeEmail UsGet Digital Edition Register Now!The Chevron City to Surf for Activ is celebrating 50 years! Keep the tradition or start a new one. Perth Now Email UsNewsletter Chevron Down IconSubmit story tip Camera IconSubmit photos Get Digital EditionDigital edition Chevron Down IconBack to top Follow Us Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeGet Digital EditionEmail Us About Us Contact Us Careers Letter to the Editor Place an Ad Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2024 News Sport Entertainment Business Lifestyle Shop Now Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings Subscribe to the Paper Read your PerthNow Local Newspaper Advertise on PerthNow Our Partners Real Estate View Healthengine Huddle Insurance Carbar CarExpert Raiz Invest Institchu Starts at 60 MoneyMe Iseekplant The Nightly The West Australian 7plus 7NEWS TV Guide Streamer