Tim English's Injury Update: Potential Return for Wildcard Final

Tim English, the ruckman for the Western Bulldogs, is expected to miss the upcoming matches against Carlton and Melbourne due to a medial ligament strain in his left knee. Despite this setback, he remains a possibility for participation in a wildcard final.

The Bulldogs secured their spot in the wildcard final following Carlton's victory over St Kilda, providing the team with a two-week period to strategize for English's recovery. Although the club has not officially ruled him out for the season, it is likely they will need to travel to Adelaide for the knockout match.

English sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of a recent game against North Melbourne. Earlier in the season, he had also injured his opposite knee, highlighting the team's challenges with ruck depth. The Bulldogs may rely on Rory Lobb to fill the position in the interim, while English's condition will be closely monitored in the coming weeks.