Eagles veteran has his wing clipped

STAFF REPORTER, The West Australian February 3, 2012, 3:19 pm

Ian Munro / The West Australian © Eagles veteran has his wing clipped

Norm Smith Medallist Andrew Embley has suffered a pre-season setback, injuring his shoulder during a match simulation drill at West Coast training this morning.

The Eagles veteran suffered a subluxation of the right shoulder while attempting a tackle and will be sidelined for between three and six weeks.

A subluxation is a temporary, partial dislocation of the shoulder joint.

While the NAB Cup is now an unlikely prospect for Embley, the club says it is confident he will be ready for round one against the Western Bulldogs on April 1.

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Cuzzz08:47am Saturday 04th February 2012 WSTReport Abuse
Wonder how they will go this year given that last year their veterans were their best players, ie. Cox, Glass, Embley, etc. Can they produce again and can the younger players improve? Interesting.
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Wayne09:29am Sunday 05th February 2012 WSTReport Abuse
The younger players have to step up 2 notches this year, and take the pressure off the older guys
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Con Dom11:23am Sunday 05th February 2012 WSTReport Abuse
As long as they win two games this year I will be happy, defeating the dorkers by a point kicked after the siren from a dubious free kick each time would be fantastic. I will continue to follow my team (whoever is playing fleao) again this year.
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Silver One09:02am Monday 06th February 2012 WSTReport Abuse
About time this dancing prima donna realised he is past it.
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Phantom10:57am Monday 06th February 2012 WSTReport Abuse
Love to see you call him that to his face Silver.
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