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Surgery looms for star Dog after head clash but finals not ruled out – AFL
Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton will likely have surgery on a fractured cheekbone sustained against Fremantle
THE WESTERN Bulldogs believe star forward Aaron Naughton will require surgery on a fractured cheekbone, but remain hopeful he could return for the club’s elimination final in a fortnight’s time.
Naughton was sent to hospital for scans at half-time of the team’s 30-point victory over Fremantle on Sunday night, which confirmed their position in the top-eight ahead of Melbourne.
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