Wood still in frame for Round 1

Western Bulldogs defender Easton Wood at Whitten Oval. Picture: Mark Wilson Source: Herald Sun

DASHING Western Bulldogs defender Easton Wood remains every chance to play in the opening round of the season.

The 23-year-old injured his hamstring against Fremantle last weekend, but scans have revealed nothing more than a strain.

He completed a rigorous boxing session, free of strapping, at Whitten Oval yesterday and assistant coach Shannon Grant said the club is happy with how Wood's injury is progressing.

"Easton's travelling well,'' Grant said.

"He's coming along well with his program and he's certainly in the mix to play Round 1.

"It was just a minor strain, so we're just taking a precautionary approach with him. But he's doing everything that he needs to and we hope to see him back soon.''

Brett Goodes is appearing more likely by the week to add another chapter to his fascinating football journey by making his long-awaited AFL debut against the Brisbane Lions in a fortnight.

He was impressive across half back against each of Collingwood, Essendon and Hawthorn and returns to what is a near full-strength side against Richmond at VISY Park today.

Grant said he has been rapt to see how well Goodes, the younger brother of Brownlow Medallist Adam, has settled in to the side during the pre-season.

"If you look at the way he's performed over the last month he's certainly been a player who's consistent for us and he's one that's been able to play a role,'' he said.

"He'll certainly come in to consideration.

''With only short-term concerns Wood and Jake Stringer (ankle) on the club's injury list, the Dogs can have no complaints heading in to the season opener.

"Being able to have a lot of depth makes for a lot more competition for spots,'' Grant said.

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