Richmond injury list: Todd Elton shoulder, Ivan Soldo knee hurt in VFLJon Ralph
Herald Sun
5 June 2017RICHMOND’S key position stocks continue to dwindle as the club faces a decision on surgery for Todd Elton.
The Tigers confirmed on Sunday key-position forward Elton’s shoulder was dislocated in Saturday’s VFL loss to Werribee.
Elton had kicked only a single goal in his six AFL games this year, but given Richmond’s injury issues remains a key back-up to Jack Riewoldt.
Ben Griffiths remains out indefinitely with concussion, while Shaun Hampson has been sidelined all year with a back injury.
Richmond football boss Neil Balme said the Tigers hoped Elton would not need surgery.
“He has a dislocated shoulder. We will see him tomorrow and make some sort of decision. Some blokes need surgery and some don’t. Hopefully he doesn’t.”
The Tigers believe Ivan Soldo could return after the bye after he dodged a serious leg injury in the same VFL game.
There were serious fears over 2017 debutante Soldo, but he has pulled up well.
“It looked like he had done something to his knee, but his hip was jammed up. We think he’s reasonably good.” Balme said.
Balme said Griffiths remained in good spirits and improving but there is no timeline on his return from repeated concussions.
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