Update on Baker - appendicitis
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Baker undergoes appendix surgeryJon Pierik
The Age
18 February 2023Richmond utility Liam Baker is on light duties, having had his appendix removed this week, but the Tigers are adamant he will be fit to face Carlton in next month’s blockbuster season opener.
As the Tigers took to the training track on Saturday, assistant coach Xavier Clarke said Baker, a dual premiership player, will be eased back into training next week.
“He woke up feeling pretty sore in the stomach over the weekend and had it investigated and, unfortunately, he had to have his appendix out,” Clarke said.
“But Bakes is pretty tough, and he’s going to be ready for round one, there’s no doubt. We’ve all seen the way he plays. If he had his way he’d probably be out there training. But he’ll rest up, and he’ll be fine in the coming weeks.”
Baker will miss Friday’s practice match against North Melbourne at Arden St, but should be ready to take on Melbourne in the Tigers’ final practice match on March 4. The Blues and Tigers open the season proper on March 16.
While he recuperates, the Tigers have other injury issues to worry about. Tom Lynch (foot), Ivan Soldo (back), Josh Gibcus (hamstring) and Jack Graham (toe) are not in full training, while hamstring victims Jason Castagna and Nathan Broad are working their way back.
Source: The Age