Injury scare for young Essendon midfielder

The 20-year-old was placed on “modified duties” following the training accident.A shoulder injury to Essendon halfback Ben Hobbs is expected to curtail young Bomberand#039’s pre-season program for the coming weeks.Hobbs, who is entering his third season at Tullamarine, suffered minor AC joint injuries while Bombersand#039; match sim session Saturday morning 9 According to Newsand#039; Joshua Dawe.Fortunately for the 20-year-old, the club does not expect Hobbs to miss the start of the 2024 season. However, the changed schedule could see Essendonand’s first practice game against St Kilda missed.The Bombers take on the Saints at RSEA Park on Friday, February 23, before heading to Kardinia Park a week later for a pre-season clash against Geelong.Ben Hobbs suffered a minor AC injury in Essendon’s game simulation today.The bombers expect him to be out for a week or two on a modified mission, but are relieved it’s nothing serious.Essendon has enjoyed a relatively clean pre-season on the injury front, with young forward Jaiden Hunterand#039’s season-ending ACL tear a major concern.Ruckman Sam Draper takes over Bombersand#039. training match program with midfielder Dylan Shiel, with the senior duo dealing with groin and foot problems separately from the end of the 2023 season.2024 is a potential breakout season for Hobbs, who played 35 games in the red and black in his first two AFL seasons.The former first-round pick had to end his 18-match streak last season after a strong start to the year in the VFL, and a role in Brad Scottand#039’s team is likely to be at risk at the start of next season. .Essendon take on Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday March 16 to kick off their new campaign..