Daniel Kerr in Doubt - How Convenient

The Herald Sun newspaper today reported that West Coast Eagles star Daniel Kerr is in doubt for this weeks clash with Richmond………………………………

WEST Coast midfielder Daniel Kerr is in serious doubt for Sunday’s clash against Richmond following a run of misfortune. Kerr, who is battling a niggling knee injury, is still feeling the effects of a stingray attack suffered on June 28 during the side’s recovery session at St Kilda Sea Baths.
The sting to his ankle not only left him in pain but it has also restricted the 25-year-old at training.

Kerr has also been struck down with a virus this week, leaving Eagles coach John Worsfold unsure whether his star charge would be available for the Tigers clash.

Whilst these might be legitimate reasons for Kerr to miss the game, one has to question the mindset of the Eagles in the second half of the season with regard to really wanting to win games. Winning games won’t help them in the quest to acquire either Nick Naitanui or Daniel Rich in Novembers National Draft and this week’s game against Richmond at Subiaco is one that they would rate a big chance of winning, especially since Richmond may be without Matthew Richardson amongst others. This is not the first time this year Kerr is likely to miss a winnable game as he missed West Coasts loss to Essendon in Round 12 despite saying he was right to play in an interview before the game.

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