Victorian chairman of selectors Garry Lyon suggested Weitering\u2019s trip to hospital was a precautionary move.<\/p>\n
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Garry Lyon during training on Thursday in Perth.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images<\/p>\n
Lyon had argued against concerns in the lead-up that players would protect their bodies and treat this match like an exhibition contest, rather than a serious contest.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe big clash with Jacob Weitering, who we hope is going to be OK, he\u2019s off to the hospital,\u201d Lyon said to Fox Footy at half-time.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s been asking about the score, so I think it is precautionary. But it puts to rest the notion that these boys weren\u2019t going to go flat out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Victorian coach Chris Scott on Friday also had a word of caution against any post-match hysteria during a press conference on Friday.<\/p>\n
He conceded he would have his heart in his mouth when Victoria took on Western Australia, considering Geelong was represented by Patrick Dangerfield, Tom Stewart, Bailey Smith, Max Holmes and Lawson Humphreys.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut no more than I will on Monday when we play a practice match against Hawthorn,\u201d Scott said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was just across the news of Tom Green\u2019s (ACL) injury at GWS. And, you know, even talking with the guys, I think it\u2019s a terrible thing. No one feels anything but sympathy for GWS and Tom in particular.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut it just does highlight that these things happen at this time of year, whether it\u2019s an inconsequential training session or State of Origin at Optus (Stadium).<\/p>\n
\u201cThese things are risks, but one that clearly all the players and the coaching staff have been more than happy to take.\u201d<\/p>\n
Green suffered an ACL injury during an intra-club practice match on Friday morning. He wrenched his knee in a tackle.<\/p>\n
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