Greater Western Sydney GIANTS utility Nathan Wilson has been cleared of any serious shoulder damage after last Saturday’s NAB Cup match against the Brisbane Lions at Wagga Wagga.
Wilson was subbed off for the GIANTS in the first quarter with a suspected AC joint injury but scans have cleared the 20 year-old of any fractures.
Forward Jon Patton suffered a corkto his quad in the second quarter against the Lions. Patton and Wilson will undergo fitness tests before this Friday’s night’s NAB Cup match against Essendon at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
After missing the Wagga match with a minor knee injury, GIANTS vice-captain Tom Scully is expected to be available.
Jon Patton Quad Test
Nathan Wilson Shoulder Test
Tom Scully Knee Test
Nick Haynes Ankle 2 weeks
Matt Buntine Lung 7 weeks
Dom Tyson Knee 10 weeks
James Stewart Back Indefinite
Chad Cornes Knee Indefinite