The Western Bulldogs have lost one of their star players ahead of their clash with the Gold Coast Suns in Ballarat on Saturday afternoon.
Marcus Bontempelli will miss the clash at Mars Stadium, and has been replaced in the side by Mitch Honeychurch.
Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains spoke to SEN 1116 before the game, and had the following to say on Bontempelli's injury.
"Bontempelli has been sore for a couple weeks with his hip. We have taken the cautious approach with him," Bains said.
Lachie Hunter will captain the Dogs in Bontempelli's absence, given club captain Easton Wood is also missing the game through injury.
Gold Coast will enter the clash as named.