Originally Posted by GTB Liberty

Being a long term Docker sufferer even I'm starting to think the season is over before it started.

Freo's Silvagni in hospital

Posted March 23, 2011 17:31:00

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Fremantle has suffered yet another AFL preseason setback, with defender Alex Silvagni admitted to hospital due to a stomach infection.

Silvagni was taken to hospital on Tuesday and although the Dockers anticipate his stay will be brief, it is unknown how long the 23-year-old will be out of action for.

"Tests to determine the nature of the infection are ongoing," Fremantle said in a brief statement.

Silvagni played 15 games in his debut season last year and his absence will further test Fremantle's depth.

The Dockers will already be without Garrick Ibbotson, Roger Hayden, Matt de Boer, Michael Barlow, Tendai Mzungu, Byron Schammer and Anthony Morabito for their season opener against Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday night.

I waited 21 years for Denver to win a superbowl . . . . seriously though starting to think it'll be 50 before Freo wins a Premiership.