Western Bulldogs defender Dale Morris is looking forward to making his long awaited return. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: HWT Image Library
EIGHTEEN months of frustration comes to an end for Dale Morris tonight when he plays his first competitive game since 2011.
The defender missed all of last season after suffering complications in his recovery from a broken leg.
Morris, 30, said yesterday he felt as if he was preparing to make his debut.
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"I'm going through the same emotions that a lot of the boys would be feeling come tomorrow night," Morris said.
"It's all starting again. I did the injury against Essendon (in 2011) and now I'm coming back against Essendon. I've almost come full circle.
"I'm full of nerves, a lot of excitement. I'm going through all of the team meetings getting sweaty hands. It feels like it's come around a lot quicker than it has, but during that time out it felt like it took like forever."
Morris admitted there were times when he started to doubt himself and whether he would play again, but the help of two fellow broken-leg victims helped him through.
"When I had the injury (Michael) Barlow from Freo and Garry Lyon contacted me straight away," he said.
"To hear their stories and what they went through, the things they needed to do to get back and how successful they were - Barlow's still playing and Garry played the next season - that was really helpful in building my confidence back up."
Ruckman Will Minson said he and his teammates took great heart from seeing the defender fit and firing again.
"It's just spectacular, Dale is such a loved member of the Western Bulldogs," he said.
In the past 243 days Usain Bolt won three Olympic gold medals, Black Caviar won at Royal Ascot, the world survived December 21, the Pope resigned and Sydney won a premiership.
But not once in that time have the Western Bulldogs won a game of footy. That's why tonight's mini-games against Essendon and Collingwood are important.
"Everyone likes winning games of football," Minson said.
"If there's a chance to win a game and a chance to win a contest then the natural instincts take over."
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