UNDEFEATED Thurgoona's superior depth is set to be tested in the coming weeks.
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The Bulldogs are battling a mounting injury toll with coach Brett Doswell, Josh Maher and Dylan Rake the latest casualties of the injury curse at the kennel.
The trio were all injured in last week's 135-point victory over Wodonga Saints.
They join Jesse Johnston, Mark Haydon and Matt Fowler who also missed last week.
Lucas Mellier has also been sidelined since round 2 with a fractured shin.
"We have copped our fair share of injuries and it's starting to test our depth out a fair bit," Doswell said.
"We are fortunate we have got a fair bit of depth and it probably doesn't hurt us as much as it would some other clubs.
"I suppose it's better to happen now than at finals time.
"We were a bit lucky that we basically had a full squad when we were playing against the top-sides at the start of the season.
"Josh is a chance to play this week but Dylan and myself will definitely miss at this stage."
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Derek and Allan Murray also recently signed at the kennel, joining brother Matt.
But Doswell is not expecting the former AFL players to form part of the Bulldogs' premiership assault.
Derek played his first game at his junior club last week and booted eight goals in the reserves.
Allan is yet to play a match this season.
"I'm not expecting too much and Derek might only end up playing the one game," he said.
"At this stage he is only going to play every now and then.
"His missus is expecting another baby in the next couple of weeks so that could be the last that we see of him.
"And I'm not sure if Allan will play at the moment either.
"He signed early last month.
"But he has been stuck with work commitments for the past few weeks and I haven't spoken to him personally to see where he is at."
Thurgoona travel to face Yackandandah on Saturday.
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