Western Bulldogs midfielder Lin Jong suffers suspected serious knee injury

Western Bulldogs midfielder Lin Jong was left disconsolate after suffering a suspected serious knee injury against Melbourne on Sunday.

Jong - who missed last year's grand final win over Sydney - needed to be helped off the ground by trainers after buckling following an attempted smother from Demon Nathan Jones, who came across Jong as the Dog kicked in midfield during the first quarter at Etihad Stadium.

Jong was spotted close to tears on the bench having initially gone down the race for attention.

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