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 Tom Liberatore collapsed in centre square at Marvel Stadium  Collapse occurred minutes after big hit by Jake Stringer  Bulldogs have chosen to rest star midfielder in next game

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Tom Liberatore will be rested for the Western Bulldogs' next AFL game after his dramatic collapse late in the Friday night loss to Essendon.

The star midfielder fell to the ground with nobody near him at Marvel Stadium, prompting opponent Darcy Parish to signal to the benches for assistance.

The Bulldogs say their clearance beast has passed concussion protocols, but he will sit out next Thursday night's game against St Kilda after the 'concerning' incident.

Mindful of the sensitivities around concussion in sport, the Dogs were at pains to explain what was happening with Liberatore.

Tom Liberatore (pictured) fell to the ground with nobody near him at Marvel Stadium

Tom Liberatore (pictured) fell to the ground with nobody near him at Marvel Stadium

'Immediately following (the game), Liberatore reported to the Bulldogs' medical team with no

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