Champion Western Bulldogs midfielder Scott West has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from a knee injury and is set to be sidelined for at least another five weeks.

West, 33, has not played since round six after incurring a bone stress injury to his right knee.

Before the latest setback, he had been expected to return to action in mid-July following the split round.

West, a record seven-time best and fairest winner with the AFL club, had only missed eight matches in his first 15 seasons through injury.

He is third on the Bulldogs' all-time games list with 324.

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