Essendon veteran Dyson Heppell is in a moon boot and will miss the beginning of the AFL season on account of a foot harm.
Heppell, who stepped down as captain earlier this month, suffered a low-grade foot sprain in final week’s follow match in opposition to Gold Coast.
The 30-year-old might be in a moon boot earlier than he can return to operating.
He is predicted to be on a modified program for the subsequent few weeks not less than.
It means Heppell will miss Friday’s follow match in opposition to St Kilda, and he is additionally doubtful for Essendon’s season opener in opposition to Hawthorn on the MCG on March 19.
Heppell has performed 213 video games throughout 11 seasons on the Bombers since making his debut in 2011.
He attracted curiosity from Gold Coast final 12 months, however he turned that all the way down to re-sign with Essendon for the 2023 marketing campaign.
Heppell made the choice to step down as captain after six years within the position.
Zach Merrett was final week unveiled as his substitute.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
